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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for
assembly of seat to tractor.
• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt inslot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
• Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment
bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT SHOULDER
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SEAT
PAN, _
FLAT
LOCK
ADJUSTMEN]
BOLT
Fig. 3
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the
instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.
,_,WARNING: Before starting, read, understand andfollow
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.
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake bydepressing clutch/brake pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
• Remove banding holding the deflector shield upagainst
tractor.
Continue with the instructionsthat follow.
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 inthe Service and Adjustments sec-
tion ofthis 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.
J'CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST PER-
FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY
PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
¢" All assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" 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.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
v" 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).
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