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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.
PBGT2254
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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194604 10.19.04 RD
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 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, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac- working. ci den tal starting when setting up, Slow down before turning. trans port ing, ad j
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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 fac tured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 5.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department We have competent, well-trained tech ni
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Premium (4) Clevis Pins Steering Adapter Steering Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Mower Gauge (1) Knob (2) Flanged Pins Nose Roller (2) Retainer Springs (double loop) Nose Roller Brackets Keys Slope Sheet Retainer (2) Keys Spring (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1
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02173 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. (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK NUT
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ASSEMBLY Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) plet ed. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake of seat to tractor. pedal and set the parking brake. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- Pl
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02786 ASSEMBLY Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 6) belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under trac- mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. tor. DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes the front mower brackets should be aligned so when in m
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL ✓CHECKLIST MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket. WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring PROD UCT. loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: engage slowly. ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. Raise attachment lift
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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. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HOURMETER ROS "ON" AMMETER POSITION CHOKE CON TROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER LIGHT HEIGHT SWITCH AD JUST MENT KNOB RANGE S
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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 form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” o
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02142 01977 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) LIFT LEVER HIGHEST Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly POSIITON 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 conditions. LOWEST POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. ATTACHEMNT Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- CLUTCH JUS
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OPERATION If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES slower position. BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING. pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can
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OPERATION The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period and may require the choke con trol be pulled out slight ly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. Mower should be
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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 Check for Loose Fasteners R 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 BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved of your tractor. Using a blade not ap- surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See proved b
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MAINTENANCE TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) V-BELTS NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours you do, be sure the blade is balanced. of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un- balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual TRANSAXLE COOLING damage to mower and engine. Keep transaxl
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02791 00667 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) AIR FILTER improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. will result in increased oil consumption when used above Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid Engine Manual. possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of ope
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02786 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift 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
