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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................... 5-7
Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................8-13
Pre-Start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades....................................................................... 11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS..........................................14-18
Service – After First 5 Hours....................................................................................... 14
Change Engine Oil.................................................................................................... 14
Service Engine Air Cleaner...................................................................................... 14
Check Mower Blade.............................................................................................14-15
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................15
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................15
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................15
Check Interlock System............................................................................................15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings.................................................................................. 16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................16-17
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................16
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................16
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................16
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication......................................................................... 16
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................16
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication.......................................................................... 16
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................17
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication....................................................................17
Service – Annually........................................................................................................18
Engine........................................................................................................................ 18
Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................................18
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................18
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................18
Removing Fuel Tank.................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR...............................................19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................19
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)................................................... 20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................. 20
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................21
Wheel Brake Adjustment........................................................................................21-22
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..................................................................24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................25-27
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 27
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 30
PERFORMANCE DATA....................................................................................30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................31
DECAL LOCATION.......................................................................................... 31
WARRANTY..................................................................................................... 32