Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 6-11
Pre-start Checklist ......................................................................................................... 6
Operator's Seat Adjustment .......................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive .............................................. 7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ......................................................................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ............................................................................. 9-10
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................... 11
Cutting Height Adjustment .......................................................................................... 11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 12-16
Service- After First 5 Hours ....................................................................................... 12
Change Engine Oil .................................................................................................... 12
Service Engine Air Cleaner ...................................................................................... 12
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................. 12
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................. 13
Blade Brake ............................................................................................................... 13
Service Brake / Park Brake ....................................................................................... 13
Check Interlock System ............................................................................................ 13
Lubrication - Grease Fittings .................................................................................. 14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .......................................................................... 14
Battery Fluid Level .................................................................................................... 14
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................. 14
Clean Mower Deck .................................................................................................... 14
Mower Blade Spindle- Lubrication ........................................................................ 14
Mower Deck Linkage- Lubrication ......................................................................... 14
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ......................................................................... 14
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication .............................................................................. 14
Differential /Chain Case- Lubrication ................................................................... 14
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................ 15
Engine ........................................................................................................................ 15
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................... 15
Every Two Years ........................................................................................................... 16
Storage - Out of Season .............................................................................................. 16
Removing Fuel Tank .................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4-ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................. 17-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair ..................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ................................................................... 17
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ..................................................................................... 17
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................. 17
Mower Blade Adjustment ............................................................................................ 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ................................................... 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................. 19
Cutting Height Adjustment .......................................................................................... 19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ....................................................................... 20
Clutch - Starting Motion Adjustment ......................................................................... 20
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................ 20-21
Mower Blade Replacement .......................................................................................... 21
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................................... 22
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ............................................................... 22-23
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service ............................................................... 24-26
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................. 26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 27-28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................... 29
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................................... 29
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... 30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 31-34