"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.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
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
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor
off
the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction
below to remove the tractor from the skid°
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyou areintheoperating
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 pan-
els 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
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 Mainte-
nance
section
of this manual for charging
instructions).
Label _
!
ADJUST
SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2.
3_
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°
Release
lever to lock seat in position.
_AWARNING:
Before
starting,
read,
understand
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)
!,
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2, Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal,
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO INSTALL MOWER
In
t
SET
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
AND
LOWER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT
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,
Brake Lever
8