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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. 271470
13.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
177110 Rev. 1 01.30.01 RH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .........................................2 Maintenance ....................................... 16 Product Specifications..........................5 Service and Adjustments....................20 Assembly .............................................. 7 Storage ............................................... 25 Operation ............................................10 Troubleshooting ................................. 26 Maintenance Schedule ......................16 Re
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SAFETY RULES LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product III. CHILDREN Never run a machine inside a closed as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. of one (1) year from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will is not alert to the presence of children. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade repair or replace, at our option, without char
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 SAFETY RULES MOWER DECK Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of KEY PART KEY PART Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor. Use common sense when NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION tires lose traction, disengage the towing. Operate only at the lowest 1 170280 Mower Housing A
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38 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. MOWER DECK GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintain- CAPACITY UNLEADED ing, caring for and using your tractor. AND TYPE: REGULAR Follow the instructions under “Mainte- OIL TYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F) nance” and “Storage” sections of this 40 (API-SF/SJ): SAE 5W-30 owner’s manual. 146 89 (Below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped 68 148 OIL CAPACI
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 UNASSEMBLED PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Steering 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger Wheel Insert 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc (1) Large Flat Washer 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted Blk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) H
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 ASSEMBLY LIFT 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. Review the video cassette before 7 you begin. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 8 washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten ASSEMBL
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 Seat Pan Operation section for location and DECALS function of controls) Label Battery Box Door Press lift lever plunger and raise 3 attachment lift lever to its highest 3 7 position. Terminal Terminal 1 4 11 Release parking brake by depressing 5 clutch/brake pedal. 8 Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. INSTALL SEAT Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding deflector Adjust seat before tightening adjus
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- SEAT ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST 1 for best cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECK
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 OPERATION ENGINE These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170551 Control Th/ch BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T WARNING 3 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 28R707-1147-E1 (Order parts from Engine Manufacturer) 4 137348 Muffler 13 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 KNO W Y OUR TRACT OR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 3 2 Attachment 72 Clutch Ignition Switch 62 1 Lever Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger 81 Throttle/Choke 13 4 Control Attachment Lift Lever 38 78 Clutch/ Brake Pedal Height 32 Adjustment 14 Indicator 16 44 78
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety STEERING glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR remove key. Always remove key when TO SET PARKING BRAKE KEY PART leaving t
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE ON HILLS The position of the attachment lift lever CAUTION: Do not drive up or down STEERING determines the cutting height. hills with slopes greater than 15° and do Grasp lift lever. not drive across any slope. Press plunger with thumb and move Choose the slowest speed before lever to desired position. starting up or down hills. The cutting height range is approxi- Avoid stopping or changing speed on mate
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE TO START ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time GROUND DRIVE or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine. with summer weight oil. Sit on seat in operating position, Check engine oil with tractor on level depress clutch/brake pedal and set ground. KEY PAR
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If grass is extremely tall, it should be TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 MOWING TIPS mowed twice to reduce load and Tire chains cannot be used when the GROUND DRIVE possible fire hazard from dried mower housing is attached to tractor. clippings. Make first cut relatively Mower should be properly leveled for high; the second to the desired height. 51 best mowing performance. See “TO Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet 57 51 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the grass will plug mower and leave Se
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 MAINTENANCE CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure KEY PART Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems NO. NO. DESCRIPTION R Check for Loose Fasteners 7 A 1 169831 Chassis Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C 2 169061 Drawbar Lubrication Chart T 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Check Battery Level 6 0 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Clean Battery and Terminals 6 15592
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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271740 TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. 212 stopping distance at high speed in torque). 17 highest gear, then brake must be ad- 30 IMPORTANT:
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Keep battery and terminals clean. Change the oil after every 25 hours of TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 Keep battery bolts tight. operation or at least once a year if the ELECTRICAL Keep small vent holes open. tractor is not used for 25 hours in one Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. year. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Check the crankcase oil level before your tractor is maintenance free. Do not starting the engine and after each eight attempt to open or remove caps or cover
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE REPAIR PARTS Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Remove cartridge nut. chaff to prevent engine damage from Carefully remove cartridge to prevent TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 overheating. Clean with a wire brush or debris from entering carburetor. Clean ELECTRICAL compressed air to remove dirt and base carefully to prevent debris from stubborn dried gum fibers. entering carburetor. 21 22 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on ENGINE COOLING FINS
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We do not recommend using a garden CLEANING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 hose to clean your tractor unless the Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. SCHEMATIC electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a short- of all gasoline, oil, etc. ened engine life. Protect painted surfaces with automo- RED BLACK tive type wax. BATTERY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAU
