Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications........................................................11
ModelNumbers.............................................11
Systems..........................................................11
Dimensions....................................................11
ProductOverview.................................................12
Operation..............................................................13
Controls.........................................................13
Pre-Start.........................................................14
OperatingInstructions...................................15
Maintenance..........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............21
PeriodicMaintenance........................................22
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................22
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade
BrakeClutchOnly).....................................22
ChecktheMowerBlade..................................22
CheckforLooseHardware.............................24
ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail
Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits
Only)..........................................................24
ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits)..................25
ServiceAirFilter(ECXHNBBC21and
ECXHN21Units)......................................25
ChangeEngineOil.........................................26
ChangeOilFilter(ECXKA21and
ECXKABBC21)........................................27
CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled
UnitsOnly)................................................27
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................27
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter...................................................28
Adjustments......................................................28
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................28
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................29
Cleaning............................................................30
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................30
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug............................................................30
CleaningUndertheBeltCover
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................30
CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield
(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly).................31
CleaningUndertheCoverPlate(Non-Blade
BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................31
WasteDisposal...............................................32
Storage..................................................................33
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................33
PreparingtheEngine......................................33
GeneralStorageInformation..........................33
RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom
Storage.......................................................33
Troubleshooting....................................................34
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