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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......24
Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................24
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................25
Seat Adjustment....................................................26
Steering Gear Adjustment.....................................26
Brake & Brake Spring Adj. - Hydro Models...........26
Brake & Brake Spring Adj. - Gear Models ............27
Mower Adjustments ..............................................27
PTO Clutch Adjustment ................................27
Leveling the Mower.......................................28
Blade Brake Check .......................................29
Mower Belt Replacement......................................30
38” Mowers ...................................................30
44” Mowers ...................................................30
Tractor Drive Belt Replacement - All Models ........31
Battery Service......................................................32
Checking the Battery Voltage ...........................32
Charging A Discharged Battery ........................32
Jump Starting with an Auxiliary Battery ............32
Hydro Transmission Purging.................................34
Specifications ....................................................35
Common Replacement Parts............................36
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC—1
International Symbols ................................LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................LC—8
CE Identification Tag Information............LC—10
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Identification Numbers........................................2
Safety Rules & Information.................................3
Safety Decals .......................................................5
CE Safety Icons ...................................................6
CE Compliance Specifications...........................7
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System Test ..................................9
Operating the Tractor ........................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation ..............................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Tractor & Engine..............................11
Driving the Tractor ................................................12
Mowing..................................................................12
Pushing the Tractor by Hand ................................13
Mower Deck Removal & Installation .....................14
Removing the Mower Deck...........................14
Installing the Mower Deck.............................15
Mower Cutting Height Adjustment ........................15
Storage .................................................................16
Regular Maintenance ........................................17
Maintenance Schedule .........................................17
Gear Transmission Service...................................17
Hydro Transmission Service .................................17
Raising the Hood & Seat.......................................18
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................18
Check / Replace Fuel Filter...................................19
Engine Maintenance .............................................19
Blade Brake Check ...............................................19
Safety Interlock System Check .............................19
Exhaust Screen Service........................................20
Battery Maintenance .............................................20
Lubrication ............................................................21
Lubricate Rear Axes .............................................22
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................23
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.