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Specifications ........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Before Operation ......................................................19
Before Operation Safety ..........................................19
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................20
Checking the Cooling System ...................................20
Checking the Hydraulic System ................................20
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................20
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................21
Nuts .................................................................22
(ROPS) .............................................................22
Adjusting the Height of Cut .....................................23
Adjusting the Skids .................................................25
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Rollers ...........................25
Adjusting the Blade.................................................26
Decks................................................................26
Checking the Safety-Interlock Switches......................28
During Operation .....................................................28
During Operation Safety .........................................28
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................29
Understanding Smart Power™ Traction ....................29
Reversing Fan Operation .........................................30
Understanding Auto Idle .........................................30
Using Cruise Control ..............................................30
Using the Engine-Speed Switch ................................30
Adjusting the Mowing Speed....................................30
Adjusting the Transport Speed .................................30
Machine ............................................................30
Operating Tips ......................................................31
After Operation ........................................................32
After Operation Safety ............................................32
Pushing or Towing the Machine................................32
Locating the Jacking Points ......................................32
Hauling the Machine...............................................33
Locating the Tie-Down Points..................................33
Maintenance .................................................................34
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................34
Daily Maintenance Checklist ....................................35
Service Interval Chart .............................................36
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................36
Pre-Maintenance Safety...........................................36
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance.....................37
Removing the Hood ...............................................37
Lubrication ...............................................................37
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ..........................37
Engine Maintenance ..................................................40
Engine Safety.........................................................40
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................40
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................41
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................42
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................43
Servicing the Fuel System ........................................43
Servicing the Water Separator...................................43
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................44
Electrical System Safety...........................................44
Servicing the Battery...............................................44
Locating the Fuses..................................................45
Drive System Maintenance .........................................46
Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle...........................46
Checking the Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil .....................46
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil .....................46
Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant.............................47
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox Lubricant ...............47
Changing the Rear-Axle Lubricant ............................47
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ..............................48
Changing the Front Tires.........................................48
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................48
Cooling System Safety.............................................48
Checking the Cooling System ...................................48
Servicing the Engine-Cooling System ........................49
Brake Maintenance ....................................................49
Adjusting the Service Brakes ....................................49
Belt Maintenance ......................................................50
Servicing the Alternator Belt ....................................50
Tensioning the Blade-Drive Belts..............................50
Replacing the Blade-Drive Belt .................................51
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................52
Hydraulic System Safety ..........................................52
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ...................................52
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid...................................53
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters .................................54
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses....................54
Adjusting the Counterbalance Pressure......................54
Mower Maintenance ...................................................55
Upright Position .................................................55
Pivoting the Center Mower Deck Down.....................55
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Pitch ..............................56
Servicing the Caster-Arm Bushings ...........................56
Servicing the Caster Wheels and Bearings...................57
Replacing the Mower-Deck-Hinge Covers .................58
Blade Maintenance .....................................................58
Blade Safety...........................................................58
Checking for a Bent Blade........................................58
Removing and Installing the Mower Blade(s) ..............59
Blade(s) .............................................................59
Correcting a Mower-Deck Mismatch.........................60
Storage ........................................................................61
Preparing for Seasonal Storage .................................61
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