TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ............................................................... 1
Product Registration ..................................................... 1
Manuals ........................................................................ 1
Disclaimer ..................................................................... 1
SAFETY .................................................................... 2
Practices and Laws ........................................................ 2
Emission Control System .............................................. 2
Required Operator
Training ........................................... 2
Safety Alert Symbol ....................................................... 2
Signal Words ................................................................. 2
Safety Decals ................................................................ 3
Safety Rules .................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 10
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ............................... 11
Ignition Key ................................................................. 12
Choke Control Knob .................................................... 12
Throttle Control Lever ................................................. 12
Emergency Stop Switch .............................................. 12
Hour Meter .................................................................. 12
Height-of-Cut Adustment
System ............................... 12
Transport Lock ............................................................ 13
Transport Lock Release Lever .................................... 13
Deck Lift Handle. ......................................................... 13
Parking Brake Lever ................................................... 13
Safety Interlock System ............................................... 13
Transaxle Bypass Valves ............................................ 13
Anti-Scalp Wheels ....................................................... 13
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................... 13
Set Cutting Height ....................................................... 13
OPERATION ........................................................... 14
Emergency Stopping ................................................... 14
Start the Engine .......................................................... 14
Operate Unit ................................................................ 14
Stop the Engine ........................................................... 14
Move Unit Manually ..................................................... 15
Transport Unit .............................................................. 15
Release Transport Lock .............................................. 15
MOWING INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 15
Mowing Techniques .................................................... 16
Approaching Transitions: ............................................ 16
Application of Techniques ........................................... 16
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 17
Service Position .......................................................... 17
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 17
Service Parts ............................................................... 18
Hour/Maintenance Meter............................................. 18
Check Parking Brake .................................................. 18
Check Engine Oil ........................................................ 18
Track Tension ............................................................. 18
Check Fasteners ......................................................... 19
Lubricate Unit .............................................................. 19
Check Mower Blades .................................................. 19
Sharpen Blades .......................................................... 19
Check Battery ............................................................. 20
Charge Battery ............................................................ 21
Check Mower Belts ..................................................... 21
Check Hydraulic System ............................................. 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 23
Adjust Transaxles ....................................................... 23
Electrical Service ......................................................... 24
Replace Mower Belts ................................................... 24
Replace Transaxle Drive
Belt ..................................... 26
Reverse Clutch Brake Plates ...................................... 27
Adjust Anti-Scalp Wheels ............................................ 28
Adjust Parking Brake Lever ......................................... 28
Remove and Install Mower Deck ................................ 29
Level and Pitch Mower
Deck ...................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 32
STORAGE .............................................................. 33
Short-Term Storage ..................................................... 33
Long Term Storage ..................................................... 33
Start-of-Season Preparation ....................................... 33
ACCESSORIES ...................................................... 33
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 33
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ 34
Exclusions and Limitations .......................................... 35
Disclaimer ................................................................... 36
Disclaimer of Further Warranty .................................... 36