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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Contents
Contents.................................................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................ 3
Congratulations................................................... 3
General ............................................................... 3
Driving and Transport on Public Roads .............. 3
Towing ................................................................ 3
Operating ............................................................ 3
Good Service ...................................................... 4
Manufacturing Number ....................................... 4
Symbols and Decals .............................................. 5
Safety Instructions................................................. 7
General Use........................................................ 7
Driving on Slopes................................................ 9
Children............................................................. 10
Maintenance ..................................................... 11
Transport........................................................... 13
Customer responsibilities.................................. 13
Controls ................................................................ 14
Control Locations .............................................. 14
1. Recoil Starter Grip ........................................ 15
2. Ignition Switch............................................... 15
3. Motion control levers..................................... 16
4. Operator Presence Lever.............................. 16
5. Choke and Throttle Control........................... 17
6. Gear Shift Lever............................................ 17
7. Thumb Latch ................................................. 18
8. Blade Engagement Lever ............................. 18
9. Refueling....................................................... 19
10. Fuel Shut-off Valve ..................................... 20
Accessories....................................................... 20
Operation .............................................................. 21
Before Starting .................................................. 21
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22
Gearbox ............................................................ 25
Running............................................................. 25
Reversing.......................................................... 26
To operate on hills ............................................ 26
Mowing Tips ..................................................... 27
Stopping............................................................ 29
Stopping the Engine.......................................... 30
Adjustment of cutting height.............................. 31
Moving Machine by Hand ................................. 34
Maintenance ........................................................ 35
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 35
Ignition System................................................. 37
Checking the Safety System ............................ 38
Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake ........ 38
Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable and the
Choke Cable .................................................... 39
Kawasaki Engine Air Filter ............................... 40
Kohler Engine Air Filter .................................... 41
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................................. 42
Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter................. 42
Checking Tire Pressures.................................. 42
Checking the Parking Brake............................. 43
Checking the V-belts ........................................ 43
Checking the Blades ........................................ 44
Brake rod adjustment ....................................... 44
Under side of rear deck.................................... 44
Cleaning and Washing ..................................... 45
Caster Wheels.................................................. 45
Hardware.......................................................... 45
Blade replacement ........................................... 46
Lubrication........................................................... 47
Lubrication Schedule........................................ 47
General ............................................................ 47
Lubricating the Cables ..................................... 48
Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication
Schedule .......................................................... 48
Trouble Shooting Guide ..................................... 57
Storage................................................................. 59
Winter Storage ................................................. 59
Service ............................................................. 59
Technical data ..................................................... 60
Torque Specifications....................................... 62
Wiring diagram .................................................... 63
Conformity Certificates....................................... 64
USA requirements............................................ 64
Service Journal ................................................... 65
Delivery Service ............................................... 65
After the First 8 Hours ...................................... 65
25-Hour Service ............................................... 66
50-Hour Service ............................................... 67
100-Hour Service ............................................. 68
300-Hour Service ............................................. 69
At Least Once Each Year................................. 70
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