b.
Remove the front and rear deck gauge wheels (a) by removing the lock nuts
(b) and shoulder screws (c) which secure them to the deck. See Figure 10.
(c)
c.
Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting.
d.
Reinsert the shoulder screws (c) into the index hole that leaves
approximately ½" between the bottom of the deck guage wheel (a)
and the pavement. Secure in place with the lock nuts (c).
4.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Service section on page 25 of this manual
for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
Attaching the Hood Scoop (If Equipped)
1.
On some tractors, a hood scoop may be included. If the hood scoop was not
installed on the hood of your tractor at the factory, refer to the following
steps to install the hood scoop:
2.
Cut the cable ties securing the hood scoop to the tractor.
3.
Remove the four screws pre-installed in the hood scoop and retain for Step 4.
4.
Snap the hood scoop into place using the hood as your guide. See Figure 11.
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
(b)
(a)
Figure 10
Figure 11
5.
Install the hood scoop onto the hood of the tractor and secure from the
underside using the four screws removed in Step 2.
Moving the Tractor Manually
Refer to Figure 1 and proceed to your applicable model.
Hydrostatic Models
Hydrostatic models are equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve when it is
necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this valve forces the fluid in the
transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To
engage the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:
1.
Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 12.
2.
Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to lock it in place.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod
is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the
tractor.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first
engaging the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage
to the tractor's transmission.
STOP! Continue to Controls & Operations section page 15.
STOP
Foot Control CVT & CVT Models
CVT models can be placed in the NEUTRAL (N)position when it is necessary to move
the tractor manually. To move the tractor manually, place the shift lever in the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
STOP! Continue to Controls & Operations section page 15.
STOP
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Figure 12