BEFORE OPERATION
Cooling Air Intake
Path and Air Filters
Raise the engine hood, then
make sure the cooling air
intake screen on the top of the
engine is clear of grass and
debris and is securely
installed. Never operate the
lawn tractor without the screen
installed.
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter elements for damage or
excessive dirt and dust.
Mower Deck
Clear the top and bottom of the mower deck of any grass, debris, etc.
Make sure the discharge guard is properly installed.
Mulching, Side-discharge, or Bagging?
The mower deck on your lawn tractor was manufactured with high-lift
blades for side-discharge mowing. Optional kits are available for
mulching and baging. Refer to the operator’s manual supplied with the
kit for specific installation and operation instructions.
Blades
Make sure the mower deck blades are in good condition and the blade
bolts are properly tightened.The blades are subject to wear during
operation and should be inspected each time the lawn tractor is used.
Dull blades can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
Height Adjustment Knob
Set this knob to the appropriate position for mowing conditions.
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