Stihl RZ 900 Series 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 Symbols for Optional Jack Kit Accessory 8 Safety Instructions 8 Slope Identification Guide 16 Safety Interlock System 16 Features and Controls 17 Control Functions and Locations 17 Operation 21 Before First Time Operation 21 Checks Before Starting 21 Starting the Engine - Fuel Injected Models with Electronic Throttle Control 21 Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models 21 Stopping the Zero-Turn Riding Mower 22 Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice 22 Mowing 24 Mowing Recommendations 24 Pushing the Rider By Hand 26 Raise and Lower the Roll Bar 26 Attaching a Trailer 27 Storage 27 Maintenance Schedule 29 Maintenance Procedures 30 Service and Maintenance Safety 30 Before Maintaining Your Unit 30 Checking/Adding Fuel 30 Replacing the Fuel Filter 31 Check Engine Oil Level 31 Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines with Remote Oil Tank (Select Models 31 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (Engines with Remote Oil Tank 31 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (All Other Models 33 Clean the Engine Compartment with Air and Water....... 33 Engine Maintenance 33 Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of Waste 34 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models ..... 34 Servicing the Exhaust System 34 Fuse Identification and Location 35 Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level 35 Transmission Oil Filter Change 35 Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System 36 Checking Tire Pressures 36 Lubrication 36 Lubricating the Front Suspension Arms 37 Lubricating the Front Casters 37 Servicing the Mower Blades 38 Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat 39 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 40 Speed Balancing Adjustment 40 Cutting Height Adjustment 41 Foot Pedal Adjustment 41 Floor Pan Removal & Installation 41 Neutral Adjustment 42 Return-to-Neutral Adjustment 42 Neutral Lockout Adjustment 43 Parking Brake Adjustment 43 Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 44 Deck Leveling Adjustment 45 Deck Lift Assist Springs 46 Long Left Hand Deck Belt Replacement 46 Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement (60" Mower Deck 47 Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement (72" Mower Decks 48 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement 49 Electric PTO Clutch Adjustment 50 Suspension Adjustment 50 Battery Maintenance 52 Troubleshooting 54 Troubleshooting Charts 54 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 55 Specifications 57 Limited Warranty 58 3