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NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off
the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction
below to remove the tractor from the skid.
_WARNING: Before starting, read,
understand and follow all instructionsin 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' inOperationsectionofthismanual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructionsthat 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 LEVEE
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
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
_'CHECKLIST
Beforeyouoperateyournewtractor,wewishto
ensurethatyou receivethe best performance
and satisfaction from this Quality Product.
Please review the followingchecklist:
,/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
,/Seat isadjustedcomfortablyandtightened
securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
,/Besure mowerdeckisproperlyleveledside-
to-side/front-to.rearfor best cuttingresults.
(Tiresmustbe properlyinflatedforleveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connectionsare
stillsecureand wires are properlyclamped.
,/Before driving tractor,be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
pos tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learninghowto useyourtractor,payex-
tra attentionto the following importantitems:
4 Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank isfilled withfresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all controls, their
locationandfunction.Operatethem before
you start the engine.
,/Be sure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
`/Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
,/It isimportanttopurgethetransmissionbefore
operatingyour tractorfor the firsttime: Fol-
lowproperstartingandtransmissionpurging
instructions(See 'q'O START ENGINE" and
"PURGETRANSMISSION"inthe Operation
sectionof this manual).
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