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
(1) 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).
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
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).
•
For battery
& battery cable installation
see
"REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the "Service
and Adjustments"
section
in this manual.
Label
NOTE:
You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction
below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
_1_ WARNING:
Before
starting,
read, under-
stand and follow all instructions
in the 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.
Placefreewheelcontrolin
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
LIFT 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
•
Sit in seat.
•
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,
8
Brake Lever