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OPERATING
Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
❏ Test safety systems.
❏ Check tire pressure.
❏ Check fuel level. (See SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS section, Using
Proper Fuel and Stabilizer)
❏ Check engine oil level.
❏ Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler
area, and on top of mower deck, before and after operating machine.
❏ Clean air intake screen.
❏ Check area below machine for leaks.
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
• Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. Using a dry cloth may cause
scratches.
• Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not
spray insect repellent near machine.
• Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe
up spilled fuel immediately.
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage hood surfaces.
Adjusting Seat
1. Sit in seat.
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2. Lift up on seat adjustment lever (A) on right side of seat.
3. Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. Do
not lean back on top of seat to push rearward.
4. Release seat adjustment lever to lock in position.
Lumbar Seat Adjustment (D160, D170)
• Turn lumbar seat adjustment dials (B) on either side of seat to adjust
firmness of seat.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25 - 100 mm (1 - 4 in.)
in 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) increments. When mower deck is in transport position,
cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.).
Detents allow the adjustment lever to be positioned at each indicated
mower setting, as well as the mid-point between each setting.
1. Put attachment lift lever into the slot adjacent to desired cutting height.
2. Adjust mower deck wheels.
Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
• Pull attachment lift lever all the way back to transport position or 100 mm
(4 in.) cutting height.
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
NOTE: Mower deck wheels should not contact the ground when
leveling the mower deck.
Method One
1. Make sure machine is on a flat, level surface.
2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
3. Check that tires are inflated to correct tire pressure. Tire pressure is
marked on the side of the tire.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Using stale, contaminated or
improper fuel can result in engine and fuel system damage.
Repairs caused by stale, contaminated or improper fuel are not
covered by warranty.
A
B
Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height
1 25 mm (1 in.)
– 38 mm (1 1/2 in.)
2 50 mm (2 in.)
– 65 mm (2 1/2 in.)
3 75 mm (3 in.)
– 90 mm (3 1/2 in.)
4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.)
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.