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Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Product Overview ..................................................... 8
Controls ............................................................. 8
Specifications .................................................... 9
Attachments/Accessories ................................... 9
Before Operation ................................................. 10
Before Operation Safety ................................... 10
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 10
Performing Daily Maintenance...........................11
Breaking in a New Machine ...............................11
Using the Safety-Interlock System .....................11
During Operation ................................................. 12
During Operation Safety ................................... 12
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 14
(PTO) ............................................................ 14
Operating the Throttle....................................... 15
Operating the Choke ........................................ 15
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................ 16
Starting the Engine ........................................... 16
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 17
Operating the Platform...................................... 17
Driving Forward or Backward............................ 18
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut............................... 19
Using Weights .................................................. 20
After Operation .................................................... 20
After Operation Safety ...................................... 20
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 21
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 21
Transporting the Machine ................................. 22
Maintenance ........................................................... 24
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 24
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 24
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 26
Releasing the Cushion for Rear Access ............ 26
Extension ...................................................... 26
Extension ...................................................... 27
Removing the Left Belt Cover ........................... 28
Removing the Right Belt Cover ......................... 29
Installing the Right Belt Cover ........................... 30
Installing the Left Belt Cover ............................. 31
Lubrication .......................................................... 32
Greasing the Machine....................................... 32
Greasing the Torsion Idler................................. 32
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots ...................... 33
Greasing the Caster-Wheel Hubs ..................... 33
Greasing the Motion Controls ........................... 34
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 34
Engine Safety ................................................... 34
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 34
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 35
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 37
Checking the Spark Arrester ............................. 38
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 39
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 39
Removing the Fuel Tank ................................... 39
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 40
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 40
Electrical System Safety ................................... 40
Servicing the Battery......................................... 40
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 42
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 43
Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 43
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 43
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing ................... 44
Bearings........................................................ 44
Removing the Clutch Shim ............................... 45
Checking the Wheel-Lug Nuts .......................... 46
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 47
Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen ......................... 47
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 47
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 47
Testing the Parking Brake ................................. 47
Adjusting the Brakes......................................... 47
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 48
Checking the Belts............................................ 48
Replacing the Mower-Deck Belt........................ 48
Replacing the Transmission Belt ...................... 49
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 50
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 50
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 51
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 51
Hydraulic System Specifications....................... 51
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 51
Filters ............................................................ 51
Bleeding the Hydraulic System ......................... 52
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 53
Blade Safety ..................................................... 53
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 53
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 55
Adjusting the Deck-Lift Spring........................... 57
Cleaning .............................................................. 58
Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 58
Cleaning the Rear Wheel Motors ...................... 58
Disposing of Waste........................................... 58
Storage ................................................................... 58
Storage Safety.................................................. 58
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 58
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 60
Schematics ............................................................. 62
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