Full Product Manual

10 Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
(If Equipped)
Move the tractor to a firm and level surface,
preferably pavement, and proceed as follows:
1. Select the height position of the cutting
deck by placing the deck lift lever in the
normally desired mowing height setting
(there are six different cutting height
notches on the right fender).
2. Check the deck gauge wheels for contact
or excessive clearance with the surface
below. The deck gauge wheels should have
between ¼” and ½” clearance above the
ground.
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or
contact with the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its
highest setting.
b. Remove the front and rear deck
gauge wheels (a) by removing the
lock nuts (b) and shoulder screws (c)
which secure them to the deck. See
Figure 2-11.
(b)
(a)
(c)
Figure 2-11
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired
mowing height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screws (c)
into the index hole that leaves
approximately ½” between the
bottom of the deck guage wheel (a)
and the pavement. Secure in place
with the lock nuts (c).
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Service section
on page 10 of this manual for more detailed
instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
Attaching the Hood Scoop (If Equipped)
On some tractors, a hood scoop may be included.
If the hood scoop was not installed on the hood of
your tractor at the factory, refer to the following
steps to install the hood scoop:
1. Cut the cable ties securing the hood scoop
to the tractor.
2. Remove the four screws pre-installed in the
hood scoop and retain for Step 4.
3. Snap the hood scoop into place using the
hood as your guide. See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12
4. Install the hood scoop onto the hood of the
tractor and secure from the underside using
the four screws removed in Step 2.
Moving the Tractor Manually
Refer to Figure 2-1 and proceed to your applicable
model.
Hydrostatic Models
Hydrostatic models are equipped with a
hydrostatic relief valve when it is necessary to
move the tractor manually. Activating this valve
forces the fluid in the transmission to bypass
its normal route, allowing the rear tires to
“freewheel.” To engage the hydrostatic relief valve,
proceed as follows:
1. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear
of the tractor. See Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13
2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward,
then down, to lock it in place.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage
when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled
out. Return the rod to its normal position
prior to operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the
tractor manually without first engaging
the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will
result in serious damage to the tractor’s
transmission.
STOP
STOP! Continue to Controls &
Operations section page 10.
Foot Control CVT & CVT Models
CVT models can be placed in the NEUTRAL (N)
position when it is necessary to move the tractor
manually. To move the tractor manually, place the
shift lever in the NEUTRAL (N) position.
STOP
STOP! Continue to Controls &
Operations section page 10.