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MODELS # 103408 & # 104368

Operation Manual

Part # 104514 Rev A

60” Zero-Turn Mower

Summary of Contents for 103408

Page 1: ...bol identifies important safety messages in this manual Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death MODELS 103408 104368 Operation Manual Part 104514 Rev...

Page 2: ...1100 W 120th Ave Suite 600 Westminster CO 80234 720 287 5182 For Service or Questions Call 1 877 487 8275 720 287 5182 www dirtyhandtools com Dirty Hand Tools is a brand of...

Page 3: ...ery Cables 8 Overview of Components 9 Operating Precautions 10 Filling with Gasoline 11 Operation 12 Operation Console 12 Motion Control Levers 13 Mowing 14 Mowing Tips 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 15...

Page 4: ...any purpose other than for which it was designed Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death Personal Protective Equipment When operating this mower it is essential that yo...

Page 5: ...MOWED AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS Do not mow on an incline greater that 15 Keep all shields guards and safety devices especially the grass discharge system in place and in proper working condition...

Page 6: ...zero turn mower are to remind you of important information while you are operating the unit Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition Replace missing or defaced decals...

Page 7: ...e the right control lever to the outside of the control arm shaft insert the bolts into the holes with flat washers and spring washers and tighten them see Figure 2 2 Install the left control lever in...

Page 8: ...enance Check battery charge monthly Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life To preserve optimum battery performan...

Page 9: ...ed Transmission Fabricated Steel Deck with Reinforcement Safety Switch Incorporated in Seat Dual Motion Control Levers Automatic Parking Brake Three 16 Blades 60 Cutting Width Operation Console Fuel F...

Page 10: ...ng uphill Mower may tip backwards Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never operate the mower without good visibility or adequate light...

Page 11: ...ith an octane rating of 87 or higher Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used however combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service See Engine Owner s Manual DO NOT add...

Page 12: ...tch OFF to start engine It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine 1 For a cold engine place the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions and pull choke swit...

Page 13: ...ion Movement of the right lever forward will cause the right drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction To stop forward travel pull the lever back to the neutral position To turn left while moving f...

Page 14: ...n the parking brake is locked pull the motion control levers to the reverse position slowly then the locked parking brake device will be released Mowing The PTO clutch push pull switch engages the cut...

Page 15: ...nt handle inward Keep the pin which is located in the middle of height adjustment handle off the height adjustment plate 2 Pull handle inward and push or pull the height adjustment handle and insert t...

Page 16: ...caster tires Proper inflation pressure for the caster tires is 25psi It is important for both left and right tires to be of equal inflation for proper deck level 5 See Figure 6 Position A is located i...

Page 17: ...that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tire is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheel...

Page 18: ...ine oil level X Clean engine exterior cooling fins and X remove debris Check tightness of all fittings X including nuts and bolts Remove grass clippings from under deck X Check tire pressure in drive...

Page 19: ...from rotating engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding 5 Clean grass build up from under deck Raise deck to the highest position Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack sta...

Page 20: ...cause the jumper wire is being used Run engine at full throttle NOTE The motion control lever needs to be in neutral position while making any necessary adjustments The left lever controls the left re...

Page 21: ...aster wheels should be checked in the same manner Brake Cable Adjustment 1 Place the mower on a flat surface 2 To adjust the parking brake cable loosen nut to adjust at point A see Figure 11 Adjust Th...

Page 22: ...side of the filter If gas flows freely it is OK Check that the air filter is clean If it is dirty change it following the procedure in the engine Owner s Manual Make sure that the spark plug is clean...

Page 23: ...e too low Charge battery Mower cuts unevenly Check the air pressure in drive tires is 12psi Check that the air pressure in caster tires is 25psi Check deck support lever Check deck leveling See Deck L...

Page 24: ...t No 103408 104368 Description 60 Zero Turn Mower 60 Zero Turn Mower Engine Kawasaki FR691V Twin 23HP Briggs Stratton 23HP EPA CARB Approved EPA CARB Approved Displacement 726cc 656cc Engine Fuel Capa...