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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.
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Mulcher
•
"_
Latch
Hooks
_lb 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.
CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
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 cutting 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 brake is
properly adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
V' 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
tightened
securely.
,/All
tires are properly inflated.
(For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated 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).
•/ Check
mower and drive belts.
Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,,x Check wiring.
See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
•/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in "transmission
engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT'
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
operating
condition.
,/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
section
of this manual).
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