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TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION
1. ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
For shipping purposes, the mulching plug has been in-
stalled in the mower deck. The mulching plug must be
removed to install the chute deflector assembly.
WARNING
Do not operate the mower deck, even with the
mulching plug installed, unless the chute
defelector has been properly installed.
1. Remove the wing nut, press the 1/4” screw down
through the deck and withdraw the mulching plug
from the discharge chute of the deck.
2. Remove the hex cap screws, bell washers and hex
nuts installed in the deck at the chute opening.
3. Proper placement of the chute deflector will cover
up the warning label on the chute opening. Place
the deflector in position as shown. Install the hex
cap screws from the underside of the deck and
secure with the bell washers and hex nuts. Note:
the crowned (rounded) surface of the washers go
toward the hex nuts.
4. Refer to SECTION V-MOWER DECK when re-
installing the mulching plug.
2. CONNECT THE BATTERY
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery.
The positive battery cable has been connected at the
factory, but the negative cable must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cables.
1. Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of
the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut
from the free end of the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black)
and ground wire (green) to negative terminal (—)
of the battery using the hex cap screw and nut.
3. Slide the black terninal cover over the negative
terminal of the battery.
WING NUT
HEX NUTS
BELL
WASHERS
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
HEX CAP
SCREWS
MULCHING
PLUG
1/4" SCREW
CONTENTS
Section Page
Emission Control Systems Warranty ... 2
Tractor and Deck Preparation.............. 3
Safe Operation Practices..................... 4
Product Graphics ................................. 7
To The Owner...................................... 8
Serial No. Location .............................. 8
I Controls and Indicators........................ 9
II Operation ............................................. 14
III Adjustments ......................................... 19
IV Maintenance ........................................ 25
V Mower Deck......................................... 34
VI Off-Season Storage............................. 46
Section Page
VII Mowing................................................. 47
Optional Equipment and Accessories. 48
Maintenance Chart............................... 49
Trouble Shooting.................................. 50
Lubrication Table ................................. 52
Lubrication Guide................................. 53
Specifications....................................... 56
Slope Gauge........................................ 57
Warranty — Commercial Use ............. 58
Warranty — Residential Use ............... 59
Maintenance Parts Chart .................... 60