Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandle........................................6
2ConnectingtheNegativeBattery
Cable..............................................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Controls.............................................................8
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FuelSpecication..............................................11
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner..............................11
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperatingSafety....................................11
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................12
OperatingtheTractionControl..........................13
OperatingtheBlade-ControlClutch..................13
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
MovingaNonfunctioningMachine....................14
TransportingtheMachine.................................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
MaintenanceSafety..........................................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................16
EngineSafety...................................................16
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................16
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................17
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................19
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................20
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................20
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................21
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................21
RemovingtheBattery.......................................21
ChargingtheBattery.........................................22
InstallingtheBattery.........................................22
ServicingaReplacementBattery......................23
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................23
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................23
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................24
CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................24
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................24
BeltMaintenance................................................24
InspectingtheBelts..........................................24
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt.......................24
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................25
MowerMaintenance.............................................26
BladeSafety.....................................................26
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blade.............................................................26
InspectingtheBlade.........................................26
CheckingforaBentBlade................................26
RemovingtheBlade.........................................27
SharpeningtheBlade.......................................27
InstallingtheBlade...........................................28
Cleaning..............................................................28
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................28
Storage...................................................................29
StoringtheMachine..........................................29
Troubleshooting......................................................30
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