Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-11
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
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	12-16
Service – After First 5 Hours	12
Change Engine Oil	12
Service Engine Air Cleaner	12
Check Mower Blade	12
Check Blade Drive Belt	13
Blade Brake	13
Service Brake / Park Brake	13
Check Interlock System	13
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	14
Battery Fluid Level	14
Mower Deck Levelness	14
Clean Mower Deck	14
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication	14
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	14
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication	14
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	14
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication	14
Service - Annually	15
Engine	15
Fuel Filter	15
Every Two Years	16
Storage – Out of Season	16
Removing Fuel Tank	16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	17-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair	17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	17
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	17
Blade Brake Adjustment	17
Mower Blade Adjustment	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	19
Cutting Height Adjustment	19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components	20
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment	20
Wheel Brake Adjustment	20-21
Mower Blade Replacement	21
Blade Sharpening	22
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	22-23
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	24-26
ACCESSORIES	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	29
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	29
WARRANTY	30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	31-34