Figure 3
AttachingthePTOLever
NOTE: Your tractor's PTO lever may have already be
attached at the factory.
ToolsRequired
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1. Position the PTO lever on the PTO shaft and
secure with the hex lock nut. See Figure 4.
Cap_
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HexNut _ o
PT0 Lever
PT0
) Shaft
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4
Place the .PTOlever cap over the hex nut and push
downward until jt '_'clicks"into place.
ShippingBraceRemoval
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, set the parking brake and
remove the ignition key before removing the
shipping brace.
• Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning
tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. See
Figure 5.
° While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
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WARNING: The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper_ii_lSerating':positioncould result' in
-serious-. personal injury-and/or properly',
damage.
<.TirePressure:" :,
, ,,:.WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
.inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
' tire.
<i "L._'I, i ,!- i ._. .
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
!he.tractor.,Recomm.e0_!e.doncerat!ng tire:!0ress ure.is..<.
approximately 10 p.s.i, for the rear tires and 14 p.s.i, for
the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
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