It is important to purge the transmission before operat- ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start- ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
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function. Operate them before you start the engine.
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
(Tires must be
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS- PORT” in the Operation section of this manual).
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properly inflated 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.
front-to-rear for best cutting results.
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
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After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
See the figures 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 FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS
ASSEMBLY
• Connect switch to seat. | |
• Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads | |
are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. | |
• Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull | |
seat towards rear of tractor. | CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM |
• Raise seat and tighten bolt securely. |
| SLOT | | TAPE |
| PAD | | |
| FLAT | | |
| WASHER | | |
| SEAT PAN | |
| BOLT | TAB | ADJUSTMENT |
| HANDLE |
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Fig. 4
•Remove tape and discard.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat.
TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)
•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
| • Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal. | ✓ Engine oil is at proper level. |
| • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged |
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| position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation |
| section of this manual). | gasoline. |
| • Roll tractor forward off skid. |
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| • Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against |
| tractor. | |
Continue with the instructions that follow.
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 on sides of tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
