(ROPS) .......................................................... 17
Think Safety First ............................................... 18
Understanding the Audible Alarms ..................... 19
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 19
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 19
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ................. 21
The Safety Interlock System................................ 21
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 22
Stopping the Machine......................................... 23
Adjusting the Control Lever Resistance ............... 23
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ............................... 23
Using the Lift Assist Lever .................................. 24
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 24
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ................................... 25
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 25
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 26
Unlatching the Seat............................................. 27
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 27
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 27
Transporting Machines ....................................... 28
Loading Machines .............................................. 28
Using the Z Stand®............................................ 29
Operating Tips ................................................... 30
Maintenance............................................................... 32
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 32
Lubrication............................................................. 33
Greasing and Lubrication ................................... 33
Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt
Idlers.............................................................. 33
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication..................................................... 34
Engine Maintenance............................................... 36
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 36
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 37
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 39
Servicing the Fuel Filter and Water
Separator........................................................ 39
Servicing the Fuel Tank ...................................... 40
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 40
Servicing the Battery........................................... 40
Servicing the Fuses ............................................. 41
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 42
Adjusting the Tracking........................................ 42
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 43
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut.................. 43
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing ...................... 43
Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 44
Servicing the Cooling System.............................. 44
Brake Maintenance ................................................. 46
Adjusting the Parking Brake................................ 46
Belt Maintenance.................................................... 47
Inspecting the Belts ............................................ 47
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 47
Replacing the Drive Belts.................................... 47
Adjusting the Drive Belts .................................... 48
Checking and Replacing the Pump Drive
Belt ................................................................ 49
Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator
Belt ................................................................ 49
Controls System Maintenance................................. 50
Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral
Position.......................................................... 50
Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................... 51
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................... 51
Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Position.......................................................... 53
Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 55
Leveling the Mower at Three Positions ................ 55
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 57
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 59
Cleaning ................................................................. 60
Storage ....................................................................... 60
Cleaning and Storage .......................................... 60
Troubleshooting......................................................... 62
Schematics ................................................................. 64
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