Table of Contents
1
Operator Safety .................................................... 2
Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2
Safety Decals ....................................................................8
CE Safety Icons ................................................................9
Safety Interlock System ..................................................10
Safety Icons ....................................................................10
Features & Controls .............................................. 11
Identification Numbers ...................................................11
Control Functions (S/N: 2013964104 & Below) .............12
Control Functions (S/N: 2013964105 & Above) .............14
Operation........................................................... 16
General ...........................................................................16
Checks Before Starting ...................................................16
Starting The Engine ........................................................16
Stopping The Mower ......................................................16
Checking Tire Pressures .................................................17
Pushing the Unit by Hand ...............................................17
Cutting Height Adjustment ..............................................18
Driving the Mower ..........................................................20
Mowing ...........................................................................21
Mowing Recommendations ............................................21
Mowing Methods ............................................................22
Regular Maintenance ............................................ 24
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................24
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................25
Fuel Filter ........................................................................25
Oil & Filter Change ..........................................................25
Engine Maintenance ........................................................25
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.................................25
Lubrication ......................................................................26
Check / Fill Transmission Oil ..........................................27
Transmission Oil Filter Change .......................................27
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................28
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................30
Speed Balancing Adjustment ..........................................30
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................32
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................33
Mower Belt Replacement - 36” Rear Discharge
Models ............................................................................34
Mower Belt Replacement - 36” Timed Side
Discharge Models ...........................................................35
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ............................36
Reverse Speed Control Levers Adjustment.....................37
Battery Maintenance .......................................................38
Battery Service ................................................................40
Storage ...........................................................................41
Starting After Long Term Storage...................................41
Troubleshooting ................................................... 42
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................42
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck ...................................43
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems .................44
Specifications ..................................................... 45
Slope Identification Guide....................................... 46
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
Not
for
Reproduction
