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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
M13538
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
422800 10.17.08 SR Printed in the U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: 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 ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port ing, ad just ing
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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 area. • 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 them. • Kee
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.50 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer Steering (1) Large Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Boot Shaft Seat (1) Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Key(s) 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. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16" wrench Utility knife 5/16 HEX BOLT (2) 7/16" wrenches Ti
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • If this battery is put into service after month and year • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer indicated on label (label located between terminals) se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. as sem bly of seat to tractor. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. For b
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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 ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED PEDAL (SEE SAF
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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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. D H E C F B G A J FIG. 4 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lo
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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 operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spec- tacles or stan dard safety glasses. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) full “BRAKE” po si tion. Your
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will gearshift lever (J). shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on ro
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO TRANSPORT Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse lift control. direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" lever is in neutral (N) position. position. • Do not push or tow tractor at
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 11) MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move is attached to tractor. fuel from the tank to the engine. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in pedal and set parking brake. the Service and Adjustme
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with oil filte
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than five (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 surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See by the m
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MAINTENANCE • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- OIL DRAIN VALVE tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush CLOSED AND until bright. LOCKED • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. POSITION • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the Service and Adjustment sec tion of this manual). DRAIN YEL LOW CAP TUBE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FI
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral 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 AT
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. E • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A J F H B FIG. 19 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). FIG. 17 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS
