Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) .......................................................... 16
Think Safety First ............................................... 17
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 18
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 18
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) ................. 20
The Safety Interlock System................................ 20
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 21
Stopping the Machine......................................... 22
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ............................... 22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 22
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ................................... 23
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 24
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 24
Unlatching the Seat............................................. 25
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 25
Using the Side Discharge .................................... 25
Transporting Machines ....................................... 26
Loading Machines .............................................. 26
Operating Tips ................................................... 27
Maintenance............................................................... 29
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 29
Lubrication............................................................. 30
Greasing and Lubrication ................................... 30
Greasing the Mower Deck and Belt
Idlers.............................................................. 30
Engine Maintenance............................................... 31
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 31
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 32
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 36
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 36
Servicing the Battery........................................... 36
Servicing the Fuses ............................................. 38
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 39
Adjusting the Tracking........................................ 39
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 39
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut.................. 40
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing ...................... 40
Servicing the Gear Box ....................................... 40
Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 41
Servicing the Cooling System.............................. 41
Brake Maintenance ................................................. 43
Adjusting the Parking Brake................................ 43
Belt Maintenance.................................................... 43
Inspecting the Belts ............................................ 43
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 43
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension ...................... 44
Replacing the PTO Drive Belt............................. 45
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt ........................... 45
Replacing and Tensioning the Alternator
Belt ................................................................ 46
Controls System Maintenance................................. 47
Adjusting the Control Handle Neutral
Position.......................................................... 47
Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................... 48
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................... 48
Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral
Position.......................................................... 50
Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 52
Leveling the Mower at Three Positions ................ 52
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 54
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 56
Cleaning ................................................................. 57
Storage ....................................................................... 57
Cleaning and Storage .......................................... 57
Troubleshooting......................................................... 59
Schematics ................................................................. 61
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