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TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Rules
General Operation...................................................2
Transportation & Storage........................................2
Slope Operation......................................................3
Towed Equipment....................................................3
Children...................................................................3
Emissions................................................................3
Ignition System .......................................................3
Slope Sighting Guide..............................................4
Service & Maintenance...........................................5
Safety & Operation Decals......................................6
Identification Numbers................................................7
Operation
Control Functions....................................................8
General Operating Safety.......................................9
Checks before Starting..........................................10
Fuel Recommendations........................................10
Emergency Stopping.............................................11
Stopping the Rider and Engine.............................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................11
Driving Practice.....................................................12
Mower Deck Removal & Installation......................14
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................16
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................17
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine....................17
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas.............17
Check Tire Pressure..............................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades.......20
Clean the Battery & Cables...................................22
Check Rider Safety System..................................22
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch......................................23
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level.........................................24
Change Engine Oil................................................24
Change Engine Oil & Filter ...................................24
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner............................25
Replace Spark Plug..............................................27
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............28
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................28
Cutting Height Adjustment....................................28
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................28
Brake Adjustment..................................................29
Battery Charging...................................................29
Engine Adjustments..............................................29
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments.......................30
Mower Belt Replacement......................................34
Storage..................................................................35
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart.........................36
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart.......................37
Specifications............................................................38
Service Items.............................................................39
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