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ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE
MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR
MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED
WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED
SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.
YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH
PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST
BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE
YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES
THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE
MOWER (See Fig. 4).
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
• Remove high performance blades and install mulcher
blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER
RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)
NOTE: Ifyouinstalledthemulchingblades youwillneedtoinstall
themulcher plate.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
• Hook front latch intohole on front of mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Donot remove deflector shield
from mower. Raise and hold shield when
attaching mulcher plate and allow it to
rest on plate while in operation.
DEFLECTOR MULCHER
SHIELD PLATE
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 4
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but
forbest bagging and discharging install the high performance
blades.
• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install
high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the
CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section ofthis manual).
• Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation
of optional grass catcher accessory.
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 in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housingshould be properly
leveled. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in theService
and Adjustments section ofthis 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 manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, checkto see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOUOPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITYPRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and 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-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, regular 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 operating condition.
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