Assembly & Set-Up
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3.  The two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a 
bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the 
machine short distances. 
4.  Engage the transmission bypass valves on each side 
of the machine by moving both levers to the left. The 
transmission bypass valves (one for each the RH and LH 
transmission) are located under the machine on the front of 
each transmission inside the rear wheels.  See Fig. 3-2.
Figure 3-2
WARNING! Do not tow the machine, even with the 
bypass valves engaged. Serious transmission 
damage will result from doing so. 
5.  Then carefully roll the machine off the shipping pallet.
6.  Rotate the levers to the right of the machine to disengage 
the transmission bypass valves.
7.  Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the 
manual bag and store for future use. Cut the wire tie 
holding the chute deflector up and discard any packing 
material.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and 
front or back of the machine are from the operating position 
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified. 
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters.
1.  Remove the upper crating material from the shipping 
pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the machine 
to the pallet. 
2.  Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest 
position and secure in place with the clevis pin attached to 
the machine. See Fig. 3-1.
Deck Lift Pedal
Clevis Pin
Figure 3-1
Contents of Crate
•  One Zero-Turn Tractor •  One ROPS Assembly •  One Steering Wheel
•  One Deck Wash Hose Coupler •  One Zero-Turn Tractor Operator’s 
Manual
•  One Engine Operator’s Manual