Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-10
Pre-start Checklist	7-8
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running	7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower	8-9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	9
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	9
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake	9
Cutting Height Adjustment	10
Safety Interlock System Checks	10
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	11-14
Service – After First Five Hours	11
Change Engine Oil	11
Check Mower Blade	11
Check Mower Drive Belt	12
Check Transaxle Drive Belts	12
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours	12
Check Engine	12-13
Check Mower Components	13
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication	13-14
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	14
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication	14
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft	14
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings	14
Service - Annually	15
Engine	15
Air Filter	15
Oil Filter	15
Engine Oil	15
Transaxle	15
Fuel Filter	15
Storage – Out of Season	15
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	16-23
Engine Adjustments & Repair	16
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments	16
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	16
Mower Drive Belt Replacement	16
Belt Removal & Replacement	16-17
Blade Brake	17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48” Deck)	17-18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck)	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42” & 48” Decks)	19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42” Decks)	20
Mower Deck Timing Rod – (42” Decks)	20
Wheel Brake Adjustment	20
Mower Blade Wear Limits	21
Blade Sharpening	21
Blade Replacement	21
Battery Removal, Installation, Service & Charging	22
New Battery Preparation	22-23
Battery Testing	23
Joystick Adjustments	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25-26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	26
SERVICE SCHEDULE	27
WARRANTY	28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	29-32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	33
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