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2. Remove the plastic cover, if

present, from the negative

battery terminal and attach

the black cable to the

negative battery terminal (–)

with the bolt (a) and sems

nut (b). See Figure 2.

3. Position the red rubber boot

terminal to help protect it

from corrosion.

NOTE: If the battery is put into

service after the date shown

on top/side of battery, charge

the battery as instructed in the

Product Care section prior to

operating the mower.

Fuel & Oil

1. The fuel tank has a capacity of five gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counter-

clockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Do

not overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some

space in the tank for fuel expansion.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or

while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

2. Your mower is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level

before operating. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for oil checking procedures.

WARNING: Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed

in the Engine Operator’s Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may

result in serious damage to your engine.

Tire Pressure

The recommended operating rear tire pressure is 12 psi. The caster wheels are semi-

pneumatic and do not require air pressure. Check the tire pressure periodically and

maintain equal pressure in both rear tires at all times.

IMPORTANT! Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or

maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to

mow unevenly.

USE THE SLOPE GAUGE ON THE BACK COVER AS SHOWN TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO

STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!

To check the slope, proceed as follows:

1. Open manual to the back cover and fold along the dashed line.

2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.).

3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object.

4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope.

5. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

ASSEMBLY & SET-UP

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent

performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you

how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure

that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the

recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury

or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available

at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its

features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range

of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/

or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right

to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without

incurring obligation.

If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of

the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine

manufacturer’s web site.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local

authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your complete

satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed

from the operating position.

Contents of Carton

• Mower (1)

• Mower Operator's Manual (1)

• Engine Operator's Manual (1)

Mower Set-Up

Discharge Chute Deflector (If Necessary)

WARNING: Never operate the mower deck

without the chute deflector installed and in the

down position.

1. The chute is shipped attached and with a stop bracket

holding the chute upright. The stop bracket must be

removed prior to operating the tractor. See Figure 1.

2. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the

stop bracket:

a. Grasp the bracket (a) from behind the chute on top of

the deck.

b. Lift up slightly to free the bracket from the notch (b).

c. Pull back to fully remove the bracket.

Connecting the Battery Cables

WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Battery

posts, terminals, and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE

(Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment may have been left

disconnected from the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed

as follows:

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is

marked Neg. (–).

1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and attach the

red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt (a) and sems nut (b). See

Figure 2.

Figure 1

(b)

(a)

(c)

Figure 2

CONTROLS & OPERATION

NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and REAR indicate that position on the mower

when facing forward in the operator’s position.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Mower features may vary by

model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all mower models and the mower

depicted may differ from yours.

Key Switch (A)

The key switch is located on the console to the rear of the hour meter. The key switch has

three positions on electric start models and two positions on recoil start models.

OFF/STOP — The engine and electrical system are turned off/stopped.

ON — On recoil starter models, the mower electrical system is energized and the

engine can be started using the recoil starter. On electrical starter models, the

mower’s electrical system is energized and the engine is running.

START (electric start models only)— The starter motor will turn over the engine.

Release the key immediately when the engine starts.

NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the power key

from the key switch when the mower is not in use.

Choke Knob (B)

The choke knob is located on the control panel below the throttle control lever and to

the left of the PTO knob. The choke is engaged by pulling upward on the choke knob.

Engaging the choke closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the

engine. To disengage the choke, push the choke control knob down fully.

Throttle Control Lever (C)

The throttle control is located on the middle of the control panel and is used to

control engine speed. Moving the throttle control upward/forward will increase the

engine speed from slow to fast.

PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob (D)

The PTO knob is located on the center, bottom, of the control panel and is used to

engage the mowing deck. To operate, lift the PTO knob up fully. To stop the blades, push

the PTO knob down fully.

S L O W

ASSEMBLY & SET-UP, cont'd

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