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RIDING MOWER
Always observesafety ruleswhenperforming
any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
if riding mower requires more than four (4)
feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear
ona level,dryconcrete or pavedsurface,then
brake must be serviced. (See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See PSI on tires).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
NOTE: Toseal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to stow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your local parts dealer.
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
AXLE AND SPINDLES
• Frontwheelaxlesandfrontspindlesshould
be properly lubricated.
° Wheel Axles should be lubricated with a
dry, powdered graphite type lubricant.
• Spindles should belubricatedwith aspray
type silicone base lubricant.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
* When the engine is running, any at-
tempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the
deck clutch lever is engaged, any at-
tempt by the operator to leave the seat
should shut off the engine.
. Thedeck clutch lever should neveroperate
unless the operator is in the seat.
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the
ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi-
tion and the deck clutch lever engaged,
any attempt bythe operator to shift into
reverse should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running with the
ignitionswitch in the ROS "ON" posi-
tion and the deck clutch lever engaged,
any attempt bythe operator to shift into
reverse should NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be
sharp. Replace worn, bent or damaged
blades.
CAUTION: Use onlya replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your ridingmower,Using a blade not ap-
provedby the manufacturerof your riding
mower is hazardous, could damage your
riding mower and void yourwarranty.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly.
Ifyour riding mower does not functionas
described, repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
deck clutch lever isinthe disengaged
position.
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