Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 7
1 Installing and Adjusting the Handle .................. 8
2 Installing the Kickstand .................................... 9
3 Installing the Transport Wheel Shafts ............. 10
4 Installing the Transport Wheels ...................... 10
5 Adjusting the Cutting Unit................................11
6 Installing the CE Decals ..................................11
7 Installing the Grass Basket..............................11
8 Breaking in the Machine................................. 12
Product Overview ................................................... 13
Controls ........................................................... 13
Specifications .................................................. 15
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 15
Before Operation ................................................. 16
Before Operation Safety ................................... 16
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 16
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 16
Fuel Specifications ........................................... 16
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 17
Setting the Machine to Match Turf
Conditions..................................................... 18
Operation ...................................................... 19
Transporting the Machine to a Job
Site................................................................ 20
Removing the Transport Wheels....................... 20
During Operation ................................................. 20
During Operation Safety ................................... 20
Starting the Engine ........................................... 21
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 21
Operating Tips .................................................. 22
After Operation .................................................... 23
Maintenance ........................................................... 24
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 24
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 25
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 26
Pre-Maintenance Safety ................................... 26
Lubrication .......................................................... 26
Greasing the Machine....................................... 26
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 27
Engine Safety ................................................... 27
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 27
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 28
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 29
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 30
Cleaning the Fuel-Tank Screen......................... 30
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 30
Servicing the Traction-Interlock Switch
...................................................................... 30
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 31
Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake ................. 31
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 32
Adjusting the Belts ............................................ 32
Replacing the Differential Belt........................... 34
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 35
Adjusting the Traction Control........................... 35
Cutting Unit Maintenance ..................................... 36
Blade Safety ..................................................... 36
Leveling the Rear Drum to the Reel................... 36
Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel..................... 36
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut............................... 37
Adjusting the Grass Shield Height..................... 38
Adjusting the Cut-Off Bar .................................. 39
Identifying the Bedbar....................................... 39
Servicing the Bedbar ........................................ 39
Backlapping the Reel........................................ 40
Storage ................................................................... 41
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