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Model
425014X92E
(96014000100)
TRACTOR
INSTRUCTION BOOK
Read and keep this book for future reference.
This book contains important information on
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The owner must be certain that all the product information is in-
cluded with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION
BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance Schedule........................ 17 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance........................................ 17 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 21 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Storage................................................ 27 Operation............................................
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OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is written for a person unit is correctly assembled. The owner must with some mechanical ability. Like most ser- carefully check the unit according to the in- vice books, not all the steps are described. structions in this manual before it is fi rst used. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasten- RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ers are steps anyone can follow with some The responsibility of the owner is to mechanical ability. Read and follow these fol
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SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging Slopes are a major factor related to loss of material against a wall or obstruction. control and tip-over accidents, which can Material may ricochet back toward the result in severe injury or death. Opera- operator. Stop the blades when cross- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If ing gravel surfaces. you cannot back up the slope or if you feel • Do not operate machine without
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SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Never carry children, even with the the truck or trailer and refuel it on the blades shut off. They may fall off and ground. If this is not possible, then be seriously injured or interfere with refuel such equipment with a portable safe machine operation. Children who container, rather than from a gasoline have been given rides in the past may dispenser nozzle. suddenly appear in the mowing area • Keep the nozzle in contact wit
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• Be sure the area is clear of bystand- • Be alert and turn machine off if a child ers before operating. Stop machine if enters the area. anyone enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind • Never carry passengers. and down for small children. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- • Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), lutely necessary. Always look down not across. and behind before and while backing. • Choose a low ground speed so that • Never carry children, eve
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) 5/16 Wheel Insert Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Extension (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Shaft Steering Steering Wheel Boot Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Bolt Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys 7
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor 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. Insert TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 5/16 Hex Bolt ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly 5/16 Lock Washer easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need are listed bel
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7. Slide seat until a comfortable position TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See is reached which allows you to press Op er a tion section for location and clutch/brake pedal all the way down. function of con trols) 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise just ed position. at tach ment lift lever to its highest po- 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment si tion. knob securely. 2. Release parking brake by depressing Seat clutch/brake ped al. 3. Place gea
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate your new trac tor, we fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best per formance and sat is fac tion from this cutting performance. Quality Prod uct. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Please review the following checklist: “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section ✓ All assembly instructions have been of this
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPEHAZARDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED PEDAL (SEESAFETYR
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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. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ROS "ON" Position Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Height Pedal Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever 02829 Our tractor
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The op er a tion of any trac tor 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 trac tor or per forming an y ad just ments 00155 or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Never use choke to stop engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than
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• The average lawn should be cut to ap- REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the cool Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse season and to over 3 inches during hot Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by months. For healthier and better look- the operator to travel in the reverse direc- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- tion with the attachment clutch engaged ate growth. will shut off the engine unless ignition key • For best cutting performance, grass i
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Do not drive up or down CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL hills with slopes great er than 15° and do The engine in your tractor has been not drive across any slope. Use the slope shipped, from the factory, already fi lled guide provided at the back of this manual. with sum mer weight oil. • Choose the slowest speed before start- 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ing up or down hills. ground. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on
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TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the When starting the engine for the fi rst time mower hous ing is attached to tractor. or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will • Mower should be properly leveled for take extra cranking time to move fuel from best mowing performance. See “TO the tank to the engine. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 1. Sit on seat in operating position, Service and Adjustments sec tion of this depress clutch/brake pedal and set manual. park
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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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TRACTOR ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position Always observe safety rules when per- (Normal Operating) fo rming an y main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” CHECK
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4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer • Keep small vent holes open. and fl at washer in exact order as • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. shown. NOTE: The original equipment battery on 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Lbs. torque). attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is If bolt needs replacing, replace only with not necessary. approve bolt shown in
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00667 Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- CLEAN AIR SCREEN eration or at least once a year if the trac- Air screen must be kept free of dirt and tor is not used for 25 hours in one year. chaff to prevent engine dam age from Check the crankcase oil level before overheating. Clean with a wire brush or starting the engine and after each eight compressed air to re move dirt and stub- (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll bor n dried gum fi bers. cap/dipstick securely each time you c
