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The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa- nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.

This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service.

CAUTION:

Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis- uses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower.

Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Notwithstand- ing, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper- ation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.

WARNING

•The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

•This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

•In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler may be available.

NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed seperately with your unit, for more information.

MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL

28HP Tank, 28HP Tank,

53AB5JEX750 53AB5JEZ750