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Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight
forward.
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ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of
tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through
front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F)
and secure with7/16 retainer spring (G) through
hole in link located behind the bracket.
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Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower
bracket (H) and secure with washer and 5/16 retainer
spring (J).
F
G
7/16
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Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket
(L).
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Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
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Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket
(L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
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Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
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If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing
mower as shown in the Operation section of this
manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the fac-
tory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is
important for best cutting performance.
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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be
properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
ASSEMBLY
5/16
H
E
J
FIG. 11
M
FIG. 12
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion
and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjust-
ments sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed cor rect ly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check
to see that the brake is operating properly. See "TO
CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments sec-
tion of this manual.
✓CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened se-
curely.
✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping pur-
poses, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-
side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires
must be properly inflated for leveling).
✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are
routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt
keepers.
✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still
secure and wires are properly clamped.
✓ Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel control
is in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO
TRANS PORT" in the Operation section of this
man u al).
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
✓ Become familiar with all controls, their location
and function. Operate them before you start the
engine.
✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condi-
tion.
✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse
Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See
the Operation and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
It is important to purge the transmission before
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op er at ing your tractor for the first time. Follow
proper starting and transmission purging instruc-
tions (See "TO START EN GINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Op er a tion section of this
manual).
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