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Operator Safety ...................................................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................4
Safety Symbols and Meanings .......................................................................... 4
Safe Operation Practices ..................................................................................5
Safety and Operational Decals ........................................................................ 10
Features and Controls ......................................................................................11
Operation ...........................................................................................................13
Safety Interlock System Tests .......................................................................... 13
Oil Recommendations .....................................................................................13
Checking/Adding Oil .......................................................................................13
Oil Pressure .................................................................................................... 14
Fuel Recommendations .................................................................................. 14
High Altitude....................................................................................................14
Adding Fuel ..................................................................................................... 14
Starting the Engine .......................................................................................... 15
Stopping the Rider and Engine ....................................................................... 15
Mowing ...........................................................................................................15
Pushing the Rider by Hand .............................................................................16
Zero-Turn Riding Practice ................................................................................ 17
Attaching a Trailer ............................................................................................19
Cutting Height Adjustment ..............................................................................19
Mower Removal and Installation ..................................................................... 19
Mower Deck Leveling ...................................................................................... 19
Cargo Bed (select models) ..............................................................................20
Suspension Adjustment (if equipped) .............................................................21
Maintenance ......................................................................................................22
Maintenance Chart .......................................................................................... 22
Emissions Control ........................................................................................... 22
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................................23
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time ................................................................ 23
Battery Maintenance .......................................................................................23
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .....................................................................23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 23
Seat and Ground Speed Lever Adjustments ................................................... 24
Changing the Oil ............................................................................................. 25
Draining the Oil ...............................................................................................25
Changing the Oil Filter ..................................................................................... 26
Adding Oil .......................................................................................................26
Servicing the Air Filter ..................................................................................... 27
Cleaning Debris from the Rider, Mower Deck and Engine Compartment ........ 27
Washing the Mower Deck ............................................................................... 27
Storage ...........................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 29
Troubleshooting the Rider ...............................................................................29
Troubleshooting the Mower ............................................................................. 30
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NOTE: For instructions to install, remove, and level the mower deck (including belt replacement),
see the Mower Deck Manual supplied with this machine.
NOTE: The engine information contained in this manual applies to Briggs & Stratton engines only. For informa-
tion regarding non-Briggs engines, refer to the engine manual supplied with your unit.
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