Your new tractor
has been assembled
at the factory
with exception
of those parts left
unassembled
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 insure proper tightness.
ADJUST
SEAT
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench
set will make assembly
easier.
Standard
wrench
sizes are listed,
(2) 7/I6"
wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure
gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench
Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive
ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench
Flashlig ht
When right or left hand is mentioned
in this
manual, itmeans whenyou are intheoperating
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
BA'I-rERY
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"
sectio n in this manual.
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,
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe
s kid. Follow the instructions
below to remove
the tractor from the skid.
_:_ WARNING:
Before
starting,
read, un-
derstand
and follow all instructions
in the
Operation
section
of this manual.
Be sure
tractor
is in a welFventilated
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 _tshighest
position,
2. Release
parking
brake
by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal.
3. Place gearshift
lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward
off skid.
Continue
with the Instructions
that follow,
TO INSTALL
MOWER
1. SET
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
Depress
clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
Pull parking
brake lever
up and hold,
release pressurefrom
clutch/brake pedal,
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position.
Ensure
parking
brake will hold tractor
secure.
\t
Brake
Lever