1
Troubleshooting, Adjustment and Service .....14
Chart .....................................................................14
Travel Control Adjustment ....................................16
Blade Clutch Adjustment.......................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment .......................................18
Mower Belt Adjustment .........................................18
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment .............................19
Mower Belt Replacement......................................20
Specifications ....................................................21
Parts & Accessories..........................................21
Replacement Parts ...............................................21
Maintenance Items................................................21
Technical Manuals ................................................21
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Identification Numbers........................................1
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Safety Decals .......................................................4
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Operating the Mower...........................................7
Starting the Engine .................................................7
Engaging the Transmission ....................................7
Engaging/Disengaging the Cutting Blade ...............9
To Adjust Cutting Height .......................................10
Storage .................................................................10
Regular Maintenance ........................................11
Lubrication ............................................................11
Tire Pressure ........................................................12
Battery Service......................................................12
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................13
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When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-
ment parts, service, or information you MUST have
these numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identi-
fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the
space provided for easy access. This information is con-
tained in the Machine Identification Label attached to the
machine.
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers,
refer to the engine owner's manual.
Figure 1 - Serial Number Tag
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Model Description Name/Number
Unit MFG Number
PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA
Unit SERIAL Number
Dealer Name
Date Purchased
Engine Make
Engine Type/Spec
Engine Model
Engine Code/Serial Number
Mower Deck MFG Number
Mower Deck SERIAL
Number
Identification Numbers
Model
Serial