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TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HOW TO CHECK
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OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. certain vehicle components contain or emit Know your product: If you understand the u
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OWNER’S INFORMATION b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 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. 21. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power 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 the Instr
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE store, you must still check the mower engine and transmission cool before When you mow, remember that children according to the assembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust are attracted to the mower. Always use Make sure the mower is correctly fumes are dangerous. Never operate the caution when mowing around obstacles assembled and that all fasteners are tight. engine inside a building. like trees or shrubs or when moving Make sure the engine has the correct b
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better feel new or excessive vibration, a blade that is not sharp or at a slow when the engine is operating at maximum immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. speed. On slopes, decrease the ground the problem. Vibration can be a warning of Move the throttle control to the FAST speed and use care making sure the a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws position when mowing and using the grass mower f
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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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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic- 5 Flush Eyes Immediately With Water. 10 DANGER: No Step. torials are located on your unit or on Get Medical Help Fast. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands literature supplied with the product. Be- Away From Rotating Blade. 6 IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual fore you operate the unit, learn and un- Before Operating This Machine. 12 DANGER: Keep Hands Away From derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Rotating Blade.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- plug. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- assembled. tion of a part with the operator
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ASSEMBLY 3. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are the wing bolts (A). shown at full size. Seat Seat Hinge Seat Adjusting Hole B (A) (B) A 1001054 17x47 NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping
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ASSEMBLY 3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery. battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the 4. Install the battery and battery tray. Make sure the positive (+) battery must be charged. terminal is on the left side. 1. Check the top of the battery f
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING Check the engine oil. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. plug. Check the level of the mower housing. Check the air pressure of the tires. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- Make sure the battery cables are attached. tion of a part with the operator on the seat. forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unle
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OPERATION Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Brake Pedal Speed Control Pedal Lift Lever Figure 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCONNECT: Use the auto- control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. matic drive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the transmission. BRAKE PEDAL: Use the brake pedal to quickly stop. LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut. PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Use the parking
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OPERATION 2. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, control the ATTACHMENTS ground speed with the speed control pedal. This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment 3. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform- page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader or a small trailer. This engine. unit can not use attachments that engag
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OPERATION HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL 1. Look to the rear. The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of 2. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal. position. The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed control pedal operated with your right foot. Do not use the left brake HOW TO CHANGE
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OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8). 3. Remove your foot from the 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 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) position. Set the parking brake
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OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- 4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- 5. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- 6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized
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OPERATION CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids CHECK THE OIL in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine To prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel manufacturer’s instructions for the
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OPERATION OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the 5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- rect. connected. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil 6. For longer life of the battery on electric start models, charge the if necessary. battery every three months. 3. If the engin
