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Table of Contents
Operator Safety ............................................................4
Interlock System Safety Tests ................................4
Functions and Controls ............................................13
Operation ....................................................................15
General Operating Safety .....................................15
Checks before Starting .........................................16
Fuel Recommendations ........................................16
Emergency Stopping .............................................16
Stopping the Rider and Engine .............................16
Starting the Engine ...............................................17
Mowing ..................................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................17
Driving Practice .....................................................18
Maintenance ...............................................................19
Maintenance Chart ................................................19
Rider Maintenance ................................................20
Engine Maintenance .............................................27
Service and Adjustments ......................................30
Storage .................................................................38
Misc .......................................................................38
Troubleshooting ........................................................39
Warranties ..................................................................41
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
WARNING
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,
Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained
in effective working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the
original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or other
reproductive harm.
Not
for
Reproduction
