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Operator
Safety
Features
and
Controls
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranties
Table of Contents
Operator Safety .................................................................................................................4
Important Operator Safety Instructions .....................................................................4
Features and Controls .......................................................................................................6
Operation ..........................................................................................................................7
Pre-Start Checklist .....................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ........................................................................7
Propelling Mower ......................................................................................................8
Handle Height Adjustment .........................................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................................9
Recycling Operation ...................................................................................................9
Removing the Recycling Cover ..................................................................................9
Installing the Discharge Deflector ............................................................................10
Installing the Grass Bag Adapter .............................................................................10
Installing the Grass Bag ...........................................................................................11
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................12
Change Engine Oil ...................................................................................................12
Check Transmission Grease ....................................................................................12
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................13
Check Engine Drive Belt ...........................................................................................13
Check Transmission Belt .........................................................................................13
Service - Periodic ....................................................................................................13
Engine ......................................................................................................................13
Air Filter ...................................................................................................................13
Engine Oil ................................................................................................................13
Storage Procedure ...................................................................................................13
Mower Blade Replacement ......................................................................................14
Blade Sharpening .....................................................................................................14
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment .............................................................................15
Driven and Drive Disc Service .................................................................................16
Belt Service ..............................................................................................................19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ................................................................................19
Transmission Belt Replacement ..............................................................................20
Service Schedule .....................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................22
Warranty .........................................................................................................................23
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
