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This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Slope Indicator ....................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 8
Product Overview .........................................................13
Controls ...............................................................13
Specifications ........................................................14
Operation ....................................................................15
Adding Fuel...........................................................15
Checking the Engine Oil Level .................................16
Breaking In a New Machine .....................................16
Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) ............16
Think Safety First ...................................................17
Operating the Parking Brake ....................................18
(PTO) ...............................................................18
Operating the Throttle ............................................19
Operating the Ignition Switch ..................................19
Using the Fuel Shut-off Valve...................................19
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................20
The Safety Interlock System.....................................21
Driving Forward or Backward ..................................22
Stopping the Machine .............................................23
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................23
Adjusting the Anti-scalp Rollers................................24
Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks ........................25
Positioning the Flow Baffle ......................................25
Positioning the Seat ................................................26
Unlatching the Seat.................................................26
Changing the Seat Suspension ..................................27
Using the Drive Wheel Release Valves .......................27
Using the Side Discharge .........................................27
Transporting the Machine........................................28
Loading Machines ..................................................28
Operating Tips ......................................................29
Maintenance .................................................................30
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................30
Figure 2
Lubrication ...............................................................31
Greasing and Lubrication ........................................31
Where to Grease the Mower.....................................31
Lubricate the Caster Wheel Hubs..............................32
Engine Maintenance ..................................................33
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................33
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................34
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................37
Checking the Spark Arrester (if equipped) ..................39
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................39
System ..............................................................39
Replacing the Low Pressure Fuel Filter ......................39
Servicing the High Pressure Fuel Filter ......................40
Servicing the Fuel Tank ...........................................40
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................40
Servicing the Battery...............................................40
Servicing the Fuses .................................................42
Drive System Maintenance .........................................42
Checking the Seat Belt.............................................42
Knobs...............................................................42
Adjusting the Tracking ............................................43
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................43
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts ..................................44
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut ........................44
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing ............................44
Using the Clutch Shim ............................................45
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................46
Cooler...............................................................46
Shrouds.............................................................46
Shrouds.............................................................47
Brake Maintenance ....................................................48
Adjusting the Parking Brake .....................................48
Belt Maintenance ......................................................49
Inspecting the Belts ................................................49
Replacing the Mower Belt ........................................49
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt...................50
Controls System Maintenance .....................................51
Adjusting the Control Handle Position ......................51
Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage ......................51
Adjusting the Motion Control Damper ......................52
Pivot .................................................................53
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................53
Servicing the Hydraulic System.................................53
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................55
Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................55
Servicing the Cutting Blades.....................................57
Removing the Mower Deck .....................................59
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................60
Cleaning ...................................................................61
Cleaning Under the Mower ......................................61
Disposing of Waste.................................................61
Storage ........................................................................62
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