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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................6-8
Pre-start Checklist...................................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades................................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................. 7
Handle Height Adjustment.........................................................................................7
Cutting Height Adjustment........................................................................................ 8
Recycling Operation................................................................................................... 8
Installation of Grass Catcher.................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS..................................9-10
Change Engine Oil...................................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease................................................................................ 9-10
Check Mower Blade................................................................................................. 10
Check Engine Drive Belt.......................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt............................................................................ 10
Service - Annually.....................................................................................................10
Engine................................................................................................................... 10
Air Filter................................................................................................................ 10
Engine Oil............................................................................................................. 10
Storage Procedure ................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................11-17
Mower Blade Replacement...................................................................................... 11
Blade Sharpening................................................................................................ 11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment............................................................................ 12
Driven and Drive Disc Service................................................................................ 13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc................................................................. 13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement...................................................................... 13
Driven Disc Adjustment................................................................................. 13-14
Driven Disc Replacement .............................................................................. 14-15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement..................................................................... 15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ........................................................................ 16
Belt Service.......................................................................................................... 16-17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement............................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 19
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE................................................................ 21-24