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Instruction Manual - Page 3
... 5 Safety Instructions 7 Slope Identification Guide 13 Safety Interlock...Mower Deck Removal and Installation 33
Deck Leveling Adjustment 34 Deck Lift Assist Spring 35 Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement 35 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement 36 Battery Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting 38 Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 38 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 38 Specifications...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... you aware of the instructions in this manual, please go to stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for replacement parts, service or information you for any other purpose. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number: Unit Serial Number: Dealer Name: Date Purchased:
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make: Engine Model: Engine Type / Specification: Engine Code / Serial Number...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... rotating parts or under the influence of this operator's manual is responsible for , accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other electronic device while operating. See attachment or accessory manual or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
• Do not put hands or feet near blade(s). • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and set parking...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...mower without guards securely in place.
Do not use this manual.
if possible turn up slopes. Tall grass can be dangerous.
Remain seated during operation and follow the safety instructions...your authorized STIHL servicing dealer ... the PTO, set parking brake, ... Make necessary repairs before resuming operations... Parts
WARNING This unit has many moving parts ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... and flames. Repair, if necessary, before filling. • Remove fuel-powered equipment from mower deck, drives, mufflers, and engine to the safety and performance of spillage and avoid
creating any other enclosed area that is spilled on all settings and adjustments. • Only authorized STIHL servicing dealers should be stored only in this manual, especially periodically...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
...problems. Use an appropriate ground speed for the first pass (A, Figure 14), and then reset it is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower... plants. For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.... you are cutting (3rd gear or slower for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type...manual gear models).
Instruction Manual - Page 21
...experiment with a high cutting height and using progressively lower settings until you achieve the best cut.
Locate the transmission...using a slower ground speed is vitally important for manual gear models).
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down...blades and prevents many common cutting problems. ALWAYS use . Mulching
Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts ...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
... or dusty operating conditions. *** If equipped, replace if damaged.
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stihlusa.com UNIT MAINTENANCE
Every 8 Hours or Daily. * Check the safety interlock system. Clean debris off the unit. ** Every 25 Hours or Annually. * Check mower blade stopping time. See Authorized STIHL Servicing Dealer Annually to Engine Operator's Manual. Clean debris from engine compartment. ** Every 50...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
... dirt and debris. Maintenance Procedures
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Service and Maintenance Safety
WARNING Amputation and crushing hazard
Specific steps must be used for all the applicable safety and instructional messages in moving parts. Always disengage the mower blades, set the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait for repair or maintenance. Fire or explosion...
Instruction Manual - Page 27
...Replacement parts must be of oil in both transmission oil tanks must be checked, and if necessary, filled. The level of the same design and installed in the same position as the original parts..., or other damage which will vary depending on .
7. Loosen the set screw to step #3.
3. One transmission oil tank only supplies oil to...STIHL servicing dealer. You may be up soot and carbon.
Instruction Manual - Page 33
... a flat, level surface such as described in Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Park unit on the transaxles are not correctly adjusted. Suspension Adjustment
The shock assemblies (A, Figure 39 - Place blocking underneath the mower deck.
4. Turn the pre-load adjustment collar (B, Figure 39) with your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to operator's weight and operating conditions.
39...
Instruction Manual - Page 36
...the positive terminal can be 12 volts. Install the mower deck guards and the floor pan. 14. Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
This zero-turn the ignition switch to ... BCIU1 battery.
1. Wait for replacing the transmission drive belt be replaced.
3. To replace the transmission drive belt the PTO clutch must be an authorized STIHL servicing dealer only service procedure.
2. A dead battery,...
Instruction Manual - Page 37
... may be the result of a defect in the OPERATOR SAFETY section of the problem, see your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Charge the battery until fully charged. Charging the Battery
WARNING Keep open ...doubt about the cause of this manual.
To charge the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and Cables. the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger ...
Instruction Manual - Page 38
...closed position. Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Problem: Engine will not raise.
Ground speed control levers are left behind the mower.
Recharge or replace. See engine operator's manual.
See engine operator's manual. Clean and gap, or replace.
Problem: Engine knocks. Using wrong grade oil. See...
Instruction Manual - Page 40
...models: RZ 261.0
Briggs & Stratton CXi 44T977®
Make
Briggs & Stratton®
Model
44T977-0054-G1
Electrical System
12 volt, 16 amp alternator; ENGINE
For complete engine specifications see the engine manufacturer's operator's manual...mph (0-13,7 km/h) Reverse: 0-4 mph (0-6,4 km/h)
DIMENSIONS
Models with 61" Mower Decks
Overall Length
81" (206 cm)
Overall Width (with discharge chute up)...
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