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02139
GTH2654
Owner's Manual
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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 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- working. ci den tal starting when setting up, Slow down before turning. trans porting, ad j
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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 are. 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 the
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints WARNING: This tractor is equipped
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Seat Nose Roller Retainer Spring Rod (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nose Roller Brackets (2) Locknuts (4) Lockwasher (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 5/16-18 Mower (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Retainer
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02173 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 STEERING WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Tire pressure gauge LOC
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ASSEMBLY Remove the two (2) bolts and fl at washers securing Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts and set the parking brake. only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever and four (4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the fl at to its highest position. washers and cardboard packing. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
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02786 ASSEMBLY Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under trac- mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. tor. DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes the front mower brackets should be aligned so when in m
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring ✓CHECKLIST loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE engage slowly. WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. PRODUCT. Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: in the Operation section of this manual. ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
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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. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE BATTERY FUEL REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DIS
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HOURMETER ROS "ON" POSITION AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CHOKE CON TROL THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER 0 60 60 AMPS TECH MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION LIFT LEVER HAN DLE PARKING BRAKE LEVER FR
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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 dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating 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. 00155 IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SE
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02142 01977 OPERATION The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 LIFT LEVER inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches HIGHEST during hot months. For healthier and better looking POSIITON lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches LOWEST in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut POSITION relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) ATTACHEMNT CLUTCH Gauge wh
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNS ADD GASOLINE TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PED AL IS Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use FULLY DEPRESSED. fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon brake pedal. and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not Slowly move motion control lever to
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) Move motion control lever to full forward position and When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Repeat this the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to procedure three (3) times. accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke NOTE: During this procedure
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS 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 Filt
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02544 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 speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake
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02791 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your BLADE 5/8" BOLT near est au tho rized service center/depar tment. OR PIN ENGINE LUBRICATION FIG. 14 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade BATTERY according to your expected operatin
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00667 MAINTENANCE After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve MUFFLER turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11mm) wrench to Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- not over tighten. age. Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube. Pour SPARK PLUGS slowly. Do not overfi ll. Fo
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02786 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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. TRACTOR Remove the four retainer springs and two fl anged p
