User ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction2Thank You for Purchasing a SABO Product2Using Your Operator’s Manual2Machine Use2Special Messages2Product Identification3Record Identification Numbers3Table of Contents4Safety5Pictorial Safety Signs5Avoid Injury5Read Operators Manual5Keep Children and Bystanders Away From Mower5Avoid Injury From Tipping5Avoid Injury: Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever Safely5Drawbar Load5Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids6Avoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt6Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects6Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Belts6CE Certification, Specification and Sound Label7Operating Safely7Checking Mowing Area7Parking Safely8Rotating Blades are Dangerous8HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:8PROTECT CHILDREN:8Avoid Tipping9Keep Riders Off9Towing Loads Safely9Wear Appropriate Clothing10Practice Safe Maintenance10Prevent Fires10Tire Safety11Handling Fuel Safely11Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:11Handling Waste Product and Chemicals12Operating13Daily Operating Checklist13Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces13Operator Station Controls13Miscellaneous Controls14Miscellaneous Accessories14Adjusting Seat15Adjusting Cutting Height15Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels15Checking Mower Level16Adjusting Mower Level17Testing Safety Systems18Testing Park Brake Switch18Testing Park Brake19Testing PTO Switch19Testing Seat Switch19Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)20Using the Park Brake21Locking park brake:21Unlocking park brake:21Using the Fuel Gauge21Using the Service Reminder21Starting the Engine21Idling Engine22Stopping the Engine22Using Headlights23Engine Off23Engine On23Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission23Travel Forward23Travel in Reverse23Emergency Stopping24Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)24Using Cruise Control24Engage Cruise Control25Disengage Cruise Control25Using Mower Lift Lever25Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine25Mowing25Using Mower25Pushing Machine25Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger26Transporting Machine on Trailer26Using Mulch Cover27Side Discharge27Mulching27Using CargO Mount System27Using Storage Accessory27Using Weights27Using Tire Chains28Mowing Tips28Replacement Parts29Parts29Part Numbers29Service Intervals30Servicing Your Machine30Intervals30Before Each Use30After First 5 Hours30Every 25 Hours30Every 50 Hours30Every 100 Hours30Before Storage30After Storage31Service Lubrication32Grease32Greases that may be used are:32Lubricating Front Axle Pivot32Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Spindles and Bearings32Lubricating Seat32Lubricating Pivot Points32Service Engine34Avoid Fumes34Engine Oil34Checking Engine Oil Level34Changing Engine Oil and Filter35Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins35Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements35Checking Spark Plug36Adjusting Carburetor37Replacing Fuel Filter37Service Transmission38Checking Transmission38Service Mower39Removing Mower39Installing Mower40Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Deck)41Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Deck)42Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Deck)42Checking for Bent Mower Blades42Servicing Mower Blades43Removing Mower Blades43Installing Mower Blades43Sharpening Blades44Balancing Blades44Service Electrical45Service the Battery Safely45Removing and Installing the Battery45Removing45Installing45Cleaning Battery and Terminals45Using Booster Battery45Replacing Headlight Bulb46Replacing Fuse46Service Miscellaneous47Filling Fuel Tank47Removing and Installing Hood47Removing47Installing48Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces48Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces48Cleaning:48Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):48Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):48Troubleshooting49Using Troubleshooting Chart49Engine49Electrical51Tractor51Mower51Storage53Storing Safety53Preparing Machine for Storage53Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage53Fuel:53Engine:53Removing Machine From Storage53Assembly55Charge and Connect Battery55Check Tire Pressure55Adjust Mower Level55Check Machine Safety System55Specifications56Automatic Model 108-17 HS56Electrical System56Capacities56Model 108-17 HS56Dimensions56Tires56Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)57Recommended Lubricants57Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device57Sound Measurements57Averaged Sound Level at Work Station According to EN836-A257Vibration Measurements57Hand/Arm Measured Per EN836-A257Whole Body Measured Per EN836-A257Declaration of Conformity58Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn Tractor58Measured Sound Power Level58Guaranteed Sound Power Level58Index59Notes61Notes62Service Statement63Sabo Parts63The Right Tools63Well-Trained Technicians63Prompt Service63Service Record64Record Service Dates64Size: 4.79 MBPages: 64Language: EnglishOpen manual