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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
NOTE: Any reference to right, left, front or back of the
tractor is from the operating position, unless otherwise
stated.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
• The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
• With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place steering wheel over steering shaft.
• Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 2.
• Place steering wheel cap over the center of steering
wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.
Attaching The Seat
NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are mounted
backward to the pivot bracket. Release the seat form its
shipping position and remove the two hex screws from
the bottom of the seat before proceeding.
• Pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it
open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket.
See Figure 3.
• Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat
pivot bracket.
• Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat
stop. See Figure 3.
Remove Shipping Brace
IMPORTANT:
The shipping brace must be removed and
discarded before operating your riding mower.
• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag on the right side of the mower, between
discharge chute and cutting deck. See Figure 3.
• While holding the discharge chute up, rotate the
shipping brace clockwise and remove.
• Discard the shipping brace.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and depending on the model of tractor, has a capacity of either two or
three gallons. Do not overfill.
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. The capacity of your engine’s sump and oil filter is 62 oz (1.8 liters). Be careful not to overfill.
WARNING: Before operating, stand behind
the machine and pull back on seat until fully
engaged into stop.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Steering
Hex Bolt
Steering
Shaft
& Washer
Wheel Cap
Figure 1
Seat Stop
Tab
Pivot Bracket
Figure 2
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Figure 3