User Manual

1.0 General Information
Congratulations on the purchase of your Spartan mower. Your
machine has been carefully designed and rigorously tested to
ensure the maximum in dependability, durability, and quality for
years of mowing performance. This manual contains operating,
maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your
Spartan mower.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.
By following the operating, maintenance, and safety
instructions, you will prolong the life of your mower, maintain
its maximum efficiency, and promote safe operation.
If additional information is needed, or should you require trained
mechanic service, contact your authorized Spartan equipment
dealer. When contacting an authorized Spartan dealer be sure to
have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. This
will allow the representative to service your request as
efficiently as possible.
Your mower model and serial numbers can be found underneath
the seat on the left side of the mower as shown in: Figure 1.0:
Serial Number Location
Figure 1.0: Serial Number Location
This manual is included with your mower to help ensure that the
machine is operated and maintained properly. Carefully reading
and following the instructions contained within this manual will
help increase functionality and longevity of your mower.
Additional information regarding the engine can be found in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
Spartan reserves the right to make necessary changes to the
design without notifying previous owners. If you notice a change
and need updated information, contact your Spartan dealer for
assistance, or look on-line at:
www.spartanmowers.com.
Be sure
to check out the 'Owner Info' section under the 'Company' tab.
For servicing, it is encouraged that you utilize your authorized
Spartan dealer.
2.0 SAFETY
2.1 Introduction
Read this manual before attempting to operate your mower.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death. This manual is considered a part of the mower and
should always be kept nearby.
Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
Make sure every operator is properly trained and thoroughly
familiar with all the controls before operating the mower.
If you need a new manual contact your authorized Spartan dealer
to obtain a replacement.
2.2 Signal Words
This symbol means, "Attention! Become Alert!" It appears
when the following topic is extremely important to safety.
Carefully read each message involving this symbol thoroughly
and carefully.
SIGNAL WORD:
Signal words are found on the safety decals of the mower and
throughout this manual to alert the view to the existence and
relative degree of the hazard
"DANGER" indicates that an extremely hazardous
situation exists involving the machine that could result in a
high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
Serial Number
Battery