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ASSEMBLY
CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE
IMPORTANT:
FOR
SHIPPING
PURPOSES,
THE
MULCHER
PLATE
WAS
PREATTACHED
TO
YOUR
MOWER.
THE MULCHER
PLATE
MUST ONLY BE USED
WITH
THE MULCHING
BLADES
THAT
CAME
PACKED
SEPARATELY
IN THE CARTON.
YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH
PERFORMANCE
BLADES,
WHICH
ARE THE BEST
BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE
YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES
THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE
MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
FOR MULCHING
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Remove high performance blades and install mulcher
blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER
RESPONSABILITY
section of this manual).
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)
NOTE: Ifyou installed the mulching blades youwill needto install
the mulcher plate.
•
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.
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CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield
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from mower. Raise and hold shield when
attaching mulcher
plate and allow it to
rest on plate while in operation.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
MULCHER
PLATE
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 4
TO CONVERT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
NOTE: The mulcher blades willdischarge and bag gins.s, but
for bestbagging and discharginginstallthe high performance
blades.
•
Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install
high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the
CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section ofthis manual).
•
Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a sate place.
Your mower isnow ready for discharging or installation
of optional grass catcher accessory.
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 in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
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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 howto operate your tractor, checkto seethat
the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST."
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharged.
(Minimum1
hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear
for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
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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:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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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.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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It isimportant to purge the transmission before operating
your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and
transmission
purging instructions
(See "TO START
ENGINE"and"PURGETRANSMISSION"in
the Opera-
tion section of this manual).
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