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12/30
HERITAGE TRACTOR
CODE143P
INSTRUCTION BOOK
FROM SERIAL NO:143P001001 MANUAL PART NO: 143002(REV.0.)
F −98857
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TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MAINTENANCE
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: The following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Safety Warning Symbols WARNING Shield Eyes. No Sparks, Flames Sulphuric Acid Can Flush Eyes Immediately IMPORTANT Explosive Gases Can Or Smoking Cause Blindness With Water. Get Medical Read Owner’s Manual Cause Blindness Or Injury. Or Severe Burns. Help Fast. Before Operating This Machine. WARNIN
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE −ON (RIDING) ROTARY MOWER MACHINES b. engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear, espe- Training cially when travelling downhill; 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and c. machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during the proper use of the equipment. tight turns; 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc- d. stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden tions to use the mower. Loc
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IMPORTANT OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read thi
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IMPORTANT 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. SLOPE OPERATION: Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel une
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power of the controls and how they work. In an equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the safe mowing procedures. To help you blade is important. Learn how to control learn, carefully read the following the mower at all times. pages. Most of the time the operator was Many engines are started by hand. When not correctly shown or did not read the you use a pull start or rope start, place instructions on the unit or in th
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Before you start cutting, make sure the engine is running. Do not touch these mower was completely assembled parts of the mower. Stop the engine. Let according to the Instruction Book. If the the engine and transmission cool before mower was completely assembled by the servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust retailer, you must still check the mower fumes are dangerous. Never operate the according to the assembly instructions. engine inside a building. Make sure the mower is corr
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE speed. The engine and transmission will mower for damage. Before you start the cut the grass with a blade that is not also run cooler at maximum engine engine again, make the necessary sharp or at a slow engine speed you can speed. Also, the grass bagger will repairs. If you feel new or excessive damage the grass. Move the throttle function better when the engine is vibration, immediately stop the engine control to the FAST position when mowing operating at maximum speed. On sl
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STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m). This ASSEMBLY measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your torque is measured with a torque wrench. mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. TOOLS REQUIRED WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- Pliers (1) nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. Adjustable open end
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS Use a knife and cut the four sides of the container. Install the front 4. After the front wheels are installed, lift the tractor from the sup- wheels in the container. Use the fasteners shown below to install port. Roll the tractor off of the container. the front wheels. The fasteners are shown at full size. 5. If your tractor has hub caps, install the hub caps. Make sure the washers hold the hub caps in place. (B) 17x195 (A) 30x49 Spindle NOTE: Use a
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ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery must be charged. fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion. 1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 5). 1. Remove the battery. See “How To Remove The Battery”. 2. If the battery
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are WARNING: For correct and safe operation of the unit, shown at full size. fasten the connector to the wire harness. If the connector is not attached, the engine will not start. Seat (A) (B) 1x45 18x16 1. Carefully remove the protective sleeve and the plastic bag from Connector the seat. Do not damage the wire attached to the bottom of the Tab seat. 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the hol
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. WARNING: Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Always use a safety petrol container. Do not smoke when adding petrol to the engine. When
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OPERATION Lift Lever Ignition Headlight Switch Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever Figure 9 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation SHIFT LEVER: Use the shift lever to change the speed of the control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. unit. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut. The first function is a clutch. The second func
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OPERATION 1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- ATTACHMENTS trol is in the DISENGAGE position. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment 2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn rotate the blade(s). sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use 3. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position attachments that engage the ground li
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OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Button 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 11). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release. WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) po
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OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a charged material toward the ground. Always keep the bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed. deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- 7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. aged, replace the deflector with an original
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OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE petrol (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid CHECK THE OIL deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE 30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. To prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel 1. Make sure the unit is level. system
