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 .............................................................................................................................. 4–7
During Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4–7
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 4–10
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
Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................... 5–5
Greasing the Bearings ................................................................................................................ 5–5
Engine Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 5–6
Engine Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5–6
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................................................................... 5–6
Engine-Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5–7
Servicing the Spark Plug .......................................................................................................... 5–11
Cleaning the Cooling System .................................................................................................. 5–12
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5–13
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5–13
Electrical System Maintenance................................................................................................... 5–14
Electrical System Safety ........................................................................................................... 5–14
Battery Service............................................................................................................................ 5–14
Jump-Starting the Machine ...................................................................................................... 5–18
Servicing the Fuses ................................................................................................................... 5–20
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5–20
Checking the Tire Pressure...................................................................................................... 5–20
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts................................................................................................. 5–21
Adjusting the Tracking............................................................................................................... 5–21
Belt Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 5–22
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