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355ZB2654
Unit Features and Controls
| 2 | Push the Unit off the Crate | A | Engaged |
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• | Disengage the Parking Brake (A, Figure 1) by pushing the |
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• | Disengage the Transmission Release Levers (A, Figure 2), by |
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Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering, control and rollover.
See operator's manual.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Wheels dropping over edges, ditches or embankments can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
Ground Speed /
Steering Control
Levers
Seat
Instrument
Control Panel
(See Below
Fuel
Cap
Fuel
Gauge
Mower
pulling them back and out towards the side of the machine (C). | Figure 1 |
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• Roll the unit off of the crate. |
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• Engage the Parking Brake by pulling the parking brake lever up and back. |
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• Engage the Transmission Release Levers (B, Figure 2). |
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• Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet. You should always read and follow the |
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Do NOT operate on slopes over 15°.
Amputation hazard
To avoid injury to children, stop mower when children are near. Do not mow in reverse. Look behind when backing. Never carry riders, especially children.
Do NOT operate near
Operating on wet or slippery slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering and control.
Do NOT operate on any slopes when wet or slippery.
for Individual
controls)
Parking
Brake Lever (Disengaged Position)
Mower
Deck
Choke
Control
PTO (Blade
Engage)
Switch
Deck Lift
Lever
Ignition
Switch
instructions in the operator’s manual. Proper care, performance tips and safety information | Left Side Shown |
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4 | Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers | C |
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• Positioning the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers |
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The ground speed / steering control levers (A, Figure 3) must be moved to the upright position | Upright Position |
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1. | Remove the bottom mounting hardware (B). Discard the manilla tag (C). |
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2. Loosen the upper mounting hardware (D). |
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3. Position the ground speed / steering control levers in the upright position. See Figure 3. |
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4. | Loosely install the | H |
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| (H) as shown in Figure 3. | Figure 3 |
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5. Repeat process for other side of unit. |
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• Lever Alignment Adjustment: From the neutral position, pivot the ground speed / steering | A | B | C | ||
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control levers in towards the center of the machine. If one of the levers is tilted futher forward |
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(B, Figure 4) or back (A) then the other lever, pivot the levers foward or backwards to align |
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(C) with each other. Tighten the mounting bolts. | Figure 4 |
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Read operator's manual(s). | Go across slopes, NOT up and down. |
Know location and function of all controls. | If machine stops forward motion on a slope, stop the blades |
Keep safety devices (guards, shields & switches) in place | and drive slowly off the slope. |
and working. | Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing hands |
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade. | or feet near blades. |
Do NOT mow when children or others are around. | When leaving machine, shut off engine, remove key, and set |
NEVER carry children, even with blades off. | parking brake. |
Look down and behind - before and while backing. | Do NOT operate this machine unless you are trained. |
Avoid sudden turns. | Operating on slopes can be hazardous. |
10 | Start the Engine | A |
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• Sit in the seat.
•Pivot the ground speed / steering control levers (A, Figure 8) out to the neutral () position.
• | Pull the parking brake lever (A, Figure 1) back and up to the engaged ( | ) | Figure 8 |
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• | Make sure the PTO (blade engage) switch (A, Figure 9) is in the down |
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| (DISENGAGED) position. |
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• | Move the throttle control (B) to FAST ( | ). |
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• | Pull the choke control (C) up to CHOKE. |
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• | Turn the ignition key (D) to START ( | ). |
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• | After the engine starts, release the ignition key, push the choke control down to |
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| OFF, and reduce the throttle to half speed to allow the engine to warm up. |
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Throttle
Hour
5 Install the Seat
•Install the seat (A, Figure 5) onto the seat plate (B) and fasten securely with the 5/16” nylock flange nuts (C).
•Press the seat switch wire harness end onto the seat switch (D, Figure 5) until the latch of the seat switch wire harness end snaps down over the lock on the seat switch.
6 Charge the Battery
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Figure 5
Note: For normal mowing set the throttle control to FAST. |
11 Driving the
Note: It is highly recommended that you read the Basic Driving Section of your operator’s manual before attempting to drive the mower. The ground speed / steering control levers are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the
Control
Meter
• Check the date on the top or side of the battery (A, Figure 6). If the unit is being put into service after the date indicated on the battery, charge the battery for one hour at
Items Needed for Assembly
• | Unleaded Fuel (Minimum of 87 Octane) | • | Tire Pressure Gauge |
• | • | 1/2” SAE Socket Wrench |
Items Included with Unit
• | Manual Packet | • Hardware Bag (Located Inside of |
• | Seat | Manual Packet) includes: |
• Ground Speed / Steering Control | • 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut (4) for | |
| Levers | installing seat. |
•Set of Two Ignition Keys
1Unpack the Unit
•Remove the top, sides and ends of the crate. If available, a reciprocating saw is the best tool for the job.
•Remove all packaging materials from the crate and the unit. Remove any banding securing the unit to the crate.
•Remove the plastic wrapping that holds the discharge chute in the upright position.
We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
7 | Check the Tire Pressure |
• Adjust the air pressure of the rear tires to 15 PSI, and the front tires to 25 PSI. | |
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Check the Engine Oil Level |
Note: The engine is shipped with oil. However, the oil level should be checked before attempting to |
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start the engine. The unit should be parked on a flat, level surface to check the oil. |
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• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 7). Wipe the dipstick, replace the cap, then remove and check |
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the oil level. The oil level should be between the ‘Full’ and ‘Add’ marks on the dipstick. | A | ||
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• Replace and secure the oil fill cap. | |||
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Add Fuel |
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12 Mowing |
| Read the Operator’s Manual before mowing. |
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•Pull the mower deck lift lever (A, Figure 11) all the way up until it latches in the transport position. Position the cutting height selector pin (B) in the appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height. Pull back on the mower deck lift lever and the lock lever (C) simultaneously and lower the mower deck lift lever down against the cutting height selector pin.
•Pull the PTO (blade engage) switch (Figure 12) up to engage.
13 Stopping the Rider, Blades, and Engine
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Figure 11
Figure 12
• Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 7). | Fire hazard | Carbon monoxide |
Gasoline is flammable. | hazard | |
• Add clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane | Yard debris is combustible. | The engine emits poisonous |
to the fuel tank. | Allow engine to cool for at | carbon monozide gas. |
least 3 minutes before | Avoid inhaling exhaust | |
• Replace the fuel cap, and wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. | refueling. | fumes. |
| Keep unit cleaned of debris. | Only operate outdoors. |
•Return the ground speed / steering control levers to the neutral () position and engage () the parking brake.
•Push the PTO (blade engage) switch down to disengage.
•Move the throttle control to the
• Turn the ignition key to OFF ( |
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