Contents

 

Introduction

3

Safety

5

Safety Alert Symbol

5

Safe Operating Practices

5

Safety and Instructional Decals

10

Specifications

14

Model Numbers

14

Systems

14

Dimensions

15

Torque Requirements

16

Product Overview

16

Operation

17

Controls

17

Pre-Start

19

Operating Instructions

19

Transporting

23

Maintenance

24

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

24

Periodic Maintenance

25

Check Engine Oil Level

25

Check Battery Charge (Electric Start Units

 

Only)

25

Check Mower Blades

27

Check Safety Interlock System

28

Check for Loose Hardware

28

Service Air Cleaner

28

Change Engine Oil

29

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

29

Check Tire Pressures

29

Check Condition Of Belts

29

Lubricate Grease Fittings

29

Check Spark Plugs

30

Change Hydraulic System Filter

30

Wheel Hub-Slotted Nut Torque

 

Specification

32

Inspect PTO Clutching Belt Tension

32

Thread Locking Adhesives

32

Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade

 

Anti-seize)

33

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

33

Dielectric Grease

33

Adjustments

33

Deck Leveling

33

Pump Drive Belt Tension

33

PTO Clutching Belt Tension

33

Deck Belt Tension

33

Park Brake Adjustment

33

Hydro Drive Linkage Adjustment

33

Tracking Adjustment

36

Hydro Pump Spring Tension Setting

36

PTO Safety Switch

36

Cleaning

37

Clean Engine and Exhaust System

 

Area

37

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling

 

Fins

37

Clean Debris From Machine

37

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

37

Waste Disposal

37

Troubleshooting

39

Schematics

41

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