Table of Contents:
Products Covered by This Manual......................................3
Identification Tag Location...................................................3
Product Identification Tag (Stamped).................................3
Operator Safety.....................................................................3
Safety Decals..................................................................10
Safety Icons....................................................................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...........................11
Safety Interlock System..................................................12
Features and Controls........................................................12
Control Functions and Locations....................................12
Operation.............................................................................14
Before First Time Operation...........................................14
Checks Before Starting...................................................14
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models.......................15
Starting the Engine - Fuel Injected Models.....................15
Stopping the Rider..........................................................15
Zero-Turn Driving Practice..............................................15
Mowing............................................................................17
Mowing Recommendations............................................17
Pushing the Rider By Hand............................................19
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar.........................................20
Attaching a Trailer...........................................................20
Storage...........................................................................21
Maintenance Schedule........................................................22
Maintenance Procedures....................................................22
Checking / Adding Fuel...................................................22
Replacing the Fuel Filter.................................................22
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................23
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter.................................23
Engine Maintenance.......................................................23
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models .....23
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.................................23
Fuse Identification and Location.....................................23
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level.................................24
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter.............................................24
Checking Tire Pressures................................................24
Lubrication......................................................................24
Lubricate the Front Casters............................................25
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................26
Seat Adjustment.............................................................27
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.......................28
Speed Balancing Adjustment..........................................28
Mowing Height Adjustment.............................................28
Foot Pedal Adjustment...................................................29
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................29
Neutral Adjustment.........................................................29
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment.........................................30
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................30
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment...................................31
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................32
Deck Lift Assist Springs..................................................33
Mower Belt Replacement................................................33
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement............................35
Suspension Adjustment..................................................36
Battery Maintenance.......................................................36
Battery Service...............................................................37
Troubleshooting..................................................................38
Troubleshooting Charts..................................................38
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................39
Specifications......................................................................40
Warranty...............................................................................41
Warranty Statement........................................................41
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