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Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ........................................................................ 8
1 Unfolding the Handle ....................................... 8
2 Checking the Engine-Oil Level ......................... 8
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Controls ............................................................. 9
Specifications ...................................................11
Torque Requirements ........................................11
Attachments/Accessories ..................................11
Before Operation ................................................. 12
Before Operation Safety ................................... 12
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil ................................... 14
Adjusting the Cutting-Blade Depth .................... 14
Adjusting the Seeding-Rate Gauge................... 14
Using the Seed Cover....................................... 14
During Operation ................................................. 15
During Operation Safety ................................... 15
Starting the Machine......................................... 16
Shutting Off the Machine .................................. 16
Operating the Self-Propel Drive ........................ 16
Operating the Blade-Control Bail ...................... 17
Operating the Machine ..................................... 17
Operating Tips .................................................. 18
After Operation .................................................... 18
After Operation Safety ...................................... 18
Transporting the Machine ................................. 18
Disengaging the Hydrostatic Drive.................... 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 21
Disconnecting the Spark-Plug Wire .................. 21
Lubrication .......................................................... 21
Lubricating the Slicer-Shaft Bearings................ 21
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 22
Engine Safety ................................................... 22
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 22
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 23
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 24
Checking the Spark Arrester ............................. 24
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 25
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 25
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 26
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 26
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 26
Fluid .............................................................. 26
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 27
Removing the Belt Guard.................................. 27
Installing the Belt Guard.................................... 28
Checking the Condition of the Belts................... 28
Tension ......................................................... 28
Cutting Blade Maintenance .................................. 29
Checking and Replacing the Blades.................. 29
Seed Gate Maintenance....................................... 30
Checking the Seed Gate................................... 30
Position ......................................................... 30
Cleaning .............................................................. 31
Washing the Machine ....................................... 31
Cleaning the Engine Area ................................. 31
Cleaning the Bottom of the Machine.................. 31
Cleaning under the Belt Cover ......................... 32
Cleaning the Seed Gate.................................... 32
Storage ................................................................... 33
Storage Safety.................................................. 33
Storing the Machine.......................................... 33
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 33
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 34
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