Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices.................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ..................... 11
Specications ....................................................... 15
Model Numbers ............................................ 15
Systems ......................................................... 15
Dimensions................................................... 17
Torque Requirements .................................... 19
Product Overview ................................................ 19
Operation ............................................................. 20
Controls........................................................ 20
Pre-Start........................................................ 23
Operating Instructions .................................. 23
Transporting ................................................. 27
Maintenance ......................................................... 29
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 29
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 30
Check Engine Oil Level ................................. 30
Check Mower Blades ..................................... 31
Check Safety Interlock System ....................... 31
Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll
Bar) Knobs................................................ 32
Check Seat Belt.............................................. 32
Check for Loose Hardware ............................ 32
Service Air Cleaner........................................ 32
Change Engine Oil ........................................ 33
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ............................. 33
Check Tire Pressures ..................................... 34
Check Condition Of Belts.............................. 34
Lubricate Grease Fittings............................... 34
Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot ........................ 35
Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot............................... 35
Check Spark Plugs ......................................... 35
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid ......................................................... 35
Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut Torque
Specication.............................................. 36
Check Engine Coolant Level (Kawasaki
Liquid-Cooled Only) ................................. 37
Change Engine Coolant (Kawasaki
Liquid-Cooled Only) ................................. 37
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)................. 38
Thread Locking Adhesives............................. 38
Copper-Based Anti-seize .............................. 38
Dielectric Grease........................................... 38
Adjustments ..................................................... 39
Deck Leveling ............................................... 39
Deck Removal............................................... 40
Pump Drive Belt Tension............................... 41
Deck Belt Tension ........................................ 41
Adjusting the Parking Brake........................... 41
Electric Clutch Adjustment............................ 43
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment ............. 43
Motion Control Damper Adjustment............. 44
Motion Control Neutral Lock Pivot
Adjustment ............................................... 44
Motion Control Handle Adjustment .............. 44
Motion Control Full Forward Tracking
Adjustment ............................................... 45
Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load
Adjustment ............................................... 45
Clutch Shim .................................................. 45
Cleaning ........................................................... 47
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area .......................................................... 47
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling
Fins........................................................... 47
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Guards .................. 47
Clean Debris From Machine .......................... 48
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck ................ 48
Waste Disposal.............................................. 48
Troubleshooting ................................................... 49
Schematics ........................................................... 52
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