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Regular Maintenance........................................18
Maintenance Schedule..........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures .......................................18
Safety Interlock System Check..............................19
Blade Brake Check................................................19
Battery Maintenance .............................................19
Check & Fill Engine Oil ..........................................20
Change Engine Oil ...............................................21
Change Engine Oil & Filter ....................................21
Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner Service
(Briggs & Stratton Two Cylinder Models) ..............22
Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner Service
(Briggs & Stratton Single Cylinder Models) ...........23
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service.........24
Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................24
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................25
Seat Adjustment....................................................26
Battery Charging ...................................................26
Specifications....................................................27
Parts & Accessories..........................................28
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................7
Safety Decals.......................................................8
Safety Icons .........................................................8
Features & Controls ..........................................10
Control Functions ..................................................10
Parking Brake Function .........................................12
Cruise Control Operation.......................................12
Hourmeter .............................................................12
12 Volt Power Outlet..............................................12
Operating the Tractor........................................13
Safety Interlock System Tests ...............................13
General Operating Safety......................................13
Adding Fuel ...........................................................13
Starting the Engine................................................13
Stopping the Tractor & Engine...............................14
Driving the Tractor.................................................14
Mowing..................................................................14
Mowing in Reverse................................................14
Attachment Operation in Reverse .........................14
Pushing the Tractor by Hand.................................14
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -
38” & 44” Mower Decks .........................................15
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height -
40” Mower Decks ..................................................15
Attaching a Trailer .................................................17
Storage..................................................................17
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