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9. Apply braketo stop tractor,set park-
ing brakeand place gearshiftleverin
neutral position.
10.Turnignition key to "STOP"position.
Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
CHECK TmREPRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwere overinflated
at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Cor-
recttire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
Reducetire pressureto PSI shown in
"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS" s ection
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mowerhous-
ing should be properlyleveled. See "TO
LEVELMOWERHOUSING"in the Service
andAdjustmentssection of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON
OF ALL BELTS
See the figuresthat are shown for replac-
ing motionand mowerblade drivebelts
in the Serviceand Adjustmentssection
of this manual. Verifythat the belts are
routedcorrectly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operateyour trac-
tor, checkto see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in
the Serviceand Adjustmentssection of
this manual.
J 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 tight-
ened securely.
,/All
tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were overin-
fiated
at the factory).
,/Be
sure mower
deck is properly
leveled
side-to-sideifront-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.
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.
,/Be
sure brake system
is in safe operat-
ing condition.
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