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ASSEMBLY
9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M)
(See Fig. 7 & 15)
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L).
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
M.ENGINE
CLUTCH PULLEY
Fig. 15
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves and under mandrel covers.
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
i& CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded.|
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Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
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• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
• If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operat-
ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this
manual.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
Follow procedure described in "TO REPLACE MOWER
BLADE DRIVE BELT " in the "Service and Adjustments"
section of this manual.
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 properly
leveled. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe 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
section 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.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TOASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BESTPER-
FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY
PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIS#
¢" All assembly instructions have been completed.
¢" No remaining loose parts in carton.
¢" Battery is properly prepared and charged.
¢" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v" 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
"transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR 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.
¢" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
¢" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual).
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