Riding Mower Operator's Manual

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Contents
Contents...................................................................1
Introduction .............................................................3
Congratulations....................................................3
General ................................................................3
Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...............3
Towing .................................................................3
Operating .............................................................3
Good Service .......................................................4
Manufacturing Number ........................................4
Symbols and Decals ...............................................5
Safety Instructions..................................................6
General Use.........................................................6
Driving on Slopes.................................................8
Children................................................................9
Maintenance ........................................................9
Transport............................................................11
Controls .................................................................12
Componen Locations .........................................12
Throttle Control ..................................................13
Ignition ...............................................................13
Hour Meter .........................................................13
Engaging the Mower Deck.................................14
Parking Brake ....................................................14
Seat Adjustment.................................................14
Motion Control Levers........................................15
Hydraulic Lift Switch...........................................16
Refueling............................................................17
Fuel Shut-Off......................................................17
Fuses .................................................................17
Hydraulic Lift for Mower Deck ............................18
Lifting Lever for the Mower Deck (Manual) ........18
Relays ................................................................19
Accessories........................................................19
Operation ...............................................................20
Before Starting ...................................................20
Starting the Engine ............................................20
Running..............................................................23
Mowing Tips.......................................................25
Stopping the Engine...........................................27
Moving by Hand .................................................27
Maintenance ..........................................................28
Maintenance Schedule ......................................28
Checking the Safety System..............................27
Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake ......... 31
Checking & Adjusting Throttle Cable ................ 31
Clutch Service & Maintenance .......................... 31
Replacing the Air Filter...................................... 32
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 33
Checking Tire Pressures................................... 33
Check & Filling Coolant System........................ 33
Checking the Parking Brake.............................. 34
Checking the Blades ......................................... 34
Cleaning and Washing ...................................... 35
Checking Hydraulic System .............................. 35
Checking Battery............................................... 36
Dampener Mounting.......................................... 37
Reverse Detent Adjustment .............................. 37
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment .................. 37
Lubrication............................................................ 39
Lubrication Schedule......................................... 39
General ............................................................. 39
Lubricating the Cables ...................................... 40
Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication
Schedule ........................................................... 40
Trouble Shooting Guide ...................................... 46
Storage.................................................................. 49
Winter Storage .................................................. 49
Service .............................................................. 49
Technical Data...................................................... 50
Measurements, Weights, Etc. ........................... 50
Engine ............................................................... 50
Noise Emissions and Cutting Width .................. 51
Electrical System............................................... 51
Transmission..................................................... 51
Mower Deck ...................................................... 51
Accessories....................................................... 51
Service Journal .................................................... 52
Delivery Service ................................................ 52
After the First 50 Hours ..................................... 53
Daily Service ..................................................... 53
25-Hour Service ................................................ 54
50-Hour Service ................................................ 55
100-Hour Service .............................................. 56
300-Hour Service .............................................. 57
At Least Once Each Year.................................. 58
Wiring Schematic ................................................. 60
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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