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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
MODEL:
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
PPR2042STA
LA WN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
181377 Rev. 1 4.2.02 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. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, I. GENERAL OPERATION disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual the slope. and on the machine before starting. On
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Never carry passengers or children even with the blades SAFETY IS INVOLVED. off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- Ne
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) nicians and the proper to
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UNASSEMBLED HARDWARE Steering Wheel Seat Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Steering (1) Knob Wheel Insert Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Lock For Future Use washer 3/8 Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys (1) Locknut (1) Large Flat 5/16-18 Washer Blades Steering (2) Mulcher Blades Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Adapter 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife 3/8 HEX BOLT (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pre
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SEAT PAN tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and LABEL function of controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove bandi
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED best cutting performance. SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFO
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED P REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
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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. LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the safe
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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 operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard 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” of grass. To
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly ATTACHMENT off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in LIFT LEVER operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in HIGH POSITION proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. LOW NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level POSITION surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- ATTACHMENT JUST MOWER CU
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the from the tank to the engine. factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. pedal and set parking brake. Remove oil
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall Drive so that clipping
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock 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 Filter N
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. FLAT WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments LOCK WASHER section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* SPECIFICATIONS” sectio
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or Determine temperature range expected before oil change. covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. necessary. Be sure tractor is on level surface. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Oil will drain more freely when warm. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and te
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of replacement is required. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. With engine cool, remove filte
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 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 with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- an equal number of turns. UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, over or underinflated, you will not prope
