Openbatteryboxdoorfor:
•Inspectionfor secureconnections(to tightenhard- ware).
oInspectionforcorrosion. o Testingbattery.
o Jumping(if required). o Periodiccharging.
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
LOCK
WASHER
SEAT
SEATPAN
SHOULDER _
BOLT
HUT
HEX
I
FLAT
WASHER
HE](
BOLT
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
POSITIVE | NEGATIVE | |
(RED) CABLE | ||
(BLACK)CABLE | ||
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| FIG, 2 |
SEAT
PAN
BATTERY
BOXDOOR
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
=Remove cardboard packing on seat pan°
o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boil
oAssemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
oLower seat into operating position and sit on seal
°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. o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely°
best cutting performance.
. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveledo See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua!°
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 correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted_ See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual
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
oRepeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole,
