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 Walk Behind Mower ....................8
General ...................................................................8
Checks Before Starting...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................8
Driving & Steering the Mower.................................8
Operating On a Slope.............................................9
Stopping the Mower................................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Mower by Hand...................................9
Storage..................................................................10
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................10
Regular Maintenance ........................................12
Maintenance Schedule .........................................12
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................12
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................13
Fuel Filter..............................................................13
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................13
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................13
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................13
Lubrication ............................................................14
Battery Maintenance.............................................14
Checking Battery Fluid..................................14
Cleaning the Battery and Cables..................14
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................15
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......17
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................17
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................18
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................19
Steering Lever Height Adjustment ........................20
Ground Speed Lever Location Adjustment...........20
Steering Brake Adjustment ...................................20
Brake Pad Replacement.......................................21
Belt Removal & Replacement...............................22
Belt Tension & Adjustment....................................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................23
Battery Service .....................................................24
Checking the Battery Voltage............................24
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .......................................24
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery............................24
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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