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NOTE:
You may now roll your tractor
off the
skid.
Continue
using
the
instructions
that
follow
to remove
the tractor
from the skid.
WARNING:
Before
starting,
read,
un-
derstand
and follow
all 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKID
(See
Operation
section
for location
and
function
of controls)
1.
Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest
position.
2.
Release
parking
brake
by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal.
3.
Place freewheel
control
in "transmission
disengaged
position"
(See "TO TRANS-
PORT"
in the Operation
section
of this
manual).
4.
Roll tractor
forward
off skid.
5.
Remove
banding
holding
the deflector
shield
up against
tractor.
Continue
with the instructions
that follow.
CHECK
TIRE
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 on
tires.
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For
best
cutting
results,
mower
housing
should
be properly
leveled.
See "TO LEVEL
MOWER"
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 man-
ual. 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 operating prop-
erly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
,/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:
J All assembly
instructions
have been com-
pleted.
V" No remaining
loose
parts in carton.
,/'Battery
is
properly
prepared
and
charged.
V" Seat is adjusted
comfortably
and tightened
securely.
J All tires
are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
J Be sure
mower
deck
is properly
leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results.
(Tires
must
be properly
inflated
for leveling).
V" 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.
V" Before
driving
tractor,
be sure freewheel
control
is
in "transmission
engaged"
position
(see "TO TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation
section
of this manual).
While learning
how to use your tractor, pay ex-
tra 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
lo-
cation and function.
Operate
them before
you start the engine.
V" Be sure brake system
is in safe operating
condition.
V" Be sure Operator
Presence
System
and
Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
are
working
properly
(See the Operation
and
Maintenance
sections
in this manual),
V" It is important to purgethetransmission
before
operating
your tractor for the first time,
Fol-
low proper starting and transmission
purging
instructions
(See "TO START
ENGINE" and
"PU RG ETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation
section
of this manual).
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