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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .......................................................................................5

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................6-9

Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................6-7

Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................6

Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower .............................................7-8

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................8

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8

Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.....................................................................8

Cutting Height Adjustment ..................................................................................9

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13

Service - After First Five Hours ........................................................................10

Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10

Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................10

Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................11

Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................11

Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .................................................................11

Check Mower Components ............................................................................11

Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ..............................................................12

Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ...............................................................12

Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................12

Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft .....................................................................12

Parking Brake Pivot Bushings.......................................................................12

Service - Annually...............................................................................................13

Engine ..............................................................................................................13

Air Filter............................................................................................................13

Oil Filter............................................................................................................13

Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13

Transaxle..........................................................................................................13

Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................13

Storage - Out of Season....................................................................................13

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................14-21

Engine Adjustments & Repair ...........................................................................14

Mower Deck & Components Adjustments .......................................................14

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................14

Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................14

Belt Removal & Replacement.......................................................................14-15

Blade Brake.........................................................................................................15

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48" Deck)..................15-16

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48" Deck) ...............................16

Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42" & 48" Decks)..............................17

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42" Decks) ............................18

Mower Deck Timing Rod - (42" Decks)............................................................18

Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................18

Mower Blade Wear Limits..................................................................................19

Blade Sharpening ...............................................................................................19

Blade Replacement ............................................................................................19

Battery Removal .................................................................................................20

Battery Installation .............................................................................................20

Battery Service & Charging ...............................................................................20

New Battery Preparation...............................................................................20-21

Battery Testing ...................................................................................................21

MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles)

BEARING REPLACEMENT.................................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................23-24

Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................24

SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................25

WARRANTY......................................................................................................................26

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................27-30

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