Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
General Safety......................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 5
Setup ............................................................................ 7
Product Overview .......................................................... 8
Controls ................................................................ 8
Specifications ........................................................16
Attachments/Accessories........................................16
Before Operation ......................................................17
Before Operation Safety ..........................................17
Adding Fuel...........................................................17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................18
Checking the Cooling System ...................................19
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ...................................19
Folding the ROPS ..................................................20
Understanding the Operator-Presence
Control .............................................................21
Using the Platform-Latching Mechanism ...................21
Checking the Wheel Nut Torque...............................21
Using the Weight Transfer/Traction
Assistance..........................................................22
During Operation .....................................................22
During Operation Safety .........................................22
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine .........................23
Controlling the Cutting-Unit Position........................24
Engaging the Cutting Unit Drive ..............................25
Operating Tips ......................................................25
After Operation ........................................................25
After Operation Safety ............................................25
Transporting Machines............................................26
Maintenance .................................................................27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................27
Daily Maintenance Checklist ....................................28
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ......................................29
Lubrication ...............................................................31
Greasing the Bearings, Bushings, and Pivots ...............31
Engine Maintenance ..................................................32
System ..............................................................32
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................32
Servicing the Engine Oil and Filter............................33
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................34
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..........................................34
Bleeding the Fuel System .........................................35
Draining the Fuel Tank ...........................................35
Checking the Fuel Lines and Connections ..................35
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................35
Electrical System Safety...........................................35
Checking the Electrical System .................................35
Checking the Battery Condition................................36
Servicing the Battery...............................................36
Drive System Maintenance .........................................37
Changing the Transmission-Oil Filter ........................37
Changing the Hydraulic-Fluid-Return Filter ...............37
Checking the Rear Wheel Alignment .........................38
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................38
Brake Maintenance ....................................................40
Towing the Mower..................................................40
Belt Maintenance ......................................................41
Tensioning the Alternator Belt .................................41
Controls System Maintenance .....................................42
Checking the Forward and Reverse Pedal
Action ...............................................................42
Operating Mechanism .........................................42
Transmission Neutral Interlock Switch ......................43
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................43
Hydraulic System Safety ..........................................43
Service the Hydraulic System ...................................43
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Overheat Warning
System ..............................................................44
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses....................44
Miscellaneous Maintenance .........................................45
Waste Disposal.......................................................45
Storage ........................................................................45
Troubleshooting ...........................................................46
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