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ASSEMBLY
TO
ROLL
TRACTOR
OFF
SKiD
(See
Op-
eration
section
for
location
and function
of
controls)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis-
engage transmission
(See "TO TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation section of this manual).
Rott tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
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" 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 howto operate your tractor, checkto seethat
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 BES T 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.
,/
Aft 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 oper-
ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission
purging instructions
(See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in
the Operation section of this manual).
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