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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
03076
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
PB20H42YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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404655 01.10.06 TR
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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. � Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- � Slow dow
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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 th
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallons � Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular � Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) � Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .0
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the � Sit in seat. steer ing wheel). � Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press
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ASSEMBLY � Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that section of this manual). the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” � Roll tractor forward off skid. in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. � Remove banding holding the defl ector shield up against tractor. ✓CHECKLIST TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- BEFOR
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFE
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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. G P H D B E N F C A J M FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and low
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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 forming an y ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause en- gine to “backfi
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck motion control lever. (J) in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain � Start tractor with motion control le ver in neutral (N) conditions. position.
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OPERATION � Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) lift control. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System � Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse release so it is held in the disengaged position. direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" � Do not push or tow tracto
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OPERATION slowly. ADD GASOLINE � The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If � Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not as described above. mix oil with gasoline. Purchase
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OPERATION CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels. � Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. � Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. � Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in FIG. 12 engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec
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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 Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade BRAKE OPERATION approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then bra
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) � Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. � Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Determine temperature range expected before oil change. until bright. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG-SL. � Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. � Be sure tractor is on level surface. � Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in � Oil will drain more freely when warm. the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS s
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. FUEL FILTER MUFFLER FIG. 16 Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. CLEANING � Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign SPARK PLUGS matter. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing � Keep fi nished surfaces and w
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: � Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. � Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. � Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. � Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. � Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. � Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRAC
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS � Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide � Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under collar (L) onto guide and secure with retainer spring tractor. (K). � ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO � Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside arm (R). of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring. � Install belt onto engine pulley (M). � R
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS � If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor. � With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B. � With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust- A ment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower. 02548 B B Turn nut right Turn nut left to raise mower to lower mower FIG. 24 02948 FIG. 2
