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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWERDECK (See Fig. 4)The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
•Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.
•For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge
wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and
spring retainers.
•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of
this manual.
ASSEMBLY
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
SEAT
FIG. 3
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat
to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat
to tractor.
•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operationsection, for location and function of controls)•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•Roll tractor forward off skid.
•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against
tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-tion section, for location and function of con-trols) 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.
•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been
completed.
•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive
tractor off skid.
•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
gearshift lever in neutral position.
•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
FIG. 4
SHOULDER
BOLT
GAUGE
WHEEL
3/8-16 CENTER
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
ADJUSTING
BAR
PIN
RETAINER
SPRING