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4. Sit onseat in operatingposition,
depressclutch/brakepedalandset the
parkingbrake.
5. Placemotioncontrol leverin neutral
(N) position.
6. Presslift leverplungerand raise
attachmentlift leverto its highestposi-
tion.
7. Start the engine.Afterengine has
started, movethrottlecontrolto idle
position.
8. Releaseparking brake.
9. Slowly movethe motioncontrol lever
forwardand slowlydrive tractor off
skid.
10.Applybraketo stop tractor,set parking
brakeand place motioncontrol lever in
neutralposition.
11.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
REPOSITmON RmGHTREAR GAUGE
For shipping purposes, the right rear
gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside
down on the mower. Remove the gauge
wheel assembly and reinstall from the
bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels,
see the Operation section in this manual.
mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(ff previousmy removed}
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
_CAUTmON: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower.
Deflector
ShieUd
PUate
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGmNG OR
DmSCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher 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 mulching blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTmRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfiated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
* Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing 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 trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
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