Your new tractor has been assembled
at the factory with exception
of those parts left
unassembbd
for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble
must be tightened
securely.
Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench
Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
ADJUST
SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable
position
is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
(1) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
When right or left hand is mentioned
in this
manual, itmeanswhenyou
areintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•
Remove all accessible
loose parts and
parts cartons
from carton.
•
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
•
Remove mower and packing materials.
•
Check for any additional
loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK
BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals)
charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY"
in Maintenance
section of this
manual for charging instructions).
•
Forbatteryand batterycableinstallationsee
"REPLACING
BATTERY" inthe "Service
and Adjustments"
section in this manual.
Label
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
,A
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
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel
control in disengaged
position to disengage transmission
(See
"TO TRANSPORT"
inthe Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
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