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FINAL PREPARATIONS
- Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top off with the correct oil if necessary. Use 10W30 motor oil
for the engine. Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. After running for one hour,
let hydraulic system oil cool. When cold check levels.
- Insure Battery cables are connected properly.
Battery acid is caustic. Fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death.
Use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or goggles and protective clothing when working with batteries.
Read and obey the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Be certain the ignition switch is OFF and the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
a) Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables.
b) When installing the battery, always assemble the RED, positive ( + ) battery cable first and the
ground, BLACK, negative ( - ) cable last.
c) Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to
terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep terminal covers in place.
- Insure all battery cables are routed correctly, to avoid any rotating or moving component to prevent any
cable damage.
- Read Operation and Safety Manual before starting. Operator Manual is located under the seat plate. Tilt
seat plate forward to access manual. The seat must be in the most rearward position before tilting.
- Deck can be adjusted to allow for the best horsepower, best quality of cut, or best striping. See deck
leveling procedure in the Adjustments Section in this manual to set as desired.
- Run engine at full RPM for 5 minutes before engaging blades to allow the engine to be fully lubricated
before load is applied.
- Check the hydrostat neutral adjustment. Neutral is set at the factory but may require readjustment. See
adjustments section in this manual.
- Do not use the machine without an approved grass collector, the grass discharge chute or mulching
plates correctly fitted.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IS LOCATED
UNDERNEATH THE SEAT.
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