Table of Contents
1
Operator Safety ...........................................................2
Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2
Safety Decals ....................................................................8
Safety Interlock System ....................................................9
Features & Controls ..................................................10
Identification Numbers ...................................................10
Control Functions ...........................................................11
Operation ....................................................................13
General ...........................................................................13
Checks Before Starting ...................................................13
Starting the Engine .........................................................13
Stopping the Mower .......................................................14
Checking Tire Pressures .................................................14
Pushing the Unit by Hand ...............................................14
Cutting Height Adjustment ..............................................15
Driving the Mower ..........................................................17
Mowing ...........................................................................18
Mowing Recommendations ............................................18
Mowing Methods ............................................................19
Regular Maintenance ................................................21
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................21
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................22
Fuel Filter ........................................................................22
Oil & Filter Change ..........................................................22
Lubrication ......................................................................23
Check / Fill Transmission Oil ..........................................24
Transmission Oil Filter Change .......................................24
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................25
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................27
Speed Balancing Adjustment
S/N: 2014523387 & Below ..........................................27
S/N: 2014523388 & Above..........................................28
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................29
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................30
Mower Belt Replacement ................................................31
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ............................33
Reverse Speed Control Levers Adjustment.....................34
Storage ...........................................................................35
Starting After Long Term Storage...................................35
Troubleshooting ........................................................36
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................36
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck ...................................37
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems .................38
Specifications ............................................................39
Slope Identification Guide ........................................40
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not
for
Reproduction
