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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Specifications .................................................. 13
Before Operation ................................................. 14
Before Operation Safety ................................... 14
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 15
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
(ROPS) ......................................................... 16
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 17
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 18
Unlatching the Seat .......................................... 18
Changing the Seat Suspension......................... 18
During Operation ................................................. 18
During Operation Safety ................................... 18
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 20
(PTO) ............................................................ 21
Operating the Throttle....................................... 21
Operating the Choke ........................................ 21
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 22
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 23
Driving the Machine .......................................... 23
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 24
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 25
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 26
Adjusting the Flow Baffle Cam Locks ................ 26
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................ 27
Operating Tips ................................................. 28
After Operation .................................................... 29
After Operation Safety ...................................... 29
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 29
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Using the Drive-Wheel-Release Valves ............ 29
Transporting the Machine ................................. 30
Maintenance ........................................................... 32
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 32
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 33
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 33
Lubrication .......................................................... 33
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Greasing the Machine....................................... 33
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication ................ 33
Greasing the Mower Deck ................................ 34
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs .................. 35
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 35
Engine Safety ................................................... 35
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 35
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 37
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 40
Checking the Spark Arrester ............................. 41
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 41
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 41
Servicing the Fuel Tank..................................... 42
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 42
Electrical System Safety ................................... 42
Servicing the Battery......................................... 42
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 44
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 44
Checking the Seat Belt ..................................... 44
Checking the Roll-Bar Knobs ............................ 44
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 45
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 46
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts........................... 46
Checking the Wheel-Hub Slotted Nut................ 46
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing ................... 46
Using the Clutch Shim ...................................... 47
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 49
Cooler ........................................................... 49
Shrouds ........................................................ 49
Shrouds ........................................................ 50
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 50
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 50
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 51
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 51
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 51
Belt................................................................ 53
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 53
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 53
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 54
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper ............... 55
Pivot.............................................................. 55
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 56
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 56
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................ 56
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 58
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 58
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