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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02139
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.
PK23H48YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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194818 10.25.04 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING 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
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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 are. 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 the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter (1) Washer Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Knob Steering Gauge Wheels Sleeve (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Washers (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Nose Roller Retainer Spring Rod (4) Clevis Pins Nose Roller Nose Roller (4) Shoulder Bolt (2) Locknuts Brackets 5/16-18 (2) Hex
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench
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02173 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of SEAT SHOULDER con trols) BOLT Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al. SEAT PAN Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op era tion section of this manual). Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding the
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ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4) INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower (See Figs. 6 and 7) mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- in mower brackets. ing brake. Position nose roller between brackets and install rod Cut and remove ties sec
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02510 ASSEMBLY LOCK BRACKET FRONT ELECTRIC BELT TENSION ROD SUS PEN SION CLUTCH PULLEY BRACKETS (DISENGAGED POSITION) FRONT FRONT PLATE DOUBLE LOOP MOWER AS SEM BLY CHASSIS RE TAINER BRACKET BRACKET SPRING GAUGE SINGLE WHEEL LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR DE FLEC TOR SHIELD USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS) LOOP UP FIG. 6 ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY
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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. IGNITION SWITCH HOURMETER ROS "ON" POSITION AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER AT TACHMENT PLUNGER CLUTCH THROTTLE SWITCH CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LIGHT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE FREE WHE
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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 op- erating your tractor or per forming an y 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 PAR
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHMENT "ENGAGED" PO SI TION LIFT LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly HIGH PO SI TION off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain LOW conditions. POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER
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OPERATION Unthread and remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fi ll cap on If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove slower position. and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfi ll. pedal quickly to
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OPERATION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to drive system. run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. off engine and set pa
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filt
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02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should BLADE 5/8" BOLT the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your OR PIN near est au tho rized ser vice center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION FIG. 14 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade BATTERY according to your expected operating tempe
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MAINTENANCE After oil has drained completely, close and lock the MUFFLER drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester until the pin is in the locked position as shown. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the age. bottom fi tting of the drain valve. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube. Pour SPARK PLUGS slowly. Do not o
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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
