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1: I
NTRODUCTION
Controls and Features........................................................................................................................... 3
The Manual............................................................................................................................................ 6
Product Registration.............................................................................................................................. 6
Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................. 6
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2: S
AFETY
Safety Alert Symbol............................................................................................................................... 7
Signal Words ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Practices and Laws ............................................................................................................................... 7
Required Operator Training ................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Decals and Locations................................................................................................................. 8
Unit, Personal, Operational, Maintenance, Service & Storage Safety................................................. 10
Attachment and Accessory Safety....................................................................................................... 12
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3: A
SSEMBLY
Assembly............................................................................................................................................. 13
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4: O
PERATION
Controls and Features......................................................................................................................... 14
Pre-Start.............................................................................................................................................. 15
Starting and Shut Off........................................................................................................................... 15
Operation............................................................................................................................................. 16
Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Mowing Tips......................................................................................................................................... 17
Mulching Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 17
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AINTENANCE
Service Position................................................................................................................................... 18
Filling Fuel Tank................................................................................................................................... 18
Engine ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Belts..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Tires..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 20
Fasteners............................................................................................................................................. 20
Hydraulics and Transaxles................................................................................................................... 21
Mower Blades...................................................................................................................................... 21
Battery................................................................................................................................................. 22
Adjustments......................................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning and Storage.......................................................................................................................... 26
Accessories and Attachments ............................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................................................................ 26
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Service and Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................... 28
Warranty.............................................................................................................................................. 29
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