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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......26
Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................26
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................27
Seat Adjustment....................................................28
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................28
Brake & Brake Spring Adj. - Hydro Models ...........28
Brake & Brake Spring Adj. - Gear Models ............29
Mower Adjustments ..............................................29
PTO Clutch Adjustment ................................29
Leveling the Mower .......................................30
Blade Brake Check .......................................31
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................32
38” Mowers ...................................................32
44” Mowers ...................................................32
Tractor Drive Belt Replacement - All Models ........33
Battery Service......................................................34
Checking the Battery Voltage ...........................34
Charging A Discharged Battery ........................34
Jump Starting with an Auxiliary Battery ............34
Transmission Purging ...........................................36
Specifications ....................................................37
Common Replacement Parts............................38
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
CE Identification Tag Information ............LC—10
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Identification Numbers........................................2
Safety Rules & Information.................................3
Safety Decals .......................................................5
CE Safety Icons ...................................................6
CE Compliance Specifications...........................7
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions ....................................................8
Safety Interlock System Test ..................................9
Operating the Tractor ........................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation ..............................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Tractor & Engine ..............................11
Driving the Tractor ................................................12
Mowing..................................................................12
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................13
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .....................14
Removing the Mower Deck ...........................14
Installing the Mower Deck .............................15
Mower Cutting Height Adjustment ........................15
Storage .................................................................16
Regular Maintenance ........................................17
Maintenance Schedule .........................................17
Raising the Hood & Seat.......................................18
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................18
Check / Replace Fuel Filter...................................19
Engine Maintenance .............................................19
Blade Brake Check ...............................................19
Safety Interlock System Check .............................19
Gear Transmission Service...................................20
Hydro Transmission Service .................................20
Exhaust Screen Service........................................21
Battery Maintenance .............................................21
Lubrication ............................................................22
Lubricate Rear Axes .............................................23
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................24
Maintenance Records ...........................................25
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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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