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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
03076
OPERATOR'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.
PB19546LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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413437 Rev 3 09.26.08 SBW Printed in 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 Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • 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 them. • Kee
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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 rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians a
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Slope Sheet Key Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt Lock Washer Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel (1) Washer Steering Steering Wheel Washer (1) Hex Bolt Boot Adapter 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife LOCK (2) 3/4" wrench Tir
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2 and 3) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 4) • 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. • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY for best cutting performance. PROD UCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. For b
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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
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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. ROS "ON" ROS "ON" POSITION POSITION L LIGHT IGHT S SWITCH WITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE THROTTLE/CHOKE C CONTROL ONTROL A AT TT TA ACHMENT CHMENT C CL LU UTCH LEVER TCH LEVER C CL LUTCH/BRAKE UTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PEDAL IIGNITION GNITION SWITCH
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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. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) • Move gear shi
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OPERATION • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual). J • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate hole. Tighten se cure ly. • Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust- ment hole. FIG. 9 • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position. • Move gearshift lev
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, positioned in the seat t
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine per for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. fuel from the tank to the engine. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake ming. pedal and set pa
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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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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 blade If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. by the manufa
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MAINTENANCE • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS bottom fitting of the drain valve. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to “leak” power. slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man u al. tery cable and remove battery from tractor . • Us
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- 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. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FI
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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 • 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. 24 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). FIG. 22 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS
