Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(
), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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Safety-Alert Symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ....................................................11
Controls ............................................................11
Before Operation ................................................. 13
Before Operation Safety ................................... 13
Recommended Fuel ......................................... 13
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ............................. 14
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 14
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 14
Think Safety First.............................................. 15
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 15
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 16
Adjusting the MyRide™ Suspension
System.......................................................... 17
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 18
During Operation ................................................. 18
During Operation Safety ................................... 18
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 20
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 20
Operating the Throttle....................................... 21
Operating the Choke......................................... 21
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................ 21
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine ................. 22
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 22
Driving the Machine .......................................... 23
System.......................................................... 24
Stopping the Machine ....................................... 24
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 25
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 26
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 27
Using Attachments and Accessories................. 27
Operating Tips ................................................. 28
After Operation .................................................... 29
After Operation Safety ...................................... 29
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 29
Transporting the Machine ................................. 30
Loading the Machine ........................................ 30
Maintenance ........................................................... 32
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 32
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 33
Maintenance and Storage Safety...................... 33
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 34
Engine Safety ................................................... 34
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 34
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 35
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 37
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 38
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 39
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 39
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 40
Electrical System Safety ................................... 40
Servicing the Battery......................................... 40
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 42
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 42
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 42
Mower Maintenance............................................. 43
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 43
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 46
Removing the Mower Deck ............................... 47
Installing the Mower Deck................................. 48
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 49
Mower Belt Maintenance...................................... 50
Cleaning .............................................................. 51
Storage ................................................................... 52
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 52
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 53
Schematics ............................................................. 55
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