CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires onyourtractorwereoverinflated
atthe factory forshippingpurposes. Cor-
recttire pressureis importantfor best
cuttingperformance.
Reducetire pressureto PSIshown in
"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section
ofthis manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbestcutting results,mowerhous-
ingshould beproperlyleveled. See"TO
LEVELMOWERHOUSING"in the Service
andAdjustmentssection of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSmON
OF ALL BELTS
Seethe figures thatare shownfor replac-
ing motionand mowerbladedrivebelts
in the Service andAdjustmentssection
ofthis manual. Verifythat the beltsare
routedcorrectly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryou learnhow to operateyour trac-
tor,checktosee that the brakeis properly
adjusted. See"TOADJUSTBRAKE"in
the Service and Adjustmentssectionof
this manual.
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Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
quality product.
Please review the following checklist:
v" All assembly instructions have been
completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
fiated at the factory).
v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
v" Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, reg-
ular unleaded gasoline.
v" Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe oper-
ating condition.
v" Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
v" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).
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