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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 4
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.
• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge
wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and
spring retainers.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section of
this manual.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the
Operation section of this manual).
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con-
trols)
WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and
follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual.
Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area
in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been
completed.
• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
• Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi-
tion.
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal
and set the parking brake.
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly
drive tractor off skid.
• Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TOWARDS
SEAT
R.H. SEAT SLIDE
SPACERS
L.H. SEAT SLIDE
SEAT PAN
MOUNTING
BOLTS
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEAT
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that
the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal and
safely operate the tractor.
• Remove the two (2) bolts and flat washers securing the
seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts only
and place them with the two (2) identical bolts and four
(4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the flat washers
and cardboard packing.
• Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on
adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position
exposing seat mounting holes from bottom. Slide R.H.
slide to same rear position.
• Mount rear of seat on slides using mounting bolts, lock
washers and spacers as shown. Be sure to install
spacers between seat and seat slides with cupped side
of spacer up toward seat.
• Pull out on adjustment handle and slide seat all the way
forward. Install front mounting bolts, lock washers and
spacers. Tighten all mounting bolts securely.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position
is not comfortable, adjust seat.
• To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle and pull out,
slide seat to desired position and release adjustment
handle.
LOCK
WASHERS
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
SHOULDER
BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
3/8-16 CENTER
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
ADJUSTING
BAR
PIN
RETAINER SPRING
TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER (See Fig. 5)
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting bumper to tractor.
• Press or tap the end caps into ends of bumper tube.
• Remove and discard the four (4) bolts securing the top
of both front suspension brackets to chassis.