Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-8
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Adjusting Handle Height	7
Adjusting Cutting Height	.7
Recycling Operation	8
Baffle Adjustment	8
Grass Catcher Installation	8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	9-10
Changing Engine Oil	9
Checking Transmission Grease	9-10
Checking Mower Blade	10
Checking Engine Drive Belt	10
Checking Transmission Poly-V Belt	10
Annually (End of Each Season)	10
Engine	10
Air Filter	10
Engine Oil	10
Storage Procedure	10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	11-16
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement (Standard & Ninja)	11
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	12
Driven and Drive Disc Service	12
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	13
Driven Disc Adjustment	13
Driven Disc Replacement	14
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	15
Belt Service	15
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	15-16
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	16
TROUBLESHOOTING	17
SERVICE SCHEDULE	18
WARRANTY	19
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	20-23