•
Danger
indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will
result in death
or serious injury.
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Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in
death or serious injury.
•
Caution
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Figure 2
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Safety-alert symbol
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ....................................................11
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 13
Before Operation ................................................. 13
Before Operation Safety ................................... 13
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 14
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 15
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 16
Adjusting the MyRide™ Suspension
System.......................................................... 16
During Operation ................................................. 17
During Operation Safety ................................... 17
Entering the Operator’s Position ....................... 19
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 20
Engaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 20
Disengaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 20
Operating the Throttle....................................... 21
Operating the Choke......................................... 21
Operating the Key Switch ................................. 21
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 22
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 22
Driving the Machine .......................................... 23
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 24
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 24
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 24
Operating Tips ................................................. 25
After Operation .................................................... 26
After Operation Safety ...................................... 26
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 26
Transporting the Machine ................................. 27
Maintenance ........................................................... 29
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 29
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 30
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 31
Engine Safety ................................................... 31
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 31
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 32
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 34
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 35
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 35
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 35
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 36
Electrical System Safety ................................... 36
Servicing the Battery......................................... 36
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 38
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 38
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 38
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