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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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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.
HD17542
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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403315 12.12.05 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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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, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- Slow down before turning. por t ing, ad jus
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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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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons 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/
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot Steering Wheel (1) Bolt Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Key Steering Extension (1) Large Flat Shaft Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT 5/16 HEX BOLT wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 LOCK (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife WASHER (2) 3
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. SHOULDER Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SEAT BOLT tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in SEAT PAN front of tractor is clear of other people and objects. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PROD UCT. 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 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 CRUISE CONTROL FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED 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. ATTACHMENT ROS "ON" IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL HEIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PEDAL INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG. 4
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OPERATION The operation of an y 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. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing”
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OPERATION Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally ROS "ON
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. pedal and set parking brake. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- fo r mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turn
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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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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 blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your 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 brake must
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MAINTENANCE Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt SAE VISCOSITY GRADES or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal SAE 30 position. If either end of the blade moves downward, 5W-30 sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 CENTER HOLE TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 10 BLADE 5/8" BOLT NOTE:
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fi bers. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER Place new
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: 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 with plug. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an tires are over or underinfl ated, you
