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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 intohole on back of
mower deck.
Plate
Shield
Latch
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
esafe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE; It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Thetiresonyourtractorwereovednflated
at thefactory for shippingpurposes.
Correcttirepressureisimportantforbest
cuttingperformance.
• Reducetirepressureto PSishownin
=PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section
ofthismanual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting resultS, mower housing
shoutdbe propedy leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figuresthat are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof this manual. Verify that the
belts are muted correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryou leam how to operate your
tractor,check tosee that the brake is
properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECKLIST
Before you operate and enjoy your new
tractor,we wish to assure that you receive
the best performance and satisfaction
from this qualityproduct.
Please review the following checklist:
/ Allassembly instructionshave been
completed.
/ No remaining loose pads in carton.
/ Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
4" Seat is adjusted comfortablyand
tightened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-raar for best cutting
results. (13resmust be properly inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sum
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
J Check widng. See that all connections
are stillsecure and wires are propedy
clamped.
,/Before ddving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following
importantitems:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filledwith fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls- their
locationand function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
,/It isimportant to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Followproper starting and
transmission purging instructions(See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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