User Manual

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Clean the spark plug with a wire brush and sturdy knife. Do
NOT use abrasives.
Check Spark Plug Gap
Use a spark plug feeler gauge (A,Figure27) to check the
gap between the two electrodes. When the gap is correct, the
gauge will drag slightly as you pull it through the gap.
To adjust the spark plug gap, use a spark plug gauge and
gently bend the curved electrode. Make sure that you do not
touch the center electrode or the porcelain. 
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Install Spark Plug
Tighten the spark plug with your fingers, and then, tighten it
with a wrench as shown in Figure28.
• 180 in-lbs (20 Nm), OR
• 1/2 turn when you install the original spark plug. 1/4 turn
when you install a new spark plug.
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Pushing the Rider By Hand
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard.
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down
slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the
transmissions unless machine motion can be controlled and
engine is off.
NOTICE
Do not tow rider.Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this
unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into
their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. To disengage the transmissions, move the roll release
levers (A or B, Figure29, depending on model), into the
PUSH position as shown.
3. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/ PARK
position to the neutral ‘N’ position to disengage the
parking brake. The rider can now be pushed by hand.
4. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions
by moving the roll release levers back to the DRIVE
position.
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Cleaning
1. Clean dirt and debris from the rider and mower deck.
Note:Some mower decks feature a washout port. See
Washing The Mower Deck .
2. Clean any debris buildup in the engine compartment and
from on or around the engine.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Not for
Reproduction