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.
Deflector
Shield
Mulcher
Plate
Latch
Hooks
A
_1_ 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.
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 mulching blades are
designed
for discharging
and bagging
also.
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 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
properfy adjusted. See "1"OADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
V' CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance
and satisfaction from this
quality product.
Please
review the 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 propedy 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 muted propedy around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
/
Check wiring.
See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
•/ Before ddving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in =transmission
engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
While learning how to 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.
,/It
is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time.
Follow proper starting and
transmission
purging instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation
section of this manual).
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