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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information ............................... 2
Safety Decals ...................................................... 8
Identification Numbers ...................................... 8
Safety Interlock System ..................................... 9
Features & Controls ......................................... 11
Control Functions ..................................................11
Operation ........................................................... 13
General .................................................................13
Checks Before Starting .........................................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Driving the Mower .................................................14
Operating On A Slope ...........................................14
Stopping the Mower ..............................................15
Pushing the Mower by Hand ................................15
Mowing ..................................................................15
Mowing Recommendations ...................................15
Mowing Methods ...................................................17
Storage .................................................................18
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................18
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 19
Maintenance Schedule .........................................19
Checking Tire Pressure ........................................20
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................20
Fuel Filter ..............................................................20
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................21
Check / Change Air Filter .....................................21
Inspect / Clean Spark Arrester .............................21
Lubrication ............................................................22
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................23
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 24
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................24
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck .........................25
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........26
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................27
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................28
Belt Removal and Replacement ...........................29
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............32
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................33
Battery Service ......................................................34
Specifications ................................................... 36
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not
for
Reproduction