Overview of the Warm-Up Mode............................................................................................. 5–17
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 5–17
Shutting Off the Engine ............................................................................................................. 5–17
Adjusting the Turf-Compensation Spring.............................................................................. 5–17
Cutting Grass with the Machine .............................................................................................. 5–18
Adjusting the Lift-Arm Counterbalance ................................................................................. 5–19
Adjusting the Lift-Arm Turnaround Position ......................................................................... 5–20
Setting the Reel Speed ............................................................................................................. 5–21
Overview of the Indicator Lights.............................................................................................. 5–22
Operating Tips............................................................................................................................. 5–22
After Operation................................................................................................................................ 5–25
Tie-Down Point Locations............................................................................................................. 5–25
Hauling the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 5–26
Pushing or Towing the Machine .................................................................................................. 5–26
Chapter 6: Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 6–1
Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................... 6–1
Daily Maintenance Checklist ......................................................................................................... 6–4
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................................... 6–5
Preparing for Maintenance......................................................................................................... 6–5
Opening the Hood ........................................................................................................................ 6–6
Closing the Hood .......................................................................................................................... 6–6
Opening the Screen..................................................................................................................... 6–7
Closing the Screen....................................................................................................................... 6–7
Tilting the Seat .............................................................................................................................. 6–7
Lowering the Seat ........................................................................................................................ 6–8
Jacking Point Locations .............................................................................................................. 6–8
Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................... 6–8
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ...................................................................................... 6–8
Grease Fitting Locations................................................................................................................. 6–9
Engine Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 6–10
Checking the Air Cleaner.......................................................................................................... 6–10
Resetting the Air Filter Service Indicator............................................................................... 6–11
Servicing the Air Cleaner.......................................................................................................... 6–11
Engine Oil Specifications.......................................................................................................... 6–12
Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................ 6–12
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................................ 6–14
Fuel System Maintenance............................................................................................................ 6–15
Fuel Storage ................................................................................................................................ 6–15
Servicing the Fuel/Water Separator....................................................................................... 6–16
Bleeding the Fuel System......................................................................................................... 6–17
Draining the Fuel Tank .............................................................................................................. 6–18
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and Connections ......................................................................... 6–18
Cleaning the Fuel-Pickup Tube Screen ................................................................................ 6–19
Priming the Fuel System........................................................................................................... 6–21
Electrical System Maintenance................................................................................................... 6–22
Inspecting the Electrical Cables.............................................................................................. 6–22
Disconnecting the Battery ........................................................................................................ 6–22
Connecting the Battery.............................................................................................................. 6–23
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................................. 6–23
Servicing the Battery.................................................................................................................. 6–24
Replacing a 12 V Fuse-Block Fuse........................................................................................ 6–24
Replacing the TEC Fuse........................................................................................................... 6–25
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 6–25
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