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TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKiD
(See
Operation
section
for
location
and
function
of controls)
1. Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking
brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission
disengaged position" (See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK
TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinftated at
the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct
tire pressure
is important for best cutting
performance.
• 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 man-
ual. Verifythat 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.
_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.
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
All tires are properly inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes, thetires were overinftated
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 ex-
tra 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 Operation
System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
_" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating
your tractor for the
first time.
Follow proper starting and
transmission
purging instructions
(See
"TO START
ENGINE"
and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
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