TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING _-
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe-place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installationof optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
_.SSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO •
MOWER DECK
The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the mower deck in proper positionWhen
opemting-rnower. Be sure they are prop-
erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower
performance.
• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
_, Adjust-mewer-to_desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly offthe
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri-
ate holewithshoulder bolt, 318washer,
and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel MounUng
Bracket
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE .
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 5 ofthis manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best Cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual. •
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you leam how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See -TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
3/8-16
Locknut
-..°
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