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1. ENGINE:
For complete maintenance and operating infor-
mation for your engine, please refer to your
engine operating and maintenance instructions
furnished by the engine manufacturer and
included in your Zero Turn mower information packet.
NOTE
Air intake screen must be kept clean. If
plugged, engine may be seriously dam-
aged by over heating.
2. TACHOMETER / HOURMETER
The tachometer / hourmeter includes a
FlashAlert feature to remind you to change
engine oil and filter at recommended inter-
vals. The tachometer displays engine rpm
when the engine is running and elapsed time
in hours when the engine is turned off.
Oil Change Flash Alert - Break-in interval at 5
hours with 1 hour before and after flash. Normal
interval at 50 hours with 2 hour before and
after flash.
3. BATTERY:
When taking the battery out of the mower for
servicing, make sure to reconnect the cables to
the battery exactly as they were prior to removal.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the corrosion
around the battery terminals by applying a solu-
tion of one part baking soda to four parts water.
Coat all exposed terminal surfaces with a light
layer of grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
NOTE
At temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 deg
C) the full charge state must be maintained to
prevent cell electrolyte from freezing and
causing permanent battery damage.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
● THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING.
EYES - FLUSH WITH WATER AND GET PROMPT MED-
ICAL ATTENTION.
ANTIDOTE: INTERNAL - DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER OR MILK. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAG-
NESIA, BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
● BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES AND SMOKING MATERI-
ALS AWAY. VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
● KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
5. MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10
hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as
follows:
A. Lift deck and secure in raised position.
B. Remove bolt, cup washer, and blade from shaft.
C Blades should be discarded when worn exces-
sively. See sketch.
D. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder
or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye protection
when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
E. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade
on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade
on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
F. Install blades with the concave side of the cup
washer against blade. Be sure blades are installed
with uplifts and cutting edges in the proper directions.
Tighten retaining bolt to 76 ft./lbs.
6. CLEANING GRASS BUILD UP UNDER DECK
Depress the deck lift foot pedal and lock in position,
then move the height adjustment pin to the 4-1/2”
position.
Lift the front of the unit and support unit securely.
Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck
and in deck discharge chute.
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WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE DECK
OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE,
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, STOP
ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNI-
TION KEY AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND
SECURELY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER
BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
New Blade
Dangerous!
25 Degrees
When Notch Starts
Discard Blade
WARNING
WARNING
WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE DECK
OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE,
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, STOP
ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNI-
TION KEY AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND
SECURELY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER
BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
WARNING
4. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient
operation of the mower. Check tire air pres-
sure periodically. Inflate front and rear tires to 15 psi.
Lug bolts should be checked regularly for
tightness. Torque lug bolts to 59 ft./lbs.