Service manual

AR 250

SEAT

1. Mount seat on seat plate:

a) Milsco suspension seat - Align bolts on the bottom of the seat with holes in the seat plate. Fasten

securely with four whiz nuts.

b) Grammer suspension seat - Align holes in the bottom of the seat suspension with holes in the seat

plate. Fasten securely with four bolts and lockwashers.

2. Connect seat cable to tractor harness. Seat switch is part of the tractor's safety system

and should never be disabled. Verify that seat switch operates properly.

a) Start engine.

b) Depress neutral latch L. The engine must stop when operator leaves the seat.

c) Take foot off Forward/Reverse footpedal F. Depress PTO switch P to power decks. The engine must

stop when operator leaves the seat.

FINAL PREPARATIONS

– Make sure all tractor and cutterdeck tire pressures are set to 14

psi (1 kg/cm

). Tires may be overinflated for shipping.

– Before starting the machine:

– Read and understand all safety instructions at the beginning

of this manual.

– Check battery electrolyte level and charge. Use protective

equipment such as, but not limited to, goggles, face shield,

rubber gloves, and apron.

– Fill the fuel tank with #1 or #2 Diesel fuel.

– Check and top up the engine sump with engine oil if

needed.

– Check and top up the radiator with a 50% antifreeze

solution if needed.

– Check and top up the hydraulic system with oil if needed.

– Check all points for lubrication (refer to the lubrication

section in this manual).

WARNING

TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:

– Do it outdoors

– Do not smoke

– Stop engine; allow to cool

– Fill to one inch below

bottom of filler neck

– Do not overfill

– Clean up spilled fuel

ASSEMBLY & SET-UP