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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules
General Operation...................................................4
Transportation & Storage ........................................4
Slope Operation ......................................................5
Towed Equipment....................................................5
Children...................................................................5
Emissions................................................................5
Ignition System .......................................................5
Slope Sighting Guide ..............................................6
Service & Maintenance ...........................................7
Safety & Operation Decals......................................8
Identification Numbers................................................9
Operation
Control Functions ..................................................10
General Operating Safety .....................................11
Checks before Starting..........................................12
Fuel Recommendations ........................................12
Emergency Stopping.............................................13
Stopping the Rider and Engine .............................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................13
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................13
Driving Practice .....................................................14
Mower Deck Removal & Installation......................16
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................18
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................19
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine ....................19
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas .............19
Check Tire Pressure..............................................19
Lubrication ............................................................20
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades .......21
Clean the Battery & Cables...................................24
Check Rider Safety System ..................................24
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch......................................25
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level .........................................26
Change Engine Oil ................................................26
Change Engine Oil & Filter ...................................26
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner............................27
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................29
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............30
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................30
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................30
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................30
Brake Adjustment..................................................31
Battery Charging ...................................................31
Engine Adjustments ..............................................31
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments .......................32
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................36
Storage..................................................................37
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart .........................38
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart .......................39
Specifications ............................................................40
Service Items .............................................................41
Lawn Care ..............................................................LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
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