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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions, Failure to do so can result
in serious injury.
DB27H48YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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 OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTINSERIOUS INJURYOR 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 cidental starting when setting up, working transporting, adjusting or making re- • Slow down before turning pairs, al
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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, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them, • Keep chi
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured to give 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 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained technicians Oil Capacity: W/Filte
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter Insert (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Knob I_ Steering Gauge Wheels Sleeve f 0 @ (4) Adjusting Bar 0 0 o (4) Washers (1) Hex nut 1/2-2¢ 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 Nose Roller _R etainer Spring Rod (4) Clevis Pins Nose Roller Nose Roller_/_ (4) Shoulder Bolt Brackets_ 5/1(2) 6-Locknuts 18 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 Mo
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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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed, (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When rig
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and function of SEAT SHOULDER BOLT controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position, • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. SEAT PAN • Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual), • Roll tractor forward off skid, TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- eration section for location and funct
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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 shown. Tighten securely. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned 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 securing anti-sway bar and
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ASSEMBLY LOCK BRACKET FRONT ELECTRIC BELT TENSION ROD SUSPENSION CLUTCH PULLEY BRACKETS (DISENGAGED POSITION) FRONT FRONT PLATE DOUBLE LOOP MOWER ASSEMBLY I RETAINER CHASSIS . _.; _ BRACKET BRACKET SPRING GAUGE SINGLE WHEEL LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS FLANGED PIN DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR DEFLECTOR SHIELD USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLELOOP RETAINER SPRING(OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS) LOOP UP FIG. 6 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/ 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, H L IXI FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) t oi OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT m ®@@@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED
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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 adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, IGNITION HOURMETER POSITION AMMETER CHOKECONTROL ATTACHMENT PLUNGER ,CLUTCH THROTTLE SWITCH CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL KNOB LIGHT SWITCH BRAKE FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER 2854 FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to the
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHMENT "ENGAGED" POSITION ,_IFT LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height IGH POSITION 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 flat level surface, • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTIN
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OPERATION Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills, dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to remove and read oil level, If necessary, add oil until slower position. "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill, • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake For cold weather operation you should change oil for pedal quickly to brake position and enga
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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 parking brake,
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MAINTENANCE AS YOU COMPLETE REGU LARSE RVlCE V,OE O TES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems I1_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _5 I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 C Lubricati°n Chart _4 I_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_ Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level t_ I_ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 I_ E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2 N Clean Air Filter _2 G Clean Air Scre
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Replace tenance. bent or damaged blades, BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, (See CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade by the manufacturer of
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MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- 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 nearest authorized service center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION FIG. 14 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade BATTERY according to your expected operating temperature. Yourtra
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MAINTENANCE • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER counterclockwise, • To open, pull out on the drain valve, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the age. drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. SPARK PLUGS • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drai
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- 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. TRACTOR TO I
