Assembly Instructions

CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Refer to LUBRICATION for Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level in Maintenance Instructions .

CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Refer to CHECKING/SERVICING the Battery in

Maintenance Instructions.

CHECK FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WARNING HORN

Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Voltmeter, Oil Pressure Warning Light, and Warning Horn should all operate, indicating normal function.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)

Drive

=

15 PSI (103 kPa)

Rear

=

20 PSI (137 kPa)

CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside GHS blower, if equipped)

Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in Maintenance Instructions for blower cleaning information.

DANGER

Never operate cutter blades with deck in raised position because it is hazardous.

The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position by unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of the carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt- up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock levers after lowering the deck to the normal operating po- sition.

Tilt-Up Lift Handle

Tilt-Up

Latch

Tilt-Up Latch

Tilt-Up Hook

on Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position

CAUTION

Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up pivot joint unlocked.

DANGER

Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt- up position. Do not move the tractor with the deck in the tilt-up position.

CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP- NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING

The blade mounting nut should be tightened to

60ft-lb (81.3 N·m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower Blades in Maintenance Instructions.

CHECK DRIVE WHEEL BOLT TORQUE

The lug bolts mounting the drive tires should be tightened to 75 to 85 ft-lbs. (101.7-115.2 N⋅m).

ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF REQUIRED

Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins. Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on the deck gearbox cover.

PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART in Maintenance Instructions.

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