Manuel D’UtilisationTable des matièresNOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor in this manual is observed from operator’s position.8NOTE: The battery cables may or may not be attached on your unit. If the cables are not attached, please follow the instructions below.8NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).8Figure 18NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.8NOTE: There are two different styles of steering wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model.8Figure 28NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backwar...8NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3 .9Figure 39NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so, carefully cut the cable tie before mounting the front of the cutting deck.9NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. * Tractors vary by model and are equipped with either a PTO lever or a PTO knob, NEVER both.11Figure 512NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.12Figure 612Figure 713NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (Blade Stop) position when starting the engine.13NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (Blade Stop) position when starting the engine.13NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.14NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.14Figure 815NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.15NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.15NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.15NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.16NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction.16NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.16Figure 917NOTE: Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.17NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.17NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.18NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to TIRES in the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure.18Figure 1119NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are set in the same position.19Figure 1219NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".19Figure 1320Figure 1420Figure 1521NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).21Figure 1622Figure 1722Figure 1823NOTE: The deck belt on the deck does NOT need to be removed in order to remove the deck.23Figure 1924Figure 2024NOTE: It is recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.25NOTE: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) w...25NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll the belt off of it.26Figure 2326Figure 2426NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.27NOTE: Recharge the battery before returning it to service after storage. Even if the tractors starts, the engine charging system may not bring the battery upto a full charge, unless it is recharged.27Taille: 5,6 MoPages: 27Language: EnglishOuvrir le manuel