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Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
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Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ................................................... 10
Controls ............................................................11
Specifications .................................................. 12
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 12
Before Operation ................................................. 12
Before Operation Safety ................................... 12
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 13
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 14
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 14
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 14
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 15
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 15
During Operation ................................................. 15
During Operation Safety ................................... 15
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 18
Operating the Throttle....................................... 18
Operating the Choke......................................... 18
Starting the Engine ........................................... 19
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 19
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 20
Driving the Machine .......................................... 20
Using the Smart Speed
System.......................................................... 21
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 22
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 23
Operating Tips ................................................. 23
After Operation .................................................... 24
After Operation Safety ...................................... 24
Cleaning the Machine ....................................... 24
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 25
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Transporting the Machine ................................. 26
Maintenance ........................................................... 28
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 28
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 29
Raising the Machine ......................................... 29
Lubrication .......................................................... 29
Greasing the Bearings ...................................... 29
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 30
Engine Safety ................................................... 30
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 30
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 31
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 33
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 34
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Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 34
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 34
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 35
Electrical System Safety ................................... 35
Servicing the Battery......................................... 35
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 37
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 37
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 37
Releasing the Electric Brake ............................. 38
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 38
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 39
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 39
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 39
Mower Maintenance............................................. 40
Blade Safety ..................................................... 40
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 40
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 42
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 44
Installing the Mower Deck................................. 45
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 45
Cleaning .............................................................. 47
Washing the Underside of the Mower
Deck.............................................................. 47
Disposing of Waste........................................... 47
Storage ................................................................... 48
Storage Safety.................................................. 48
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 48
Storing the Battery ............................................ 49
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 50
Schematics ............................................................. 52
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