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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........... 6-12
Pre-start Checklist .............................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..............................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades &
Wheel Drive ................................................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades..............................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .................................9-10
Parking Brake ...................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..........................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ... 13-17
Service – After First 5 Hours ...................................13
Change Engine Oil............................................................13
Service Engine Air Cleaner..............................................13
Check Mower Blade .........................................................13
Check Blade Drive Belt ....................................................14
Blade Brake.......................................................................14
Service Brake / Park Brake..............................................14
Check Interlock System...................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..........................................14
Lubrication – Grease Fittings..........................................15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours...........................15-16
Battery Fluid Level............................................................15
Mower Deck Levelness....................................................15
Clean Mower Deck............................................................15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication.................................15
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication ................................15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication..................................15
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication.....................................16
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication ...........................16
Service – Annually............................................................17
Engine ...............................................................................17
Fuel Filter .........................................................................17
Every Two Years...............................................................17
Storage - Out of Season...................................................17
Removing Fuel Tank ........................................................17
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR..........18-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair......................................... 18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments....................... 18
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ......................................... 18
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................. 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness).. 19-20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ..... 20
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ........................... 21
Wheel Brake Adjustment................................................. 21
Mower Blade Replacement.............................................. 22
Blade Sharpening............................................................. 22
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ........................ 23
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...................24-26
ACCESSORIES ............................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................27-28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.......................................29
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................30
WARRANTY..................................................................31
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .....................................32-35