Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
1 Table of Contents WARNING Engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22 Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................22 Troubleshooti...
Page 3 - CAUTION; Safety Rules and Information
2 GENERAL OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening atall times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instr...
Page 5 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
4 Safety Rules and Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refue...
Page 6 - LLEE; CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS; Identification Numbers
5 Unit ID Tag Mower ID Tag Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer forreplacement parts, service, or information you MUSThave these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’sidentification numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. Thes...
Page 7 - SAFETY DECALS; Safety Decals; NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
6 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an industry leader in outdoor powerequipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basickno...
Page 8 - Operational SAFETY Checks; SAFETY ICONS; Safety Icons & Interlock System
7 SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, do notattempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamperwith safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF...
Page 9 - Ground Speed Levers; Throttle Control; CONTROL FUNCTIONS
8 Features & Controls Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider. Theleft lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the rightcontrols the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speedof the associated wheel, and pulling back on a leveri...
Page 11 - Operation; GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
10 Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to...
Page 12 - STARTING THE ENGINE; STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE
11 WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting ...
Page 13 - BASIC DRIVING; Forward Travel Practice
12 ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive,and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of therider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will takesome practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming familiar with how t...
Page 14 - ADVANCED DRIVING; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
13 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end ofa cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down at the en...
Page 15 - ATTACHING A TRAILER
14 Operation ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be lessthan 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with anappropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction andloss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight whenoperat...
Page 16 - Removal
15 Operation MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hardflat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for allmoving parts to stop. 2. Remove the cutting height pi...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; SAFETY ITEMS
16 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour me...
Page 18 - Regular Maintenance; LUBRICATION
17 Regular Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease offbelts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings andsurfaces clean both before and after lubrication. LUBRICATION Lu...
Page 19 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
18 Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 14. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation whileloosening the capscrew. 3. Remove the capscrew (D, F...
Page 21 - TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER CHANGE
20 Regular Maintenance 4. Reinstall the reservoir cap, move the locking tab between two notches, and tighten the lockingcapscrew. TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER CHANGE Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number: 1719168 1. Locate the transmission oil filter (C, Figure 19) at the rear of the batter...
Page 22 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Battery and Cables; STORAGE
21 Regular Maintenance WARNING Be careful when handling the battery. Avoidspilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks awayfrom the battery.When removing or installing battery cables,disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnectit LAST. If not done in this order, the positiveterminal can be shor...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
22 Troubleshooting,Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed to allowit to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists th...
Page 24 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
23 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3....
Page 25 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Seat Position Adjustment
24 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control levers should beadjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported by thearm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, andthe ground speed control levers can be moved throughtheir full range of motion ...
Page 27 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
26 Figure 24. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. Set CollarC. Locknut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. Elevate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear wheels. 3. Check the brak...
Page 29 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
28 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 26. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 27. Adjust PTO ClutchA. WindowB. Adjustment NutC. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,...
Page 30 - MOWER DECK LEVELING
29 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turnthe front wheels so they are straight. 2. Check for bent b...
Page 31 - MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
30 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service ROLLER BAR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS) The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended to rideon the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on theground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf andor unit. 1. First level the mower deck using the p...
Page 32 - BATTERY CHARGING
31 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage theparking brake, turn off the engine, and remove theignition key. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACE...
Page 33 - Specifications
32 Specifications ENGINE: 18 HP* Kohler Make Kohler Model Courage 18 Horsepower 18 @ 3400 rpm Displacement 32.6 Cu. in (535 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 15 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1.6 qt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH580V Horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm D...
Page 34 - Lawn Care; HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS; Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting; Cut less than
Lawn Care & Mowing Information LC-1 HOW AND WHEN TOWATER, FERTILIZE &AERATE Most lawns are watered too often,but with too little water. However too much water can allowdevelopment of diseases with yourlawn. It is best to water the lawn only when necessary, and then towater it slowly, evenly,...
Page 35 - Lawn Care & Mowing Information; WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW; PROPER MOWING SPEED
LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’llget when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: ● Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high. ● Mow with sharp blades. Short clippin...
