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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously
removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
,_CAUTION:
Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Mulcher
Deflector_
Plate
Shield
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO
BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging
or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory,
NOTE:
It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging
and bagging also.
CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin-
flared at the factory for shipping pur-
poses.
Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
CHECK
DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
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
properly adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE
AND
SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY
PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVlEWTHE
FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
•/ All assembly instructions
have been
completed.
#" No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery
is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6
amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted comfortably
and
tightened securely.
,/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.
J" Check wiring.
See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR
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.
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