Disclaimers and Regulatory Information
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940
or J2723. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual
engine torque on this class of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer’s information included with the machine.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1–1
Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................... 1–1
Getting Help....................................................................................................................................... 1–1
Manual Conventions........................................................................................................................ 1–2
Safety Alert Classifications......................................................................................................... 1–2
Chapter 2: Safety.................................................................................................................................. 2–1
General Safety .................................................................................................................................. 2–1
Slope Indicator .................................................................................................................................. 2–2
Safety and Instructional Decals .................................................................................................... 2–3
Chapter 3: Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 3–1
Control Panel..................................................................................................................................... 3–1
Motion-Control Levers..................................................................................................................... 3–3
Park Position ................................................................................................................................. 3–3
Height-of-Cut Pin.............................................................................................................................. 3–4
Deck-Lift Pedal.................................................................................................................................. 3–4
Transport-Lock Lever ...................................................................................................................... 3–4
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................................................ 3–4
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 3–5
Chapter 4: Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4–1
Before Operation .............................................................................................................................. 4–1
Before Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4–1
Fuel .................................................................................................................................................. 4–3
Performing Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................. 4–3
Break-In Time................................................................................................................................ 4–4
Safety-Interlock System.............................................................................................................. 4–4
Positioning the Seat ..................................................................................................................... 4–5
Adjusting the Motion-Control Lever Height ............................................................................ 4–6
Adjusting the Motion-Control Lever Tilt ................................................................................... 4–6
During Operation .............................................................................................................................. 4–7
During Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 4–7
Entering the Operator’s Position............................................................................................. 4–10
Starting the Engine..................................................................................................................... 4–10
Shutting Off the Engine ............................................................................................................. 4–11
Driving the Machine ................................................................................................................... 4–12
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO) ............................................................ 4–13
Side Discharge............................................................................................................................ 4–14
Adjusting the Height of Cut....................................................................................................... 4–15
Using the Transport Lock.......................................................................................................... 4–15
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers.............................................................................................. 4–16
Operating Tips............................................................................................................................. 4–16
After Operation................................................................................................................................ 4–17
After Operation Safety............................................................................................................... 4–17
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