Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) | 7/16" | wrenches | Utility | knife |
(1) | t/2" | wrench | Tire | pressure gauge |
(I) | 3/4" | wrench | Pliers | |
(1) | 3/4" | socket w/ddve | ratchet | |
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
ADJUST SEAT 1. Sit in seal
2, Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
3.Release lever to lock seat in position.
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
,Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton,
•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
•Remove mower and packing materials,
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1, Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
•Forbatteryandbatterycableinstallationsee "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service
and Ad ustments" section in this manual.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe skid, Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a
people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1_ Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,
2.Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal
3, Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" inthe Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4, Roll tractor forward off ski&
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