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RIDING MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per form ing

any main te nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If riding mower requires more than four (4)

feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear

on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,

then brake must be serviced at your nearest

authorized service center.

TIRES

• Maintain tire pressure at 12 PSI.

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemi cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause

tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may

be purchased from your local parts dealer.

Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

AXLE AND SPINDLES

• Front wheel axles and front spindles should

be properly lubricated.

• Wheel axles and spindles should be

lubricated with grease.

Wheel Axle

Spindle

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Be sure operator presence and reverse

operation sys tems are work ing properly.

If your riding mower does not function as

described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully de pressed, and the deck

clutch lever is in the dis en gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

• When the engine is running, any attempt

by the op er a tor to leave the seat without

first setting the parking brake should shut

off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the deck

clutch lever is engaged, any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat should shut

off the engine.

• Never operate the deck clutch lever unless

you are seated in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be sharp.

Re place worn, bent or damaged blades.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade

approved by the manufacturer of your riding

mower. Using a blade not approved by the

manufacturer of your riding mower is hazard-

ous, could damage your riding mower and

void your warranty.

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)

SYSTEM

• When the engine is running with the ignition

switch in the engine "ON" position and the

deck clutch lever engaged, any attempt by

the operator to shift into reverse should

shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running with the ignition

switch in the ROS "ON" position and the

deck clutch lever engaged, any attempt by

the operator to shift into reverse should

NOT shut off the engine.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blade.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/

or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter-

clock wise.

3. Install new blade with stamped "THIS

SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel as-

sembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly,

center hole in blade must align with star on

mandrel assembly.

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely

(45-55 Ft. Lbs.).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated.

Blade

Center Hole

Star

Mandrel

Assembly

Blade Bolt

(Special)

ROS "ON"

Position

Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor cut - uneven

cutting

1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.

3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash

under mower.

3 Clean underside of mower housing.

4 Bent blade mandrel. 4 Contact a qualified service center.

5 Clogged mower deck vent from

build-up of grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrel.

5 Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Mower blade will

not rotate

1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.

2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt.

3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley.

4 Frozen blade mandrel. 4 Contact a qualified service center.

Poor grass

discharge

1 Travel speed too fast. 1 Shift to slower speed.

2 Wet grass. 2 Allow grass to dry before mowing.

3 Mower deck not level. 3 Level mower deck.

4 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 4 Check tires for proper PSI.

5 Worn, bent or loose blade. 5 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

6 Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

6 Clean underside of mower

housing.

7 Mower drive belt worn. 7 Replace mower drive belt.

8 Blade improperly installed. 8 Reinstall blade sharp edge down.

9 Improper blade used. 9 Replace with blade listed in parts

manual.

10 Clogged mower deck vent holes

from buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

10 Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Battery will not

charge

1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.

2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.

3 Faulty alternator. 3 Replace alternator.

Loss of drive

1 Axle key missing. 1 Install axle key at rear wheel. See

"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the

Service and Adjustments section.

Engine dies when

riding mower is

shifted into reverse

1 Reverse operation system (ROS)

is not “ON” while mower or other

attachment is engaged.

1 Turn ignition key to ROS “ON”

position. See Operation section.

2 Engine is cold. 2 Allow engine warm-up by running for

several seconds to several minutes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to service center.