Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications........................................................12
Systems..........................................................12
Dimensions....................................................12
ProductOverview.................................................13
Operation..............................................................13
Controls.........................................................13
Pre-Start.........................................................15
OperatingInstructions...................................15
Maintenance..........................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............22
PeriodicMaintenance........................................23
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................23
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade
BrakeClutchOnly).....................................23
CheckingtheMowerBlade.............................23
CheckforLooseHardware.............................25
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail
Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only)..........................................................25
ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits)..................26
ServiceAirFilter(HondaUnit).......................26
ChangeEngineOil.........................................27
ChangeOilFilter(KawasakiX-Series
Units).........................................................28
CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled
UnitsOnly)................................................28
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................28
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter...................................................29
Adjustments......................................................29
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................29
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................30
Cleaning............................................................31
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................31
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug............................................................31
CleaningUndertheBeltCover
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................32
CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly).................32
CleaningUndertheCoverPlate(Non-Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................33
WasteDisposal...............................................33
Storage..................................................................34
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................34
PreparingtheEngine......................................34
GeneralStorageInformation..........................34
RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom
Storage.......................................................34
Troubleshooting....................................................35
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