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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................... 5-7
Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 8-13
Pre-Start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................14
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................... 15-20
Service – After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................15
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................15
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................15
Check Mower Blade ..................................................................................................15
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................16
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................16
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................16
Check Interlock System............................................................................................16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................17
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................17
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................17-19
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................17
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................17
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................17
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication .........................................................................17
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................17
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ..........................................................................18
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................18
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication...............................................................18-19
Engine Service ..........................................................................................................19
Service – Annually........................................................................................................19
Engine ........................................................................................................................19
Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................................19
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................19
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................19
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 21-29
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................21
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................22
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................23-24
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................25
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..................................................................26
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................27-28
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 29
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 30-31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 32
PERFORMANCE DATA.................................................................................... 32
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................ 33
DECAL LOCATION .......................................................................................... 33
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 34
