Yard-Man 13AN771G755 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty

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Transmatic Lawn Tractor- Model 771

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitis equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon ornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.769-02171A

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

01/06/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate on the equipmentand copythe informationto the sample model plate providedto the right. Youcan locatethe modelplate by lookingbeneathethe seat.

Thisinformationwillbe necessaryto use themanufacturer's website and/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22

Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28

Safety Labels .................................................... 29

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 30

Warranty .............................................. Back Page

P. O. BOX 361131

o CLEVELAND,OH 44136

www.yardman.com 330-220-4683

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Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productorhave any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this unit,you can seek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:

1. Visit yardman.com. Click on the Service& Support menuoption.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. Theengine manufacturerisresponsible for allengine- relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating, specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed

separatelywithyour unit,for moreinformation.

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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto State of Californiato causecancer and

birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccording to the rulesfor safe operationin this manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury ordeath.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal safetyand/or property

ofyourself and others. Readand follow all

I instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.

tFailureto complywith

hese instructionsmay

resultin personalinjury.

When youseethis

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

andfollow thewarnings

and instructions

in this manual

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatoris not alertto thepresenceof children.Childrenareoften

attractedto themachineandthemowingactivity. Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandin

watchfulcareof a responsibleadultother than theoperator.

b. Bealertandturnmachineoff ifa childenters

thearea.

c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously injuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachild whomayrunintothemachine.

f. To avoid back-overaccidents, always

disengagethe cuttingblade(s) before shiftingintoReverse.ifequipped,the

"Reverse CautionMode"shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenor others arearound.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running

engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould readand understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo- sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline

isspilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always placecontainerson thegroundawayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.

c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthetruckor trailerand refuelit ontheground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then

refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasoline

dispensernozzle.

d. Keepthenozzlein contactwiththe rimof

thefueltankor containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesofignition.

f. Neverfuel machineindoors. g. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe

engineishot or running.Allowenginetocool atleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillerneckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

j. If gasolineisspilled,wipeit off theengine

andequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof

grass,leaves,orotherdebris build-up.Clean upoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainer

insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark orpilotlightason a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryerorother gas appliances.

m. Allowa machineto coolatleastfiveminutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering

replacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation. Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate

this machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould

readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand

safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout

properinstruction.

5. To helpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,

keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least 75feet fromthemachinewhileitis inoperation.Stop

machineifanyoneentersthearea.

6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis to

be used.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys, andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe pickedup andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.

7. Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof

materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall or

obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto

ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationandwhile performingan adjustmentor

repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry canbecaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetor sandals.

10.Beawareofthe mowerandattachmentdischarge directionanddo notpointitat anyone.Donotoperate themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass catcherin itsproperplace.

11.Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor under thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause bladecontactorthrownobjectinjuries.

13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks, or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.

14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.Thismachineisnotintendedforuseon anypublic roadway.

15.Donotoperatethe machinewhileundertheinflu- enceof alcoholordrugs.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.

17.Nevercarrypassengers.

18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse. Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive speed.

20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass, uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or makinganyadjustments.

21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set

parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore dismounting.

22.Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot

bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do nottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen- ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletelyandshift intoneutralbefore attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential grassofa heightno morethan10".Donotattemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture) or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe mowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read, understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith

theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.

28.Dataindicatesthat operators,age60 yearsand above,are involvedin a largepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilityto operatethe ridingmower safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.

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WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could endangerthe personal

safety and/or property ofyourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man- ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay result inpersonalinjury. Whenyou seethis

symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis power machine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

Thissymbolpoints outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthepersonal

isafetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall instructionsinthisman-

ualbeforeattemptingto

Ioperatethismachine. I Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmay

i resultinpersonalinjury.

Whenyouseethis symbol.

i HEED ITSWARNING

Slope Operation:

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossof controland tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjuryor death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmow

it. Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedas partof

thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit ona slopedor hillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15 degreesasshownon theslopegauge,do notoperate thisunitonthatareaor seriousinjurycouldresult.

DO:

1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hidden objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine. Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Useslowspeed.Choosealow enoughspeed settingso thatyouwill nothavetostopor shiftwhile ontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Always keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction.

4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

5. Useextracare withgrasscatchersorotherat- tachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof the

machine.

6. Keepall movementon the slopesslowand gradual. Donot makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction. Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front

ofthe machineto liftandrapidlyflipoverbackwards whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

7. Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslose traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly straightdowntheslope.

Do Not:

1. Do notturnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.

2. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments. Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel isover theedgeof a cliff,ditch,orifan edgecavesin.

3. Do nottrytostabilizethemachineby puttingyourfoot ontheground.

4. Do notusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.

5. Do notmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould causesliding.

6. Do notshiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.Over-speed- ingmaycausetheoperatortolosecontrolofthe machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.

7. Do nottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan

5 degrees.Whengoingdown hill,theextraweight tendsto pushthetractorandmaycauseyouto loose control.(e.g.tractormayspeedup, brakingandsteer- ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand

causetractorto overturn).

Towing:

1. Towonlywitha machinethathasahitchdesignedfor towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

2. Followthe manufacturersrecommendationfor weight limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

3. Neverallowchildrenorothersin orontowedequip- ment.

4. Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

6. Do notshiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.

Your

i Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Service

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilated area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain theblade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.

Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometo completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit shouldbe servicedprofessionallyby anauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itis subjectedto wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustand serviceas

required.

5. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear, bent,cracked). Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only, listedinthis manual."Useof partswhichdonot meet theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7. Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforany damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand operating.

10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothe machinewhilethe engineisrunning.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthe discharge coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.

13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

14.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc. toprotecttheenvironment.

