TOATTACHFRONTBUMPER
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may
wish to obtain the assistance of another
person for mounting bumper to tractor.
• Press or tap the end caps into ends of
bumper tube.
• The existing top screw and the existing
front screw must be removed from both
sides.
• On both sides of chassis, position
extension bracket as shown and loosely
assemble to rear chassis hole with sup-
plied 3/8-16 x 1 bolt. Do not tighten the
brackets. Allow them to hang from the
chassis.
• Position bumper and extension brackets
so brackets can be slid inside flattened
ends of bumper.
• Slide bumper onto brackets and pivot
upwards to align center holes in exten-
sion brackets and tractor chassis.
• With holes aligned, install additional
screws.
• Tighten all four (4) screws securely.
Front Suspention _Screw
Bracket
\ Extension
-Bumper
Cap
Slide Bumper onto
Extension Brackets
\'_ and Pivot Upwards
CHECKLIST
Please review the following checklist:
,I All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,I No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,I Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-
ed at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
4' Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in drive position.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following impor-
tant items:
,/Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
/ It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and tra_s-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).
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