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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
03032
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
MODEL:
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
PB23H48YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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12.23.09 SR
433413 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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and type: Unleaded Regular and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz W/O Filter: 60 oz. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal co
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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 purposes. TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard • Lift hood to raised position. wrench sizes are listed. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge year indicated on label (label is
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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 for best cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. For best cu
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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 SAF
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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 E H P D B F C J A K M 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 (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on an
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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. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine to “backfi
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OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot (See Fig. 7) months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the often and after moderate growth. forward and reverse drive pedals. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height • Start tractor and release parking brake. should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high;
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER TO OPERATE ON HILLS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with with slopes greater than 15° and do not the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will drive across any slope. shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- ing or cutting off when operating your equipment o
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Sit on seat in operati
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating • The left hand side of mower s
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with
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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 bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. CLOSED AND TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE LOCKED POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. DRAIN TUBE Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos- si ble damage to
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00667 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 19) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel enough to a water s
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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. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 20-28) • Pl
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing - Pivot bar towards you and insert other end of bar forward before sliding mower under tractor. into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. - Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown D A 02996 Fig. 23 02965 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside Fig.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- M tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). • Disengage b
