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Reducing the Tire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels before
starting the machine. Refer to
(page
25).
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Burnishing the Brakes
No Parts Required
Procedure
Firmly apply the brakes and drive the machine at mowing
speed until the brakes are hot, as indicated by their smell. You
may need to adjust the brakes after the break-in period; refer
to
Adjusting the Brakes (page
Checking the Tire Pressure
41).
Product Overview
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1. Engine
2. Roll bar
3. Control panel
4. Seat
Controls
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal
(Figure
machine move forward, to move it backward, and to stop the
machine. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and the
bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping
when moving forward. Also, allow the pedal to move to the
neutral position to stop the machine. For operator comfort,
do not rest the heel of your foot on reverse when operating
forward
(Figure
12).
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5. Steering wheel
6. Traction pedal
7. Footrest
8. Cutting units
11) has 3 functions: to make the
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