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mNSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(If previousmy removed)
1.
Raise and hold deflector
shield
in
upright
position.
2.
Place front of mulcher
plate over front
of mower
deck opening
and slide
into
place, as shown.
3.
Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower
deck.
4.
Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower
deck.
,dI_OAUTmON:
Do not remove
deflector
shield
from mower.
Deflector
ShieUd
MuUcher
PUate
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT'TO
BAGGmNG
OR
DmSCHARGING
Simply
remove
mulcher
plate and store in
a safe place.Your
mower
is now ready for
discharging
or installation
of optional
grass
catcher
accessory.
NOTE:
It is not necessary
to change
blades.
The mulching
blades
are designed
for discharging
and bagging
also.
CHECK
TIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor
were overinfiated
at the factory
for shipping
purposes.
Cor-
rect tire pressure
is important
for best
cutting
performance.
Reduce
tire pressure
to PSI shown
in
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting
results,
mower
hous-
ing should
be properly
leveled.
See "TO
LEVEL
MOWER
HOUSING"
in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
CHECK
FOR
PROPER
POSmTmON
OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures
that are shown
for replac-
ing 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 trac-
tor, check
to see that the brake is properly
adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
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 best
performance
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.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
,/All
tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were overin-
fiated 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 TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation
section
of this manual).
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 oper-
ating condition.
,/It
is important
to purge the transmission
before operating
your tractor
for the first
time.
Follow proper
starting
and trans-
mission
purging
instructions
(See "TO
START
ENGINE"
and "PURGE
TRANS-
MISSION"
in the Operation
section
of
this manual).
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