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9
ASSEMBLY
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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, 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 remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
✓ 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 operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START
ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
FIG. 8B
LATCH
HOOKS
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOK
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
LATCH
HOOK
SCREW
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK
POINTS
DOWN
WASHER
SCREW
MULCHER
PLATE
WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 8A
SHOULDER
BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
GAUGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
17/32 WASHER
3/8-16 LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 7)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
section of this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16
locknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 8A & 8B)
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
• Tighten hardware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
FIG. 7