ASSEMBLY

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Start the engine. After engine has staded, move throttle control to idle position.

Release parking brake.

Slowly move the motion contmlleverforward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

INSTALL MULCHEFI PLATE

OfpreWou. yremoved)(SeeF j. 5)

Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown,

Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

DEFLECTOR

MULCHER

SHIELD

PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 5

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower isnow ready for discharging or installation ofoptional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The muicher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in =PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learn howto operate yourtractor, checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THI BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM 7741.

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

/All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/

No remaining loose parts in carton.

 

,/

Batteryisproperiypreparedandcharged.

(Minimurr

 

hour at 6 amps).

 

,/

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purpose the tires were overinflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-si_ frent-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must b properly inflated for leveling).

4" Checkmoweranddrivebelts. Besuretheyareroute properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secur_ and wires are properly clamped.

,,I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmission before operating

your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See =TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" inthe Opera- tion section of this manual).

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

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