Important Safe Operation Practices

8 Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fence post

15°

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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Contents

Operator’s Manual Table of Contents To The OwnerThank You Record Product Information Important Safe Operation Practices California Proposition General Operation Slope Operation Do Not Service General ServiceChildren Towing Do not modify engine Spark Arrestor Safety Symbols Symbol Important Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-Up Assembly & Set-UpContents of Crate Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery CablesSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil Controls and Features Seat Adjustment Knob not shownThrottle/Choke Control Brake Pedal Ignition Switch Module Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCDDeck Lift Lever Drive Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Handle Starting the Engine Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise Control Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Operating the Headlights Engaging the PTO Mowing Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Changing the Engine Oil Deck Wash Cleaning the TractorAir Cleaner Spark Plug Transmission Lubrication Front WheelsPivot Points & Linkage Deck Wheels Leveling the Deck Front To Rear AdjustmentsDeck Spindle Parking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentHex Bolt Adjustment Gear Leveling the Deck Side to Side Deck Idler Bracket ServiceCutting Deck Removal Changing the Deck Belt Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Cutting Blades Pulley Battery Jump Starting Fuse TiresChanging the Transmission Drive Belt Charging Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description Component Part Number and Description Attachments & Accessories Model Number Description