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Operator Safety ...................................................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 4
Safety Symbols and Meanings .......................................................................... 4
Safe Operation Practices .................................................................................. 5
Safety and Operational Decals ........................................................................ 10
Features and Controls ......................................................................................11
Operation ...........................................................................................................13
Safety Interlock System Tests .......................................................................... 13
Oil Recommendations ..................................................................................... 13
Checking/Adding Oil ....................................................................................... 13
Oil Pressure .................................................................................................... 14
Fuel Recommendations ..................................................................................14
High Altitude.................................................................................................... 14
Adding Fuel ..................................................................................................... 14
Starting the Engine .......................................................................................... 15
Stopping the Rider and Engine ....................................................................... 15
Mowing ........................................................................................................... 15
Pushing the Rider by Hand ............................................................................. 16
Zero-Turn Riding Practice ................................................................................ 17
Attaching a Trailer ............................................................................................ 19
Cutting Height Adjustment .............................................................................. 19
Mower Removal and Installation ..................................................................... 19
Mower Deck Leveling ...................................................................................... 19
Cargo Bed (select models) .............................................................................. 20
Suspension Adjustment (if equipped) ............................................................. 21
Maintenance ......................................................................................................22
Maintenance Chart .......................................................................................... 22
Emissions Control ........................................................................................... 22
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................................ 23
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time ................................................................ 23
Battery Maintenance ....................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ..................................................................... 23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 23
Seat and Ground Speed Lever Adjustments ................................................... 24
Changing the Oil ............................................................................................. 25
Draining the Oil ............................................................................................... 25
Changing the Oil Filter ..................................................................................... 26
Adding Oil ....................................................................................................... 26
Servicing the Air Filter ..................................................................................... 27
Cleaning Debris from the Rider, Mower Deck and Engine Compartment ........ 27
Washing the Mower Deck ............................................................................... 27
Storage ........................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting the Rider ............................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................................................. 30
Specifications
....................................................................................................31
NOTE
: For instructions to install, remove, and level the mower deck (including belt replacement),
see the Mower Deck Manual supplied with this machine.
NOTE:
The engine information contained in this manual applies to Briggs & Stratton engines only. For informa-
tion regarding non-Briggs engines, refer to the engine manual supplied with your unit.
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