Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-12
Pre-start Checklist	6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive	7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	9-10
Parking Brake	11
Cutting Height Adjustment	11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17
Service – After First 5 Hours	13
Change Engine Oil	13
Service Engine Air Cleaner	13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Blade Drive Belt	14
Blade Brake	14
Service Brake / Park Brake	14
Check Interlock System	14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	15
Battery Fluid Level	15
Mower Deck Levelness	15
Clean Mower Deck	15
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	15
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication	15
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	15
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication	16
Service - Annually	16
Engine	16
Fuel Filter	16
Every Two Years	17
Storage – Out of Season	17
Removing Fuel Tank	17
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair	18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	18
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	18
Blade Brake Adjustment	18
Mower Blade Adjustment	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)	19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	20
Cutting Height Adjustment	20
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components	21
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment	21
Wheel Brake Adjustment	21-22
Mower Blade Replacement	22
Blade Sharpening	23
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	23-24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	25-27
ACCESSORIES	27
TROUBLESHOOTING	28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	30
WARRANTY	31
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	32-35