Contents

 

Introduction

3

Safety

5

Safety Alert Symbol

5

Safe Operating Practices

5

Safety and Instructional Decals

11

Specifications

15

Model Numbers

15

Systems

15

Dimensions

17

Torque Requirements

18

Product Overview

19

Operation

19

Controls

19

Pre-Start

22

Operating Instructions

22

Transporting

27

Maintenance

29

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

29

Periodic Maintenance

30

Check Engine Oil Level

30

Check Battery Charge

30

Check Mower Blades

32

Check Safety Interlock System

32

Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll

 

Bar) Knobs

33

Check Seat Belt

33

Check for Loose Hardware

33

Service Air Cleaner

33

Change Engine Oil

33

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

34

Check Tire Pressures

34

Check Condition Of Belts

34

Lubricate Grease Fittings

35

Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot

36

Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot

36

Check Spark Plugs

36

Change Hydraulic System Filter and

 

Fluid

36

Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut Torque

 

Specification

37

Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)

37

Thread Locking Adhesives

37

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

37

Dielectric Grease

37

Adjustments

38

Deck Leveling

38

Pump Drive Belt Tension

39

Deck Belt Tension

39

Adjusting the Parking Brake

39

Electric Clutch Adjustment

41

Motion Control Linkage Adjustment

42

Motion Control Damper Adjustment

43

Motion Control Neutral Lock Pivot

 

Adjustment

44

Motion Control Handle Adjustment

44

Motion Control Full Forward Tracking

 

Adjustment

44

Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load

 

Adjustment

45

Cleaning

45

Clean Engine and Exhaust System

 

Area

45

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling

 

Fins

45

Clean Hydro Cooling Fins

45

Clean Debris From Machine

46

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

46

Waste Disposal

46

Troubleshooting

47

Schematics

50

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