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04040
CTH1736
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ci den tal starting when setting up, unclogging the d
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance. Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the pro
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Knob Steering Boot Steering Wheel Steering Adapter Extension Shaft 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 5/16 HEX BOLT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 5/16 LOCK WASHER wrench sizes are listed. LARGE FLAT WASHER (2) 7/16" wrenches
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02277 02591 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of BATTERY con trols) COVER NEGATIVE • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever CABLE to its highest po si tion. (BLACK) DISCARD • Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake TERMINAL KEPS ped al. PROTECTIVE NUT CAPS • Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual). HEX BOLT • Ro
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02330 02590 02306 ASSEMBLY • Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5A-5C) back plate, install the bagger support tube to the back • Unfold bag by pivoting front bagger tube all the way plate as shown. Tighten securely. forward and pressing the bottom vinyl binding onto the tube. • Inside the bag, install spreader bars and retainer springs onto pins on both sides of bag as shown. • Press the vinyl bindings onto the sides of front bagger SUP PORT
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02983 A A 02214 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT PLUG (See Fig. 8a) • Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle. LH hor i zon tal adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to • Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" be moved. on both the plug and handle are on the same side and • Move the brackets the amount forward or back ward you that
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" POSITION IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE MOTION HEIGHT CONTROL ADJUSTMENT KNOB LEVER FREEWHEEL CO
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly without either the en tire grass catcher, off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height on mowers so equipped, or the deflector in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck shield in place. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tract
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed WARNING: Do not drive up or down and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hills with slopes greater than 15° and hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). do not drive across any slope. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hill
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL position and release key as soon as engine starts. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after • Check engine oil with tractor
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE MULCHING MOWING TIPS REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN THE TRACTOR. AFTER EACH USE. 1. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- and open - with engine off and parking brake set. pings many times and reduce them
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02306 OPERATION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.16) MULCHER PLUG Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch. • Position tractor in location you wish to dump bag ger. • Place motion control lever in Neu tral po si tion and set parking brake. • Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings. • To continue mowing, be sure bag ger is down and in proper operating po si tion which will
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS CheckBrakeOperation CheckTirePressure T CheckOperatorPresence&ROSSystems R CheckforLooseFasteners A Check/ReplaceMowerBlades 3 C T LubricationChart 0 CheckBatteryLevel 4 R CleanBatteryandTerminals CheckTransaxleCooling CheckMowerLevelness CheckV-Belts CheckEngineOilLevel ChangeEngineOil(withoilfilter) 1,2 ChangeEngineOil(withoutoilfilt
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE(See Figs.20-22) Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace te nance. bent or damaged blades. IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE BRAKE OPERATION SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE. IT If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest IS SUG GEST ED THAT YOU WORK ON ONE BLADE AT A TIME speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved TO ENSURE
