Use and Care Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
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Note: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the
tractor depicted may differ from yours.
Note: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information
available at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with
the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.
Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may
not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring
obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of
the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine
manufacturer’s web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your
complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are
observed from the operating position.
Thank You
Tractor Preparation
Manually Moving the Tractor
1. Engage the transmission bypass rods, one
on each side of the tractor, to move the
tractor manually without starting it. The
transmission bypass rods are located on the
rear of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel.
Engage the bypass rods by pulling each
one out (a) and to the right (b) to lock it into
place. See Figure 2-1 for 34” deck tractors, see
Figure 2-2 for all other tractors.
a
b
Figure 2-1
a
a
b
Figure 2-2
2. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing the
steps after moving the tractor. See Figure
2-1 for 34” deck tractors and Figure 2-2 for all
other tractors.
Contents of Crate
• Zero-Turn Tractor (1) • Operator’s Manual (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1)
• Oil Drain Tube (1) • Deck Wash Hose Coupler (1) • Hardware Pack (1)
3. Remove the deck wash system nozzle
adapter from the manual bag and store for
future use.
Install Operator’s Seat
To install the seat proceed as follows:
Note: The seat is shipped with the seat
switch and seat pan attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly
and the drive control levers to the tractor.
Remove any packing material.
Note: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness
connecting the seat and the seat switch.
2. Remove the two shoulder screws (a) and
lock nuts (b) in the seat pan as shown in
Figure 2-3.
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-3
3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the
seat into place with the previously removed
shoulder screws (a) and lock nuts (b). Be careful
not to crimp or damage the wire harness while
installing the seat. See Figure 2-4.
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-4
Note: Be sure to push the excess wire from
the wire harness into the seat box hole
before continuing.
Position Drive Control Levers
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered
for shipping purposes. The hex screws and flat
washers that normally secure the control levers
in their operating position are in a hardware pack
inside your manual bag. The control levers must be
repositioned to operate the tractor. To reposition
the control levers for operation, proceed as
follows: