Height-of-Cut Pin.............................................................................................................................. 3–4
Deck-Lift Pedal.................................................................................................................................. 3–4
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 3–4
Chapter 4: Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4–1
Before Operation .............................................................................................................................. 4–1
Before Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4–1
Fuel .................................................................................................................................................. 4–3
Performing Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................. 4–3
Break-In Time ................................................................................................................................ 4–4
Safety-Interlock System.............................................................................................................. 4–4
Positioning the Seat..................................................................................................................... 4–5
Adjusting the Motion-Control Lever Height ............................................................................ 4–6
Adjusting the Motion-Control Lever Tilt ................................................................................... 4–7
During Operation .............................................................................................................................. 4–8
During Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4–8
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 4–11
Shutting Off the Engine ............................................................................................................. 4–11
Driving the Machine ................................................................................................................... 4–12
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO) ............................................................ 4–13
Side Discharge............................................................................................................................ 4–14
Adjusting the Height of Cut....................................................................................................... 4–15
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers.............................................................................................. 4–15
Operating Tips............................................................................................................................. 4–15
After Operation................................................................................................................................ 4–17
After Operation Safety............................................................................................................... 4–17
Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................................ 4–17
Hauling the Machine .................................................................................................................. 4–17
Chapter 5: Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 5–1
Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... 5–1
Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................... 5–2
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................................... 5–3
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine ........................................................................................ 5–3
Raising the Machine .................................................................................................................... 5–4
Engine Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 5–5
Engine Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5–5
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................................................................... 5–5
Engine-Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5–7
Servicing the Spark Plug .......................................................................................................... 5–10
Cleaning the Blower Housing .................................................................................................. 5–11
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5–12
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5–12
Electrical System Maintenance................................................................................................... 5–13
Electrical System Safety........................................................................................................... 5–13
Battery Service............................................................................................................................ 5–13
Jump-Starting the Machine ...................................................................................................... 5–17
Servicing the Fuses ................................................................................................................... 5–19
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5–19
Checking the Tire Pressure...................................................................................................... 5–19
Adjusting the Tracking............................................................................................................... 5–20
Belt Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 5–21
Inspecting the Belts.................................................................................................................... 5–21
Replacing the Mower Belt......................................................................................................... 5–21
Mower-Deck Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 5–23
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