Operation .......................................................... 13
Think SafeB TFirst .............................. 13
Recommended Gasoline .................... 13
Chec_ng the Engine Oil Level ........... 14
Starting and Stopping the
Engine .............................. 14
Operating the Blades ......................... 15
The Safety Interlock System ............... 16
Driving Fonvard or Backward ............ 16
Stopping the Machine ........................ 17
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............... 17
Positioning the Seat ........................... 17
Adjusting the Motion Control
Levers ............................... 18
Pushing the Machine by Hand ............ 18
Adjusting the Footrest ....................... 19
Side Discharge ................................... 19
Operating Tips .................................. 19
Maintenance ...................................................... 21
Recommended Maintenance
Schedule(s) ............................... 21
Premaintenance Procedures ....................... 22
Removing and Installing the
Engine Hood ..................... 22
Lubrication ................................................ 22
Greasing the Bearings ........................ 22
Engine Maintenance .................................. 23
Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 23
Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 24
Servicing the Spark Plug .................... 25
Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 26
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................... 26
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 27
Electrical System Maintenance ................... 27
Charging the Battery .......................... 27
Servicing the Fuses ............................ 28
Drive System Maintenance ......................... 29
Chec_ng the Tire Pressure ................. 29
Mower Maintenance .................................. 29
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............... 29
Leveling the Mower from
Side-to-Side ....................... 31
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade
Slope ................................. 32
Removing the Mower ........................ 33
Mower Belt Maintenance ................... 34
Installing the Mower .......................... 34
Replacing the Grass Deflector ............ 35
Cleaning .................................................... 35
Washing the Underside of the
Mower ............................... 35
Storage .............................................................. 37
Cleaning and Storage ......................... 37
Troubleshooting ................................................ 38
Schematics ........................................................ 41