Tractor Set-Up
Moving The Tractor Manually
relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the 
transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires 
follows:
Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. 
2. 
it in place.
NOTE: 
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position 
prior to operating the tractor.
CAUTION: Never attempt to move the tractor 
manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief 
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the 
Shipping Brace Removal
off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition 
key before removing the shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag 
While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, 2. 
remove the shipping brace with your right hand by 
grasping it between your thumb and index finger and 
rotating it clockwise.
The shipping brace is used for 
packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the 
shipping brace before operating your lawn tractor.
The mowing deck is capable of 
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding 
mower without the discharge cover in the proper 
operating position could result in serious personal 
injury and/or property damage.
Contents of Crate
  
 
Manual
Assembly & Set-Up
3
9