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TO ROLLTRACTOR
OFF SKID (See
Operation
section
for location
and
function
of controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in disen-
gaged position to disengage transmis-
sion (See 'q'O TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation section of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
TO DRIVE
TRACTOR
OFF SKID
(See
Operation
section
for location
and
function
of controls)
_.,WARNING:
Before starting
read,
unaerstand
and fo ow al instructions
in
the Operation
section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated
area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor is clear of
other people and objects.
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 "transmis-
sion engaged"
position (see "TO
TRANSPORT"
in Operation
section of
this manual).
4.
Sit on seat in operating position,
depress
brake pedal and set the
parking
brake.
5.
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
6. Start the engine.
After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
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.
10.Turn
ignition key to "STOP"
position.
Continue
with the instructions that follow.
REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE
WHEEL
For shipping purposes, the right rear
gauge wheel assembly is mounted
upside down on the mower. Remove the
gauge wheel assembly and reinstall from
the bottom as shown. To adjust gauge
wheels, see the Operation section in this
manual.
INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(If previously
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.
Deflector
Shield
Mulcher
Plate
Latch
4,r
CAUTION:
Do not remove deflector
shield
from mower.
Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
TO CONVERT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
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.
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