1
Operator Safety ..............................................2
Safety Rules & Information ..............................................2
Safety Decals ..................................................................11
Safety Icons & Interlock System ....................................12
Features & Controls ....................................... 13
Identification Numbers ...................................................13
Control Functions ...........................................................14
Operation.................................................... 16
General Operating Safety ................................................16
Checks Before Starting ...................................................16
Check Tire Pressures ......................................................17
Seat Adjustment .............................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand .............................................18
Mowing Height Adjustment ............................................18
Foot Pedal Adjustment ....................................................18
Starting the Engine .........................................................19
Stopping the Rider ..........................................................19
Zero Turn Driving Practice ..............................................20
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ............................................22
Storage ...........................................................................22
Mowing ...........................................................................23
Mowing Recommendations ............................................23
Mowing Methods ............................................................24
Attaching a Trailer ..........................................................25
Regular Maintenance ..................................... 26
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................26
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................27
Fuel Filter ........................................................................27
Change Oil & Filter .........................................................27
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester.................................27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ...............................................28
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ............................................28
Lubrication ......................................................................29
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................30
Battery Maintenance .......................................................32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .......................33
Speed Balancing Adjustment ..........................................33
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................34
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment ........................................35
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................36
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ........................36
Rear Suspension Adjustment .........................................37
Mower Deck Adjustment - Kawi Models .........................38
Mower Deck Adjustment - B&S Models .........................39
Mower Belt Replacement ................................................41
Troubleshooting ............................................ 43
Troubleshooting the Rider ..............................................43
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................44
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems .................45
Specifications .............................................. 46
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
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