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Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information
available at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself
with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this
Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this
Contents of Carton
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Mower (1)
Mower Set-Up
Discharge Chute Deflector (If Necessary)
The discharge chute deflector must be installed
before operating the riding mower. To install the
discharge chute deflector, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the carriage screws (a) and flange
lock nuts (b) installed on the mounting
bracket (c) on the deck. See Figure 2-1.
(d)
(c)
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 2-1
2.
With the previously removed hardware (a &
b), install the discharge chute deflector (d)
on the deck as shown in Figure 2-1.
Connecting the Battery Cables
WARNING
California PROPOSITION 65. Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
When attaching battery cables, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your
equipment may have been left disconnected from
the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery
cables, proceed as follows:
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Mower Operator's Manual (1)
Note: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
positive battery terminal and attach the red
cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with
the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-2.
(b)
(b)
(a)
2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the black
cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with
the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-2.
3.
Position the red rubber boot (c) over the
positive battery terminal to help protect it
from corrosion.
Note: If the battery is put into service after
the date shown on top/side of battery,
charge the battery as instructed in the
Product Care section prior to operating
the mower.
manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change
product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of
the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine
manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your
complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are
observed from the operating position.
(c)
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-2
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Engine Operator's Manual (1)
Fuel & Oil
1.
The fuel tank has a capacity of five gallons.
Remove the fuel cap by turning it counter-
clockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more
than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Do
not overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to the
bottom of the filler neck, allowing some
space in the tank for fuel expansion.
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2.
Your mower is shipped with oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check
the oil level before operating. Refer to
the Engine Operator's Manual for oil
checking procedures.
WARNING
Always check the engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Add oil as
necessary. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to
your engine.
Tire Pressure
The recommended operating rear tire pressure is
14 psi. The caster wheels are semi-pneumatic and
do not require air pressure. Check the tire pressure
periodically and maintain equal pressure in both
rear tires at all times.
Important: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi.
Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could
cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
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