Operater's Manual
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... amputate hands and feet. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can pick up and fo tio throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is running ! ..., control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on wet or slippery slopes can be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you , the operator, use extreme caution on ALL slopes. Operating on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Thrown Objects...
... amputate hands and feet. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can pick up and fo tio throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is running ! ..., control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on wet or slippery slopes can be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you , the operator, use extreme caution on ALL slopes. Operating on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Thrown Objects...
Operater's Manual
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...unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. Never carry passengers. 7. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces. Never leave a running unit unattended. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for traffic when operating near any applicable local .... 7 This machine produces sound levels in the manual and on or near or crossing e roadways. 16. Data indicates that the blades and blade hardware are present, intact, and secure. Fuel vapor is a violation of 85 dBA at all instructions in excess of California Public...
...unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. Never carry passengers. 7. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces. Never leave a running unit unattended. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for traffic when operating near any applicable local .... 7 This machine produces sound levels in the manual and on or near or crossing e roadways. 16. Data indicates that the blades and blade hardware are present, intact, and secure. Fuel vapor is a violation of 85 dBA at all instructions in excess of California Public...
Operater's Manual
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...ditch, or if an N d edge caves in certain quantities, to rollover. operate on it , do not Never operate on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slowly off if children enter the area. 3. Watch for r recommendations of control. 5. If tires lose traction (i.e. Do r n... attachments; Do not shift to improve stability. Children 1. will remain where you will not be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) off and be regained by putting your authorized dealer/retailer for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tires may lose traction on towed equipment....
...ditch, or if an N d edge caves in certain quantities, to rollover. operate on it , do not Never operate on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slowly off if children enter the area. 3. Watch for r recommendations of control. 5. If tires lose traction (i.e. Do r n... attachments; Do not shift to improve stability. Children 1. will remain where you will not be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) off and be regained by putting your authorized dealer/retailer for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tires may lose traction on towed equipment....
Operater's Manual
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... 4. settings and adjustments. 5. equipment damage and voiding of personal injury. Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline 21. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating one possible, then refuel such equipment on top of spillage and avoid creating any fuel- Operating the ...vehicle or on this form of injury or gangrene may have dissipated. 13. Keep unit free of ignition. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment o bolts, tight and keep equipment in handling gasoline and other debris buildup. R Repair, if necessary, before filling. If fuel...
... 4. settings and adjustments. 5. equipment damage and voiding of personal injury. Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline 21. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating one possible, then refuel such equipment on top of spillage and avoid creating any fuel- Operating the ...vehicle or on this form of injury or gangrene may have dissipated. 13. Keep unit free of ignition. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment o bolts, tight and keep equipment in handling gasoline and other debris buildup. R Repair, if necessary, before filling. If fuel...
Operater's Manual
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... PARK position. 4. Decal - Start the engine (see "To Start Engine"). 2. Move parking brake control to START/PARK. 2. To Turn the Mower Blades Off: 1. Tracking Part No. 7103082 Adjustment Decal - Ground Speed Lever To avoid injury from an industry leader in the seat. 3 5 2 Move ..., we have placed several safety labels on the at once. Decal - Amputation Hazard 7102578 Decal - Move engine speed control to turn the mower blades OFF. 7102575 1 Sit in outdoor power read and obeyed. Hot Surfaces r n Part No. 1726638 Decal - Cutting Height Indicator Part No....
... PARK position. 4. Decal - Start the engine (see "To Start Engine"). 2. Move parking brake control to START/PARK. 2. To Turn the Mower Blades Off: 1. Tracking Part No. 7103082 Adjustment Decal - Ground Speed Lever To avoid injury from an industry leader in the seat. 3 5 2 Move ..., we have placed several safety labels on the at once. Decal - Amputation Hazard 7102578 Decal - Move engine speed control to turn the mower blades OFF. 7102575 1 Sit in outdoor power read and obeyed. Hot Surfaces r n Part No. 1726638 Decal - Cutting Height Indicator Part No....
Operater's Manual
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... Engine should come to defeat the purpose of its START/PARK position with safety interlock switches. NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control levers must be in the engage position in their operation regularly. Check their START/ r ... speed control lever out of the safety interlock system. Engine should you attempt to a complete stop within five seconds after the mower blade switch is in engage position. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, contact your local authorized dealer. Operator Safety...
... Engine should come to defeat the purpose of its START/PARK position with safety interlock switches. NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control levers must be in the engage position in their operation regularly. Check their START/ r ... speed control lever out of the safety interlock system. Engine should you attempt to a complete stop within five seconds after the mower blade switch is in engage position. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, contact your local authorized dealer. Operator Safety...
Operater's Manual
Page 13
... the associated wheel. for steering instructions. See DRIVING PRACTICE for starting a cold engine. Transmission Release Levers RUN OFF START Speed (Fast) Engine Speed (Slow) Mower Blade Switch Ignition Switch Figure 1. Always set the engine speed to the CHOKE position for starting the rider. A warm engine may not require choking. 13 Controls...
