Table of Contents
Identification Numbers | 2 |
Safety Rules & Information | 3 |
Features & Controls | 8 |
Control Functions | 8 |
Safety Interlock System | 9 |
Operating the Tractor | 10 |
General | 10 |
Checks Before Starting | 10 |
Starting the Engine | 11 |
Stopping the Rider | 11 |
Mowing | 11 |
Pushing the Rider by Hand | 11 |
Zero Turn Driving Practice | 12 |
Storage | 14 |
Starting After Long Term Storage | 14 |
Regular Maintenance | 16 |
Maintenance Schedule | 16 |
Checking Tire Pressures | 16 |
Checking/Adding Fuel | 17 |
Fuel Filter | 17 |
Oil & Filter Change | 17 |
Check / Change Air FIlter | 17 |
Check Hydraulic Oil Level | 17 |
Lubrication | 18 |
Battery Maintenance | 20 |
Checking Battery Fluid | 20 |
Cleaning the Battery and Cables | 20 |
Servicing the Mower Blades | 21 |
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service | 22 |
Troubleshooting the Tractor | 22 |
Troubleshooting the Mower | 23 |
Seat Adjustment | 24 |
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment | 24 |
Speed Balancing Adjustment | 24 |
Parking Brake Adjustment | 25 |
PTO Clutch Adjustment | 26 |
Blade Brake Check | 26 |
Neutral Adjustment | 27 |
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment | 27 |
Cutting Height Adjustment | 28 |
Deck Leveling Adjustment | 28 |
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement | 29 |
Mower Belt Replacement | 29 |
Battery Service | 30 |
Checking the Battery Voltage | 30 |
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery | 30 |
Jump Starting with |
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Auxiliary (Booster) Battery | 30 |
Lawn Care & Mowing Information |
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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