Your new tractor has been assembled
at the factory with exception of those parts left unas-
sembled 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
•
Release lever to lock seat in position.
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
(I) 3/4" wrench
Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
NOTE: You may now roll your tracter off the
skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction below
..................... T O
REMOVE
TRACTOR
FROM
to remove thetractor
from the skid.
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•
Removeallaccessibleloosepartsandparts
cartons from carton.
•
Cutalongdotted lineson all four panels of
carton.Remove end panels and lay side
panelsflat.
•
Remove mower and packingmaterials.
•
Check for any additional loose partsor
cartonsand 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),
, -Forbattery&
batterycable
installationsee
"REPLACING
BATTERY" in the "Service
and Adjustments"
section in this manual.
Label
_ll WARNING;
Before starting, read, under-
stand and followall instructions inthe 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 bydepressing
brake
pedal.
3. Placefreewheel controlin disengaged posi-
tion to disengage
transmission
(See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TO INSTALL
MOWER
1. SET
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
AND
..... LOWER ATTACHMENT
LIE-I-LEVER
•
Depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
•
Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release
pressure
from clutch/brake
pedal, then
release parking brake lever. Pedal should
remain in brake position. Ensure parking
brake will hold tractor secure.
TO ADJUST SEAT
• Sitin seat.
• Lift upadjustmentlever (A) andslide seat
until a comfortableposition isreached which
allows youto pressclutch/brakepedalall
the way down.
Brake Lever