Seat Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. Battery Box Label TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID k, WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. Sit on seat in operating position, depress crutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid, Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. INSTALL SEAT Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Shoulder Bolt 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 Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECKBRAKESYSTEM Flat Washer Adjustment Knob TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 9