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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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WARNING:
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read this Operator's Manual and
follo w all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
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result in serious injury.
PD24PH48ST
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING 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- working. ci den tal starting when setting up, Slow down before turning. trans port ing, ad j
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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 are. 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 the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) and
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 5
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02173 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. 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 STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. LARGE FLAT WASHER (2) 9/16" wrench
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ASSEMBLY Note: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Fol- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) low the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. from the skid. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- of seat to tractor. er a tion section for location and function of Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- con
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE (If previously removed) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck PRODUCT. open ing and slide into place, as shown. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. ✓ All assembly inst
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF REVERSE ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPEHAZARDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED PEDAL (SEESAFET
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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. AMMETER ROS "ON" POSITION IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE AT TACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT FORWARD LIFT LEVER DRIVE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LIGHT S
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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 00155 or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKI
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02142 01977 OPERATION Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch height. control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The clutch con trol. heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and CAUTION: Do not operate the mower may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass witho
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Do not drive up or down CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL hills with slopes greater than 15° and The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the do not drive across any slope. factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the hills. dipstick and screw cap
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) PURGE TRANSMISSION When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move freewheel lever while the engine is run- fuel from the tank to the engine. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged ning. position. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal mend
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the AFTER EACH USE. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- pings man y times and reduce them in size so that as ming. they fall
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filt
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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 forming an y main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (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. (See by the
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01202 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BLADE CENTER HOLE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department. 5/8" BOLT ENGINE OR PIN LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. FI
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00667 MAINTENANCE Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER coun ter clock wise. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester To open, pull out on the drain valve. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- After oil has drained completely, close and lock the age. drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. SPARK PLUGS Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto t
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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. TRACTOR TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17) Raise attachment lift le
