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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 MODEL NUMBER:
M15KA322P; M15KA362P; M15KA483P; M15KA362; M15KA483
2.2 ENGINE
2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual.
2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm
2.3 FUEL SYSTEM
2.3.1 Capacity: 5 gal. (18.9 liter)
2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the
pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the research method,
it should be 90 octane minimum.
2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line
2.3.4 Fuel Shut Off Valve: in-line, 1/4 turn
2.4 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Operator must have the transmission in neutral and PTO disengaged to start engine.
Release of Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers will cause engine to stop if
transmission is not in neutral and/or PTO is engaged.
2.5 STEERING/BRAKE CONTROL
Fingertip drive control levers provide independent control of traction, braking, and neutral
to each drive wheel for moving, stopping, and power turning. Parking brakes are engaged
by locking drive control levers in the “brake” position.
2.6 TRANSMISSION
2.6.1 Peerless 700-070A, five speeds forward and one reverse.
2.6.2 Speed range: 1st 2.0 mph (3.22 km/h) 4th 4.1 mph (6.60 km/h)
2nd 2.7 mph (4.35 km/h) 5th 6.2 mph (9.98 km/h)
3rd 3.5 mph (5.63 km/h) Rev 3.1 mph (4.99 km/h)
2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
Banded double A-Section V-belts, single top-side idlers and replaceable bolt-on drive
sheaves and brake drums. (Single B-Section V-belts for the 32" Model)
2.8 TIRES
Drive Front Caster
Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic
Deck Size 32” 36” & 48” All Decks
Size 13 x 5.0-6 13 x 6.5-6 9 x 3.50-4
Quantity 2 2 2
Tread Turf Saver Turf Master Smooth
Ply Rating 4 4
Pressure 14 psi (97 kPa) 14 psi (97 kPa)
Bearings Replaceable Ball Replaceable Ball Replaceable Roller
2.9 DECK
2.9.1 Cutting Width: Model 32 .........31.75 in. (80.7 cm)
Model 36 .........35.38 in. (89.9 cm)
Model 48 .........47.25 in. (120.0 cm)
2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side
