1. ENGINE:
For complete maintenance and operating infor-
mation for your engine, please refer to your
engine operating and maintenance instructions
furnished by the engine manufacturer and includ-
ed in your Zero Turn mower information packet.
NOTE
Air intake screen must be kept clean. If
plugged, engine may be seriously dam-
aged by over heating.
The hour meter includes a feature to remind
the owner to change engine oil and oil filter at
recommended hour intervals. The service
intervals are indicated by the respective flash-
ing “SVC” lights on the display. Service indi-
cators last for (2) hours starting (1) hour
before and ending (1) hour after the interval.
The left “SVC” light flashes at first interval of
(5) hours, second interval (25) hours , then
every (25) hours thereafter. The right “SVC”
light flashes at every (100) hour interval.
Refer to your engine manual to determine
which “SVC” indicator coincides with their ser-
vice recommendation.
2. BATTERY:
When taking the battery out of the mower for ser
vicing, make sure to reconnect the cables to the
battery exactly as they were prior to removal.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the corrosion
around the battery terminals by applying a solu-
tion of one part baking soda to four parts water.
Coat all exposed terminal surfaces with a light
layer of grease or petroleum jell to prevent corro-
sion.
NOTE
At temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 deg
C) the full charge state must be maintained to
prevent cell electrolyte from freezing and
causing permanent battery damage.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
● THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING.
EYES - FLUSH WITH WATER AND GET PROMPT MED-
ICAL ATTENTION.
ANTIDOTE: INTERNAL - DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER OR MILK. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAG-
NESIA, BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
● BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES AND SMOKING MATERI-
ALS AWAY. VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
● KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
4. MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10
hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as
follows:
A. Lift deck and secure in raised position.
B. Remove bolt, cup washer, and blade from shaft.
C Blades should be discarded when worn exces-
sively. See sketch.
D. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder
or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye protection
when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
E. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade
on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade
on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
F. Install blades with the concave side of the cup
washer against blade. Be sure blades are installed
with uplifts and cutting edges in the proper directions.
Tighten retaining bolt to 76 ft./lbs.
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WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE
DECK OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE, TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH, STOP ENGINE, SET
PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY
AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SECURE-
LY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER
BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
New Blade
Dangerous!
25 Degrees
When Notch Starts
Discard Blade
WARNING
WARNING
WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE
DECK OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE, TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH, STOP ENGINE, SET
PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY
AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SECURE-
LY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER
BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
WARNING
3. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient
operation of the mower. Incorrect inflation
pressure will affect riding comfort, traction and
cutting quality. Check tire air pressure periodi-
cally with a low pressure gauge.. Inflate tires to
the pressure listed:
TIRE PRESSURE: Front & Rear Tires 9 -12 psi
Lug nuts should be checked regularly for tight-
ness. Torque lug nuts to 59 ft. / lbs.
