4
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 & Blade............................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment.................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 8
Baffle Adjustment................................................................................................ 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
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