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OPERATION

Change Oil

 The LCD will display the letters “CHG”, followed by the letters “OIL”, followed by the 
letters “SOON”, then finally followed by the meter’s accumulated time.  “CHG/OIL/SOON/
TIME” will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This oil 
service minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change the 
engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the Engine Operator’s Manual.

Low Oil (If so equipped)

The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”, then followed by the meter’s accumulated 

time will indicate the tractor is low on oil. When an engine is not running and 

immediately after the engine is started the oil pressure may be low.  This can trigger 

the  “LO” “OIL” text.  This is normal.  If the low oil indication persists stop the tractor 

immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.

NOTE: 

The “LOW OIL” function only works if the engine is equipped with an 

oil pressure switch.

Low Battery

At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulated 

hours. The letters “LO” will display followed by the letters “BATT” and then followed 

by the meter’s accumulated time. “LO/BATT/TIME” is displayed on the LCD when the 

voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a charge 

or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the 

battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging 

system checked by your local service dealer.

Air Filter Service

The letters “CLN” will display, followed by the letters “AIR”, followed by “FILT”, then 

followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME” will alternate on 

the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This air filter service 

minder time interval will be every 50 hours. On intervals that are common with oil 
service, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message.

Operation

 WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death. Go up and down slopes, not across. Avoid 
sudden turns. Do not operate the tractor where it could slip or tip. If machine 
stops going uphill, stop the PTO and back down the hill safely. Keep safety 
devices (guards, shields and switches) in place and working. Remove objects 
that could be thrown by the blades. Know the location and function of all 
controls. Be sure the blades and the engine are stopped before placing hands 
or feet near blades. Before leaving the operator’s position, disengage the 
PTO, engage parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the key.

Safety Interlock Switches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the 
operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate tractor. 
Contact your authorized service dealer.
• 

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting 
unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is in the DISENGAGED (OFF) 
position.

• 

The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before 
engaging the parking brake.

• 

The PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s 
seat with the PTO in the ENGAGED (ON) position, regardless of whether the 
parking brake is engaged

• 

With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING 

  position, the PTO 

clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO is moved into the ENGAGED (ON) 
position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.

 WARNING

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This 
system was designed for your safety and protection.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: 

Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil 

fill-up instructions.
1. 

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.

2. 

Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position.

3. 

Fully engage the tractor’s brake.

4. 

Move the throttle/choke control into the CHOKE 

 position.

NOTE: 

If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine.

5. 

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START   position. After the engine 
starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING 

 

position.

 CAUTION

Do NOT hold the key in the START  position for longer than ten seconds at a 
time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

6. 

After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control (if so equipped) 
down into the FAST 

 position or push the choke control (if so equipped) 

down/in the OFF position.

NOTE: 

Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing 

so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly and 
can damage the engine.

NOTE: 

When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always 

in the FAST 

 position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle 

may lead to shortened battery life.

Stopping the Engine

 WARNING

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and disconnect the spark 
plug wire(s). Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the 
damage before restarting and operating.

1. 

If the blades are ENGAGED (ON), place the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF) 
position.

2. 

Place the throttle near the SLOW 

 position.

3. 

Engage the parking brake.

4. 

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP   position.

5. 

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

Summary of Contents for CMXGRAM1130043

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Page 2: ...or crossing roadways This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse Back up slowly Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back over accident Slow down before turning Operate ...

Page 3: ...he front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do Not Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn ...

Page 4: ... Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately 5 five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control If the blades do not stop within the this time frame your machine should be serviced professionally by a qualified service dealer Check brake operation freque...

Page 5: ...ng applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrestor is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized Servic...

Page 6: ...remely hot during operation Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching DANGER ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury keep hands and feet away Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place If damaged replace immediately WARNING FIRE HAZARD Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing max10 WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or...

Page 7: ...down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 15 dashed line Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees All...

Page 8: ...l Page 33 Warranty Statement Separate Supplement Engine Series See Separate Engine Manual Engine Oil Type See Separate Engine Manual Engine Oil Capacity See Separate Engine Manual Fuel Unleaded Gasoline Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Record the model number serial number and date of p...

Page 9: ...ve when pushing on the forward reverse pedals or moves slowly check to see of the bypass valve is on CAUTION Never tow your tractor Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions 2 Disengage the bypass rod by pushing the rod back in after moving the tractor See Figure 1 Install Operator s Seat If necessary To install the seat proceed as follows N...

Page 10: ...ure 5 Figure 5 Installing the Front Bumper If equipped The hardware for attaching the front bumper is shipped installed into the bumper 1 Remove the four hex screws from the bumper 2 Position the bumper brackets to the inside of the tractor s frame and secure it in place with the four hex flange screws See Figure 6 Figure 6 Adjusting the Seat WARNING Before operating the tractor make sure the seat...

Page 11: ...ect it from corrosion NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top side of battery charge the battery as instructed in the Service section your Operator s Manual prior to operating the tractor Setting the Deck Wheels WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck NOTE The deck wheels are an anti scalp feature of the deck and are not designed ...

Page 12: ...e gone Checking and Adding Oil Your riding mower is shipped with oil in the engine However you MUST check the oil level before operating Check and add the oil as instructed in your Engine Operator s Manual CAUTION Alwayschecktheengineoillevelbeforeeachuseasinstructedintheengine operator smanual Addoilasnecessary Failuretodosomayresultinserious damagetoyourengine SmartLawnAppBluetooth Activation If...

