Note: When you start the unit, the Total Hours show on the
maintenance display. The total hours will set to 0 after 999.9.
Display Total Hours, Trip Hours, and Clock
1. Push MODE (A, Figure 4) for less than 1 second to show
the Trip Hours.
2. Push RESET (B) for more than 3 seconds to set the Trip
Hours to 0.
3. Push MODE for less than 1 second to show the Clock.
See Set the Clock section.
4. Push MODE for less than 1 second to show the Total
Hours.
Set the Clock
1. Push MODE (A, Figure 4) for more than 3 seconds. The
hours will flash on the display.
2. Push RESET to adjust the hours.
3. Push MODE for less than 1 second to save the setting.
The minutes will flash on the display.
4. Push RESET to adjust the minutes.
5. Push MODE for less than 1 second to save the setting.
Maintenance Display
OIL CHANGE - This message shows after 50 hours of
operation. After you change the oil and filter, push MODE two
times to show OIL HRS. Then, push and hold MODE for 3
seconds to set the timer to zero and clear the display.
AIR FILTER CHECK - This message shows after 25 hours of
operation. After you clean or change the air filter, push MODE
three times to show AIR FILTER HRS. Then, push and hold
MODE for 3 seconds to set the timer to zero and clear the
display.
CHANGE BLADES - This message shows after 100 hours
of operation. After you change the blade, hold the RESET
button for more than 3 seconds to set the timer to zero and
clear the display.
LOW BATTERY - This message shows when a battery
voltage problem occurs. The display will automatically clear
after the battery has been serviced.
Note: When the LOW BATTERY message shows on the
display, it has priority over all other messages. Service
the battery first, and then, check for other maintenance
messages.
Operation
Read the Operator Safety section before you operate this
machine. Make sure that you know the controls and how to
stop the unit.
Operating Area
1. Know the area where you plan to operate the mower.
2. Make sure that the area is free of unwanted material that
could be picked up by the blades and thrown.
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DANGER
This machine is capable of throwing objects that could
injure bystanders or cause damage to buildings.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in
place and functioning properly. Check frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed.
• Clear the operating area of any objects which could
be thrown by or interfere with the operation of the
machine.
3. Move the rider mower outside, before you start the
engine.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
4. Note all slopes and drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating on slopes, or near water, or drop-offs can result
in loss of control and roll-over.
• Mow up and down slopes not across.
• Reduce speed and be careful on slopes.
• Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees, which is a
3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length.
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of
clearance around water, retaining walls, or drop-offs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass.
• Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes.
• Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Be careful while operating machine with a grass catcher
or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of
the machine.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
See Towed Equipment.
5. Make sure that the operating area is clear of bystanders,
especially children.