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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................... 5-7
Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 8-13
Pre-Start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................... 14-18
Service – After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................14
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................14
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................14
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................14-15
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................15
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................15
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................15
Check Interlock System............................................................................................15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................16-17
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................16
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................16
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................16
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication .........................................................................16
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................16
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ..........................................................................16
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................17
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication....................................................................17
Service – Annually........................................................................................................18
Engine ........................................................................................................................18
Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................................18
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................18
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................18
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................19
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................20
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................21
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................21-22
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..................................................................24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................25-27
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 30
PERFORMANCE DATA.................................................................................... 30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................ 31
DECAL LOCATION .......................................................................................... 31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 32
