Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ..................... 11
Specifications ....................................................... 16
Model Numbers ............................................ 16
Systems ......................................................... 16
Dimensions................................................... 17
Torque Requirements .................................... 18
Product Overview ................................................ 18
Operation ............................................................. 19
Controls ........................................................ 19
Pre-Start........................................................ 21
Operating Instructions .................................. 22
Transporting ................................................. 26
Maintenance ......................................................... 28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 28
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 29
Check Engine Oil Level ................................. 29
Check Mower Blades ..................................... 30
Check Safety Interlock System ....................... 31
Check Rollover Protection System (Roll
Bar) Knobs................................................ 32
Check Seat Belt.............................................. 32
Check for Loose Hardware ............................ 32
Service Air Cleaner ........................................ 32
Change Engine Oil and Filter......................... 32
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ............................. 32
Check Tire Pressures ..................................... 33
Check Condition Of Belts.............................. 33
Lubricate Grease Fittings............................... 33
Check Spark Plugs ......................................... 33
Change Fuel Filter ......................................... 33
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid ......................................................... 33
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)................. 34
Thread Locking Adhesives............................. 35
Copper-Based Anti-seize .............................. 35
Dielectric Grease........................................... 35
Adjustments ..................................................... 35
Deck Leveling ............................................... 35
Adjusting the Blade Slope .............................. 36
Pump Drive Belt Tension............................... 37
Deck Belt Tension ........................................ 37
Adjusting the Parking Brake........................... 37
Motion Control Handle Adjustment .............. 38
Full Forward Tracking Adjustment................. 39
Adjusting the Seat Ride Suspension ................ 39
Electric Clutch Adjustment............................ 39
Cleaning ........................................................... 41
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area .......................................................... 41
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling
Fins........................................................... 41
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins ....................... 41
Clean Debris From Machine .......................... 41
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck ................ 41
Waste Disposal .............................................. 42
Troubleshooting ................................................... 43
Schematics ........................................................... 45
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