3.Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the two knobs removed earlier. See Fig. 3-6.

4.To adjust the position of the seat on models so equipped, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two knobs.

4.To adjust the position of the seat on models equipped with a seat adjustment lever, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. See Fig. 3-8. Make sure seat is locked into

Figure 3-6

Quick Adjustment Seat

NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket.

1.Line the plastic seat spacers with the seat pivot bracket slots.

2.Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Fig. 3-7.

WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-8

position before operating the tractor.

Mulch Plug

On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening.

NOTE: Refer to Mulching in the “Operating Your Lawn Tractor” section of this manual for more detailed information.

If you’d prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation. See Fig. 3-9.

Figure 3-9

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