Tractor Set-Up
Moving The Tractor Manually
relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the
transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires
follows:
Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor.
Figure 3-1
2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to lock
it in place.
NOTE:
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position
prior to operating the tractor.
CAUTION: Never attempt to move the tractor
manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING!
off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition
key before removing the shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag
found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
2. While holding the discharge chute with your left hand,
remove the shipping brace with your right hand by
grasping it between your thumb and index finger and
rotating it clockwise.
WARNING! The shipping brace is used for
packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the
shipping brace before operating your lawn tractor.
WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
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