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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.
XT195H46YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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419764 02-12-08 SBW
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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, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
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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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 2.50 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 56 oz. age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") WAR
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the • Sit in seat. steer ing wheel). • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press TO R
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er a tion section for location and function of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. PRODUCT. 2. Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 3. Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis- en gage trans mis sion (See
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY
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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. G D E H K B F C J A L FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" PO- the m
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. TO SET PARKING BRAKE(See Fig. 4) NOTE: Failure to
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OPERATION TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 7) TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly only. off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prop- er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. J NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cut
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OPERATION • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) lift control. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse release so it is held in the disengaged position. direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. the engine unless ignition key is place
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon then move throttle control to fast position. This may re- and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not quire an engin
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OPERATION 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal op er a tion. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec
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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 BatteryLevel 4 R Clean Battery andTerminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine OilLevel Change Engine Oil(with oilfilter) 1,2 Ch
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02544 MAINTENANCE • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in TRACTOR the ROS "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch en- Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- gaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse te nance. should NOT shut off the engine. BRAKE OPERATION BLADE CARE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
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MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps year. or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowin
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • 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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig.17-21) • P
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. E C J F D H FIG. 20 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide FIG.19 collar (L) onto guide and secure with retainer spring (K). • Install belt on engine pulley (M), in belt keepers (G). • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work f
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. VISUAL
