Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Engine-Emission Certification............................. 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ...................................................................... 10
1 Adjusting the Front Cutting Unit Roller
Position ......................................................... 10
2 Installing the Cutting Units.............................. 10
3 Preparing the Machine................................... 18
Product Overview ................................................... 19
Controls ........................................................... 19
Specifications .................................................. 25
Traction Unit Specifications .............................. 25
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 25
Before Operation ................................................. 25
Before Operation Safety ................................... 25
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 26
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 27
Checking the Interlock Switches ....................... 27
Adjusting the Seat ............................................ 27
During Operation ................................................. 28
During Operation Safety ................................... 28
Fuel Gauge....................................................... 29
Starting the Engine ........................................... 29
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 30
Locking the Cutting-Unit Pivot........................... 30
Cutting Grass with the Machine ........................ 30
Driving the Machine in Transport Mode ............. 31
Adjusting the Turf-Compensation
Spring ........................................................... 31
Counterbalance ............................................ 32
Adjusting the Cutting Unit-Turnaround
Height ........................................................... 33
Folding the Roll Bar .......................................... 33
Raising the Rollbar ........................................... 34
Operating Tips ................................................. 34
After Operation .................................................... 35
Maintenance ........................................................... 38
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 38
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 38
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 40
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 41
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 41
Opening the Hood ............................................ 41
Closing the Hood .............................................. 42
Accessing the Battery Compartment................. 42
Tilting the Seat.................................................. 42
Lowering the Seat............................................. 43
Locating the Jacking Points .............................. 43
Lubrication .......................................................... 44
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 44
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 45
Engine Safety ................................................... 45
Checking the Air Filter....................................... 45
Changing the Air Filter ...................................... 46
Oil Specification................................................ 47
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 47
Crankcase Oil Capacity .................................... 48
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter.................... 48
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 49
Draining the Fuel-Water Separator ................... 49
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 50
Changing the Fuel-Water Separator
Filter.............................................................. 50
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 52
Electrical System Safety ................................... 52
Disconnecting the Battery................................. 52
Connecting the Battery ..................................... 52
Charging the Battery......................................... 52
Servicing the Battery......................................... 53
Replacing a Fuse.............................................. 53
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 54
Checking the Tire Air Pressure.......................... 54
Checking the Torque of the Wheel
Nuts .............................................................. 54
Checking for End-Play in the Planetary
Drives............................................................ 54
Checking the Planetary Gear-Drive
Lubricant ....................................................... 55
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Oil ................................................................. 55
Checking the Oil Level of the Rear
Axle............................................................... 56
Changing the Oil in the Rear Axle...................... 57
Checking the Lubricant in the
Reduction-Gear Case ................................... 57
Mow Speed-Spacer Table................................. 58
Adjusting Maximum Mow-Ground
Speed ........................................................... 58
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral ............. 60
Checking the Rear-Wheel Alignment ................ 60
Adjusting the Rear-Wheel Toe-In ...................... 61
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 62
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 62
Coolant Specification........................................ 62
Checking the Coolant Level .............................. 62
Servicing the Engine Cooling System ............... 63
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 64
Adjusting the Service Brakes ............................ 64
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 65
Servicing the Alternator Belt ............................. 65
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 66
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 66
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses............................................................ 66
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications ........................... 66
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