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TO DRIVE
TRACTOR
OFF
SKID
(See
Operation
section
for
location
and function
of
controls)
1. Be sure all the above assembly
steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine
oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3,
Place freewheel
control in "trans-
mission
engaged"
position
(see "TO
TRANSPORT"
in Operation
section
of
this manual).
4.
Sit on seat in operating
position,
de-
press brake pedal and set the parking
brake.
5.
Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
6.
Remove
key from bag and start the
engine
(see "TO START
ENGINE"
in
the Operation
section
of this manual)°
After engine has started,
move throttle
control to idle (slow) position,
7_ Release
parking
brake.
8. Slowly depress
forward
drive pedal
and drive tractor
off skid,
9, Apply brake to stop tractor
and set
parking
brake°
1 &Turn
ignition
key to "STOP"
position.
Continue
with the instructions
that follow.
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 on
tires,
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For best cutting
results,
mower hous-
ing 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 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 operat-
ing 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,
v" No remaining
loose parts in carton.
#" Battery
is properly
prepared
and
charged.
#" Seat is adjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
/ All tires are properJy inflated,
(For ship-
fping purposes,
the tires were overin-
lated at the factory)_
v" Be sure mower deck is properly
leveled
side4o-side/front4o-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.
v" 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, regu-
lar unleaded
gasoline.
,/Become
familiar with all controls,
their
location
and function,
Operate
them
before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system
is in safe operat-
ing condition.
¢" Be sure Operator
Presence
System
and Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
are working
properly
(See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance
sections
in this
manual).
v" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating
your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions
(See q'O START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation
section of this manual).
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