IMPORTANT:The V-belts, used on this vehicle, are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not 20 disengagingcompletely.Foraproperworkingmachine, usebeltsavailablefromSears. 1. Follow Figure 25 for routing of belts and pulleys. 2. Periodically check to see if these belts are too loose or damaged through wear and tear. If so, replace with new belt. NOTE: It is recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time. Special tools r

These conditions are descdbed below. Read this section and be aware of the purpose of this safety mechanism at all times; do not tamper with its working. _lb WARNING:operate the ridingmower if the safety intedock To avoid serious injury, do not system is malfunctioning. The purpose of the safety intedock system is four-fold: a. to prevent the engine from starting unless the brake pedal is depressed; b. to shut off the engine if the blade control lever is not disengaged when the shiftlever is put

• Safety • Operation • Maintenance • Storage • Espanbl Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: FORM NO. 769-00054 Printed in U.S.A. (2/2002) Content Page Warranty Information ................................ 2 Safe Operation Practices .......................... 3 Slope Gauge ............................................ 6 Setting Up ................................................. 7 Operation ................................................. 9 Maintenance ....