Operator's Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Adding Fuel
- Checking the Engine-Oil Level
- Breaking in a New Machine
- Using the Rollover-Protection System (ROPS)
- Think Safety First
- Operating the Parking Brake
- Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
- Operating the Throttle
- Operating the Ignition Switch
- Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve
- Starting and Stopping the Engine
- Using the Safety-Interlock System
- Driving Forward or Backward
- Stopping the Machine
- Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
- Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
- Adjusting the Flow-Baffle-Cam Locks
- Positioning the Flow Baffle
- Positioning the Seat
- Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves
- Using the Side Discharge
- Transporting the Machine
- Loading the Machine
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Storage
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),set
theparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeyto
Off.Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefrom
theexternalpartsoftheentiremachine,
especiallytheengineandhydraulicsystem.
Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe
engine-cylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and
motors.
3.Checkthebrake.
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page39).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page
36).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page42).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page50).
8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacing
theHydraulicFiltersandHydraulicOil(page62).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page48).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engaged,andtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page66).
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use
occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor
storageasfollows:
A.Addapetroleum-based
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank;refertoServicingthe
FuelT ank(page46).
D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper
localcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover
90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.
16.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother
unauthorizedusers.
17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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