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6. Start the engine.After engine has
started, movethrottlecontrolto idle
position.
7. Releaseparking brake.
8. Slowlymovethe motioncontrol lever
forwardand slowly drive tractor off
skid.
9. Apply braketo stop tractorand set
parking brake.
10.Turn ignitionkeyto "STOP"position.
Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwere overinflated
at the factoryfor shippingpurposes. Cor-
rect tire pressureis importantfor best
cutting performance.
Reducetire pressureto PSI shownin
"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For bestcutting results,mowerhous-
ing should be properlyleveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWERHOUSING"in the Service
and Adjustmentssection of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figuresthat areshownfor replac-
ing motionand mowerbladedrive belts
in the Serviceand Adjustmentssection
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routedcorrectly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operateyour trac-
tor, check to see that the brakeis properly
adjusted. See "TOADJUSTBRAKE"in
the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof
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:
,/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 atl belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/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
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.
,/It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).
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