Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record

Service Mower - 36
SERVICE MOWER
4. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
5. Install belt in reverse order of removal.
6. Reinstall belt guard(s) and tighten capscrews securely.
7. Install mower deck and adjust mower belt tension, if
necessary.
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Place mower deck in lowest setting.
3. Engage PTO drive lever.
4. Measure distance from bracket (A) to washer (B) on
tension rod (C).
• Distance (D) should be: 20 - 25 mm (0.78 - 0.98 in)
5. Continue with the following steps, if adjustment is
required.
6. Disengage PTO lever.
7. Remove spring locking pin and washer (E) and
disconnect tension rod from blade drive arm.
8. Loosen lock nut (F).
9. Turn fitting on tension rod clockwise to shorten and
counterclockwise to lengthen effective rod length.
10.Tighten lock nut (F) to 27 N•m (20 lb-ft.).
11.Assemble tension rod and recheck dimension (D).
12.Check spindle brake clearance.
Adjusting Spindle Brake
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Place mower deck in lowest setting.
3. Engage PTO drive lever.
4. Check mower belt tension and adjust, if necessary.
5. Remove belt guard.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Stop engine, remove key, wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing
machine.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Spindle brake
engagement must be checked every time the mower
belt tension is adjusted or belt damage may occur.
D
C
A
B
F
E
C
F
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Spring is under
tension. Do not remove tensioning spring when
adjusting mower belt tension.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Mower blades must stop within 5
seconds after mower is turned off. Check
spindle brake measurement every 25 hours or
once a year (whichever comes first).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Avoid belt damage.
Spindle brake engagement must be checked and
corrected every time the mower belt tension is
adjusted.
Mower belt tension should be adjusted, if required,
BEFORE brakes are adjusted.