3CONTENTSINTRODUCTION .................................. 4-5SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 7General use and safety rules ...... 7-8Driving on slopes ........................ 9Children safety............................ 10Service safety ............................. 10-12Transportation ............................ 12PRESENTATION ................................... 13SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS .............. 14Setup .......................................... 14Cutting height ............................. 14Mower deck leveling ................... 15Throttle lever tension .................. 15Reverse spring detent adj. .......... 15Park brake adj............................. 16Motion control lever adj. .............. 16OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............ 17Starting and operation ................. 17Controls ...................................... 17-19MAINTENANCE .................................... 19Engine oil .................................... 19Mower blades ............................. 19Safety interlock system .............. 19Cutter housings .......................... 19Hardware .................................... 20Air filter ........................................ 20Hydraulic system ........................ 20Deck belt .................................... 20Pump belt ................................... 21Lubrication .................................. 21Tire pressure .............................. 21Caster wheels ............................ 21Fuel filter ..................................... 21Winter storage ............................ 21TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............... 22MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............... 23TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................ 24WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................. 25-28