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2.11.2 Overall Length: 36” 48” 52”
77.7” 73.7” 75.9”
(196 cm) (185 cm) (191 cm)
2.11.3 Curb Weight: 36” 48” 52”
565 lbs. 610 lbs. 644 lbs.
(211 kg) (277kg) (292 kg)
∗ Weights will vary slightly depending on engine and electric start options.
2.11.4 Overall Height: 44.1” (112 cm) (all models)
2.11.5 Tread Width (to outside of tires):
36” Model......................... 35.0” (88.9 cm)
48” Model......................... 39.4” (100.1 cm)
52” Model......................... 39.4” (100.1 cm)
2.12 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
BOLT LOCATION TORQUE
Blade Mounting Bolt......................................................... 55-60 ft-lbs. (75-81 N-m)
Cutter Housing Spindle Nut ............................................. 140-145 ft-lbs. (190-197 N-m)
Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts...................................................... 40-45 ft-lbs. (54-61 N-m)
Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount........................ 30-35 ft-lbs. (41-47 N-m)
Engine Mounting Bolts .................................................... 15-20 ft-lbs. (20-27 N-m)
Wheel Lug Nuts ............................................................... 90-95 ft-lbs. (122-129 N-m)
Wheel Hub Slotted Nut..................................................... minimum 100 ft-lbs. (136 N-m)
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Uncrate Unit: Remove upper handle assembly, fuel tank, and linkages from the top of
the crate.
3.2 Service Battery
:
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.
3.2.1 Remove battery cover from the machine.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.
♦ Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
♦ Make sure venting path of battery is always open once
battery is filled with acid.
3.2.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading
of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time
interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the
battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7
amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for recommended
charger settings).
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.