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MODEL NO. 271491
14.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
182989 Rev. 1 7.30.02 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......................................... 2 Maintenance........................................ 16 Product Specifi cations........................... 5 Service and Adjustments..................... 20 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Storage................................................ 25 Operation............................................. 10 Troubleshooting ................................... 26 Maintenance Schedule........................ 16
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• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, - Use only an approved container. or embankments. The mower could - Never remove gas cap or add fuel suddenly turn over if a wheel is over with the engine running. Allow the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge engine to cool before refueling. Do caves in. not smoke. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced - Never refuel the machine indoors. traction could cause sliding. - Never store the machine or fuel • Do not try to stabilize the machine by con
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SAFETY RULES that are rec om mend ed by and comply with • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If spec i fi ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your tires lose traction, dis en gage the blades tractor. Use common sense when towing. and proceed slowly straight down the Operate only at the lowest possible speed slope. when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, • If machine stops while going uphill, while on a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can disengage blades, shift into reverse and lose
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity and Unleaded and tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (below 32°F) WARNING:
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)Knob Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys 6
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. ASSEMBLY 8. Remove protective materi
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Seat pan Op er a tion section for location and Label function of con trols) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise at tach ment lift lever to its highest po- Terminal si tion. 2. Release parking brake by depressing Terminal clutch/brake ped al. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 02602 po si tion. 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. INSTALL SEAT 5. Remove banding holding defl ector Adjust seat before tightening adjustment shield guard up against tract
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate your new trac tor, we fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best per formance and sat is fac tion from this cutting performance. Quality Prod uct. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Please review the following checklist: “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section ✓ All assembly instructions have been of this
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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 CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTSON OVERTEMP ENGINEON ENGINEOFF OILPRESSURE LIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT LOCKED P REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT PARKINGBRAKE CLUTCHENGAGED 15 15 KEEPAREACLEAR SLOPEHAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) CLUTCHDISENGAGED IGNITION FREEWHEEL DANGER,KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY (A
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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 Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Lift Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Control Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to th
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01995 The op era tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per forming an y ad just ments 00155 or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR remove key. Always remove key when TO SET PARKING BRAKE leaving tracto
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sured from the ground to the blade tip with • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push the engine not running. These heights clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- are approximate and may vary depending tion and engage parking brake. upon soil conditions, height of grass and • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be types of grass being mowed. sure you have allowed room for trac tor • The average lawn should be cut to ap- to roll slightly as you restart movement. prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inc
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ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do When starting the engine for the fi rst time not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of take extra cranking time to move fuel from 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will the tank to the engine. increase carbon and lead oxide deposits 1. Sit on seat in operating position, and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil depress clutch/br
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MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. 00272 • Drive so that clippings are dis charged onto the area that has already been • If grass is extremely tall, it should be cut. Have the cut area to the right of mowed twice to reduce lo
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock 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
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01202 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer TRACTOR and fl at washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. fo rming an y main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in high est treated. gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See TO SHARPEN BLADE “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and NOTE: We do not recomme
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NOTE: The original equipment battery on Check the crankcase oil level before start- your tractor is maintenance free. Do not ing the engine and after each eight (8) attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers. hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/ Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is dipstick securely each time you check the not necessary. oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS Determine temperature range expected Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
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00667 AIR FILTER 2. Cover oil fi ll opening to prevent entry of dirt. Your en gine will not run prop erly us ing a 3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle dirty air fi l ter. Clean the foam pre-clean er brush to thoroughly clean engine cool- af ter ev ery 25 hours of op er a tion or ever y ing fi ns. sea son. Service pa per cartridge every 4. To reassemble, reverse above pro- 100 hours of operation or every season, ce dure. whichever occurs fi rst. Blower Housing Service air cleaner m
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02373 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with
