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 .............................................................................................................................. 4-7
During Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4-7
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 4-10
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
Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Greasing the Bearings ................................................................................................................ 5-5
Engine Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 5-6
Engine Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5-6
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................................................................... 5-6
Engine-Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
Servicing the Spark Plug .......................................................................................................... 5-11
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5-13
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5-13
Electrical System Safety ........................................................................................................... 5-14
Battery Service............................................................................................................................ 5-14
Jump-Starting the Machine ...................................................................................................... 5-18
Servicing the Fuses ................................................................................................................... 5-20
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5-20
Checking the Tire Pressure...................................................................................................... 5-20
Adjusting the Tracking............................................................................................................... 5-21
Belt Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 5-22
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