ASSEMBLY
Openbatteryboxdoorfor:
oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware),,
oInspection for corrosion_
oTesting battery,
eJumping (if required)_ Periodic charging ,.
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE |
| LOCK |
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| WASHER |
_, | HEX | FLAT |
| NUT | |
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| WASHER |
VENT |
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HOLE |
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(KEEP |
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CLEAN) |
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BOLT
NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 2
SEA"['
PAN
BATTERY
BOXDOOR
FIG, 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.,
•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..
oPlace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
•Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer loosely, Do not tighten°
•Tighten shoulder bolt securely,
°Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat°
oSlide 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.. o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT
,\
SEAT PAN
| LOCK WASHER |
ADJUSTMENT | LARGE FLAT WASHER |
BOLT |
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| FIG. 4 |
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,.
oReduce tire pressure to PS! shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbest cutting results, mower housing should be propedy 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 and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual_ Verify that the belts are routed correctty._
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted1. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
rnanuat.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface,
oAdjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual),,
°With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground, Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer and
°Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
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