1
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service.........32
Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................32
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................33
Battery Charging...................................................34
Seat Adjustment....................................................34
Manual Lift Assist Adjustment...............................34
Steering Wheel Adjustment ..................................35
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................35
Brake Adjustment..................................................35
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................36
Mower Adjustments ..............................................37
Gauge Wheels ..............................................37
Leveling the Mower.......................................37
Mower Belt Replacement......................................39
44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement .................39
54” PTO Belt Replacement...........................39
Arbor Drive Belt Replacement, 44” 50” 54”...40
40” Mower PTO Belt Replacement ...............41
40” Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement ....42
38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement ..............43
Specifications....................................................44
Parts & Accessories..........................................46
Lawn Care & Mowing Information.............LC—1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Identification Numbers........................................5
Safety Decals.......................................................6
Safety Icons .........................................................7
Features & Controls............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Parking Brake Function.........................................10
Automatic Controlled Traction...............................10
Dashboard Display Functions...............................11
Operating the Tractor........................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................12
General Operating Safety .....................................12
Adding Fuel...........................................................12
Starting the Engine ...............................................12
Stopping the Tractor & Engine..............................13
Driving the Tractor ................................................13
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................13
Using a Mulching Mower.......................................14
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40” Decks ........15
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 38” 44” 50” 54”.15
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .....................16
Attaching a Trailer.................................................19
Storage .................................................................19
Lift Variations When Using Attachments...............20
Regular Maintenance ........................................21
Maintenance Schedule .........................................21
Check / Clean Oil Cooler ......................................22
Safety Interlock System Check.............................22
Blade Brake Check ...............................................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment Check .............................22
Engine Maintenance .............................................22
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................23
Battery Maintenance.............................................23
Lubrication ............................................................24
Lubricate Rear Axes .............................................25
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................26
Check Mower Blade Timing..................................27
Transmission Identification ...................................28
Transmission Maintenance...................................28
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