Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 14
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 14
Before Operation ................................................. 15
Before Operation Safety ................................... 15
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 16
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 16
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 16
Using the Rollover-Protection System
(ROPS) ......................................................... 17
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 18
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 19
Adjusting the Rear-Shock Assemblies .............. 19
Using Attachments and Accessories................. 20
During Operation ................................................. 20
During Operation Safety ................................... 20
Entering the Operator's Position ....................... 23
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 23
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 24
Operating the Throttle....................................... 24
Operating the Choke ........................................ 24
Starting the Engine ........................................... 25
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 25
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 26
Driving the Machine .......................................... 26
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 27
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 27
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 28
Operating Tips ................................................. 29
After Operation .................................................... 29
After Operation Safety ...................................... 29
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 29
Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves ............. 30
Transporting the Machine ................................. 31
Maintenance ........................................................... 33
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 33
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 33
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 34
Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain .................. 34
Removing the Sheet-Metal Guard..................... 35
Lubrication .......................................................... 35
Greasing the Machine....................................... 35
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 36
Engine Safety ................................................... 36
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 36
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 37
Servicing the Spark Plug(s) .............................. 40
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 41
Cleaning the Engine Screen ............................. 41
Checking the Spark Arrester ............................. 41
Replacing the Emissions-Air Intake
Filter.............................................................. 41
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 42
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 42
Servicing the Fuel Tank..................................... 42
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 43
Electrical System Safety ................................... 43
Servicing the Battery......................................... 43
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 45
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 45
Checking the Seat Belt ..................................... 45
Checking the Roll-Bar Knobs ............................ 45
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 46
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 47
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts........................... 47
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 47
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 47
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 49
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 49
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 49
Replacing the Hydraulic-Pump-Drive
Belt................................................................ 50
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 51
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 51
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 51
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 53
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 53
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications........................... 53
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level ................... 53
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filters ............................................................ 53
Bleeding the Hydraulic System ......................... 55
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 56
Blade Safety ..................................................... 56
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 56
Adjusting the Side-to-Side Leveling and the
Blade Slope .................................................. 59
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 60
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 61
Cleaning .............................................................. 62
Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 62
Cleaning the Suspension System ..................... 62
Disposing of Waste........................................... 62
Storage ................................................................... 63
Storage Safety.................................................. 63
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 63
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 64
Schematics ............................................................. 66
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