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ASSEMBLY

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 in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left
footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.
•If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to
remove slack from mower suspension.
•Raise deck to highest position.
•Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown
in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower 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 figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section 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.
FIG. 7
USE PLIERS FOR
RETAINER SPRINGS
LOOP DOWN
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 carton.
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
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.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level.
Fuel tank is filled 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.
ANTI-SWAY
BAR
GAUGE
WHEEL
SUSPENSION ARMS
DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKETS
FRONT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
CHASSIS
BRACKET
DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER
SPRING (OUTWARD
POINTING DECK PINS)
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FRONT
MOWER
BRACKET