Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for Field and Brush Mower iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3
Fire Hazards .................................................................3
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................4
Section 2: General Information and Setup
Emissions .....................................................................6
Remove Contents from Carton ...................................6
Installing Brush Deck ..................................................6
Removing Brush Deck .................................................7
Maintenance Meter Installation ...................................8
Adding Oil .....................................................................8
Adding Fuel ..................................................................9
Checking Tire Pressure ...............................................9
Connecting Battery Cable ...........................................9
Handlebar Height Adjustment ...................................10
Deck Pivot Bolt Check/Adjustment ..........................10
Steering Brake Burnishing ........................................10
Blade Clutch Burnishing ...........................................10
High Altitude Replacement Kit ..................................10
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions ..................................11
Controls and Symbols ...............................................11
Before Starting Engine ..............................................11
Starting the Unit .........................................................11
Engaging Wheel Drive ...............................................12
Engaging Mower Blade .............................................12
Disengaging Mower Blade ........................................12
Stopping the Engine ..................................................12
Operating Steering Brakes ........................................12
Steering with Brake Assist ........................................13
Traction Control with Brakes ....................................13
Setting Parking Brake ................................................13
If Mower Gets Stuck ...................................................13
Mowing on Slopes .....................................................13
Deck Pivot Bolt Adjustment for Aggressive
Mowing Conditions ....................................................13
Section 4: Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Maintenance ...............................................................15
Operating the Maintenance Meter ............................16
Changing Engine Oil and Filter ................................16
Air Filter Maintenance ...............................................16
Servicing Spark Plug .................................................17
Idler Arm Lubrication .................................................17
Cable Lubrication .......................................................17
Adjusting Traction Drive Cable ................................17
Adjusting Shift Cables ...............................................17
Replacing the Drive Belt ............................................18
Removing Wheels ......................................................18
Replacing Mower Blade .............................................19
Replacing the Mower Blade Pulley ...........................19
Adjusting Brake Cables .............................................19
Adjusting Brake Pads ................................................20
Adjusting Caliper Alignment .....................................20
Battery Care ................................................................20
Charging the Battery .................................................21
Troubleshooting .........................................................21