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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Morgan.........................................8
General Operating Safety .......................................8
Checks Before Starting ...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................9
Stopping the Tractor and Engine.............................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Rider by Hand.....................................9
Three Wheel Mower Driving Practice ...................10
Storage..................................................................11
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................11
Regular Maintenance ........................................12
Maintenance Schedule .........................................12
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................12
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................13
Fuel Filter ..............................................................13
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................13
Check/Change Air Filter........................................13
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................13
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................13
Lubrication ............................................................14
Battery Maintenance.............................................14
Checking Battery Fluid ....................................14
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ....................14
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................15
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......17
Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................17
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................18
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................19
Service Brake Adjustment ....................................19
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................19
Transmission Foot Control
Pedal Neutral Adjustment................................19
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................20
Mower Deck Drive Belt....................................20
Blade Spindle Drive Belt..................................20
Transmission Drive Belt ...................................20
Belt Tension & Adjustment ....................................21
Mower Deck Drive Belt....................................21
Blade Spindle Drive Belt..................................21
Transmission Drive Belt ...................................21
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................22
Blade Brake Check ...............................................22
Battery Service .....................................................23
Checking the Battery Voltage............................23
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .......................................23
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ............................23
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
International Symbols...................................LC-8
Technical Manuals.........................................LC-8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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