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ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left side of mower, posi-
tion front plate assembly between front mower brackets,
align holes, position fl anged pin notch horizontally and
insert the pin all the way. The notch is in line with the
hole in pin.
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Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between
the plate and mower bracket. If necessary, move mower
side-to-side to give space between plate and mower
bracket.
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Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and
retainer spring in the same manner.
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CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side fi rst.
Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in
suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to
fully seated position and is attached to the suspension
arm.
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Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the
same manner.
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Disengage belt tension rod.
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From right side of tractor, install belt onto engine clutch
pulley.
IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL
MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
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Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket.
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
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Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
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Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown
in the Operation section of this manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated 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 in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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 fi gures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
sec tion 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.
ASSEMBLY
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE
BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUAL ITY PROD UCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfl ated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly infl ated 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
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR, PAY
EX TRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IM POR TANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ Fuel tank is fi lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gas o line.
✓ 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.
✓ It is important to purge the transmission before op er -
at ing your tractor for the fi rst time. Follow proper start-
ing and trans mis sion purg ing in struc tions (See "TO
START EN GINE" and "PURGE TRANS MIS SION" in
Op er a tion section of this man u al).
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✓ CHE CKLIST
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