Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
Table of Contents 1 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......21 Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................21 Troubleshooti...
Page 3 - Safety Rules & Information; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Safety Rules & Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can causeinjury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death tothe ...
Page 4 - Safety Rules and Information
3 Safety Rules and Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could causeinjury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. 7. Keep people and pets ...
Page 6 - LLEE; Identification Numbers; CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
Identification Numbers 5 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. These numbers can befound...
Page 7 - Safety Decals; SAFETY DECALS
Safety Decals 6 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the ne...
Page 8 - Operational SAFETY Checks
Safety Decals (Cont.) & Interlock System Checks 7 SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamp-er with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operati...
Page 9 - Motion Control Levers; Engine Speed Control; CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls 8 Motion Control Levers These levers control the ground speed and direction ofthe rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheeland the right controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speedof the associated wheel, and pulling ...
Page 11 - Operation; GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer ortruck using two separate ramps. Only use asingle ramp that is at least one foot wider thanthe width of the rear wheels of this rider. Thisrider has a zero turning radius and the rearwheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider couldtip over injuring t...
Page 12 - STARTING THE ENGINE; DO NOT TOW RIDER
Operation 11 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion controllevers are locked in the NEUTRAL LOCKED position. 2. Set the engine speed control to FAST position. Then fully close the choke. NOTE: A warm engine may not require c...
Page 13 - BASIC DRIVING; Forward Travel Practice
Operation 12 ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The motion control levers of the zero turn rider areresponsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficientcontrol of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning move-ments will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming ...
Page 14 - ADVANCED DRIVING; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
Operation 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...
Page 15 - Removal; ATTACHING A TRAILER
Operation 14 MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hardflat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into their neutral lock positions, turn off the ignition,remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to...
Page 16 - Installation
Operation 15 Figure 11. Rear Deck Lift ComponentsA. Pin & Washer (Left side shown, right side same)B. Lock Nut (Left side shown, right side same)C. Stabilizer Rod (Left side shown, right side same)D. Hairpin Clip & Washer (Left & right) 4. Remove the self-locking cotter pin and washer (A...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; SAFETY ITEMS
Regular Maintenance 16 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
Regular Maintenance 17 Oil: • motion control lever pivot points • discharge chute hinge • deck lift pivot points 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 and sur-faces clean both befor...
Page 19 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Regular Maintenance 18 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 while loos-ening the hardware. 3. Remove the nut (C, Figu...
Page 21 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Battery and Cables; STORAGE
Regular Maintenance 20 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 19). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive c...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 21 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 t...
Page 23 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
22 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Transmission(s) disengaged. 1. Unlock roll release rod(s). not drive. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is not fully released. 4. See ...
Page 24 - SEAT ADJUSTMENTS; Seat Position Adjustment; SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
23 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENTS The seat and motion control levers should be adjusted sothat operator’s elbows are supported by the arm restswhen his/her hands are on the controls, and the motioncontrol levers can be moved through their full range ofmotion without con...
Page 25 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 24 Figure 22. Cutting Height AdjustmentA. Cutting Height Adjustment LeverB. Foot Assist Pedal CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mowercutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 4” (10...
Page 26 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 25 Figure 23. Neutral Adjustment (Right Side Shown)A. Control BracketB. Rod EndC. Rod End Connecting HardwareD. Jam NutE. Link RodF. Compression SpringG. Spring Adjustment Nuts (2) B D C E G into its neutral locked position with little or no addi-tional fo...
Page 27 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; Brake Adjustment
26 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 23a. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake Gear (One Each Side)B. Brake Arm (One Each Side)C. Brake Rod Adjustment NutD. Park Brake BracketE. Park Brake RodF. Compression Spring PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the ...
Page 28 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
27 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 26. Adjust PTO ClutchA. Wi...
Page 29 - MOWER DECK LEVELING
28 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. Besure to check and adjust tire pressures before levelingthe mower deck SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concre...
Page 31 - BATTERY CHARGING
30 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove th...
Page 32 - MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
31 MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 44” Decks: 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the hardware (B, Figure 35) securing the belt g...
Page 33 - FUSE REPLACEMENT
32 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service FUSE REPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the motioncontrol levers into their neutral locked positions, turnoff the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat. The fuse bl...
Page 34 - Specifications; CE COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
33 Specifications ENGINE: 20 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 20 hp ELS Horsepower 20 @ 2700 rpm Displacement 40.0 Cu. in (656 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 9 amp. Alternator, Battery: 230 CCA Oil Capacity 64 Oz. (1.9 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.0 Gallons (...
