Operator's Manual

Table Of Contents
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1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe
spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
BeforeOperation.................................................17
BeforeOperationSafety...................................17
AddingFuel......................................................17
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................18
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19
PositioningtheSeat..........................................19
AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension
System..........................................................20
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................21
DuringOperation.................................................21
DuringOperationSafety...................................21
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................23
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................24
OperatingtheChoke.........................................24
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25
DrivingtheMachine..........................................25
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................28
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................28
OperatingTips.................................................29
AfterOperation....................................................30
AfterOperationSafety......................................30
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................30
TransportingtheMachine.................................31
Maintenance...........................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........33
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................34
MaintenanceSafety..........................................34
RaisingtheSeat...............................................34
Lubrication..........................................................35
GreasingtheBearings......................................35
EngineMaintenance...........................................35
EngineSafety...................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................35
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................37
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................39
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................40
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................41
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................42
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................42
ServicingtheBattery.........................................42
ServicingtheFuses..........................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................44
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................44
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