Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................8
1InstallingtheHandle.............................................8
2ConnectingtheNegativeBatteryCable....................8
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
Specications........................................................11
BeforeOperation......................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................12
RecommendedFuel................................................12
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
DuringOperation.....................................................13
DuringOperatingSafety..........................................13
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................14
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................14
OperatingtheTractionControl................................14
OperatingtheBlade-ControlClutch..........................15
AfterOperation........................................................15
AfterOperationSafety............................................15
MovingaNonfunctioningMachine...........................16
TransportingtheMachine........................................16
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
MaintenanceSafety.................................................17
EngineMaintenance..................................................18
EngineSafety.........................................................18
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................18
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................19
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................21
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................22
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................22
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................23
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................23
RemovingtheBattery.............................................23
ChargingtheBattery...............................................24
InstallingtheBattery...............................................24
ServicingaReplacementBattery...............................24
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................25
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................25
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................25
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................25
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................25
BeltMaintenance......................................................26
InspectingtheBelts................................................26
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt...............................26
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................26
MowerMaintenance...................................................27
BladeSafety...........................................................27
BeforeInspectingorServicingtheBlade....................27
InspectingtheBlade...............................................27
CheckingforaBentBlade........................................28
RemovingtheBlade................................................28
SharpeningtheBlade..............................................29
InstallingtheBlade.................................................29
Cleaning...................................................................30
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..........................30
Storage........................................................................30
StoringtheMachine................................................30
Troubleshooting...........................................................31
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