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TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION
After removing the top of the shipping crate, cut the tie
strap securing the mower deck to the side panel of the
crate. Using a hoist, or with the help of an assistant,
carefully lift the mower deck out of the shipping crate.
Cut the tie strap securing the PTO belt and remove the
belt from the deck
A. INSTALL LIFT ASSIST SPRINGS
The RH and LH lift assist rods are installed on the tractor
and suspended with rubber bands during shipment.
Remove the rubber bands and install the lift assist
springs as follows:
1. Raise the rearward end of the RH lift assist rod
located under the fender on the right/rear side of the
tractor frame, and remove the internal cotter pin
from the forward end of the rod.
2. Slide the larger hook of the lift assist spring onto
the forward end of the lift assist rod.
Installing Lift Assist Springs in Storage Position.
3. Install the internal cotter pin to capture the spring
hook between the flange of the rod and the pin.
4. While lowering the rear end of the lift assist rod,
guide the other spring hook into the pigtail hook at
the lower front of the fender.
5. Tension the spring by pushing downward and then
inward on the rear of the lift assist rod so that the
flange at rearward end of the rod is inside the
tractor frame.
6. Repeat steps 1 thru 5 to install the lift assist spring
onto the LH lift assist rod on the left side of the
tractor frame.
NOTE: Store the lift assist springs in this position when-
ever the mower deck is removed from the tractor.
B. CONNECT THE BATTERY
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cable.
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.
Slide the black terminal cover over the negative
terminal of the battery.
LIFT ASSIST
ROD
PIGTAIL
HOOK
LIFT
ASSIST
SPRING
INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
CONTENTS
Section Page
Emission Control Systems Warranty ... 2
Tractor and Deck Preparation.............. 3
Safe Operation Practices..................... 4
Product Graphics ................................. 7
To The Owner .................................... 8
Calling Service Information.................. 8
Recording Model & Serial Number ...... 8
I Controls and Indicators........................ 9
II Operation ............................................. 14
III Adjustments ......................................... 18
IV Maintenance ........................................ 23
V Mower Deck......................................... 33
Section Page
VI Off-Season Storage ............................. 45
VII Mowing................................................. 46
Optional Equipment and Accessories. 47
Maintenance Chart............................... 48
Trouble Shooting.................................. 49
Lubrication Table ............................... 51
Lubrication Guides .............................. 52
Slope Gauge........................................ 55
Specifications....................................... 57
Warranty — Commercial Use .............. 58
Warranty — Residential Use................ 59
Maintenance Parts Chart .................... 60