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BATTERY
Your riding mower has a battery charging
sys tem which is suf fi cient for normal use.
• Keep battery and connectors clean.
• Only recharge battery with charger
approved for a 12V 2.8 amp. hour battery.
• Charging with any other charger or an
automotive style charger can cause per-
manent damage to the battery.
• Charge battery for 24 hours for a full
charge.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your riding mower is maintenance free. Do
not attempt to open or remove caps or cov-
ers. Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte
is not necessary.
WARNING: Do not jump start battery.
Permanent damage to the battery or personal
injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
Check V-belt for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary. The belt is not ad just able. Re place belt
if it begins to slip from wear.
NOTE: Al though multi-vis cos i ty oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) im prove start ing in cold weather,
the oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
riding mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each eight (8) hours
of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Select the
oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure riding mower is on level sur-
face.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Oil can be pumped from the engine with
a mechanical or electric siphon pump.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Insert end of pump into oil reservoir.
3. Pump oil from reservoir.
Oil Fill
Oil Cap
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20 0 30 40
80
100
-30
-20 0
20 30 40
F
C
32
-10
10
60
5W-30
SAE 30
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BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blade.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter-
clock wise.
3. Install new blade with stamped "THIS
SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel
assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs.).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
0
2
5
4
5
Blade
Center Hole
Star
Mandrel
Assembly
Blade Bolt
(Special)
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Fender
Battery
Battery
Bracket
1. Lift seat for bolt access.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable.
3. Remove battery bracket bolt.
4. Install new battery with terminals facing
to the right, and away from seat as
shown.
5. Reinstall battery bracket and bolt.
6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
riding mower to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. Make sure all wiring and
connectors are secure.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 4 amp. or 5 amp. automotive
type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
under the fender.
ENGINE
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do
not attempt to increase engine speed or it
may result in personal injury. If you believe
that the engine is running too fast or too slow,
take your riding mower to a qualified service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
riding mower to a qualified service center
for repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper en-
gine speed. Overspeeding the engine above
the factory high speed setting can be danger-
ous. If you think the engine-governed high
speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified
service center, which has proper equipment
and experience to make any necessary
adjustments.