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 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
(I) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2. 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,
3, Release lever to lock seat in position.
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it meanswhenyouareintheoperating
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).
•
Forbatteryand
batterycableinstallationsee
"REPLACING
BATTERY" inthe"Service
and Adjustments"
section inthis manual,
bel
NOTE: "Youmay 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
positionto disengagetransmission (See
"TO TRANSPORT" inthe Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid,
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