5
Gear
Drive
Midsize
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
13. Attach gear shift lever A removed in Step 2 to the
lower shift arm with (1) M8-1.25 X 25 Bolt and (1)
M8-1.25 whizlock nut. Shift the lever to the
neutral position and verify that the lever is
centered side to side in the slot. If not, loosen the
M8 bolt and reposition lever. Retighten bolt.
GEARBOX ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The detents
between gears and at neutral may be made more
positive by turning set screw H clockwise. Do not
turn set screw more than two turns below flush
with the housing.
14. Attach cutterdeck per the instructions on the following pages then return to Step 15 of this section.
15. Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for specifications.)
16. Fill fuel tank with with clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!
• Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
• Do not use hi-test fuel.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not spill fuel.
• Fill outdoors.
• Do not overfill. Fill to 1" below bottom of filler neck to allow room for expansion.
• USE A FUNNEL TO FILL GAS TANK
17. Adjust tire pressure in drive wheels and casters to 14 psi (1 kg/cm
2
).
18. Before attempting to start the mower, read and understand all sections of the Operation & Safety manual.
NOTICE: Special setup instructions.
• Before engaging the cutterdeck, run the engine for five minutes at full RPM. This is recommended for new
engine installation to permit complete engine lubrication prior to load.
• Do not engage the cutterdeck at full throttle. Set the throttle half way between the highest and lowest
engine speed, engage the PTO switch and increase the engine speed to full before cutting.
•
Do not use this machine without an approved grasscatcher, grass discharge chute or mulching plate(s)
correctly fitted.
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