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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................... 6-9
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................................................................6-7
Starting Engine.......................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades............................................................8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive............................................................................8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ........................................................................8
Adjusting Cutting Height .........................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 10-13
Changing Engine Oil.............................................................................................10
Checking Mower Blade.........................................................................................10
Checking Mower Drive Belt ..................................................................................11
Checking Belt Tension..........................................................................................11
After Every 25 Operating Hours ...........................................................................11
Check Mower Components..................................................................................11
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication .........................................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication........................................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft Lubrication .........................................................12
Parking Brake Pivot Bushing Lubrication .............................................................12
Annually (End of Each Season)............................................................................13
Engine ...............................................................................................................13
Air Filter.............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter.............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil..........................................................................................................13
Transaxle...........................................................................................................13
Fuel Filter ..........................................................................................................13
Storage - Out of Season.......................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.............................................. 14-21
Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...............................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Replacement............................................................................15
Blade Brake Adjustment.......................................................................................15
Mower Blade Adjustment......................................................................................16
Mower Blade Adjustment (Levelness)..................................................................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)...................................................................18
Mower Deck Timing Rod......................................................................................18
Wheel Brake Adjustment......................................................................................19
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement..................................................................19-20
Battery Removal...................................................................................................20
Battery Installation ................................................................................................20
Battery Service & Charging ..................................................................................20
Battery Storage.....................................................................................................20
Battery Testing......................................................................................................21
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 22-23
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................... 24
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................24
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 25
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 26-29