Identification Numbers

2

Safety Rules & Information

3

Features & Controls

6

Control Functions

6

Safety Interlock System

7

Operating the Tractor

8

General

8

Checks Before Starting

8

Starting the Engine

9

Stopping the Rider

9

Mowing

9

Pushing the Rider by Hand

9

Zero Turn Driving Practice

10

Mower Removal & Installation

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

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

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Troubleshooting the Tractor

23

Troubleshooting the Mower

24

Seat Adjustment

25

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

25

Speed Balancing Adjustment

25

Parking Brake Adjustment

26

Suspension Height Adjustment

26

PTO Clutch Adjustment

27

Blade Brake Check

27

Neutral Adjustment

28

Dampener and Return Spring Adjustment

28

Mower Adjustments

29

Gauge Wheel Adjustment

29

Cutting Height Adjustment

29

Deck Roller Adjustment

29

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

30

Mower Belt Replacement

30

Battery Service

32

Checking the Battery Voltage

32

Charging A Completely

 

Discharged Battery

32

Jump Starting with

 

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery

32

Lawn Care & Mowing Information

LC—1

International Symbols

LC—8

Technical Manuals

LC—8

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

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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