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MOWCART 66
Operator's Manual / 96021000900
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
op er at ing this equipment.
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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. • Disengage blade when not mowing. Shut off engine WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before starting when setting up, trans port ing, cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ad
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or III. CHILDREN trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to then refuel such equipment with a portable container, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep the nozzle in contact with the
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Gasoline Capacity 1.2 qt. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES and Type: Unleaded Regular • Read and observe the safety rules. Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for (API-SG-SL): and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: 20 oz. age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- Ground Sp
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower 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. 4. Slide steering shaft protective foam cover over shaft. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 5. Position front wheels of the riding mower so they are A socket wrench set will
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your riding mower were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS Flat Washer For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITON OF MOWER DRIVE BELT See the figure that is shown for rep
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT OVER TEMP MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUT
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Parking Brake Pedal Brake Pedal ROS "ON" Deck Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger Motion Control Height Lever Adjustment Lever Freewheel Control Our riding mowers conform to the applicable safety
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OPERATION The op er a tion of any riding mower 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 riding mower or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. 00155 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKW ARD HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING MOWER The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the TO SET PARKI
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OPERATION 1. Select desired height of cut. TO OPERATE ON HILLS 2. Start mower blade by engaging deck clutch lever. WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes TO STOP MOWER BLADE- great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use Disengage deck clutch lever. the slope guide at the back of this manual. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the hills. deflec
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon Service and Adjustments section of this manual. and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- mix oil with gasoli
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that 1. Check engine oil level. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To 2. Check brake operation. receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain 3. Check tire pressure. riding mower as instructed in this manual. 4. C
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02545 MAINTENANCE • The deck clutch lever should never operate unless the RIDING MOWER operator is in the seat. Always observe safety rules when per form ing any CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM main te nance. • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in BRAKE OPERATION the engine "ON" position and the deck clutch lever en- If riding mower requires more than four (4) feet to stop at gaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse highest speed in high est gear on a
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL BATTERY Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your riding mower has a battery charging sys tem which is All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. suf fi cient for normal use. • Keep battery and connectors clean. • Be sure riding mower is on level surface. • Only recharge battery with charger approved for a 12V • Oil will drain more freely when warm. 2.8 amp. hour battery. • Oil can be pumped from the engine with a mechanical •
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every or compressed air to re move dirt and stub born dried gum season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more fibers. often under dusty conditions. 1. Remove cover knob and cover. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOL ING AREA
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place deck clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 5. Make sure the blade 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 plug. TO
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Nut "G" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Nut "H" Adjust the mower while riding mower is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or under- inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Trunnion • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure dis tance "A" from bot tom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. • To raise the right side of the mow
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent flat tires due Your riding mower is equipped with an adjustable brake to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant. Tire sealant system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. also pre vents tire dry rot and corrosion. If riding mower requires more than (4) feet stopping distance in highest gear on a lever dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted. 1. Park riding mower on a level
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Lift seat for bolt access. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable. 3. Remove battery bracket bolt. 4. Install new battery with terminals facing to the right, and away from seat as shown. 5. Reinstall battery bracket and bolt. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal. 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal. Fender Battery Battery Bracket INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may caus
