Manual

BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blade.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2, Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise°
3o install new blade with stamped "THIS
SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel
assembly.
Mandrel
Assembly
Blade
Center Hole
"Star
iMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
44 Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs.).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
BATTERY
Your riding mower has a battery charging
system which is sufficient for normal use.
, Keep battery and connectors clean.
° Only recharge battery with charger
approved for a 12V 2.8 amp. hour battery_
o Charging with any other charger or an
automotive style charger can cause per-
manent damage to the battery.
, Charge battery for 24 hours for a full
charge,
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your riding mower is maintenance free. Do
not attempt to open or remove caps or cov-
ers° Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary°
_WARNING: Do not jump start battery.
Permanent damage to the battery or personal
injury may occur,
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transax!e free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
Check V-belt for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace ifneces-
sary° The belt is not adjustable, Replace belt
if it begins to slip from wear.
ENGBNE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oit rated with
API service classification SG-SL Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSFI'YGRADES
TEMF'EFIATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE N_T OiL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
the oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°E Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running tow on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
riding mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year°
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each eight (8) hours
of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL
o Be sure riding mower is on level sur-
face.
• Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.
o Oil can be pumped from the engine with
a mechanical or electric siphon pump°
1.
2_
3.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
Insert end of pump into oil reservoir.
Pump oil from reservoir.
Ott Cap
OilFill
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