Install Drawing

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

Initial adjustments have been made and operational tests performed prior to shipping the machine. Due to the possible effects of

shipping, handling and storage, it is recommended that all of the following items be verified and necessary final adjustments made

at time of setup. It is strongly recommended that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service.

SET-UP CHECKLIST

_______STEERING WHEEL and steering shaft assembled.

_______TIE RODS connected.

_______LUBRICATION of entire unit completed.

_______OPERATOR’S SEAT installed and tightened and seat switch connected.

_______FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY installed and fuel line connected.

_______GRASS DEFLECTOR, MULCH COVER or CATCHER ADAPTER and assembly positioned, secured, checked.

_______BATTERY charged per instructions and installed into battery compartment on machine.

CUTTING BLADE & MOWER

_______BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness.

_______BLADE TIP CLEARANCE inside lower edge of mower checked and corrected as needed.

_______BLADE STRAIGHTNESS checked and adjusted as required.

_______MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

_______MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

_______MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

_______BLADE LEVER checked and adjusted as required.

_______BELT TENSION checked and adjusted as required.

_______REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM shifter will not go into reverse when blade pedals are depressed.

PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICES

_______TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures: Front tires 15 psi; Rear tires 12 psi

_______ENGINE OIL level checked.

_______DIFFERENTIAL check lubricant and add as needed.

_______CHAIN CASE check lubricant and add as needed.

_______YOKE ASSEMBLY checked for freedom of movement.

_______FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks. Refer to Engine’s Owner’s Manual for fuel specifications.

_______BATTERY reinstalled and properly connected with red boot over positive terminal.

OPERATIONAL TESTS

_______CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function

_______INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning.

_______ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked.

_______IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position.

_______PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation.

_______CLUTCH/BRAKE tested for proper operation and adjusted as required.

_______BLADE STOPS in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade pedal. Adjust blade brake as required.

_______BLADE LEVER can be moved to OFF position with blade pedal depressed.

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Reproduction