SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to Checking the Oil Level on page 19 for detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace.
•Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck.
•While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
•The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
•With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
•Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.
•Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.
Steering |
Wheel Cap |
Hex Bolt |
& Washer |
Steering Shaft |
Figure 1
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