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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 12
•
Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L),
11_
CAUTION:
Belt tension
rod is spring
|
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-
1
gage slowly.
•
Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
•
If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation
section of this
manual.
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 on tires,
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, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-
FORMANCEAND
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.
,/
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.
,/
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
"transmission
engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this manual),
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.
_/
Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
_/
It is important to purge the transmission
before op-
erating 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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