Safety Rules
Genera[ Operation ................................................... 2
Transportation & Storage ........................................ 2
Slope Operation ...................................................... 3
Towed Equipment .................................................... 3
Children ................................................................... 3
Emissions ................................................................ 3
ignition System ....................................................... 3
Slope Sighting Guide .............................................. 4
Service & Maintenance ........................................... 5
Safety & Operation Decals .......................................... 6
Identification Numbers ................................................ 7
Operation
Control Functions .................................................... 8
General Operating Safety ....................................... 9
Checks before Starting .......................................... 10
Fuel Recommendations ........................................ 10
Emergency Stopping ............................................. 11
Stopping the Rider and Engine ............................. 11
Starting the Engine ............................................... 11
Mowing .................................................................. 11
Pushing the Rider by Hand ................................... 11
Driving Practice ..................................................... 12
Mower Deck Removal & installation ...................... 14
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule ......................................... 14
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment ..................... 16
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine .................... 16
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas ............. 16
Check Tire Pressure .............................................. 16
Lubrication ............................................................ 17
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades ....... 18
Clean the Battery & Cables ................................... 19
Check Rider Safety System .................................. 19
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch ...................................... 20
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level ......................................... 21
Change Engine Oil ................................................ 21
Change Engine Oil & Filter ................................... 21
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner ............................ 22
Replace Spark Plug .............................................. 23
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment ............. 24
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................ 24
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................... 24
PTO Clutch Adjustment ......................................... 24
Brake Adjustment .................................................. 25
Battery Charging ................................................... 25
Engine Adjustments .............................................. 25
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments ....................... 26
Mower Belt Replacement ...................................... 27
Storage .................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart ......................... 29
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart ....................... 30
Specifications ............................................................ 31
Service Items ............................................................. 31
Lawn Care .............................................................. LC=I
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as seen from the operating position.