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HYDRO
MIDSIZE
11. Raise front of cutterdeck and install casters with
eight 3/8-16 whiz nuts and bolts.
• Adjust tire pressure to 14 psi. Tires may be
over- inflated for shipping.
• THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED WITHOUT A
GRASSCATCHER OR THE GRASS DISCHARGE
CHUTE CORRECTLY FITTED.
SPECIAL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read operator’s manual before operating.
• Before engaging blades, run engine for 5 minutes at
full rpm.(Recommended for full lubrication of engine)
• Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Set throttle to
idle or lowest possible engine speed, then move
throttle to full open to cut.
• Run blades for 10 minutes and readjust cutterdeck
belts
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
12. If equipped with parking brake, install brake rod.
Adjust so machine cannot be rolled in forward or
reverse.
13. Fill engine with oil. See engine manual for
specifications. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh
unleaded fuel. Service the battery on electric start
machines. Battery must be filled with acid and
charged as machine is shipped without acid in
battery.
See the adjustment section and adjust the following:
a. Engine - cutterdeck belt, belt tension
b. Over center
c. Belt guides
d. Blade brake
e. Cutterdeck belt
Reinstall belt cover.