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Table of Contents
Operator Safety ...................................................2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals........................................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
Features & Controls..........................................14
Control Functions..................................................14
Control Functions - Liquid Cooled Model .............16
Operation ...........................................................18
General .................................................................18
Checks Before Starting.........................................18
Starting the Engine ...............................................19
Stopping the Rider................................................19
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................19
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................20
Mowing..................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations...................................22
Mowing Methods...................................................23
Attaching a Trailer .................................................24
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................25
Storage..................................................................26
Starting After Long Term Storage.........................26
Regular Maintenance ........................................27
Maintenance Schedule .........................................27
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................28
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................28
Fuel Filter..............................................................28
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................28
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change...................................29
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................30
Change Engine Coolant........................................30
Clean Radiator & Screen......................................30
Lubrication ............................................................31
Battery Maintenance.............................................32
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................33
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......34
Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................34
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................35
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........36
Seat Adjustment....................................................37
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............37
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................38
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................38
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................39
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................39
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................40
Mowing Height Adjustment...................................41
Foot Pedal Adjustment..........................................41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................42
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................43
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............44
Mower Belt Replacement......................................45
Battery Service .....................................................46
Specifications....................................................48
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety
Controls
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Specifications