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180198 7.19.01 JH
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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 Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al- ways look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off
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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 OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) centre/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper to
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering Extension Shaft (1) Hex Bolt (1) Washer 3/8-16 x 1 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve (1) Knob (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lock (1) Oil Drain Tube washer 3/8 For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering (2) Mulcher Blades (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Wheel 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 (2) 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- LABEL tion section, page 10, for location and BATTERY BOX DOOR function of controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. TERMINAL TERMINAL Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Roll tract
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ASSEMBLY CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” the mulcher plate. in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3 CHECKLIST Hook fron
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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 LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANGE
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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 LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER THROTTLE/ LIFT LEVER CHOKE PLUNGER CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEAR SHIFT LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
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OPERATION Select desired height of cut. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake Lower mower with attachment lift control. pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch brake. control. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart clutch control. movement. To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
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OPERATION If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or desired height. use gasoline near an open flame. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) be
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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 R Check for Loose Fasteners 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1 1,2,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E C
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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 FLAT WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments LOCK WASHER STAR section of this manual). TIRES HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” sectio
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. CLOSED Open battery box door. AND LOCKED Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery POSITION cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush YELLOW DRAIN until bright. TUBE CAP Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. R
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of SPARK PLUGS operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing Service air cleaner more
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: 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 “OFF” 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. Disconnect front links from deck by removin
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or of mower housing as shown. driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- Before making any necessary adjustments, check that UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are both front links are equal in length. over or underinflated, you will
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 23) “ENGAGED” 1-1/2" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - NUT Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE “A” MOWER” in this section of this manual). Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. JAM NUT Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION - Install new belt in reverse order of removal. Make s
