Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information | 2 |
Identification Numbers | 5 |
Safety Decals & Icons | 6 |
Features & Controls | 8 |
Control Functions | 8 |
Safety Interlock System | 9 |
Operation | 10 |
General Operating Safety | 10 |
Checks Before Starting | 10 |
Starting the Engine | 10 |
Driving the Mower | 10 |
Operating On A Slope | 11 |
Stopping the Mower | 11 |
Mowing | 13 |
Pushing the Mower by Hand | 13 |
Storage | 12 |
Starting After Long Term Storage | 12 |
Regular Maintenance | 13 |
Maintenance Schedule | 13 |
Checking Tire Pressure | 13 |
Checking/Adding Fuel | 14 |
Fuel Filter | 14 |
Oil & Filter Change | 14 |
Check / Change Air Filter | 14 |
Replace Spark Plug | 14 |
Transmission Maintenance | 14 |
Lubrication | 15 |
Servicing the Mower Blades | 16 |
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service | 18 |
Troubleshooting the Mower | 18 |
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck | 19 |
Cutting Height Adjustment | 20 |
Deck Leveling Adjustment | 21 |
Belt Removal and Replacement | 22 |
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment | 23 |
PTO Clutch Adjustment | 24 |
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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