TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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, Blades & 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

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

14

Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication

14

Service - Annually

15

Engine

15

Fuel Filter

15

Every Two Years

16

Storage – Out of Season

16

Removing Fuel Tank

16

SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR

17-26

Engine Adjustments & Repair

17

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

17

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

17

Blade Brake Adjustment

17

Mower Blade Adjustment

18

Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)

18

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)

19

Cutting Height Adjustment

19

Rear Engine Rider Drive Components

20

Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment

20

Wheel Brake Adjustment

20-21

Mower Blade Replacement

21

Blade Sharpening

22

Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement

22-23

Battery Removal, Replacement, Service

24-26

ACCESSORIES

26

TROUBLESHOOTING

27-28

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

29

MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS

29

WARRANTY

30

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

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