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safety messages that you must follow to avoid
accidents. This symbol will appear with the word
Danger, Warning, or Caution.
•
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
•
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
•
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
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Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ....................................................11
Controls ............................................................11
Specifications .................................................. 13
Before Operation ................................................. 13
Before Operation Safety ................................... 13
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 14
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 15
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 16
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System.......................................................... 16
Converting to Side Discharge ........................... 17
During Operation ................................................. 21
During Operation Safety ................................... 21
Entering the Operator's Position ....................... 23
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 23
(PTO) ............................................................ 23
(PTO) ............................................................ 24
Operating the Throttle....................................... 24
Operating the Choke......................................... 24
Operating the Key Switch ................................. 24
Starting the Engine ........................................... 25
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 25
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 25
Driving the Machine .......................................... 26
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 27
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 27
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 27
Operating Tips ................................................. 28
After Operation .................................................... 29
After Operation Safety ...................................... 29
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 29
Transporting the Machine ................................. 30
Maintenance ........................................................... 32
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 32
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 32
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 34
Releasing the Mower-Deck Curtain .................. 34
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 34
Engine Safety ................................................... 34
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 34
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 36
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 38
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 39
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 40
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 40
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 41
Electrical System Safety ................................... 41
Servicing the Battery......................................... 41
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