Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 2 & 2A
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 3
FAMILIARIZATION ............................................. 4-5
Serial & Model Number Location ........................... 4
Controls .................................................................... 5
Components ........................................................... 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6-11
Pre-start Checklist ................................................... 6
Adjusting Operator's Seat ....................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine ....................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ............................... 8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ..........................
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................... 9
Adjusting Cutting Height ......................................... 10
Raising Chute Deflector ......................................... 10
Rolling Tractor W_h Engine Off ......................... 9-10
Tips on Mowing ....................................................... 11
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................... 12-13
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 14-35
Service Schedule ......................................... 14
Maintenance Parts ....................................... 14
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil .................... 15
To CheckOilLevel...............................................
Changing Engine Oil ................................... 16
Lubrication (Tractor] .............................. 17-18
Front Wheel Bearings ......................................... 17
Axle Spindles ....................................................... 17
Steering Shaft ...................................................... 17
Clutch/Brake Pivot............................................... 17
Steering Sector Gear .......................................... 17
Steering Drag Link .............................................. 18
Steering Tie Rod ................................................. 18
Park Brake Latch ................................................ 18
Deck Lift Mechanism .......................................... 18
Blade Engagement Mechanism ......................... 18
Engine Service ............................................. 19
Engine Air Pre-Cleaner ....................................... 19
Engine Air Cleaner .............................................. 19
Spark Plug ........................................................... 19
Fuel Filter ........................................................... 19
Engine Cooling System ...................................... 20
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Battery Service ............................................. 20-21
Battery Electrolyte Check ............................ 20
Battery Charging ................................................ 21
Mower Deck Removal/Reinstallation .......... 22-23
Standard Mower Blade Service ................... 26-28
Standard Blade Wear Limits ....................... 26
Blade Removal/Replacement ...................... 26-27
33" Mower Blade............................................ 26
38" Mower Blade ............................................ 27
Sharpening Standard Blade(s) ................ 28
Ninja Mower Blade Service .................................. 28
Ninja Blade Wear Limits................................28
Ninja Blade Sharpening .................................29
Belt Service .................................................. 21-25
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement 25
33" & 38" Deck Drive Belt.............................25
Traction Drive Belt Service .................... 21-24
Traction Drive Belt Removal ......................... 23
Traction Drive Belt Replacement .................. 24
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ................ 29-30
Deck Level Adjustment .............................. 31-33B
Side to Side Level ............ 31-32 & 33A-33B
Front to Rear Level ........................32-33 & 33B
Sector Plates..................................................32
FrontLiftRod......................................33 & 33A
Shifter Adj ustment ............................................ 34
Steering Adjustment ......................................... 34
Wheel Brake Adjustment .................................. 35
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 36-37
Wiring Harness Routing ...................................... 36
DIAGRAMS, Briggs Engine w/o lights................ 37
DIAGRAMS, Briggs Engine w/lights................... 37
WARRANTY ....................................................... 38
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ............................ 39-42