
Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information  | 2  | 
Identification Numbers  | 7  | 
Safety Decals  | 8  | 
Safety Icons  | 9  | 
Safety Interlock System  | 9  | 
Features & Controls  | 10  | 
Control Functions  | 10  | 
Parking Brake Function  | 12  | 
Automatic Controlled Traction  | 12  | 
Dashboard Display Functions  | 13  | 
Operating the Tractor  | 14  | 
General Operating Safety  | 14  | 
Slope Operation  | 14  | 
Adding Fuel  | 14  | 
Starting the Engine  | 14  | 
Stopping the Tractor & Engine  | 15  | 
Driving the Tractor  | 15  | 
Mowing  | 15  | 
Mowing in Reverse  | 15  | 
Attachment Operation in Reverse  | 15  | 
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Pushing the Tractor by Hand  | 16  | 
Hydraulic System Functions  | 16  | 
Optional   | 18  | 
540 Rear PTO Operation  | 20  | 
Mower Deck Removal & Installation  | 22  | 
Attaching a Trailer  | 24  | 
Storage  | 24  | 
12 Power Outlet  | 24  | 
Check Mower Deck Gear Box Oil  | 30  | 
Safety Interlock System Check  | 30  | 
Blade Brake Check  | 30  | 
Check Tire Pressures  | 31  | 
Battery Maintenance  | 31  | 
Lubrication  | 32  | 
Servicing the Mower Blades  | 34  | 
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service  | 36  | 
Troubleshooting the Tractor  | 36  | 
Troubleshooting the Mower  | 37  | 
Seat Adjustment  | 38  | 
Brake Adjustment  | 38  | 
Headlight Replacement  | 39  | 
Taillight & Dash Light Replacement  | 39  | 
Battery Charging  | 39  | 
Mower Adjustments  | 40  | 
Gauge Wheel Adjustment  | 40  | 
Leveling the Mower  | 41  | 
Mower Belt Replacement  | 42  | 
Arbor Drive Belt  | 42  | 
Specifications  | 43  | 
Parts & Accessories  | 44  | 
Lawn Care & Mowing Information  | 
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
Regular Maintenance  | 25  | 
Maintenance Schedule  | 25  | 
Engine Maintenance  | 26  | 
Clean Debris Out of Engine Compartment  | 26  | 
Clean Engine Oil Cooler or Radiator  | 26  | 
Clean Transmission Oil Cooler  | 26  | 
Check Engine Coolant Level  | 26  | 
Change Engine Coolant  | 27  | 
Change Fuel Filter  | 27  | 
Drain Fuel Separator  | 28  | 
Check Transmission Oil Level  | 28  | 
Change Transmission Oil and Filter  | 29  | 
Check Front Axle Oil Level  | 29  | 
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