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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades............................................................. 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Adjusting Handle Height ..................................................................................... 7
Adjusting Cutting Height.................................................................................... .7
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 8
Baffle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8
Grass Catcher Installation .................................................................................. 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 9-10
Changing Engine Oil............................................................................................ 9
Checking Transmission Grease .................................................................... 9-10
Checking Mower Blade ..................................................................................... 10
Checking Engine Drive Belt.............................................................................. 10
Checking Transmission Poly-V Belt ................................................................ 10
Annually (End of Each Season)........................................................................ 10
Engine.............................................................................................................. 10
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 10
Engine Oil........................................................................................................ 10
Storage Procedure............................................................................................. 10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.................................... 11-16
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement (Standard & Ninja)................................... 11
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 12
Driven and Drive Disc Service.......................................................................... 12
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 13
Driven Disc Adjustment ................................................................................. 13
Driven Disc Replacement............................................................................... 14
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 15
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 15
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 15-16
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 17
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 18
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 19
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 20-23
