9
ASSEMBLY
TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER
PLUG (See Fig. 8)
• 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.
0
2
2
1
4
A
A
HAN DLE
PIN
RE TAIN ER
SPRING
PLUG
Fig. 6
If distance is not 10mm - 16mm carefully remove bagger
and repeat vertical adjustment as needed.
FIG. 7
02967
TOP SURFACES
EVEN
6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8")
HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT
BRACK ET
VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT
BRACK ET
BAGGER
LATCH
Fig. 7
02983
10MM (7/16") - 16MM (5/8")
BAGGER
LATCH
Fig. 8
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.
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.