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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02478
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
MODEL:
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
HD1842
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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 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- working. ci den tal starting when setting up, Slow down before turning. trans port ing, ad j
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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 are. 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 the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Boot (1) Lock Steering Washer 1/2 Wheel Insert Steering (1) Bolt Extension Shaft Key (1) Large Flat (1) 5/16 Washer Lock Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 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. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 5/16 HEX BOLT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK WASHER (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife Tire pres s
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- SHOULDER SEAT BOLT er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake SEAT PAN ped al. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion. Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding defl ector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion sec tion fo
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated 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. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF REVERSE ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY
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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. IGNITION ROS "ON" SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/ PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT CLUTCH/ ADJUSTMENT BRAKE INDICATOR PEDAL PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG.
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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 spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing”
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) ENGINE "ON" POSITION ROS "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will 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 rough, rolling terrain or hills. Select desir
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OPERATION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fi fteen CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. wait a few minutes and try again. If engi
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OPERATION If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to MOWING TIPS reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- pings . Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the desired height. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- mower and
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS 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 Filt
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved of your tractor. Using a blade not ap- surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See proved by th
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) CENTER HOLE improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid BLADE 5/8" BOLT possible engine damage from running low on oil. OR PIN Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. FIG. 9 Check the crankcase oil level b
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fi bers. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER Place n
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 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. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an tires are over or underinfl ated, you
