PRORUN 42-Inch Lawn Tractor Quick Start Guide / Unpacking and Setup

1. Opening the Packaging

The machine is shipped partially dismantled and packaged in a crate to protect it during transport. The packaged machine will appear as in Fig 1A. Remove all shrink wrap and cut the three plastic straps that surround the package. Lift off the corrugated exterior cover assembly and discard the four wooden support posts (Fig 1B). Review contents to ensure all required parts and tools are present. Note: Wear heavy gloves.

2. Fitting the Steering Wheel

A. Fit the shaft onto the couplings and tighten the screw M8x25 (Use the open-end wrench 8-10 in accessories tools). B. Fit the steering shaft cover. C. Insert the splined hub to shaft, mounting steering wheel, spacer and tightening nut M8 (Use the open-end wrench 13-15 in accessories tools). D. Insert the steering wheel cover into steering wheel and tighten two screws ST4.8x16 (Use the Philips screwdriver in accessories tools). Note: Pay attention to the orientation of the parts.

3. Mounting the Seat and Connecting the Operator Presence Switch

A. Unfasten the two M8 nuts and bolts (A) from the Seat Brackets located on top of the mower. (Use the 13-15 open-end wrench from the accessories tools kit). B. Mount the Seat onto the Seat Brackets using the released two M8 nuts and bolts (A) as illustrated. C. Connect the Wire Harness (B) to the Operator Presence Switch (C) located under the seat as illustrated. Note: Be sure that the connection is complete.

4. Connecting the Battery

A. Fit the battery in its housing. B. Connect the battery connectors to the machine connection leads and tighten the two screws. Then cover the protective cap for the two wires in place. (Use the open-end wrench 8-10 and cross screwdriver in accessories tools). C. Secure the battery with the small rubber strap. Note: Position the battery with the polarities (+) and (-) as indicated.

HAZARD! SULFURIC ACID IS POISONOUS. THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID IS A SOLUTION OF SULFURIC ACID.

HAZARD! SULFURIC ACID IS CORROSIVE. SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS.

5. Checking the Fuel and Oil

OIL:

A. Locate the machine on level ground. B. With the engine off, check the oil level. C. Use oil grade according to the instructions in the engine manual. D. Fill between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

FUEL:

A. Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill the tank. B. The tank's capacity is approximately 7.5 liters. C. Before operating the mower, open the Fuel Shut Off Valve on the fuel cap to ON (Fig 5C).

IMPORTANT! THE MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT LUBRICATING OIL IN THE ENGINE.

CAUTION! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE: FILL UP WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. USE 4-STROKE AUTOMOTIVE DETERGENT OIL. SAE 30 (5° TO 35° C), SAE 5W-30 OR 10W-30 (-15° TO + 5° C), SYNTHETIC OILS 5W-30 OR 10W-30 (-25° TO + 35° C)

6. Starting the Engine

1. Open the Fuel Shut Off Valve on Fuel Cap to ON.
2. Close the Engine Cover.
3. Use Cutting Height Adjustment Lever to lift the cutting deck as high as possible.
4. Use Blade Start / Stop Knob and disengage the blades.
5. Shift the Drive Engagement to neutral N.
6. Depress the Brake Pedal and then engage the Park Brake Lever.
7. When starting from cold, move the Throttle Lever to the CHOKE position shown on the label.
8. If the engine is already warm, position the Throttle Lever between SLOW and FAST.
9. Put in the Ignition Key and turn to ON to make electrical contact and engage the starter motor, then turn to START to start the engine.
10. Release the Ignition Key once the engine has started.
11. After the engine has started, move the Throttle Lever to SLOW.

7. Drive Riding Mower Off the Pallet

A. After installing the steering wheel and seat, increase the tractor's cutting deck height to its maximum level. B. Remove the six bolts near the front of riding mower's pallet and remove the wooden cross plank from the base pallet (Fig 6B). C. Follow the instructions in section CONTROLS AND STARTUP and OPERATIONS / STARTING to carefully drive the Tractor Mower forward off the wooden base platform (Fig 6C).

IMPORTANT! ONLY THE PRELIMINARY MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ARE EXPLAINED IN THIS QUICK START GUIDE. TO ENABLE THE CONTROLS REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE CHAPTERS IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

8. Mounting the Mulching Kit

If you decide to mow, mulch, and leave the grass on the lawn, assemble the mulching kit on the cutting deck as indicated below. 1. Open the side deflector up. 2. Pass the pivot boss (M) on the mulching kit under and through the bottom of the side deflector's pivot pin (N) (Figure 1). 3. Insert the right dowel pin into the hole of deck (Figure 2, Details C & D). 4. Insert the left dowel pin (Part E) into the self-locking base (Figure 2, Detail E). 5. Put down the side deflector.

9. Mounting the Front Bumper

1. Mount the bumper bracket L and bumper bracket R on the bumper, using four M8 nuts and four M8 x 20 screws. (Use the open-end wrench 13-15 in accessories tools.) 2. Mount the front bumper on the bottom of the frame using the four M8 nuts and four M8 x 20 screws. (Use the open-end wrench 13-15 in accessories tools.)

10. Mounting the Towing Kit

1. Remove the tension arm bushing, the hexagonal flange bolts M8 X 20, and the hexagonal flange locking nuts M8 that secures the gearbox cover. 2. Insert the bushing into the two holes where the bolts were just removed, align the towing plate, and then install the hexagonal flange bolts M8 X 40, hexagonal flange locking nut M8, and then tighten the bolt.

REGULATIONS FOR TOWING: The total weight capacity (trailer and load, including the operator) must not exceed 136 kg (300 lbs.) and must not exceed a tongue weight (up or down) of 25 kg (55 lbs.) See Illustration.

Note: This accessory is to be fitted following the instructions provided in the operator's manual.

11. Hydrostatic Transmission Disengagement Lever

This lever has two positions as shown on the label: <> = Transmission engaged: for all uses, when moving and during cutting. <> = Transmission disengaged: This makes it much easier to move the machine by hand, with the engine stopping.

12. Machine Safety

Your lawn mower has been designed in accordance with specific safety standards. Safety systems operate as follows: Prevent engine start unless all machine's safety conditions are in place. Conditions to be compiled with: 1. Start switch end position. 2. Parking brake engaged. 3. Cutting blade disengaged. Ÿ In case even one safety condition lacks, stop engine. The engine stops if: 1. The operator leaves the driving seat with blade rotation enabled. 2. The operator leaves the driving seat without parking. 3. The operator engages the drive engagement pedal either forward or backward while parked. Above all, the protective devices include: 1. Brake contact switch. 2. Mower mechanism contact switch. 4. Seat contact switch. 5. Mower mechanism covers. 6. Belt covers.

HAZARD! NEVER TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY SWITCHES AND THEIR POWER LEADS. IN CASE OF A FAULT, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE BUT CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

WARNING! DANGERS DUE TO OVERLOADING THE RIDE-ON MOWER! Make sure that the permissible inclines/declines are not exceeded. Exceeding these values may exceed the braking capacity of the ride-on mower and lead to dangerous situations!

Note: Bear in mind that the ride-on mower is not approved for road use, and thus is not allowed to be driven on public roads.