Assembly Instructions
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa)
Rear = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
CHECK FUNCTIONS OF WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING HORN
Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Oil Pres-
sure Warning Light, Engine Service Light, Over Tem-
perature Warning Light, and Warning Horn should all
operate, indicating normal function.
CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
Refer to Operating Instructions to check for proper
operation of safety switches, both during engine
starting and with the operator leaving the seat with
tractor moving forward or with mower blades en-
gaged.
CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP
UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK
Refer to CLEANING the Grass Buildup in Mower
Deck Housing in Maintenance Instructions for deck
tilt-up and deck cleaning information.
DANGER
Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.
The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position
by disengaging the locking arms on each side of the
carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-
up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the
tractor, make sure to re-engage the locking arms after
lowering the deck to the normal operating position.
Tilt-Up Hook and
Latch Connected
Tilt-Up Hook
Tilt-Up
Latch
Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with locking arms
disengaged.
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION,
SHARPNESS, BALANCE, AND SECURITY OF
MOUNTING
The blade mounting bolt should be tightened to 64 lb·ft
(87 N·m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to
CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower
Blades in Maintenance Instructions.
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF
REQUIRED
Refer to ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Oper-
ating Instructions.
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHART in Maintenance Instructions.
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