Thissymbol points out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safetyand/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readandfollow all instructionsin this man-

ual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

When yousee this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis power machine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Tractor

Use extreme care

whenhandling

gaso nelGasoline

extremely flammable and the vapors are

explosive: Never fuel machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running,

Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,and

othersourcesof

ignitionl

RubberBoot

Figure 1

NOTE:ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsandfea- turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynot beapplicabletoall models.MTDLLCreservesthe right tochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipment withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE:Somemodelsareshippedwiththe batterycables alreadyconnected.

NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+). Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

• Thepositivecable(heavyredwire)is securedtothe positivebatteryterminal(+)withahexboltandhex nutat thefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion.

• Removethehex boltandhexnutfromthenegative cable.

• Removetheblackplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthe negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative cable(heavyblackwire)tothe negativebattery terminal(-) withthebolt andnut.

• Makecertainthehold-downstrapis in positionover thebattery,securingitin place.SeeFigure1.

NOTE:Ifthe batteryis putintoserviceafterthedate shownontopof battery,chargethebatteryas instructed onpage24ofthis manualpriortooperatingthetractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetank islocatedunderthe hoodandhasa capacityof 1-1/2gallons.Donot overfill.

NOTE: This Operators

Manual Coversa range ofproduCtspecifications

for VariousmodelS:

Characteristics and

featuresdiscussed

and/or illustratedin

s manualmay not

applicabletoall models:

MTD LLC reservesthe

rightto change product specifications,(Jesigns

andequipment without

notice andwithout incur- i[ing obligatiOnl

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline.Gaso-

line is extremely flammable and

the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the

engine is hot or running. Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

and other sources of ignition.

Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin theseparateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwithmotoroil inthe engine.However,youMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore operating.Becarefulnotto overfill.

Shipping Brace Removal f

WARNING:Make sure the riding mower's engineis off, removethe

ignitionkey, and set the parking brake before removingthe ship-

pingbrace.

• Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompany- ingwarningtagfoundon therightsideof themower,

betweenthedischargechuteandthecuttingdeck. See Figure2.

• Whileholdingthedischargechutewithyourlefthand,

removetheshippingbracewithyour righthandby

graspingitbetweenyourthumbandindexfingerand

rotatingitclockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packagingpurposes only, must be removedand dis-

carded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capableof throwing objects. Fail- ure to operate the ridingmower

without the dischargecover in the

proper operating position could result inserious personal injury

and/or property damage.

Figure 2

TractOr

WARNING

Make surethe riding mower's engine is

off, removethe igni- tion key, and set the

parkingbrake before removingthe shipping

brace.

The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must

be removedand

discardedbefore operatingyour riding

mower.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Ifthesteeringwheelforyour tractordidnotcome attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththe steeringwheel cap.Carefullypryoffthesteeringwheelcapand remove

thehardware. NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel

cap.SeeFigure3. Stylesvary by model.

1. With thewheels of the tractor pointingstraight forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthe steering

shaft.

2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)over thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehex bolt.See

Figure3.

3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterof the steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks"into place.

The mowing deckis

Figure 3

capableofthrowing

objects. Failureto operate the riding

mower withoutthe

dischargecover in the properoperating position could result

in serious personal injuryand/or property damage.

WARNING

Beforeoperatingthis machine,makesure

the seat isengaged in the seat stop;stand

behindthemachine

andpu,backonseat

fu,yengaged

intostop:

Figure 4

Attaching The Seat

Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree differentstylesavailable:

• StandardAdjustment

• QuickAdjustment&

• KnobAdjustment

If theseatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,referto Figure4, Figure5,and Figure6toidentifyyourtractor's seatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructionsbelowto

attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened

tothe tractorseat'spivotbracketwithaplastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.Ineithercase, freethe seatformitsshippingpositionandremovethe twohexscrews(orknobs,onmodelssoequipped)from thebottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable

instructionsbelow. Standard Adjustment Seat

1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket. Figure4.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket withtheremainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith thetwohex screwsremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE:Ifyour seatwasshippedmountedbackwardson

theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthetab foundonthe seat stopandholditopenwhileslidingthe seatoff theseat pivotbracket.SeeFigure5.

NOTE: Forsh pping rea:

s0nsl Seatsareeither fastenedto the tractor

seat's pivotbraCketWitt

a plastiCtie, or mounted backwardtothe pivot

bracket. In either case;

free the seatform its

shippingp0sitionand

removethe two Box

screws(or knobsion

models so equipped)

fromthebottom of seat

beforeproceedingwith applicableinstructions:

Figure 5

Figure 6

1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththeslotsin seat pivotbracket.

2. Slideseatinuntilfrontseatspacerengagestheseat stop.SeeFigure5.

WARNING" Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is

engaged inthe seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back

on seat until fully engaged into stop.

Knob Adjustment Seat

1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket. Figure6.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket withtheremainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith thetwoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFigure6.

identifying the Mulch Plug (if so /,f

equipped)

On tractormodelssoequipped,amulchplugcan either be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopeningor packedseparatelywithyourunit.

NOTE:Referto Mulching on page19for moredetailed information.

Ifyou'dprefertooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulch- ing,simplyremovethemulchplugby unthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhichfastensit tothecuttingdeck.This willallowtheclippingsto dischargeoutof thedischarge openingduringoperation.SeeFigure7.

Tire Pressure

Figure 7

,_ WARNING: Maximum tire pres-

Thetiresonyour unitmaybeover-inflatedforshipping purposes.Reducethetire pressurebeforeoperating thetractor.Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis approximately10p.s.iforthe reartires& 14p.s.i,forthe fronttires.Checksidewallof tireformaximump.s.i.

sure underany circumstances is 30 psi.Equal tire pressure should

be maintainedat all times.

WARNING

Maximumtirepres,

sure under any

circumstancesis30 psi, Equaltire pressure

shouldbe maintained

at all times,

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