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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
updght position.
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into holeon front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch intohole on back of
mower deck.
_CAUTION: Do notremove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Mulcher
Plate
Shield
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Yourmower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is notnecessary to change
blades. The mulcber blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwere ovedn-
fiated at the factory for shippingpur-
poses. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tirepressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cuttingresults, 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 ddve
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section ofthis manual. Vedfy that the
belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor,check to see thatthe brake is
propody adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of thismanual.
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND
SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY
PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
4" Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6
amps).
,/Seat is adjusted comfortablyand
tightened securely.
,/All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes,the tires were
ovednfiatnd at the factory).
•/ Be sure mower deck is propody
leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for
bestcutting results. (Tires must be
propedy inflated for leveling).
,/Check mower and ddve belts, Be sure
they are muted propody around
pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections
are stillsecure and wires are propedy
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAYEXTRA A]-FENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
v' 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 startthe engine.
,/Be sure brakesystem is in safe
operating condition.
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