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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL: Read the Owner's Manual and fol-
low all Warn ings and Safety In struc -
tions. Fail ure to do so can result
in serious injury.
PDGT26H48A
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
185109 Rev. 1 06.03.03 RH/TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. wire and place wire where it can not Al ways look down and
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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 Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians Oi
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Premium Steering Steering Wheel Insert Adapter (4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Sleeve (4) Adjusting Steering Sleeve Extension Bars Seat (4) Clevis Pins (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 (4) Retainer Springs (4) Locknuts Gauge (double loop) 3/8-16 (1) Knob Nose Roller Nose Roller Retainer (4) Shoulder Bolt Brackets Spring Battery Rod (2) Keps Nuts (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 1/4-20 (2) Locknuts (2) Hex Bo
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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 STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- pleted. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline. seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion engaged" of seat to tractor. po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
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ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in mower brackets. up as shown. Install front plate a
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHE CKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS for best cutting performance. QUAL ITY PROD UCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. ✓ All assembly
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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 IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEET AWAY
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH HOURMETER POSITION CHOKE CON TROL IGNITION AMMETER SWITCH ATTACHMENT THROTTLE CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER BRAKE PEDAL MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION LIFT LEVER HAN DLE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOTION CONTROL
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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 forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 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 cause “browning” o
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly WARNING: Do not drive up or down off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15° and in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck do not drive across any slope. in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start Check engine oil with trac
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- ning. formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man u al. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- mend ed that the tra
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 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
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT FIG. 13 SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). Keep ti
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause year. the battery to “leak” power. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine Remove terminal guard. and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- cap/dipstick securely each time y
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- kept clean at all times. age. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely SPARK PLUGS dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fi ns and external
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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. If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - TRACTOR c
