Stihl RZ 261 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 17 Before First Time Operation 17 Checks Before Starting 17 Starting the Engine 17 Stopping the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 17 Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice 18 Mowing 19 Mowing Recommendations 19 Pushing the Unit By Hand 21 Attaching a Trailer 22 Storage 22 Maintenance Schedule 24 Maintenance Procedures 25 Service and Maintenance Safety 25 Checking/Adding Fuel 25 Replacing the Fuel Filter 25 Check Engine Oil Level 26 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 26 Clean the Engine Compartment with Air and Water....... 26 Engine Maintenance 26 Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of Waste 26 Servicing the Exhaust System 26 Fuse Identification and Location 27 Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level 27 Transmission Oil Filter Change 27 Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System 28 Lubrication 28 Servicing the Mower Blades 29 Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments..... 31 Checking Tire Pressures 32 Cutting Height Adjustment 32 Floor Pan Removal and Installation 32 Neutral Adjustment 33 Suspension Adjustment 33 Parking Brake Adjustment 33 Mower Deck Removal and Installation 33 Deck Leveling Adjustment 34 Deck Lift Assist Spring 35 Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement 35 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement 36 Battery Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting 38 Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 38 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 38 Specifications 40 Limited Warranty 41 3