Operator's Manual
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................15
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18
OperatingtheThrottle............................................18
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................19
OperatingthePTO-EngagementLever.....................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................21
StoppingtheMachine.............................................22
RaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition.............22
LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position.............................................................23
AdjustingtheFillReductionSystem(FRS)
Bafes...............................................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................24
EmptyingtheHopper.............................................24
ClearingtheHopperScreen.....................................24
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................25
TransportingtheMachine........................................25
LoadingtheMachine..............................................26
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
Lubrication...............................................................29
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection
System..............................................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................37
ServicingtheFuses.................................................38
AdjustingtheSafetySwitches...................................38
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
AdjustingtheTracking............................................40
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................40
CheckingtheWheelHubNuts.................................40
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearings...........................40
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...............................................................41
ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................41
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................41
CheckandCleantheHydraulicPumps.......................42
BrakeMaintenance....................................................42
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................44
InspectingtheBelts................................................44
ReplacingthePTOBelts.........................................44
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.................................44
AdjustingtheBeltGuides........................................45
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45
AdjustingtheReverse-StopRod...............................45
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLeverTension...............46
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................46
AligningthePTO-DrivePulley.................................47
AligningthePump-DrivePulley...............................47
AdjustingthePTOBrakeSpring...............................48
AdjustingtheHopperDoor.....................................48
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................49
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................50
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................50
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................51
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................53
InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................54
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................55
Cleaning...................................................................55
CleaningundertheMower.......................................55
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine............................55
DisposingofWaste.................................................55
Storage........................................................................56
CleaningandStorage..............................................56
Troubleshooting...........................................................57
Schematics...................................................................59
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