4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................6-11
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades......................................................................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .........................................12-16
Service – After First 5 Hours....................................................................................... 12
Change Engine Oil.................................................................................................... 12
Service Engine Air Cleaner...................................................................................... 12
Check Mower Blade.............................................................................................12-13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................13
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................13
Check Interlock System............................................................................................13
Lubrication – Grease Fittings.................................................................................. 14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ..........................................................................14
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................14
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................14
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................14
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication......................................................................... 14
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication.......................................................................... 14
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................15
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication................................................................... 15
Service – Annually........................................................................................................16
Engine........................................................................................................................ 16
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................16
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................16
Storage – Out of Season..............................................................................................16
Removing Fuel Tank.................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR...............................................17-25
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)................................................... 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................. 18
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components....................................................................... 19
Wheel Brake Adjustment........................................................................................19-20
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................21
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..................................................................22
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................23-25
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 26-27
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 28
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................29
WARRANTY..................................................................................................... 30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 31-34