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Table of Contents:
Operating Safely...............................................................3
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals................................................................... 9
Safety Icons....................................................................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words.......................... 11
Safety Interlock System..................................................11
Features and Controls........................................................11
Control Functions and Locations....................................11
Operation............................................................................. 14
Before First Time Operation...........................................14
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 15
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models.......................15
Stopping the Unit............................................................15
Driving the Zero-Turn Riding Mower.............................. 15
Operating on Slopes...................................................... 18
Mowing............................................................................18
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 18
Pushing the Unit By Hand..............................................20
Storage........................................................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 21
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 22
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 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
Service Air Filter.............................................................23
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 23
Raise and Lower the Operator Support Cushion........... 23
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 24
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................24
Transmission Oil Filter Change......................................24
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.................... 25
Checking Tire Pressures................................................25
Lubrication...................................................................... 25
Lubricate the Front Casters............................................27
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................27
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................28
Neutral Adjustment.........................................................29
Neutral Lockout and Tracking Adjustment..................... 29
Deck Lift Rods................................................................31
Mower Deck Leveling Procedure................................... 31
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 32
PTO Drive Belt Replacement (36" Mower Decks)..........33
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement (36" Mower
Decks).............................................................................34
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement (48" Mower
Decks).............................................................................35
Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement.................................36
Operator Platform Suspension Adjustment.................... 36
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................37
Cleaning the Battery and Cables................................... 37
Battery Service............................................................... 38
Troubleshooting..................................................................39
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 39
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................41
Specifications......................................................................41
Warranty...............................................................................42
Warranty Statement........................................................42
