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
Break-In Time ................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Safety-Interlock System.............................................................................................................. 4-4
Positioning the Seat ..................................................................................................................... 4-5
During Operation .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
During Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4-8
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 4-11
Shutting Off the Engine ............................................................................................................. 4-11
Driving the Machine ................................................................................................................... 4-12
Side Discharge............................................................................................................................ 4-14
Adjusting the Height of Cut....................................................................................................... 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
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................................... 5-3
Raising the Machine .................................................................................................................... 5-4
Engine Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 5-5
Engine Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5-5
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................................................................... 5-5
Engine-Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
Servicing the Spark Plug .......................................................................................................... 5-10
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5-12
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5-12
Electrical System Safety ........................................................................................................... 5-13
Battery Service............................................................................................................................ 5-13
Jump-Starting the Machine ...................................................................................................... 5-17
Servicing the Fuses ................................................................................................................... 5-19
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5-19
Checking the Tire Pressure...................................................................................................... 5-19
Adjusting the Tracking............................................................................................................... 5-20
Belt Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 5-21
Inspecting the Belts.................................................................................................................... 5-21
Replacing the Mower Belt......................................................................................................... 5-21
Mower-Deck Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 5-23
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