Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications.........................................................8
Systems...........................................................8
Dimensions.....................................................8
ProductOverview..................................................9
Operation...............................................................9
Controls..........................................................9
BeforeOperation...........................................11
OperatingInstructions...................................12
DuringOperationSafety.................................12
AfterOperation..............................................20
Maintenance..........................................................21
MaintenanceSafety.............................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............22
PeriodicMaintenance........................................22
EngineMaintenance.......................................22
EngineSafety.................................................22
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................22
ChecktheMowerBlade..................................23
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch.........................24
CheckforLooseHardware.............................25
CheckAirFilter.............................................25
ServiceAirFilter............................................25
ChangeEngineOil.........................................25
ChangeOilFilter............................................26
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................26
ChecktheBladeDriveSystem.........................26
ChangeBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)
Belt............................................................27
ChangeTransmissionBelt..............................28
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................30
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter...................................................30
Adjustments......................................................31
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................31
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable.....................31
AdjustingtheTransmission–ForModels
withKawasakiEngine................................32
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeCable..................32
Cleaning............................................................33
CleaningandStoringSafety.............................33
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................33
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................33
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug............................................................34
CleaningUndertheBeltAccessPanel..............34
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................34
WasteDisposal...............................................35
Storage..................................................................36
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................36
PreparingtheEngine......................................36
GeneralStorageInformation..........................36
RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom
Storage.......................................................36
Troubleshooting....................................................37
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................39
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