WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Tractor..........................................8
General ...................................................................8
Checks Before Starting...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................9
Stopping the Rider ..................................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Rider by Hand.....................................9
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................10
Storage .................................................................12
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................12
Regular Maintenance ........................................14
Maintenance Schedule .........................................14
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................14
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................15
Fuel Filter..............................................................15
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................15
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................15
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................15
Lubrication ............................................................16
Battery Maintenance.............................................17
Checking Battery Fluid..................................17
Cleaning the Battery and Cables..................17
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................18
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service.......19
Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................19
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................20
Seat Adjustment....................................................21
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............21
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................21
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................22
Suspension Height Adjustment.............................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................23
Blade Brake Check ...............................................23
Neutral Adjustment................................................24
Dampener and Return Spring Adjustment............24
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................25
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............25
Mower Belt Replacement......................................26
Battery Service......................................................27
Checking the Battery Voltage ...........................27
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .......................................27
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ............................27
Lawn Care & Mowing Information.............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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