8SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: No settings or adjustments areto be made unless: Engine is stopped, keyhas been removed, park brake is on andbattery cable removed from battery.SetupUncrate machine.Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nutsinstalled on the hubs.Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tiresshould be 15 psi.Remove top bolt in control arm and loosenbottom bolt, rotate the control levers to theupright position. Align the levers so they areeven in the neutral position. Reinstall hardwareand tighten. FIG - 3Install seat rod to the seat frame with cotter pinin plastic bag. Seat rod is located under the seatin the hydraulic pump area.Check engine oil with dip stick. Add if neededper the engine manufactures specifications.See engine manual for oil type and filling specifi-cations. FIG - 4Loosen the discharge chute slightly and lowerinto position. Chute should be snug but still pivotfreely.Install armrests to seat. Hardware and armrestsare in the plastic bag.Assemble the air cleaner hood to the inlet of theair filter, (EFI models only).AdjustmentsCutting HeightStop the mower and disengage the blades.Raise the deck height lever to the transportposition.Remove the height adjustment pin and place itin the desired cutting height hole. Lower the liftlever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollersmust be in the proper position for maximumdeck floatation. See the decal on the front deckfor proper settings. FIG - 5Lift LeverDeck HeightAdjusment PlatesMotionControlLeverControlArm“F” FullMarkOperatingRangeFIG - 3FIG - 4FIG - 5