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CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you leam how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate
using screw, washer, lock washer, and
weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assembie weld nut to latch
hook by inserting weld nut from the top
with hook pointing down.
• Tighten hardware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right position.
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of
mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
• Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
• Hook roar latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
Weld Nut From Hook Points
The Top Down
Look
Weld Washer
Latch
Latch
Washer
Mulcher-
Plate
Nut
LockWasher
Washer
'_ Screw
Deflector
Shield
Hooks
ACAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to res: on plate while in operation.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove muicher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
=/CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v' All assembly instructions have been
completed.
v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
i/ 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).
t/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best
cutting results. (13res must be properly
inflated for leveling).
_/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
i,,' Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
_/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION 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 operat-
ing condition.
,/ It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and
=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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