Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Using Your Operator’s Manual
  • Special Messages
  • Record Identification Numbers
• Table of Contents
• Safety
  • Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
  • DANGER/POISON
  • DANGER
  • CAUTION
  • CAUTION
  • Emission Control System Certification Label (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
  • Emission Compliance Period (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
  • Operating Safely
  • Checking Mowing Area
  • Parking Safely
  • Rotating Blades are Dangerous
    • HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
    • PROTECT CHILDREN:
  • Avoid Tipping
  • Keep Riders Off
  • Checking Wheel Bolts
  • Driving Safely on Public Roads
  • Practice Safe Maintenance
  • Avoid High Pressure Fluids
  • Prevent Fires
  • Tire Safety
  • Handling Fuel Safely
    • Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive:
• Operating
  • Daily Operating Checklist
  • Operating Controls
  • Console Controls
  • Testing Safety Systems
  • Testing Park Brake Safety Switch
  • Testing Park Brake
  • Testing Neutral Start Safety Switch
  • Testing Seat Safety Switch
  • Testing PTO/Clutch Safety Switch
  • Using the Park Brake
  • Starting the Engine
  • Operating the Machine
  • Stopping the Machine
  • Adjusting Cutting Height
  • Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve
  • Moving the Machine Manually
• Replacement Parts
  • Parts
  • Part Numbers
    • Engine to Blade Belts:
    • Mower Deck Drive Belts:
    • Mower Blades:
• Service Intervals
  • Servicing Your Machine
  • Break-In (After First 8 Hours of Operation)
  • Break-In (After First 24 Hours of Operation)
  • Break-In (After First 40 Hours of Operation)
  • Every 40 Hours
  • Every 160 Hours
  • Every 500 Hours
  • Annually
• Service Lubrication
  • Grease
  • Spray Lubricant
  • Lubrication Points
• Service Engine
  • Avoid Fumes
  • Engine Oil
    • Use oil that meets the following specification:
  • Checking Engine Oil Level
  • Changing Engine Oil and Filter
  • Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
  • Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements
  • Checking Spark Plug
  • Adjusting Carburetor
  • Replacing Fuel Filter
• Service Transmission
  • Avoid Fumes
  • Transmission Oil
  • Checking Transmission Oil Level
  • Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
  • Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position
  • Removing and Installing Traction Drive Belt
  • Bleeding Hydraulic System
• Service Mower
  • Adjusting Mower Level
    • Adjust Cutting Height
  • Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension
  • Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt
  • Checking for Bent Mower Blades
  • Servicing Mower Blades
    • Removing and Installing Mower Blades
    • Balancing Mower Blades
    • Sharpening Blades
  • Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings
  • Replacing Mower Deck Idler Pulleys
• Service Electrical
  • Removing and Installing the Battery
    • Removing:
    • Installing:
  • Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
  • Cleaning Battery and Terminals
  • Replacing Fuses
  • Check and Adjust PTO Clutch Air Gap
  • Kohler Wiring Schematic
• Service Miscellaneous
  • Filling Fuel Tank
  • Checking Wheel Nuts
  • Servicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings
  • Servicing Caster Pivot Bearings
• Troubleshooting
  • Using Troubleshooting Chart
  • Engine
  • Electrical
  • Machine Operation
  • Mower
• Storage
  • Storing Safety
  • Preparing Machine for Storage
  • Preparing Fuel and Engine for Storage
    • Fuel:
    • Engine:
  • Removing Machine From Storage
• Assembly
  • Install Seat and Control Lever Handles
  • Activate and Charge Battery
  • Check Fluid Levels
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
  • Lubricate Machine
  • Check Safety System
  • Check Tire Pressure
  • Level Mower Deck
  • Initial Adjustments
    • PTO Clutch Run-in Procedure
• Specifications
  • Engine
  • Battery
  • Tires
  • Capacities
    • Hydraulic System
    • Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
  • Net Weight (With Mower Deck and Without Fuel)
  • Travel Speeds
  • Dimensions
  • 52-Inch Mower Deck
  • 61-Inch Mower Deck
• Index
• Notes
• Service Record GD
  • Record Service Dates