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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
180265 Rev. 2 2.4.02 JH
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the straight down the slope. manual and on the machine before starting. O
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- Ne
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS combustion
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 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 STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (1) Tire pressure gauge LARGE FLAT WASHER (2)
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) section for location and function of controls) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat its highest position. to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard Place freewheel contr
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ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR DISCHARGING MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install BL
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANG
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION ATTACHMENT CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 AMPS ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL FREEW
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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 damage. Always wear safety 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) ing the operator's position; to empt
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Sit on seat in operating posi
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OPERATION Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug PURGE TRANSMISSION mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. CAUTION: Never engage or disengage Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing freewheel lever while the engine is to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- running. charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- To ensure proper operation and performance, it is
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 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 Filter N
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER TRACTOR HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in nance. exact order as shown. BRAKE OPERATION Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour V-BELTS slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate TRANSAXLE C
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) KNOBS The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- CARTRIDGE COVER 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. FOAM Immediately wipe up any spilled g
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key “OFF” 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 TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17) TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Raise attachment lift lever to
