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Table of Contents
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......19
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................19
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................20
Seat Adjustments ..................................................21
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............21
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................21
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................22
Parking Brake Adjustment.....................................22
Neutral Adjustments..............................................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................23
Blade Brake Check ...............................................23
Mower Deck Leveling ............................................24
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ..............25
Battery Charging ...................................................25
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................26
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Safety Decals .......................................................5
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions ....................................................6
Operation .............................................................8
General Operating Safety .......................................8
Checks Before Starting ...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................9
Stopping the Rider & Engine...................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Rider by Hand .....................................9
Zero Turn Driving Practice.....................................10
Attaching a Trailer..................................................12
Mower Removal & Installation...............................13
Regular Maintenance ........................................14
Schedule ...............................................................14
Lubrication ............................................................15
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................16
Checking Tire Pressures .......................................17
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................17
Fuel Filter ..............................................................17
Engine Maintenance .............................................17
Check/Fill Transmission Oil ...................................17
Transmission Oil Filter Change .............................18
Battery Maintenance .............................................18
Storage..................................................................18