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Table of ContentsSafety Rules & Information.................................2
Identification Numbers............................................8
Safety Decals..........................................................9
Safety Interlock System........................................10
Safety Icons..........................................................11
Features & Controls..........................................12
Control Functions..................................................12
Operation ...........................................................14
General Operating Safety.....................................14
Checks Before Starting.........................................14
Starting the Engine ...............................................15
Stopping the Rider & Engine.................................15
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................15
Zero Turn Driving Practice.....................................16
Mower Removal & Installation...............................18
Mowing..................................................................19
Mowing Recommendations...................................19
Mowing Methods...................................................20
Attaching a Trailer..................................................21
Regular Maintenance........................................22
Schedule...............................................................22
Lubrication ............................................................23
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................24
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................26
Adding Fuel...........................................................26
Fuel Filter..............................................................26
Check Engine Oil & Filter......................................27
Engine Maintenance.............................................27
Check/Fill Transmission Oil...................................28
Transmission Oil Filter Change.............................28
Battery Maintenance.............................................29
Storage..................................................................29
Troubleshooting,Adjustments & Service .......30
Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................30
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................31
Common Cutting Problems...................................32
Seat Adjustment....................................................33
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............33
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................34
Cutting Height Adjustment....................................34
Neutral Adjustment................................................34
Parking Brake Adjustment.....................................35
Suspension Adjustment........................................35
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................36
Blade Brake Check...............................................36
Mower Deck Leveling............................................37
Roller Bar Leveling................................................38
Mower Belt Replacement......................................38
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............39
Battery Charging...................................................39