Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i.
for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire
for maximum p.s.i.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 1.
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on
the right fender).
Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the
ground as follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.a.
Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by b.
removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which
secure them to the deck. See Figure 3-6.
Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing c.
height setting.
Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge d.
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat
adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the
desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure
seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See
Figure 3-7.
WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
back on seat until it clicks into place.
Gas and Oil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read
instructions carefully.
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of
3-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
Figure 3-6
Figure 3-7
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