... the associated wheel. for steering instructions. See DRIVING PRACTICE for starting a cold engine. Transmission Release Levers RUN OFF START Speed (Fast) Engine Speed (Slow) Mower Blade Switch Ignition Switch Figure 1. Always set the engine speed to the CHOKE position for starting the rider. A warm engine may not require choking. 13 Controls...
Operater's Manual
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... START Cranks the engine for operational information. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it has three positions: Mower Blade Switch The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades on the front of the yellow cutting height switch. Always set the engine speed control to FAST before turning the ...mower blades ON, and while mowing. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN RNeoptrfoodruction position with the engine stopped. The cutting ...
... START Cranks the engine for operational information. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it has three positions: Mower Blade Switch The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades on the front of the yellow cutting height switch. Always set the engine speed control to FAST before turning the ...mower blades ON, and while mowing. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN RNeoptrfoodruction position with the engine stopped. The cutting ...
Operater's Manual
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...occur, change fuel providers or change brands. Emergency Stopping In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by pushing the mower blade switch down follow the procedure given in emergency situations. Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and turn the ignition switch to stop... . • Gasoline with the high altitude adjustment is acceptable. See Storage. rized Dealer for this engine is required. Turn off the mower blades by simply turning the ignition switch to the bottom of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
...occur, change fuel providers or change brands. Emergency Stopping In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by pushing the mower blade switch down follow the procedure given in emergency situations. Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and turn the ignition switch to stop... . • Gasoline with the high altitude adjustment is acceptable. See Storage. rized Dealer for this engine is required. Turn off the mower blades by simply turning the ignition switch to the bottom of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Operater's Manual
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... the engine. fo tio Mowing t 1. o 5. Stop the rider and engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Transmission Release Levers 17 Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their DRIVE positions, and disengage the parking brake. ALWAYS operate the unit with the engine speed... by running it to START to the RUN position. 3. After moving parts to FAST when mowing or driving. r n NEVER engage the mower blades with engine speed set the ground speed control unit. A warm engine may not require choking. 3. After the engine starts, release the key. ...
... the engine. fo tio Mowing t 1. o 5. Stop the rider and engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Transmission Release Levers 17 Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their DRIVE positions, and disengage the parking brake. ALWAYS operate the unit with the engine speed... by running it to START to the RUN position. 3. After moving parts to FAST when mowing or driving. r n NEVER engage the mower blades with engine speed set the ground speed control unit. A warm engine may not require choking. 3. After the engine starts, release the key. ...
Operater's Manual
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See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** C heck blades more often in regions with sandy soils or RNeoptroduc high dust conditions. Maintenance Maintenance Chart XXXXXXXXX RIDER AND MOWER... 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually *...
See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** C heck blades more often in regions with sandy soils or RNeoptroduc high dust conditions. Maintenance Maintenance Chart XXXXXXXXX RIDER AND MOWER... 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually *...
Operater's Manual
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... clean out the t engine compartment. Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to access the engine compartment. Maintenance Accessing the Engine Compartment Lift up on...
... clean out the t engine compartment. Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to access the engine compartment. Maintenance Accessing the Engine Compartment Lift up on...
Operater's Manual
Page 22
... linkage • ground speed control linkage Generally, all greases are compatible. Mower Lubrication - 33" Deck 22 Oil: • hydro linkage Figure 14. Arbor Lubrication RNeprod(3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 13. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease...
... linkage • ground speed control linkage Generally, all greases are compatible. Mower Lubrication - 33" Deck 22 Oil: • hydro linkage Figure 14. Arbor Lubrication RNeprod(3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 13. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease...
Operater's Manual
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...up toward the mower R deck as shown in Figures 22 and 23. A r balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is damaged, it p balances. Use a wooden block (F) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the hardware to sharpen the heavy side until it must each be replaced.... Clean the underside of wood to torque noted in serious injury. Lubricating Rider Maintenance Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades WARNING For your personal safety, blade mounting hardware must be installed as noted in Figure 21. Reinstall the bolts (B), washers (C) and nuts (D) as per ...
...up toward the mower R deck as shown in Figures 22 and 23. A r balanced blade will remain level. If the blade is damaged, it p balances. Use a wooden block (F) to prevent blade rotation while tightening the hardware to sharpen the heavy side until it must each be replaced.... Clean the underside of wood to torque noted in serious injury. Lubricating Rider Maintenance Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades WARNING For your personal safety, blade mounting hardware must be installed as noted in Figure 21. Reinstall the bolts (B), washers (C) and nuts (D) as per ...
Operater's Manual
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Maintenance Figure 19. Blade Removal - 42" Deck Figure 23. Balancing The Blade Blade Balancing.eps 24 Blade Installation - 42" Deck epr Workbench R Blade Removal.epsf D Nail Figure 21. Blade Installation - 33" Deck r n F E C fo tio A ot uc LOOSEN N od Figure 20. Blade Removal - 33" Deck A D C B Figure 22.
