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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 6-11
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .........................................................................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 12-16
Service – After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................12
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................12
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................12
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................12-13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................13
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................13
Check Interlock System............................................................................................13
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ..........................................................................14
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................14
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................14
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................14
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication .........................................................................14
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ..........................................................................14
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................15
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ...................................................................15
Service – Annually........................................................................................................16
Engine ........................................................................................................................16
Fuel Filter ...................................................................................................................16
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................16
Storage – Out of Season..............................................................................................16
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 17-25
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................18
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components .......................................................................19
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................19-20
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................21
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..................................................................22
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................23-25
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 26-27
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 28
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................ 29
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 31-34
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