White Outdoor LT 542G Operator's Manual page 8

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
IMPORTANT:
starting the engine and operating the tractor. Refer to the White Outdoor Engines Operator's Manual located after
Page 26 of this manual. Read instructions carefully.
Loose Parts
Packaged with this Operator's Manual you'll find:
• One Small Clamp
• One 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch Screw
• One Oil Drain Hose
Store the clamp and screw in a convenient place. Both
will be necessary to properly secure your tractor's wire
harness should you choose to purchase a front-end
attachment for your lawn tractor. Refer to page 25 for a
table of available attachments and accessories.
Refer to page 19 for information regarding the oil drain
hose and changing your engine oil.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Tools Required For Assembly
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 1.
4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"
into place.
Figure 1
Shipping Brace Removal
(726-0354)
(710-0599)
(751-3141)
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WARNING:
Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace
.
Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag found on the right side of the mower,
between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
See Figure 2.
Shipping Brace
Figure 2
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Warning Tag