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Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
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Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO
START" in the Operation section of this manual). After
engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow)
position.
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
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Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive
tractor off skid.
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Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
gearshift lever in neutral position.
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
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.
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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" 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 operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
AssEMbLy
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIvE THE BEST PER-
FORMANCE 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.
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
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).
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