CHECKTIREPRESSURE Thetiresonyourtractorwereoverinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on v" CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: I#' All assembly instructions have been completed. v' No remaining loose parts in carton. page 5 of this manual. v' Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER ROUSING" in the v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. v' All tires are prop, erly inflated.
(For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS _" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual. Verify that the belts are rout- ed correctiy. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). is' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. v" Check wiring.
See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in drive position. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ,/ Engine oil is at proper level. V" 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 operat- ing condition.
,/ It is important to purge the transmis- sion before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op- eration section of this manual). 10