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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
03076
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL: Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can
re sult in serious in ju ry.
PB19542LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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419055 Rev 1 02.08.08 TH Printed in the U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: 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 ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port ing, ad just ing
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Ke
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center/department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians an
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Hex Bolt Steering Wheel Insert Large Flat Washer Steering Steering Wheel Extension Steering Adapter Shaft Lock Washer Boot Seat Washer Hex Bolt Seat Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 5
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4100 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT LOCK (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife WASHER (2) 3/4"
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2A and 2B) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard • Lift seat pan to raised position. packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. • If this battery is put into service after month and year Remove the cardboard packing and discard. indicated on label (label located between terminals) • Connect switch to seat. charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er a tion section for location and func tion of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST con trols) PER FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- QUALITY PROD UCT. plet ed. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake ✓ All assembly
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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. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DIS
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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. R ROS "ON" OS "ON" POSITION POSITION THROTTLE/CHOKE THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL P PA ARKING RKING B BRAKE RAKE C CL LUTCH/BRAKE UTCH/BRAKE A AT TT TA ACHMENT CHMENT CL CLUTCH LEVER UTCH LEVER PEDAL PEDAL L LIGHT SWITCH IGHT SWI
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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 spec- tacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PAR
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OPERATION USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT • Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. (See Fig. 9) • With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the to ROS "ON" position. cut ting height. • Look down and behind before backing. • Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. • When use of the ROS is no longer ne
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the do not drive across any slope. factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the hills. dipstick and screw cap tight,
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move per for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in fuel from the tank to the engine. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. pedal and set parki
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with oil filte
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02545 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer of speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved your tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See b
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MAINTENANCE • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt SAE VISCOSITY GRADES or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal SAE 30 position. If either end of the blade moves downward, 5W-30 sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE CENTER oil_visc_chart1_e HOLE Fig. 16 NOTE: Although multi-vi
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fibers. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER • Place new fuel f
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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. IMPORTANT: IF
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. E • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A J F H B FIG. 22 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). FIG. 20 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS
