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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION................................................................................... 6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 8-12
Pre-Start
Checklist ..............................................................................................8
Engine
Operation..................................................................................................8
Motion
Control ................................................................................................ 9-10
Mower
Operation ................................................................................................11
Safety
Interlock System Checks .......................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours........................................................................ 13-14
Change
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................13
Check
Mower
Blade ........................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................14
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................... 15-16
Check
Engine............................................................................................. 14-15
Check Mower Components............................................................................15
Lubrication................................................................................................. 15-16
Service
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Annually..............................................................................................17
Engine ..............................................................................................................17
Air
Filter............................................................................................................17
Oil
Filter............................................................................................................17
Engine
Oil.........................................................................................................17
Transaxle..........................................................................................................17
Fuel
Filter .........................................................................................................17
Storage - Out of Season ....................................................................................17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 18-26
Motion
Control
Adjustments .............................................................................18
Engine
Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments................................................... 19-24
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................19
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................ 19-20
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................20
Checking Mower Blade Straightness...................................................... 20-21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear ...................................23
Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................24
Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 24-25
Blade
Wear Limits ...........................................................................................24
Blade
Sharpening............................................................................................24
Blade
Replacement .........................................................................................25
Battery ........................................................................................................... 25-26
Battery
Removal ..............................................................................................25
Battery
Installation ..........................................................................................25
Battery
Service & Charging............................................................................25
Battery
Storage................................................................................................25
Battery
Testing ................................................................................................26
New Battery Preparation ................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................29
DECAL IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 30-31
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................32
