CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
* Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK
DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER" in the Service and Ad-
justments section of this manual
CHECK
FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
t_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:
J All assembly instructions
have been
completed.
J No remaining loose parts in carton.
t/' Battery
is properly
prepared
and
charged.
t/' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
t/' All tires are properly inflated, (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinfiated
at the factory).
Vr Be sure mower deck is property leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. Fires must be properlyinflated
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM .........
for
leveling).
After you learnhow to operateyour trac-
J Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
v( Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
J Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in"transmission engaged" posi-
tion (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:
tor, check to see that the brake is operat-
ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
V" Engine oil is at proper level.
J' Fueltank isfilled withfresh, ctean, regular
unleaded gasoline,
J Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function.
Operate them
before you start the engine.
_f_ Be s ure brake system is insafe operating
condition.
i,/Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
J 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" inthe Operation section ofthis
manual).
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