3CONTENTSINTRODUCTION .................................. 4-5SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 7General use and safety rules ...... 7-8Driving on slopes ........................ 9Children safety............................ 10Maintenance safety ..................... 10-12Transportation ............................ 12ROPS safety .............................. 13Customer responsibilities ........... 13PRESENTATION ................................... 14SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS .............. 15Setup .......................................... 15ROPS assembly ........................ 15Tires ........................................... 15Control arms .............................. 16Seat install .................................. 16Engine oil .................................... 16Cutting height ............................. 16Mower deck leveling ................... 17Throttle lever tension .................. 17Motion control lever adjustment .. 17Park brake adjustment ............... 18OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............ 19Roll bar and seat belt .................. 19Starting and operation ................. 19Controls ...................................... 19-20MAINTENANCE .................................... 21Engine oil .................................... 21Mower blades ............................. 21Safety interlock system .............. 21Cutter housings .......................... 21Hardware .................................... 22Air filter ........................................ 22Hydraulic system ........................ 22Deck belt .................................... 22Pump belt ................................... 23Lubrication .................................. 23Tire pressure .............................. 23Caster wheels ............................ 23Fuel filter ..................................... 23Winter storage ............................ 23TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ............... 24MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............... 25TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................ 26WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................. 28-29