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

Storage

12

Starting After Long Term Storage

12

Regular Maintenance

14

Maintenance Schedule

14

Checking Tire Pressures

14

Checking/Adding Fuel

15

Fuel Filter

15

Oil & Filter Change

15

Check / Change Air FIlter

15

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

15

Lubrication

16

Battery Maintenance

16

Checking Battery Fluid

16

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

16

Servicing the Mower Blades

17

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

19

Troubleshooting the Tractor

19

Troubleshooting the Mower

20

Seat Adjustment

21

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

21

Speed Balancing Adjustment

21

Parking Brake Adjustment

22

Suspension Height Adjustment

22

PTO Clutch Adjustment

23

Blade Brake Check

23

Neutral Adjustment

24

Neutral Spring Return Adjustment

24

Mower Adjustments

25

Cutting Height Adjustment

25

Deck Leveling Adjustment

25

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

26

Mower Belt Replacement

26

Battery Service

27

Checking the Battery Voltage

27

Charging A Completely Discharged Battery

27

Jump Starting with

 

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery

27

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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All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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