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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.
Deflector
Shield
Mulcher
Plate
Latch
Hooks
_IL 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 CONVERT
TO 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
properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
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 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.
,,t Before driving 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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