Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information

2

Identification Numbers

7

Safety Decals

8

Safety Icons

9

Features & Controls

10

Control Functions

10

Parking Brake Function

12

Hourmeter

13

12 Volt Power Adapter

13

Automatic Controlled Traction

12

Operating the Tractor

13

Safety Interlock System

13

General Operating Safety

13

Adding Fuel

13

Starting the Engine

14

Stopping the Tractor & Engine

14

Driving the Tractor

14

Mowing

14

Mowing in Reverse

15

Attachment Operation in Reverse

15

Pushing the Tractor by Hand

15

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -

 

38” 44” 50” Decks

16

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40” Decks

16

Lift Variations When Using Attachments

17

Attaching a Trailer

17

Mower Deck Removal & Installation

18

Storage

20

Lawn Care & Mowing Information

21

How and When to Water Fertilize & Aerate

21

How High to Mow the Grass

21

When and How Often to Mow

22

Proper Mowing Speed

22

Using a Mulching Mower

23

Benefits of Proper Mulching

23

Limitations of Mulching Decks

23

Correct ground Speed & Engine Speed

23

Correct Cutting Height

23

Using the Side Discharge Deflector

23

Regular Maintenance

24

Maintenance Schedule

24

Safety Interlock System Check

25

Blade Brake Check

25

Checking Tire Pressures

25

PTO Clutch Adjustment Check

25

Engine Maintenance

25

Battery Maintenance

26

Lubricate Rear Axles

26

Lubrication

27

Servicing the Mower Blades

28

Check Mower Blade Timing

29

Transmission Identification

30

Transmission Maintenance

30

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service....

32

Troubleshooting the Tractor

32

Troubleshooting the Mower

33

Battery Charging

34

Seat Adjustment

34

Steering Wheel Adjustment

35

Steering Gear Adjustment

35

Brake Adjustment

35

PTO Clutch Adjustment

36

Mower Adjustments

37

Gauge Wheels (Select Models)

37

Transport Height & Ground

 

Following Adjustment (Select Models)

37

Leveling the Mower

38

Mower Belt Replacement

39

44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement

39

44” & 50” Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

40

40” Mower PTO Belt Replacement

41

40” Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement ....

42

38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement

43

Specifications

44

Parts & Accessories

45

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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