Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 7
Unit ................................................................. 8
3 Installing the Handle Retainers ........................ 9
4 Installing the Transport Wheels ........................ 9
5 Checking the Engine-Oil Level ....................... 10
6 Installing the Production-Year Decal............... 10
7 Installing the Grass Basket..............................11
8 Breaking in the Machine..................................11
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 16
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 16
Before Operation ................................................. 16
Before Operation Safety ................................... 16
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 17
Fuel Specifications ........................................... 17
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 17
Setting the Machine to Match Turf
Conditions..................................................... 19
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 20
Adjusting the Handle Angle............................... 20
Adjusting the Throttle Control ........................... 20
Checking the Operation of the Interlock
Switches ...................................................... 21
Transporting the Machine to a Job
Site................................................................ 22
Using the Choke Lever ..................................... 22
Opening and Closing the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve ............................................................. 22
During Operation ................................................. 23
During Operation Safety ................................... 23
Starting the Engine ........................................... 24
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 24
Releasing the Transmission.............................. 24
Operating Tips .................................................. 25
After Operation .................................................... 26
Maintenance ........................................................... 27
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 28
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 29
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 30
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance............ 30
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 30
Engine Safety ................................................... 30
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 32
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 33
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 33
Cleaning the Fuel-Tank Screen......................... 33
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 34
Servicing the Traction-Interlock Switch
...................................................................... 34
Servicing the Brake-Interlock Switch................. 34
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 35
Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake ................. 35
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 35
Inspecting the Reel-Drive Belt........................... 35
Visually Inspecting the Reel Clutch ................... 36
Engaging/Disengaging the
Transmission-Belt Tensioner......................... 36
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 37
Adding Fluid to the Clutch Assembly ................. 37
Adjusting the Traction Control........................... 37
Adjusting the Reel Control ................................ 38
Storage ................................................................... 38
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