eTimeCutter® Riding Mowers

Installing the Back Cushion

Machines with MyRide® Suspension System Only
Parts Required
1
Seat back
4
Hex-flange bolt
  1. Slide the seat back on to the seat-base posts and align the holes.
  2. Secure the seat back using 4 hex-flange bolts and 4 nuts. Torque the bolts to 19.7 N∙m (14.5 ft-lb).
    Note: Insert the bolts from back to front. You may need to shift the seat fabric to install the nuts.
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    1. Seat back
    2. Hex-flange bolts

Attaching the Seat-Tilt Cable

Non-MyRide Machines Only
  1. Tilt the seat back partway.
  2. Attach the seat-tilt cable from inside the seat pan.
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    1. Seat-tilt cable
  3. Lower the seat.

Setting Up the Motion-Control Levers

  1. Locate the motion-control levers attached, but folded down on the machine.
  2. Remove the upper bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and loosen the lower bolt (3/8 x 1 inch).
  3. Raise the motion control levers to the upright position.
  4. Align the holes in the motion-control lever with the holes in the control-arm shaft, and install the bolt removed previously. Repeat this for both control levers.
    Note: Hand tighten all fasteners.
  5. Move the motion-control levers to the park position, raise the seat, and move the control levers back to the center position (neutral).
  6. Verify that the motion-control levers are properly aligned.
    Note: Adjust as necessary. Tighten all fasteners.

Completing the Setup

Parts Required
1
Key
1
Operator’s Manual
1
Operator training material
Checking the Mower Adjustment
  1. Adjust the side-to-side level and the front-to-rear blade slope. Use the relevant procedures in the Operator’s Manual to verify that the deck is level, and make any adjustments as necessary. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for more information.
Checking the Tire Pressure
  1. Check the front and rear tires for proper inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Operator’s Manual for the recommended inflation pressure.
Checking the Side-Discharge Chute
  1. Remove the packing restraint holding the side discharge chute up and lower the chute into place.
Organizing the Material
  1. Keep all the following items with the machine:
    • Ignition key
    • Operator’s Manual
    • View the operator training material before operating the machine
Charging and Installing the Batteries
  1. Ensure that the battery packs are fully charged and installed; refer to Charging the Battery Packs and Installing the Battery Packs in the Operator’s Manual for more information.