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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 MODEL NUMBER: MHP3615KAC; MHP4815KAC

2.2 ENGINE

2.2.1 Engine Specif ications: See your Engine Owner's Manual.
2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load).

2.3 FUEL SYSTEM

2.3.1 Capacity: 5.0 g al. (18.9 L.)
2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded g asoline, 87 octane or hig her . In countries using
the research m et hod, it should be a 90 octane minimum.
2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line
2.3.4 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: 1/4 turn

2.4

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Operator m ust have transmission in neutral and PTO disengaged to start engine.
Release of O PC levers will cause the eng ine to stop if transmission is not in neutral
and/or PTO is engaged.

2.5 STEERING/BRAKE CONTROL:

Fingert ip dr ive contr ol levers pr ovide independent speed cont r ol, braking, and
neutral to each dr ive wheel for m oving, stopping, and power turning. Par king
brakes ar e engaged by locking drive control levers in the “brake” position.

2.6 TRANSMISSION:

2.6.1 Peerless 700-070A, five speeds forward and one reverse.
2.6.2 Speed Range: 1
st
2.0 mph (3. 22 km/h) 4
th
4.1 mph ( 6.60 km/ h)
2
nd
2.7 mph (4. 35 km/h) 5
th
6.2 mph (9. 98 km/h)
3
rd
3.5 mph (5. 63 km/h) Rev. 3.1 mph (4.99 k m / h)

2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM:

Banded double A-Section V-Belt s, single topside idler s , and r eplaceable bolt-on
drive sheaves and brake drums.

2.8 TIRES:

Drive Front Caster
Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic
Size 16 x 6.50-8 9 x 3.50-4
Quantity 2 2
Tread Turf Master Smooth
Ply Rating 4
Pressure 14 psi (97 kPa)

2.9 DECK

2.9.1 Cutting Width: Model 36 in. .......35.25 in. (89.5 cm)
Model 48 in. .......47.25 in. (120.0 cm)
2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side
2.9.3 Blade Size: Model 36 in. .......18.00 in. (45.7 cm).... Qty. 2
Model 48 in. .......16.25 in. (41.3 cm).... Qty. 3
2.9.4 Type of Dr ive: Manual engag ement of belt with over-cent er lock. Belt tension is
adjustable via turnbuck le.
2.9.5 Deck Mounting: Full floating deck is attached t o out -fr ont suppor t fram e,
removable for service.
2.9.6 Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/2” (1. 3 cm ) incr em ents from 1.5” (3. 8 cm ) t o 4 1/2” (11.4 cm ) .