OPERATION Figure® NOTE: This Operator's Manual cavers 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, NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the mower when facing forward while standing on the operator's platform. Features A.
OP| F. FUEL CAP ‘Turn the fuel cap counter clockwise and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the mower to prevent its loss, Do not attempt to remove the fuel cap from the mower. Fill tank to 1/2” (12.7 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some space in the tank for duet expansion, Do not overfill the tank. Push the fuel cap downward on the fuel tank fit neck and turn clockwise until the cap dicks at least two times te tighten.
OPERATION 0.LEG PAD The leg pad Is located fn from of the operator's position to provide a cushion between the operate and the mower. Refer to the Adjustments section for instructions on adjusting the leg pad position. P. OPERATOR'S PLATFORM ‘The operator's platform is at the rear of the mower, Q. TRANSMISSION BYPASS VALVES The transmission bypass valves are located on the RH and LH Transmission {one for each transmission).
OPERATION Starting the Engine pg Lh This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for protection of the aerator. Do not operate the machine If any part of the Interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically check the functions of the Interlock system for proper operation, LISLE For personal safety, the operator must be standing on the operator's platform when starting the engine.
Driving the Mower Keep alf movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the contra levers can affect the stability of the mower and could cause the mower to flip over, which may result In serous injury or death to the operator, 1. Ensure the RH and LH drive control fevers are in the neutral position and the parking brake is disengaged. Sea Figure 9.
OPERATION TURNING WHILE DRIVING REARWARD To turn the mower while driving rearward, move the drive control levers as necessary 50 that one drive control lever Is forward of the other. The mower will turn in the direction of the forward drive control lever, 1. Tutor tithe left white traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever forward of the right drive control fever. See Figure 12. 2.
OPERATION DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help determine slopes where you may operate safely. Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of {a rise of approximately 4 feet every 10 feet), The machine could overturn and cause serious injury, 1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down.
PRODUCT CARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OIL CHART Before | Every | Every | Every | After | Apply few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use spray lubricant, Apply the oil Sch | 25 50 500 | Each to goth sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess.
PRODUCT CAR Maintenance Before performing any maintenance of repairs, disengage the PTD, move the drive control levers in the neutral position and engage the parking brake, Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting, Post-Operation Mower Care After each operation of the mower, the following procedures should be implemented to extent the fife of your mower and ensure safe operating conditions, pig Allure ta follow these recommendations may result in serous injury to Figure 15 yourself
a LUBRICATION Periodically lubricate all pivot points with a quality lubricating ofl, STORING THE MOWER + At tow the machine to cool in an open area before storing. + Donor park the mower near any flammable materials (wood, cloth or chemicals) of any open flames or other potential source of ignition (furnace, ‘water heater or any other type of heater).
PRODUCT CARE CHARGING ENC Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging, Charge the battery ina well-ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as ona water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. pet Only use the approved charger for your battery type. Reference your battery
PROUD 3. Remove the two star knobs {c} securing the rear panel (d} fo the mower. IMPORTANT: DO NOT open the bypass valves more than a maximum of two turns, 4, Locate the hydro static transmissions and peen the two bypass valves (e) a maximum of two turns, 5 Using the two star knobs , forestall the rear panel. 6. Using the two star knobs, reinstall the leg pad, 7. Reverse STEPS 1-7 to chose the two bypass valves.
PRODUCT CARE 8. Add new hydro static transmission off, Refer to Adding Hydro static Transmission O1l in this procedure. Figure 23 ADDING HYDRO STATIC TRANSMISSION 011 Loosen the twa star knobs securing the ley pad to the mower. Remove the Jeg pad from the mower. Remove the two star knobs securing the rear panel to the mower, Remove the rear panel from the mower, Remove the hydro static transmission off reservoir cap (2) Insert a funnel into the reservoir (b).
PRODUCT CAR Fuel left in the fuel tank deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems, b. Use fuel stabilizer for storage between 30 and 90 days: «Read the product manufacturer's Instructions and recommendations, + Add to dean, fresh gasoline the correctional of stabilizer for the capacity (approximately 3 gallons) of the feud system. + Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 refutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor, «.
Figure 26 DECK LEVELING Note: Check the mower’ tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure, Always level the deck side-to-side before front to rear, Side-to-Side Leveling 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shutoff the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires, using the desk height index position the mowing deck Into the 4” (10.
PRODUCT CARE REMOVING/INSTALLING THE DECK Parking Brake Switch 1. Stand on the operator's platform, With the drive control levers in the neutral position and the PTO disengaged, release the parking brake and try to start the lingerie, The engine should not start, Outdoes, the parking brake switch must be re positioned or replaced.
PRODUCT CARE 6. Remove the hex screws (g) flange nck nuts {h) securing the front deck control rods {i) to the deck, See Figure 31, Figure 31 7. Turn front wheels as If tv make a pivot torn. 8, Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove. 9. Reverse STEPS 18 to install the PTO belt and deck. REPLACING THE PTO BELT 1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck as instructed in STEPS 1-3 in Removing/Installing The Deck un page 25. Figure 32 2.
PRODUCT CA REPLACING THE BLADES Before performing any maintenance, disengage the 10, engage the parking brake lever, tuns the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch, Protect your hands hy using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades, 3. Secure the blade from turning clockwise when reinstalling the flange rock nut {the apposite direction of bide removal).
PRODUCT CA “figure 39 9. Remove the blade from the front spindle assembly (h). See Replacing the Blades on page 26. 0. Remove the hex bolt (8), drive pulley {J}, washer (ki, spindle pulley {1} and spacer (m) from the front spindle assembly {f). See Figure 40. 11. Remove the four flange lock nuts securing the fn) upper support plate {o), lower support plate (p} and front spindle assembly (h) to the deck. See Figure 40. Figure 40 12. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.
