WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Adjustable wrench
• Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.
UNPACK UNIT
Remove unit and all other components from
the shipping container. Engage transmission
bypass lever (see Moving The Unit Manually
on page 11). Push unit from container onto a
level surface. Disengage transmission bypass
lever.
ASSEMBLY
FIRST TIME USE
1. Install steering wheel.
2. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 19 and perform step 1 in the
removal section and perform steps 3, 4,
and 6 in the installation section.
3. Check oil (see Check Engine Oil in
Maintenance Schedule on page 12).
4. Check tire pressure (see Specifications
on page 25).
5. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank on
page 10).
6. Adjust seat (see Seat Adjustment on
page 11).
7. Check safety interlock system (see Safety
Interlock System on page 9).
8. Check level and pitch of mower deck (see
Leveling Mower Deck and Adjusting
Mower Deck Pitch on page 15 and
Adjusting Mower Deck Pitch on page 16).
9. Check function of all controls (see
Operation on page 9).
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