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1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 8).
1
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Figure 8
1.
Spindles
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.
Check the Level of the Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 44.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking Oil
Level, page 31.
Operation
Think Safety First
Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
1
2
Figure 1
1.
Caution
2.
Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
7
1
2
5
4
10
3
6 8
9
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11
Figure 1
1.
Ignition switch
2.
Motion control lever
3.
Parking brake lever
4.
Throttle
5.
MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Light)
6.
Power take off (PTO)
7.
Height-of-Cut lever
8.
Fuel cap
9.
Fuel shut off lever
10. Hour meter
11. Deck lift assist
