EMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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 page 3 of this manual Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface, . Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation section of this manual). ° With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.
Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-I6 locknut and tighten securely° CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly teveled_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. .CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL ° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 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.
GAUGE WHEEL I MOUNTING BRACKET "_ CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After youlearn howto operate yourtractor,checkto see that the brake is properly adjusted See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 3/8" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL fSHOULDER BOLT FIG. 5 9