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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

,Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.

oPlace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. = Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position,

=Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

oMake sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mower witl be easier to remove from the right side of tractor

oPiace attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position o Move attachment lift lever forward to Iower mower to its

lowest position.

o Roll belt off engine pulley

Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring°

Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring

oDisconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs

°Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs,

oRaise lift lever to raise suspension arms° Slide mower out from under tractor_

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

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Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

°Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

°Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions,

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Product Specifications ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Engine Maintenance AttachmentsPerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonConnect Battery See Fig AssemblyAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessLock OperationERATmON HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightSee Fig To Operate Mower See Fig OperationTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission StartingMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TiPSMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartCustomer General RecommendationsTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigTransaxle Cooling Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine LubricationCusto Responsibilities CleaningEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingAdjustments ServiceTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Motion Control Lever Servnce AN AdjustmentsTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Service AN AdjustmentsFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigImportant Damage to the Needles Turned in TOO TightOther BatteryFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting ProblemPoints Troubleshooting Problem CauseCorrection 111 SchematicElectrical Repair PartsDescription KEY PartChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionUNC REPAmR Parts Steering AssemblyKEY Part NO, no Steering AssemblySeat Assembly DescriptionPart Description Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY PartSpark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentEngine NO, noDescripon Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck Part Description TUVSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Exhaust Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no AIR Intake KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather @---1Fuel System Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Part KEY Part Description NO. noIgnition Electrical OIL PAN Lubrication Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionCrankcase KEY Part Starting System KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron Owners UAL For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberI1IIl Lll Illlll Part Number