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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................7-13
Pre-start Checklist.........................................................................................................7
Operator’s Seat Adjustment......................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive................................................8-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ..........................................................................10-11
Parking Brake...............................................................................................................12
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................................12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism.....................................................................................13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................14-19
Service – After First 5 Hours .................................................................................14-16
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................14
Service Engine Air Cleaner......................................................................................14
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................14
Check Blade Drive Belt............................................................................................15
Blade Brake...............................................................................................................15
Service Brake / Park Brake......................................................................................15
Check Interlock System........................................................................................... 16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..................................................................................16
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview .............................................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours.....................................................................16-18
Check Engine............................................................................................................16
Battery Fluid Level ...................................................................................................17
Mower Deck Levelness............................................................................................17
Clean Mower Deck....................................................................................................17
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication .......................................................................17
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication........................................................................17
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication.........................................................................17
Shift Lever – Lubrication .........................................................................................17
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication.............................................................................18
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ..................................................................18
Service – Annually.......................................................................................................18
Engine........................................................................................................................19
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................19
Every Two Years..........................................................................................................19
Storage – Out of Season.............................................................................................19
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................20-28
Engine Adjustments & Repair....................................................................................20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments..................................................................20
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)..................................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment – 28” & 30” Decks.....................................................22
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ......................................................................23
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment ......................................................................23
Mower Blade Replacement.........................................................................................24
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 24
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement – 28” 30” & 33” Decks...........................25
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service..............................................................26-28
ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................29-30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........................................................................................31
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................... 32
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................33
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................34-37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................38