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Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...
Page 2: ...ions Functions 11 Operation 13 Before First Time Use 13 Checks Before Starting 13 Starting the Engine Electric Start Models 13 Stopping the Mower 14 Driving the Mower 14 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 M...
Page 3: ...vered by This Manual The following products are covered by this manual 5901441 The images in this document are representative and are meant to compliment the instructional copy they accompany Your uni...
Page 4: ...nt cautions or warnings which must be followed Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior quality piece of lawn and garden equipment Our products are designed and manufactured to meet o...
Page 5: ...cher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running If someone does enter the area shut the unit off immediately until they leave Moving Parts Thi...
Page 6: ...care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool b...
Page 7: ...feel uneasy on it do not drive on it WARNING Operating on a steep slope can cause sliding and loss of steering control and rollover Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope Use extra caut...
Page 8: ...contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never...
Page 9: ...y Units with hydraulic pumps hoses or motors WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury If foreign fluid is injected into the...
Page 10: ...GER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness A safety symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard The signal word NOTICE is used to...
Page 11: ...handle depresses both The operator must depress the handles in order to activate the PTO Power Take Off switch If the operator presence handles are released and the forward speed control lever is in...
Page 12: ...the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle when mowing Fast throttle speed Slow throttle speed PTO Power Take Off Switch The PTO sw...
Page 13: ...park unit over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do NOT allow...
Page 14: ...being achieved by moving the forward speed control lever and drive levers farthest in their directions of travel For normal use the throttle should be kept fully open and the ground speed of the mach...
Page 15: ...he throttle set at the minimum throttle position necessary to engage the deck drive system without stalling the engine 4 Engage the PTO by pulling up the PTO switch 5 Move the throttle to the FAST pos...
Page 16: ...mowing conditions Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew and never mulch when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Mowing Patterns Always start mowing...
Page 17: ...grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower d...
Page 18: ...inutes 2 Remove the fuel cap 3 Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion NOTE Do not overfill Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations 4 In...
Page 19: ...king Brake Handle Pivot C Figure 14 Parking Brake Rod Pivots Points D Lower Parking Brake Shaft Pivots E Discharge Chute Rod Hinge C Figures 15 Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where c...
Page 20: ...y from open flame or sparks Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit temporarily or in between uses Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it If...
Page 21: ...engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit You will need to keep a record of your operating time UNIT...
Page 22: ...ment or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acce...
Page 23: ...ticking valves etc is not covered by warranty Other Exclusions This warranty excludes damage due to accident abuse modifications alterations improper servicing freezing or chemical deterioration Attac...
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