Page 13: ... cause the tractor to travel forward Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal The further forward the pedal is pivoted the faster the tractor will travel The pedal will return to its original neutral position when it s not pressed Reverse Drive Pedal The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor along the running board Ground speed is also controlled with ...

Page 14: ...TO Blade Engage Switch The PTO switch is located on the dash panel to the right of the LCD Service Minder Hour Meter Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments Transmission Bypass Rod The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor on the lower right section of the frame When engaged the rod opens a bypass within the hydrostatic...

Page 15: ...ty interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate tractor Contact your authorized service dealer The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO is in the DISENGAGED OFF position The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before e...

Page 16: ...e driven in reverse with the cutting blades PTO engaged 5 Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around After resuming forward motion return key to the NORMAL MOWING position 6 The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until a The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b The operator leaves the seat electric PTO the pa...

Page 17: ...ntrol lever while traveling in reverse To set the cruise control 1 Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved 2 Press down on the parking brake cruise control lever and hold it in that position 3 Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal 4 Release pressure from the parking brake cruise control lever 5 Aftercompletingstep3 theforwarddrivepedals...

Page 18: ...orstopbeforeturning 8 Alignthemowerwithanedgeofthemowedstripandoverlapapproximately3 9 Directthetractoroneachsubsequentstriptoalignwithapreviouslycutstrip 10 To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf if possible change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 for the next and each subsequent mowing WARNING Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways Disengage the PTO and...

Page 19: ...e manual After first 5 hours 1 Engine Oil 2 Change break in period See engine manual Every 10 hours 1 Battery terminals 2 Hood Dash panel louvers 3 Intake screen 4 Blades 5 Tires 6 Front wheels 7 Deck 1 Clean 2 Clean 3 Check Clean 4 Check Sharpen Replace as needed 5 Check 6 Lube 7 Check Clean Every 25 hours 1 Deck wheels 2 Deck level pitch 3 Lubrication points 1 Inspect and lube 2 Check 3 Grease E...

Page 20: ...ractor start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST position 7 Move the tractor s PTO into the engaged ON position 8 Remain in the operator s position with the deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the deck to thoroughly rinse 9 Move the tractor s PTO into the disengaged OFF position 10 Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engi...

Page 21: ...hers or containers Always shut off fuel flow when storing or transporting if tractor is equipped with a fuel shutoff Check the fuel system lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Repair and clean as necessary Engine Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions for checking and adding oil See the Changing the Engine Oil section belo...

Page 22: ...ir or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed Hydr...

Page 23: ...ont of the deck loosen the outer nut then loosen thread outward the nut away from the front hanger bracket See Figure 22 When proper adjustment is achieved re tighten the outer nut Leveling the Deck Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows 1 With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck...

Page 24: ...cleaning the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals Jump Starting WARNING Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery Be certain the vehicles do not touch and ignitions are off Do not allow cable clamps to touch 1 Connect positive cable to positive post of your tractor s discharged battery 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the positive post o...

Page 25: ...re 24 Figure 24 d Slide the rod to the right to remove it See Figure 24 NOTE Be careful not to damage the wire harness when removing the rod e Remove the bow tie pin that secures the PTO cable to the bracket on the deck pull back on the PTO cable then slide it out of the bracket and unhook the spring from the idler bracket See Figure 25 Figure 25 f Working on the right side of the tractor if neede...

Page 26: ... on the idler bracket See Figure 28 Insert Wrench Here Figure 28 d Continue with Step 2 2 Usethewrenchtopivotthedeckdrivepulleyforward SeeFigure28 WARNING Avoid pinching injuries Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while installing the belt 3 Carefully remove the belt from around the PTO pulley 4 Looking at the cutting deck from the right side of the tract...

Page 27: ...utting edges parallel to the trailing edge at a 25 to 30 angle Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance See Figure 32 Figure 32 CAUTION If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with new ones WARNING A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration may damage the tractor and or ...

Page 28: ... and 54 Decks Hex Screw Flange Lock Nut Figure 33 Hex Screw Flange Lock Nut Figure 34 Flange Lock Nut Figure 35 3 Carefullyremovethebeltfromaroundtheidlerpulleysandthespindlepulleys WARNING Avoid pinching injuries Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt 4 Route the new belt as shown in Figure 36 for 42 Decks Figure 37 for 46 Decks and F...

Page 29: ... 9 on pages 25 27 to reinstall the deck 8 Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley See Figure 39 Figure 39 9 Whileholdingthebeltandpulleytogether rotatethepulleytotheleft Continueholdingandrotatingthepulleyandbeltuntilthebeltisfullyrolled intothePTOpulley Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools use...

Page 30: ...en flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or gas appliance PREPARING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weather deterio rates and will cause serious starting problems CAUTION Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive or completely run the engine until it s out of fuel before off season storage may result in damage to your engine s carburetor...

Page 31: ... cleaner 1 Check that the electric choke is working See a qualified service dealer 2 Connect and tighten spark plug wires 3 Replace fuel line See a qualified service dealer Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter See the Service and Maintenance section 4 Clear vent or replace cap if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline See the Service and Maintenance secti...

Page 32: ...NOTES 25 ...

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