Stihl RZ 142 Instruction Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents: General Information 4 Identifying Your Unit 4 Operator Safety 5 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words 5 Safety Decals and Symbols 5 Safety Instructions 7 Slope Identification Guide 13 Safety Interlock System 13 Features and Controls 14 Control Functions and Locations 14 Operation 16 Before First Time Operation 16 Checks Before Starting 16 Starting the Engine 16 Stopping the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 16 Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice 17 Mowing 18 Mowing Recommendations 18 Pushing the Unit by Hand 20 Attaching a Trailer 21 Storage 22 Maintenance Schedule 23 Maintenance Procedures 24 Service and Maintenance Safety 24 Checking/Adding Fuel 24 Replacing the Fuel Filter 24 Check Engine Oil Level 25 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 25 Clean the Engine Compartment with Air and Water....... 25 Engine Maintenance 26 Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of Waste 26 Servicing the Exhaust System 26 Fuse Identification and Location 26 Servicing the Hydraulic System 26 Lubrication 27 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments..... 30 Checking Tire Pressures 31 Cutting Height Adjustment 31 Floor Pan Removal and Installation 32 Neutral Adjustment 32 Suspension Adjustment (if equipped 32 Parking Brake Adjustment 33 Mower Deck Removal and Installation 33 Deck Leveling Adjustment 33 Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement 35 Washing the Mower Deck 36 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement 37 Battery Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 39 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 39 Specifications 41 Limited Warranty 42 3