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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | ............ |
TABLE OF CONTENTS | 4 |
FAMILIARIZATION | |
Location of Controls & Components | 5 |
Decals | 6 |
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |
7 | |
Adjusting Operator’s Seat | 7 |
Starting & Stopping Engine | 8 |
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive | 9 |
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades | 10 |
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake | 10 |
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off | 10 |
Raising Chute Deflector | 11 |
Adjusting Cutting Height | 11 |
Tips on Mowing | 12 |
ACCESSORIES | 12 |
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE | |
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS | |
Service Schedule | 15 |
Maintenance Parts | 15 |
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil | 16 |
To Check Oil Level | 16 |
Changing Engine Oil | 17 |
Lubrication (Tractor) | |
Front Wheel Bearings | 18 |
Axle Spindles | 18 |
Steering Shaft | 18 |
Clutch/Brake Pivot | 18 |
Steering Sector Gear | 18 |
Steering Drag Link | 19 |
Steering Tie Rod | 19 |
Park Brake Latch | 19 |
Deck Lift Mechanism | 19 |
Blade Engagement Mechanism | 19 |
Engine Service | 20 |
Engine Air | 20 |
Engine Air Cleaner | 20 |
Spark Plug | 20 |
Fuel Filter | 20 |
Engine Cooling System | 21 |
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Battery Service | |
Battery Electrolyte Check | 21 |
Battery Removal | 21 |
Battery Charging | 22 |
Mower Deck Removal/Reinstallation | 23 |
Standard Mower Blade Service | |
Standard Blade Wear Limits | 26 |
Blade Removal/Replacement | 26 |
Sharpening Standard Blade(s) | 27 |
Ninja Mower Blade Service | |
Ninja Blade Wear Limits | 27 |
Ninja Blade Sharpening | |
Belt Service | |
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ..... 22 | |
Traction Drive Belt Service | |
Traction Drive Belt Removal | 24 |
Traction Drive Belt Replacement | 25 |
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment | |
Deck Level Adjustment | |
Side to Side Level | |
Front to Rear Level | |
Sector Plates | 31 |
Front Lift Rod | 32 |
Steering Adjustment | 33 |
Shifter Adjustment | 33 |
Wheel Brake Adjustment | 34 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
Harness Routing | 35 |
SCHEMATIC, Briggs Engine w/o lights | 36 |
SCHEMATIC, Briggs Engine w/lights | 36 |
WARRANTY | 39 |
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