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Table of Contents
Operator Safety ...................................................2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals........................................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
Features & Controls..........................................14
Control Functions..................................................14
Control Functions - Liquid Cooled Model .............16
Operation ...........................................................18
General .................................................................18
Checks Before Starting.........................................18
Star ting the Engine ...............................................19
Stopping the Rider................................................19
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................19
Zero Turn Driving Pr actice ....................................20
Mowing..................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations ...................................22
Mowing Methods...................................................23
Attaching a Trailer .................................................24
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................25
Storage..................................................................26
Star ting After Long Term Storage .........................26
Regular Maintenance ........................................27
Maintenance Schedule .........................................27
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................28
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................28
Fuel Filter..............................................................28
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................28
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change...................................29
Check Engine Coolant Level .................................30
Change Engine Coolant ........................................30
Clean Radiator & Screen......................................30
Lubrication ............................................................31
Batter y Maintenance.............................................32
Ser vicing the Mower Blades.................................33
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice.......34
Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................34
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................35
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........36
Seat Adjustment....................................................37
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............37
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................38
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................38
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................39
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................39
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................40
Mowing Height Adjustment...................................41
Foot Pedal Adjustment..........................................41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ..........................42
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................43
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............44
Mower Belt Replacement......................................45
Batter y Ser vice .....................................................46