3Contents ....................................................... 3Introduction .................................................. 4Congratulations .......................................... 4General ...................................................... 4Driving and Transport on Public Roads ..... 4Operating ................................................... 4Good Service ............................................. 5Manufacturing Number............................... 5Symbols and Decals .................................... 6Safety Instructions ...................................... 7General Use ............................................... 7Driving on Slopes ....................................... 9Children ...................................................... 10Maintenance ............................................... 10Transport .................................................... 12Roll Over Protection System ..................... 13Customer Responsibilities ......................... 13Setup & Adjustment ..................................... 14Seat ............................................................ 14ROPS ........................................................ 15Tires ........................................................... 15Control Arms .............................................. 16Engine Oil .................................................. 16Adjustments ............................................... 16Controls ........................................................ 18Component Locations................................ 18Gauges ...................................................... 19Throttle Control .......................................... 19Ignition ........................................................ 19Hour Meter ................................................. 19Engaging the Mower Deck ......................... 20Parking Brake ............................................ 20Seat Adjustment ......................................... 20Motion Control Levers ................................ 21Hydraulic Lift Switch .................................. 22Refueling .................................................... 23Fuel Shut-Off ............................................. 23Fuses ......................................................... 23Hydraulic Lift for Mower Deck .................... 24Lifting Lever for the Mower Deck (Manual). 24Relays ........................................................ 25Tracking ..................................................... 25Accessories ............................................... 25Operation ...................................................... 26Before Starting ........................................... 26Starting the Engine ..................................... 26Running ...................................................... 29Mowing Tips ............................................... 31Stopping the Engine ................................... 33Moving by Hand .......................................... 33Maintenance ................................................. 34Maintenance Schedule............................... 34Checking the Safety System ..................... 35Mower Deck Leveling ................................. 36Checking the Engine’s Cooling Air Intake .. 37Checking & Adjusting Throttle Cable ......... 37Clutch Service & Maintenance ................... 37Replacing the Air Filter ............................... 38Replacing the Fuel Filter ............................ 39Checking Tire Pressures ........................... 39Check & Filling Coolant System ................ 39Checking the Parking Brake ...................... 40Checking the Blades .................................. 41Cleaning and Washing ............................... 41Checking Hydraulic System ....................... 42Checking Battery ....................................... 42Caster Wheels ........................................... 43Motion Control Linkage Adjustment ............ 43Cutter Housings ......................................... 44Deck Lift Power Unit .................................. 44Mule Drive System Adjustment .................. 44Lubrication ................................................... 45Lubrication Schedule ................................. 45General ...................................................... 45Lubricating the Cables ............................... 46Lubricating in Accordance with theLubrication Schedule ................................. 46Trouble Shooting Guide ............................. 52Storage ......................................................... 53Winter Storage ........................................... 53Service ....................................................... 53Technical Data ............................................. 56Measurements, Weights, Etc. ................... 56Engine ........................................................ 56Noise Emissions and Cutting Width .......... 57Electrical System ....................................... 57Transmission ............................................. 57Mower Deck ............................................... 57Accessories ............................................... 57Service Journal ........................................... 58Delivery Service ......................................... 59After the First 50 Hours .............................. 59Daily Service .............................................. 6025-Hour Service ......................................... 6050-Hour Service ......................................... 61100-Hour Service ....................................... 62300-Hour Service ....................................... 63At Least Once Each Year .......................... 64Wiring Schematic ......................................... 65INDEX