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1: I
NTRODUCTION
Controls and Features ............................................................................................................................ i
The Manual............................................................................................................................................2
Service and Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................2
Product Registration ..............................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer ..............................................................................................................................................2
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2: S
AFETY
Safety Alert Symbol ...............................................................................................................................3
Signal Words..........................................................................................................................................3
Practices and Laws................................................................................................................................3
Required Operator Training....................................................................................................................3
Safety Decals and Locations .................................................................................................................3
Unit, Operational, Personal, Service and Maintenance Safety Rules....................................................5
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3: O
PERATION
Standard Controls..................................................................................................................................8
Pre-Starting, Starting and Shut-Off........................................................................................................9
Stopping...............................................................................................................................................10
Parking.................................................................................................................................................10
Mowing Tips.........................................................................................................................................10
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4: G
ENERAL
M
AINTENANCE
Service Position ...................................................................................................................................11
Filling Fuel Tank ...................................................................................................................................11
Engine..................................................................................................................................................11
Mower Blade ........................................................................................................................................14
Battery .................................................................................................................................................14
Jump Starting.......................................................................................................................................15
Tires, Seat ...........................................................................................................................................16
General Lubrication .............................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................17
Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................17
Cleaning and Storage ..........................................................................................................................20
Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................................................20
Riding Mower Specifications................................................................................................................21
Attachments and Accessories .............................................................................................................22
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. 23
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OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL – TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Number 927046
RM1028
Model Number 927053
RM9028
Model Number 927054
RM9030
Model Number 927055
RM1332
Model Number 927056
RM1330
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