6. Install the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts removed from the seat mounting
bracket in Step 1. See Figure 8.
CAUTION
Do not use any type of power tool (e.g. impact gun or electric drill with nut
driver attached) when tightening the self-tapping bolts to attach the seat
bracket.
Figure 8
Seat Adjustment
1. To adjust the position of the seat, remove the adjustment knob on the
bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Reinstall
the adjustment knob. Refer to Figure 9.
Figure 9
Steering wheel height adjustment
To adjust the height of the steering wheel, this unit is equipped with a telescoping
steering column. To adjust the height of the steering wheel:
1. Sit in the operator’s seat and place your hands on the steering wheel.
2. Push the button (a) on the steering column and raise or lower the steering
wheel (b) to the desired position. See Figure 10.
Note: Once the desired position is achieved, lift up and down on the steering wheel
to make sure it locks into place and the button (a) on the steering column releases
into a locked position. Do not operate this unit unless the steering column is in a
locked position.
Figure 10
Installing The Deck Chute
WARNING
NEVER operate this tractor without either the mulch plug or deck chute
installed.
1. Remove the wing knobs installed on the mowing deck and retain for later
installation.
2. Install the deck chute into the deck discharge opening on the deck. The rear
of the chute should be under the tab on the rear deck bracket. See inset in
Figure 11. The studs on the deck surface will fit through the holes on the
upper portion of the deck chute. The small tab on the deck lip area will fit
through the square cutout on the lower portion of the deck chute. See inset
of Figure 11.
Note: Make certain that the upper-rear portion of deck chute is depressing
the safety switch located on the deck surface and under the tab on the rear
deck bracket. The engine will not start without the deck chute properly in
place.
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ASSEMBLY