Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A. General Operati...
Page 3 - FOREWORD; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
3 FOREWORD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut-ting. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of ...
Page 4 - WARNING; IMPORTANT; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; A. GENERAL OPERATION
4 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near ...
Page 6 - E. Related to Batteries
6 7. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-tion. D. SERVICE 1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. a. Use only an approved con-tainer. b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with th...
Page 7 - Do not overfill
7 and is contained within the positive and negative ter- minals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of plates and active materials. A. Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery te...
Page 8 - DANGER; D A N G E R; SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING. S30503 Part Number: 777S30503 Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 777S30145 Part Number: 777I22444 K E E P H A N D S a n...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS
9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle & choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Seat: Weight adjustable suspension seat with ad...
Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Hour Meter Engine throttle Choke parking brake E. General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow ...
Page 12 - Electric Blade Clutch Switch:; Seat Position Adjustment Lever:; Seatback Recline Knob:
12 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off ” push-pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut-ting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the...
Page 13 - G. Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:; Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
13 G. Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the...
Page 16 - I. Mower Cutting Blades
16 d. Turn the electric blade clutch switch “Off ”. e. Push the choke/throttle control to the full forward position. f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch and turn the switch to “On”. g. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc-tion to the “Start” position until the engine starts. Not...
Page 17 - Mulch; A. Cleaning your Deck; after; away
Figure. 6 hair pin Trailing Link hair pins 17 without offset, and with a maximum amount of sharp-ened cutting edge. Mulch - These blades are generally designed for use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu-lence in order that the grass c...
Page 18 - Sharpening the Blade:; Changing the Blade Drive Belts:
18 m. Clean up the grass clippings and other materials washed from underneath the mower deck, and dispose of them properly. Hose Coupler(Shown withoutHose Attached) Water Port Figure. 7 B.Mower Deck 1. Removing the Mower Deck: a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps....
Page 19 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; C.Hydrostatic Drive System; Figure 9; Battery Removal; Specific Gravity
19 5. Figure 8 Spindle Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. b. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. c. Remove the deck cover. d. Remove the drive belts. (See 4. Changing Blade Drive Belts.) e. Remove the cutter blade...
Page 20 - Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Parking Brake Switch:
20 4. Installing the Battery Note: The battery is delivered from the fac- tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte. a. Attach the positive (red) cable.b. Attach the negative (black) cable. c. Attach the rubber battery strap. 5. Jump Starting Warning: Failure to use this starting procedure can ...
Page 22 - Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Steering Lever Adjustments:; To Put the Mower Back in Service:
22 When the mower is parked with the engine running and the steering levers in the neutral position, the parking brakes should be applied. The parking brakes are internal gear/pawl brakes mounted in each transaxle. They are both engaged by the same operating lever. 1. Adjustments: The parking brake ...
Page 23 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oil Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks
23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level by viewing in the tank. b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic transaxels for leaks. d. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi. e. Check the spi...
Page 24 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS; General Purpose Lubricant:
24 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 15W-40 engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 12222 Deck S...
Page 25 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment; Table 1
25 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi recommended (20 psi MAX.) c....
Page 27 - F.Deck leveling Procedure
27 F.Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the lift pedal, posi-tion the mowing deck into the 3" height of cut position. (The 3" heig...
Page 28 - WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 29 - SLOPE GAUGE
29 SLOPE GAUGE Do n o t mo w on in clines with a slop e in excess o f 15 d e gr ee s (a ri se o f appro xima tely 2- 1/2 fee t every 10 fee t). A rid ing m o wer could over turn a nd ca use se rio u s inju ry. If op er ating a wa lk- b eh ind mower on su ch a slo p e, it is extr emely difficu lt to ...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; DATE
30 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED
