NOTE: Mowers with 36 inch Mowing Decks - The 4-1/2 inch (114.3 mm) mowing deck
height adjustment is used as the transport position and as the highest deck height
for mowing.
G. CUP HOLDER/STORAGE TRAY (IF EQUIPPED)
The cup holder is located on the top of the battery cover.
H. FUEL CAP
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is
tethered to the mower to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the fuel cap
from the mower. Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck,
allowing some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the fuel cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn clockwise until the
cap clicks at least two times to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the
fuel tank after removing.
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from
recently running, allow to cool for at least five minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.
I. FUEL GAUGE (IF EQUIPPED)
There is a fuel gauge on top of the tank to the left of the operator's platform.
J. CHOKE KNOB (IF EQUIPPED)
The choke knob is located on the control panel. Pull the knob out to
choke the engine; push the knob in/down to open the choke. Having
the choke in the "ON" position helps the engine to start during initial
start-up. During normal operation the choke should be "OFF".
K. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
NOTE: When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Throttle Control Lever - Push the throttle control lever forward to increase the engine
speed. The mower is designed to operate with the throttle control lever at full
throttle (FAST)
when the mower is being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control lever rearward to decrease the engine speed (SLOW)
L. POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) ELECTRIC PTO
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the
bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage
the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "OFF" position when starting
the engine.
M. IGNITION SWITCH
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The ignition switch has three positions:
STOP
— The engine and electrical system is turned off.
RUN
— The riding mower electrical system is energized.
START
— The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key
immediately when the engine starts, the key will automatically return to
"Run" position.
WARNING
WARNING
OPERATION
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove key from the
ignition switch when mower is not in use.
N. HOUR METER & LCD SERVICE MINDER (IF EQUIPPED)
Hour Meter (if equipped)
The hour meter is activated whenever the engine is
running. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation
to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this Operator's Manual
and the Engine Operator's Manual.
Hour Meter & Service Minder with MODE Button (if equipped)
The LCD service minder will remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air
filter service, low engine oil and low battery warnings.
The hour meter and service minder is equipped with
a MODE button that can toggle between available
functions and can be used to reset service alerts. Press and hold the MODE button for
3 seconds while in service alert mode or when in a service alarm mode to reset.
NOTE: When the ignition key is out of the STOP position the hourglass symbol
is illuminated/blinks to indicate it is recording the hours of mower operation,
regardless of whether the engine has been started.
NOTE: Alerts will be displayed in the following intervals:
• Break in Interval, Change Oil & Filter, First 5 Hours - "CHG" followed by "OIL &
FILTER" flashes 4 hours before due at 10 second intervals. Occurs only once.
CHOKE
• Lubrication, Every 25 Hours - "LUBE" flashes 4 hours before due at 10
second intervals.
• Change Oil & Filter, Every 300 Hours - "CHG" followed by "OIL & FILTER" flashes
4 hours before due at 10 second intervals.
O. ACCESSORY SWITCH/POWER BAGGER ASSIST/12 VOLT
ACCESSORIES RECEPTACLES
The receptacles for optional accessories are on the control panel. See the
Replacement Parts and Accessories section for information. The receptacles are for a
.
12 volt outlet and head light.
P. HEADLIGHTS (NOT SHOWN/IF EQUIPPED)
The headlight located in front of the control panel. The headlights are ON whenever
the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position and OFF when the ignition key is
moved to the STOP position.
Q. LEG PAD
The leg pad is located in front of the operator's position to provide a cushion between
the operator and the mower. Refer to the Adjustments section for instructions on
adjusting the leg pad position.
R. SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT RODS (IF EQUIPPED)
The mower operator's platform suspension firmness is adjustable. Moving the two
adjustment rods to one of four combinations (Figure 8 on page 9) will provide a
firmer or softer operator's platform suspension.
S. OPERATOR'S PLATFORM
The operator's platform is at the rear of the mower.
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