Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Tags ...............................................8
Safety Decals .......................................................9
Safety Interlock System....................................10
Safety Icons .......................................................11
Features & Controls ..........................................12
Control Functions..................................................12
Operation
General Operating Safety .....................................14
Checks Before Starting .........................................14
Starting the Engine ...............................................15
Stopping the Mower ..............................................15
Driving the Mower .................................................16
Mowing..................................................................18
Mowing Recommendations...................................18
Mowing Methods ...................................................19
Pushing the Mower by Hand.................................20
Storage..................................................................21
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................21
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................22
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................23
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................23
Fuel Filter ..............................................................23
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................23
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................24
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................24
Lubrication ............................................................25
Battery Maintenance .............................................26
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................27
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................28
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................29
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........30
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................31
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................32
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................33
Mower Belt Replacement......................................34
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..................35
Transmission Neutral & Tracking Adjustments ......36
Transmission Maintenance & Service...................37
Battery Service .....................................................38
Specifications ....................................................40
Slope Identification Guide ................................41
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Table of Contents
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Safety
Controls
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications