OPERATING Adjusting Seat Operating Daily Operating Checklist Test safety systems. Check fuel level. Check engine oil level. Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine. Check transaxle oil level - sight bottle. Clean air intake screen. Check area below machine for leaks. A Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces • Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. MX37772 • Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine. 1. Pull lever (A) upward. • Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. 2.
Slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. 3. Release lever. Mounting and Dismounting Machine Adjusting Motion Control Levers 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) A A D C B MX37771 • Do not step on the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. 2. To adjust motion control lever height, remove two bolts and nuts and raise or lower each control lever to your comfort level. MX37941 • Mount the machine from the front using the foot plate (A). • Park machine safely before dismounting (see Parking Safely in the SAFETY section). For highest lever position, use holes (A). For medium lever position, use holes (B). • Keep the foot plate clean.
For lowest lever position, use holes (C). 3. You can also adjust motion control levers slightly forward or rearward (D) within slotted holes. Adjusting Cutting Height Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25-100 mm (1-4 in.). When mower deck is in transport position cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.). 1. Check tire pressure and adjust as needed. Operating - 10