9
ASSEMBLY
0
2
2
1
4
A
A
HAN DLE
PIN
RE TAIN ER
SPRING
PLUG
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER
PLUG (See Fig. 12)
• Remove spring retainer and pin from handle.
• Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A"
on both the plug and handle are on the same side and
that they can both be seen from the top when laying
on the ground.
• Secure with pin and retainer spring provided. For
in stal la tion see "To Convert Mower" in Section 5 of
this manual.
02329
6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8")
TOP SURFACES
EVEN
HOR I ZON TAL
AD JUST MENT
BRACKET
VERTICAL
AD JUST MENT
BRACK ET
SEE SPEC SHEET IF EQUIPPED
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
• Slightly loosen the nuts securing the vertical adjustment
brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep
their position, but allow them to be moved.
• Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the
bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely.
• Reinstall the bagger as sem bly and check the bagger
to fender fit. If necessary, repeat the procedure until
proper fit is attained.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
✓CHE CKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
✓ No remaianing loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION 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 operating condition.
✓ It is important to purge the transmission before op-
er at ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper
starting and transmission purging instructions (See
“TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION”
in the Op er a tion section of this manual).
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-
erly 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 drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec-
tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.