TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
Blades & Parking
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE
(Engine Components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Service – After every 25 Hours
(Mower Components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hydro Pump Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mower Deck Idler Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Before Operating Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Annually - End of
Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Fuel Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Deck
Hydraulic Fluid Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND
Neutral Position
Mower Deck Adjustment
Parking Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Traction Belt Tension & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Blade Brake/Electric Clutch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .23
Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement . . . . . . . .24
Engine Adjustments & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mower Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mower Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Battery Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
New Battery Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hydraulic System, Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SERVICE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Maintenance/Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
PRIMARY
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
STATEMENT OF USAGE
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and operated by trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.
ENGINE POWER RATING INFORMATION
The gross power rating labels for individual gas engine models meet or exceed SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision
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