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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS...............................2
SAFETY RULES ...................................................3
SAFETY DECALS ................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS...................................6
Controls - Hydro Models .........................................6
Controls - Gear Models ...........................................6
OPERATION .........................................................7
General ...................................................................7
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Checks Before Starting ...........................................8
Clutch/Brake Pedal .................................................8
Parking Brake .........................................................8
Starting The Engine ................................................8
Driving The Tractor .................................................8
Stopping the Tractor ...............................................9
Pushing the Tractor by Hand .................................9
Mower Installation & Removal ..............................10
Adjusting Mower Height and Gauge Wheels ........10
NORMAL CARE .................................................11
Schedule ...............................................................11
Tire Pressure ........................................................11
Raising the Hood & Seat ......................................11
Checking/Adding Gasoline....................................12
Checking the Fuel Filter ........................................12
Oil & Filter Change................................................12
Check / Change Air FIlter......................................12
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................12
Lubrication ............................................................13
Lubricating Axle Shafts .........................................14
Gear Transmission Service...................................15
Change Hydro Transmission Oil ...........................15
Battery Maintenance .............................................15
Checking Battery Fluid ..................................15
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ..................15
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................16
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All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-2079-02-RG-SMA
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals know, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
STORAGE ..........................................................17
Temporary Storage ...............................................17
Long Term Storage ...............................................17
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................18
Troubleshooting The Tractor.................................18
Troubleshooting The Mower .................................19
BATTERY SERVICE ...........................................20
Checking the Battery Voltage ...............................20
Discharged Battery ...........................................20
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery ................................20
ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE .............................22
Seat Adjustment....................................................22
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................22
Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment - Hydro............22
Brake & Brake Spring Adjustment - Gear .............23
Mower Adjustments ..............................................24
Leveling The Mower......................................24
Blade Brake Check .......................................25
Belt Replacement..................................................25
Mower Belt Replacement ..............................25
Tractor Drive Belt Replacement ....................26
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................27
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ..................................28
Replacement Parts ...............................................28
Maintenance Items................................................28
Optional Accessories ............................................28
LAWN CARE &
MOWING INFORMATION.............................LC-1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ......................LC-8
TECHNICAL LITERATURE..........................LC-8
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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