Check that servicing is up to date.
Servicing on the zero turn should be completed every 100 hours. Check Resolution for when it was last serviced.
Contact Trent/Nick/John if it is overdue or approaching its next service.
To check the engine oil, open the back cover by pulling the lever behind the seat to the side and lifting the cover.
Remove the dip stick and, with a clean rag, wipe off any oil.
Insert back into the oil, remove, and check that the oil level is at the top knotch.
Wipe off again, with a clean rag, and return dip stick to the oil. Close the back cover.
If the oil level happens to be below the top knotch, see Trent/Nick/John - they can advise on which oil to top up with.
Next, check that all four tyres are not flat.
Check for fuel and fill up if required with unleaded petrol.
To check the transmission oil, lift the seat forward.
Follow the process for checking the engine oil:
Remove the dip stick. Clean with a rag. Insert the dip stick. Remove the dick stick. Check that the oil level is at the top knotch. Wipe clean and reinsert. Put the seat back down.
If the oil level happens to be below the top knotch, see Trent/Nick/John - they can advise on which oil to top up with.
Check the height of the deck.
There is a white indicator - please line this up across the black dial and the mower. This should be approximately 2 ¾ when mowing the house compounds.
When mowing, check that the deck is in the unlocked position.
If it is in the lock position:
When the mower is started, use your right foot to push down on the right (lift) pedal and then lower the lever to the unlocked position. Then you can release your right foot from the pedal.
To start the mower, firstly, move the accelerator to half throttle.
Ensure that the PTO lever is in the disengaged position (to the back).
Move both arms out.
Make sure the park brake is on by pressing down the right central foot pedal (with your right foot) followed by also pressing down the left central (smaller) foot pedal (with your left foot).
You are then right to start.
If the engine is cold, lift up the choke knob (no need to do this if the engine is hot).
Turn the key until it fires.
Then push the choke knob back down.
After 10 seconds of running, you are able to push forward/turn up the accelerator, take the park brake off (by pushing down on and releasing the right central foot pedal), bring the arms in and drive forward to start mowing.
To stop and dismount the mower:
Return accelerator to a low idle and wait 20 seconds.
Turn the key to the off position.
Move the arms to the outwards position.
Engage the park brake.
Ensure the PTO lever is in the off (backwards) position.
Then you can step off.