McCulloch M17538H Owner's Manual page 8

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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Battery is properly prepared and charged.
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
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Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel control is in
"transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this man u al).
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EX-
TRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls, their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
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It is important to purge the transmission before op er at-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START EN GINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Op er a tion section of this manual).
ASSEMBLY
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