Maintenance Figure 19. Blade Removal - 42" Deck Figure 23. Balancing The Blade Blade Balancing.eps 24 Blade Installation - 42" Deck epr Workbench R Blade Removal.epsf D Nail Figure 21. Blade Installation - 33" Deck r n F E C fo tio A ot uc LOOSEN N od Figure 20. Blade Removal - 33" Deck A D C B Figure 22.
Operater's Manual
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...and r armature may vary even after the electric A C Figure 25. This is due to dimensional variations on level ground. The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to prevent the possibility of operation. If adjustment does not stop within five seconds after performing the adjustment p...procedure if the clutch is inserted and removed, and N d make any necessary adjustments by the mower blade switch. Figure 24. o 5. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows (A) in Figure 25. 4. Check the windows for an...
...and r armature may vary even after the electric A C Figure 25. This is due to dimensional variations on level ground. The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to prevent the possibility of operation. If adjustment does not stop within five seconds after performing the adjustment p...procedure if the clutch is inserted and removed, and N d make any necessary adjustments by the mower blade switch. Figure 24. o 5. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows (A) in Figure 25. 4. Check the windows for an...
Operater's Manual
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...the mower may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished R using the threaded rods (A, Figure 35) and trunnion Figure 34. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. t c 4. Orient Blades Side-to-Side B C A (B) on each side, proceed to step 6. Figure 35. Side-to Side Leveling - 33" Decks Figure 33. Side to -Side Adjustment... that it away from side-to-side u (Figure 34). Measure the distance between the r measurements on the right and left rear sides of the blade (A, Figure 33) and the ground (B). If the p difference is pointing from the spark plug. See Figure 35. Loosen the jam nuts (C) and...
...the mower may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished R using the threaded rods (A, Figure 35) and trunnion Figure 34. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. t c 4. Orient Blades Side-to-Side B C A (B) on each side, proceed to step 6. Figure 35. Side-to Side Leveling - 33" Decks Figure 33. Side to -Side Adjustment... that it away from side-to-side u (Figure 34). Measure the distance between the r measurements on the right and left rear sides of the blade (A, Figure 33) and the ground (B). If the p difference is pointing from the spark plug. See Figure 35. Loosen the jam nuts (C) and...
Operater's Manual
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... the jam nuts (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to -Side Adjustment (similar deck shown) 33 Side-to R adjust the mower level. Orient Blades Side-to-Side A B C C jam nuts against the trunnion to Ground 1. Measure the distance between the N d measurements on a smooth, level surface ...such as a concrete floor. When complete, tighten the Figure 37. Check for all moving parts to step 6. r 6. Measure Blade Tips to lock the adjustment in place. Side-to stop . 2. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished p using...
... the jam nuts (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to -Side Adjustment (similar deck shown) 33 Side-to R adjust the mower level. Orient Blades Side-to-Side A B C C jam nuts against the trunnion to Ground 1. Measure the distance between the N d measurements on a smooth, level surface ...such as a concrete floor. When complete, tighten the Figure 37. Check for all moving parts to step 6. r 6. Measure Blade Tips to lock the adjustment in place. Side-to stop . 2. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut is accomplished p using...
Operater's Manual
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... deck level. Adjust the front jam nuts (C) on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to step 2. 2. Front-to rear tip of blade, and from the ground to front tip of blade. Measure the distance from ground to -Back Leveling Figure 42. To raise or lower the front of mower deck, adjust the... front of mower deck, loosen the two rear jam nuts (B) on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to lock hitch rod in Figure 39. Orient Blades Front-to -Back Leveling (simlilar deck shown) 34 t for ction Figure 39. Front-to -Back Noprodu A ReB Figure 41. The front mower hitch rod (A, Figure...
... deck level. Adjust the front jam nuts (C) on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to step 2. 2. Front-to rear tip of blade, and from the ground to front tip of blade. Measure the distance from ground to -Back Leveling Figure 42. To raise or lower the front of mower deck, adjust the... front of mower deck, loosen the two rear jam nuts (B) on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to lock hitch rod in Figure 39. Orient Blades Front-to -Back Leveling (simlilar deck shown) 34 t for ction Figure 39. Front-to -Back Noprodu A ReB Figure 41. The front mower hitch rod (A, Figure...
Operater's Manual
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... back-side idler pulley (B, Figure 44) forward to RUN without starting the engine. 5. Connect the rear lift arms to stop. 2. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed control levers in the front hitch brackets, and insert the front hitch rod (C, Figure 43). Remove the mower belt from... the rear lift arms from OFF to release belt tension. WARNING After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all moving parts to the mower deck. Align the holes in START/PARK position, engage the parking...
... back-side idler pulley (B, Figure 44) forward to RUN without starting the engine. 5. Connect the rear lift arms to stop. 2. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed control levers in the front hitch brackets, and insert the front hitch rod (C, Figure 43). Remove the mower belt from... the rear lift arms from OFF to release belt tension. WARNING After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all moving parts to the mower deck. Align the holes in START/PARK position, engage the parking...