5,
Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest
position,
6_ Remove
key from bag and start the
engine
(see "TO START ENGINE"
in
the Operation
section
of this manual)_
After engine
has started,
move throttle
control to idle position,
7,. Release
parking
brake,
8,
Slowly depress forward
drive peda{ and
drive tractor off skid,
9,
Apply brake to stop tractor
and set
parking
brake,
1&Turn
ignition
key to "STOP"
position°
Continue
with the instructions
that foIIow,
ASSEMBLE
FRONT
WHEEL
TO
MOWER
1, Using shoulder
bolt, washer
and
locknut from parts bag, assemble
front
wheel to mower as shown.
Tighten
securely.
NOTE:
Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing
forward
before slid-
ing mower under tractor,
4,
Slide mower
under tractor
until it is
centered
under tractor,
5,
FIRST INSTALL
ANTI-SWAY
BAR (S),
- From right side of mower,
insert
ant-sway
bar into hole in transmission
bracket
(T),
INSTALL
MOWER
AND
DRIVE
BELT
See MOWER
AND DRIVE BELT AS-
SEMBLY
Supplement
Sheet for additional
guidance
on this assembly,
Be sure tractor
is on level surface
and
engage
parking
brake,
1, Lower attachment
lift lever to it's lowest
position_
CAUTION:
Lift lever is spring
loaded.
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it
slowly and engage
in lowest
position.
2. Turn steering
wheel to the left as far as
it will go and position
mower on right
side of tractor with deflector
shield to
the right,
3_
6_
Remove
plastic tie securing
belt. bring
7,
belt forward
and check
belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
9
- Pivot bar towards
you and insert other
end of bar into hole in rear mower
bracket
(D)o Move mower as needed
to
insert bar_
- Secure
with washer and retainer
spring as shown.
ATTACH MOWER
SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS
(A) TO CHASSIS
- Position
hole
in arm over pin (B) on outside
of tractor
chassis
and secure with washer
and
retainer
spring,
Repeat on opposite
side of tractor-