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 ensure
proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUaRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier.
Standard
wrench
sizes are listed.
(2) 7/! 6" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) I/2" wrench
Tire pressure
gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench
Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive
ratchet
(t) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
ADJUST
SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2.
Liftup 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.
When
right or left hand is mentioned
in this
man ual, it means when you are in the ope rating
position
(seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE
TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
•
Remove
all accessible
loose parts and
parts cartons
from carton o
,
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton.
Remove
end panels
and lay
side panels flato
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Remove
mower and packing
materials.
°
Check for any additional
loose parts or
cartons
and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM
SKID
TO CHECK
BATTERY
t.
Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE:
tf 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"
section in this manual°
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abet
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Followthe
appropriate
instruction 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 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
by depressing
brake pedal.
3.
Place freewheel
control
in disengaged
position to disengage
transmission
(See
'q'O TRANSPORT"
inthe Operation
sec-
tion of this manual).
4.
Roll tractor
forward
off skid.
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