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Operator Safety .......................................................................................4
Operator Safety Rules ........................................................................4
Safety & Operation Decals ...............................................................11
Features and Controls ..........................................................................12
Operation ...............................................................................................14
General Operating Safety .................................................................14
Check Safety Interlock System .........................................................14
Checks before Starting .....................................................................15
Fuel Recommendations....................................................................15
Emergency Stopping ........................................................................16
Stopping the Rider and Engine.........................................................16
Starting the Engine ...........................................................................16
Mowing .............................................................................................16
Pushing the Rider by Hand...............................................................16
Driving Practice ................................................................................17
Maintenance ..........................................................................................19
Maintenance Chart ...........................................................................19
Rider Maintenance Items..................................................................20
Lubrication ........................................................................................21
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .................................................22
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades...................................23
Clean the Battery & Cables ..............................................................24
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch .................................................................25
Engine Maintenance items ...............................................................26
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.........................................29
Speed Balancing Adjustment ...........................................................29
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................29
PTO Clutch Adjustment ....................................................................29
Brake Adjustment .............................................................................30
Battery Charging...............................................................................30
Engine Adjustments..........................................................................30
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments...................................................31
Mower Belt Replacement..................................................................32
Storage .............................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................34
Warranties..............................................................................................36
Lawn Care ..............................................................................................38
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
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