8
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 4B

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will dis charge and bag grass,
but for best bagging and discharging install the high per-
for mance blades.
• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install
high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in
the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this man u al).
• Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for dis charg ing or installation
of optional grass catcher accessory.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
MULCHER
PLATE
IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER
PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER
PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES
THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.
YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH
PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES
FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER
WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER
PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG.
4B).

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCH ING

• Remove high performance blades and install mulcher
blades, (see BLADE RE MOV AL in the MAINTENANCE
sec tion of this manual).

TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4B)

NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need
to install the mulcher plate.
• Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion.
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
open ing 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 defl ector
shield from mower.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
✓ No remaining loose parts in car ton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfl ated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly infl ated for leveling).
✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ Fuel tank is fi lled 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.