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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.
PB20H42LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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413106 02.13.07 CL
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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
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Slope Sheet Slope Sheet Key Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Extension Extension Insert Shaft Shaft Lock Washer Se Sea at t Steering Steering Extension Extension Washer Shaft Shaft Steering Wheel Steering Steering Boot Boot Washer Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 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. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 5/16 HEX BOLT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER (1) 1/2" wrench Ut
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. • Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the seat towards rear of tractor. tractor from the skid. • Raise seat and tighten bolt securely. • Remove tape and discard. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be Press clutch/
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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. FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PROD UCT. 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 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. LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT ROS "ON" CLUTCH LEVER POSITION THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE MOTION CONTROL PEDAL LEVER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety stand
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty TO SET PARKING BR
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OPERATION The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The CAUTION: Do not operate the mower heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with without either the en tire grass catcher, the engine not running. These heights are approximate on mowers so equipped, or the deflector and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of shield (S) in place. grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE TO TRANSPORT • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce of tractor. valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. P
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- throttle control in the choke position until the engine tion of manual). runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from is running, move throttle control to half (
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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 blade If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake
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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 CENTER HOLE TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 12 BLADE 5/8" BOLT NOTE: A
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) 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 ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control 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. TRA
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). A • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). E B FIG. 16 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of J mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) F on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. H FIG. 18 • Hook end of
