Setup Instructions

Set-Up Instructions
6
Burnishing the Clutch
The following break–in procedure must be performed
as part of pre–delivery service or when a new clutch
is installed.
Note: There must be a PTO driven
attachment installed to provide a load
in order to burnish the clutch facings
properly.
1. Run the engine at full throttle and engage the
clutch bringing the load to full speed. Then
disengage the clutch.
2. Let the load come to a full stop, then engage
again.
3. Repeat these procedures (1 and 2) 5 times.
Test Driving the T ractor
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase (refer to
Engine Oil in your tractor Operator’s Manual for
oil type, viscosity and crankcase capacity).
Note: When checking the oil level, slide the
dipstick all the way into the filler tube,
but do not screw the dipstick onto the
filler tube.
2. Check the oil level in the transaxle (refer to
Transaxle Fluid in your tractor Operator’s
Manual for oil type, viscosity and capacity).
3. Check to make sure all lubrication points have
been greased as shown in the Maintenance
section of tractor Operator’ s Manual.
4. Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline with
an octane rating of at least 85. Open the fuel
shutoff valve and check the fuel hose and fittings
for leaks.
5. As applicable, check and test the operation of the
following:
• Engine, choke and throttle controls
• Gauges
•
Headlights and taillights
• Indicator lights
• PTO clutch and brake
• Lift system
• Service and parking brakes
• T
ransmission controls
• Steering
• Tractor operation in forward and reverse
6. Test the operation of the safety interlock system
(refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for the
correct procedure).