Operator's Manual
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MachineswithoutMyRide
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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MachineswithMyRide
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol............................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................16
Controls...........................................................16
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
AddingFuel......................................................20
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................21
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................21
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................21
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................22
PositioningtheSeat..........................................23
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................23
AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............24
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................25
DuringOperation.................................................25
DuringOperationSafety...................................25
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................27
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................28
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................28
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................29
OperatingtheChoke........................................29
StartingtheEngine...........................................30
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................30
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................32
DrivingtheMachine..........................................32
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................33
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................33
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................34
AdjustingtheSideBumpers..............................35
OperatingTips.................................................36
AfterOperation....................................................36
AfterOperationSafety......................................36
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................37
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............37
TransportingtheMachine.................................38
Maintenance...........................................................40
MaintenanceSafety..........................................40
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........41
Lubrication..........................................................43
GreasingtheMachine.......................................43
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................43
EngineMaintenance...........................................44
EngineSafety...................................................44
IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................44
ServicingaKawasaki
®
Engine..........................45
ServicingaKohler
®
Engine...............................50
ServicingaT oroEngine....................................54
CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................59
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