5
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-10
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................... 7-8
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running................................................................ 7
Starting Engine.....................................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades...................................................... 9
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive........................................................................9
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ....................................................................9
Cutting Height Adjustment................................................................................10
Safety Interlock System Checks.......................................................................10
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 11-15
Service - After First 5 Hours..............................................................................11
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................11
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................ 11
Check Mower Drive Belt................................................................................. 12
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................12
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours.................................................................12
Check Mower Components...................................................................... 13-14
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication...............................................................13
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication...............................................................14
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication..............................................................14
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication ..............................................14
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings - Lubrication................................................14
Service – Annually..............................................................................................15
Engine ..............................................................................................................15
Air Filter............................................................................................................15
Oil Filter............................................................................................................15
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................15
Transaxle..........................................................................................................15
Fuel Filter......................................................................................................... 15
Storage - Out of Season ....................................................................................15
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 16-24
Joystick Adjustments ........................................................................................16
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................16
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments.........................................................16
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................17
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................... 17-18
Blade Brake Adjustment....................................................................................18
Checking Mower Blade Straightness......................................................... 18-19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side.........................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear.......................................21
Mower Deck Timing Rod....................................................................................21
Wheel Brake Adjustment...................................................................................22
Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 22-23
Blade Wear Limits...........................................................................................22
Blade Sharpening............................................................................................22
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................23
Battery Removal................................................................................................. 23
Battery Installation.............................................................................................23
Battery Service & Charging...............................................................................23
Battery Storage...................................................................................................23
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................24
New Battery Preparation....................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................ 25-26
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................27
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................27
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 29-32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................33