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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................. 2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...................................5
Components ........................................................5
Controls ................................................................5
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 6-11
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ...............................6
Starting & Stopping Engine............................ 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades................ 8-9
Parking Brake.......................................................9
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................9
Rolling Tractor with Engine Off........................10
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................11
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 12-15
Service - After First 5 Hours .............................12
Change Engine Oil..........................................12
Check Blade Brake .........................................12
Check Mower Blades......................................12
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours................13
Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................13
Check Engine..................................................13
Mower Components.......................................14
Check Blade Brake .........................................14
Lubrication (Tractor) ................................... 14-15
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................14
Axle Spindles ..................................................14
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................14
Steering Sector Gear......................................14
Steering Shaft .................................................14
Steering Drag Link..........................................15
Steering Tie Rod .............................................15
Park Brake Lever ............................................15
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................15
Service - Annually..............................................15
Engine..............................................................15
Fuel Filter.........................................................15
Spark Plug.......................................................15
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................15
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR..............16-33
Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................16
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ...........16
Blade Brake Adjustment ......................................16
Blade Belt Adjustment..........................................16
42” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment...........16
42” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........17
48” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment......18-19
48” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........19
Brake Adjustment .................................................20
Steering Adjustment.............................................20
Shifter Adjustment...........................................20-21
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment...........................21
Mower Blade Service.......................................21-24
Blade Wear Limit ..........................................21-22
Blade Sharpening..............................................22
Mower Blade Replacement...............................23
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace............23-26
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ...............27-28
Battery Service.................................................29-30
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES .......................................31
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .........................32
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) .....................................32
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................33-34
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......................................35
MAINTENANCE PARTS...............................................35
WARRANTY..................................................................36
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .....................................37-40
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.............................41
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this manual are
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