Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
Engine-EmissionCertication.............................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1RaisingtheRollBar.........................................7
2InstallingtheMowerDeck................................7
3AdjustingtheLeft,FrontCaster
Wheel..............................................................7
4CheckingtheTirePressure..............................7
5CheckingtheFluidLevels................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Controls.............................................................8
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
AddingFuel......................................................15
AdjustingtheRollBar.......................................16
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................18
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18
PositioningtheSeat..........................................19
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................20
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................20
DuringOperation.................................................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................22
StartingtheEngine...........................................22
DrivingtheMachine..........................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
OperatingtheMower........................................25
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................26
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............26
OperatingTips.................................................39
AfterOperation....................................................39
AfterOperationSafety......................................39
PushingtheMachine........................................39
TransportingtheMachine.................................40
LoadingtheMachine........................................41
Maintenance...........................................................42
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........42
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................43
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................44
MaintenanceSafety..........................................44
Lubrication..........................................................44
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................44
ServicingtheMower-DeckGearbox
Lubricant.......................................................44
EngineMaintenance...........................................46
EngineSafety...................................................46
CheckingtheAirCleaner..................................46
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................46
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................47
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................48
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................49
ServicingtheEngineFuelFilter........................49
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.........................49
CleaningtheFuelT ank.....................................50
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................50
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................50
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................50
ServicingtheBattery.........................................50
StoringtheBattery............................................51
CheckingtheFuses..........................................51
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................52
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................52
ReplacingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................52
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................53
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................53
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..........................53
CleaningtheRadiator.......................................53
BrakeMaintenance.............................................54
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeInterlock
Switch...........................................................54
BeltMaintenance................................................55
CheckingtheAlternator-BeltTension................55
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................55
AdjustingtheControl-LeverNeutral-Interlock
Switch...........................................................55
AdjustingtheControl-LeverNeutral
Return...........................................................56
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............57
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.............58
AdjustingtheTracking......................................59
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................60
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................60
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................60
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filter..............................................................61
Cleaning..............................................................62
CleaningUndertheMower...............................62
WasteDisposal.................................................62
Storage...................................................................62
Machine............................................................62
Engine..............................................................63
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