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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.
Mulcher
Deflector
Plate
Latch
Hooks
_,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 opera-
tion.
TO CONVERTTO
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 mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging else.
CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin-
flated at the factory for shipping pur-
poses. Correct 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 cuffing results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" 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 manual. Verify that the
belts are routed correctly,
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that the bra_e is
propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WiSH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEWTHE 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
tightened securely.
/ All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
ovednflated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
4" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed propedy around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
•/ Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires ere properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR
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
operating condition.
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