TO ROLL
TRACTOR
OFF SKID
(See
Operation
section
for location
and
function
of controls)
1. Raise attachment
lift lever to its high-
est position.
2. Release
parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal.
3. Place gearshift
lever in neutral posi-
tion.
4. Roll tractor forward
off skid.
5. Remove
banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue
with the instructions that follow.
CHECK
TIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovennflated
at the factory for shipping
purposes.
Cor-
rect tire pressure
is important
for best
cutting
performance.
• Reduce tire pressure
to PSi shown on
tl res.
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For best cutting
results,
mower hous-
ing should
be properly
leveled.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER"
tn the Service and
Adiustments
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 Adlustments
section
of th_s manual.
Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake _soperat-
ing properly.
See "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the Service
and Adjustments
section of
this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
Before you operate
your new tractor, we
wish to ensure
that you receive the best
performance
and satisfaction
from this
Quality Product.
Please review the foflow_ng checklist:
¢" All assembly
_nstructions have been
completed.
,/No
remaining
loose parts _ncarton.
,/Battery
_sproperly
prepared
and
charged.
J Seat _sadjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
,/All
tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were ovenn-
flated at the factory).
,/Ensure
mower deck _sproperly
leveled
side-to-sldeifront-to-rear
for best cutting
resutts,
(Tires must be properly
inflated
for leveling).
¢" Check mower and drive belts.
Ensure
they are routed properly
around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check
wiring.
See that all connectfons
are still secure and w_res are properly
clamped.
Whde learning
how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following
important
_tems:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded
gasohne.
,/Become
familiar with all controls,
their
location and function.
Operate them
before you start the engine.
v" Ensure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
v" Ensure Operator
Presence
System
and Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
are working
properly
(See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance
sections in this
manual).