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INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(If previously
removed)
• 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.
/I, 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 opera-
tion.
Mulcher
Deflector_
Plate
ShieLd
Latch
Hooks
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 mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTIREPRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin-
flated 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 "3-0
LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
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CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for
replacing
mot=on 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 REVIEWTHE
FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/All
assembly instructions
have been
completed.
,/No
remaining
loose parts in carton.
,I Battery is properly
prepared
and
charged.
(k,'linimum 1 hour at 6
amps).
,I 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.
,/Check
wiring.
See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING
HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRAATTENTION
TO
THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oi_ 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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