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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22
Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................22
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................23
Steering Wheel Adjustment ..................................24
Seat Adjustment....................................................24
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................24
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................25
Blade Brake Check .......................................25
Brake Adjustment..................................................26
Mower Adjustments ..............................................26
Cutting Height Adjustment ............................26
Leveling the Mower .......................................27
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..................28
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................29
38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement ..............29
44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement .................30
44” & 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement.......31
Battery Service......................................................32
Checking the Battery Voltage ...........................32
Charging A Discharged Battery ........................32
Jump Starting with an Auxiliary Battery ............32
Headlight Replacement.........................................34
Dashlight Replacement .........................................34
Transmission Purging ...........................................34
Specifications ....................................................35
Common Replacement Parts............................36
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Identification Numbers........................................2
Safety Rules & Information.................................3
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions ....................................................6
Parking Brake / Cruise Control Knob Functions .....8
Dashboard Display Functions .................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Operating the Tractor ........................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Tractor & Engine ..............................11
Driving the Tractor ................................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................11
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .....................12
Storage .................................................................14
Regular Maintenance ........................................15
Maintenance Schedule .........................................15
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................15
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................16
Check / Change Transmission Oil ........................16
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................17
Fuel Filter Replacement ........................................17
Oil & Filter Change................................................17
Check / Change Air FIlter......................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Lubricate Rear Axes .............................................19
Battery Maintenance .............................................20
Checking Battery Fluid ..................................20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ..................20
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................21
Blade Brake Check ...............................................21
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All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-2249-06-BM-SMA
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
