TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower

8-9

Starting & Stopping 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

11-14

Service – After First Five 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 Engine

12-13

Check Mower Components

13

Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication

13-14

Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication

14

Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication

14

Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft

14

Parking Brake Pivot Bushings

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

16-23

Engine Adjustments & Repair

16

Mower Deck & Components Adjustments

16

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

16

Mower Drive Belt Replacement

16

Belt Removal & Replacement

16-17

Blade Brake

17

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48” Deck)

17-18

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck)

18

Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42” & 48” Decks)

19

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42” Decks)

20

Mower Deck Timing Rod – (42” Decks)

20

Wheel Brake Adjustment

20

Mower Blade Wear Limits

21

Blade Sharpening

21

Blade Replacement

21

Battery Removal, Installation, Service & Charging

22

New Battery Preparation

22-23

Battery Testing

23

Joystick Adjustments

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

Maintenance/Replacement Parts

26

SERVICE SCHEDULE

27

WARRANTY

28

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

29-32

PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM

33

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