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Table of Contents:
Products Covered by This Manual......................................3
Identification Tag Location.................................................. 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 3
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words............................ 3
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals and Symbols (North American
Models)............................................................................. 9
Safety Decals and Symbols (Export Models)................. 12
Safety Interlock System..................................................14
Features and Controls........................................................15
Control Functions and Locations....................................15
Unit Controls...................................................................15
Instrument Control Panel................................................17
Operation............................................................................. 18
Before First Time Operation...........................................18
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 18
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models.......................18
Starting the Engine - Briggs & Stratton Fuel Injected
Models............................................................................ 19
Stopping the Unit............................................................19
Driving the Zero-Turn Riding Mower.............................. 19
Operating on Slopes...................................................... 22
Mowing............................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 22
Pushing the Unit By Hand..............................................24
Storage........................................................................... 24
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 25
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 26
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 26
Checking/Adding Fuel.................................................... 26
Replacing the Fuel Filter................................................ 26
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................27
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines with Remote Oil
Tank (Select Models)..................................................... 27
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (Engines with Remote
Oil Tank)......................................................................... 27
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (All Other
Models)........................................................................... 28
Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air
and Water....................................................................... 29
Engine Maintenance.......................................................29
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of
Waste..............................................................................29
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models ..... 29
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 29
Raise and Lower the Operator Support Cushion........... 29
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 30
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................ 30
Transaxle Oil Filter Change........................................... 30
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.................... 32
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 32
Lubrication...................................................................... 32
Lubricating the Front Casters.........................................33
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................34
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................35
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 36
Neutral Lockout and Tracking Adjustment..................... 36
Deck Lift Rods................................................................38
Mower Deck Leveling Procedure................................... 38
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 39
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement............................ 39
Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement.................................40
Operator Platform Suspension Adjustment.................... 41
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................41
Cleaning the Battery and Cables................................... 42
Battery Service............................................................... 42
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 44
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................45
Specifications...................................................................... 46
Warranty...............................................................................47
Warranty Statement........................................................47
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