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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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02478
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
PO175H42LT
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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419450 Rev. 1 06.30.08 SBW 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. • 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 Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper the presence of children. Children are often attracted to operation regularly. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris children will remain where you last saw them. build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel- • Keep childre
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/O Filter: 48 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an i
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Boot Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Shaft Seat (1) Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 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. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY straight forward. A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
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ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL • Lift seat pan to raised position. BELTS • If this battery is put into service after month and year See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and indicated on label (label located between terminals) mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this
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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 START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON 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. ATT ACH MENT IGNITION ROS "ON" POSITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR PARKING FREE WHEEL BRAKE CONTROL MOTION CO
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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. 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 PARKING BRA
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OPERATION • Select desired height of cut. • Look down and behind before and while backing. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si - control. tion to start movement. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the clutch con trol. ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower TO OPERATE ON HILLS without either the en tire grass catcher, o
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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH MENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, fuel from the tank to the engine. while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with • Be sure freewheel control is
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. run ning. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the To ensure proper operation and performance, it i
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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 Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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02544 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 approved by the manufacturer of If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest 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 brak
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MAINTENANCE • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install V-BELTS the drain tube onto the fitting. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not coun ter clock wise. ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. TRANSAXLE COOLING • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FI
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral 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. TO
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 14 and 15) • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height MANDREL from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. "D" "D" • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. FIG. 16 • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQU
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT INSTALLATION - TO CHECK BRAKE • Carefully work new belt down around transmission If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest cooling fan and onto the input pulley. speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved • Slide belt into the center span keeper. surface, then brake must be serviced. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top You may also check brake by: groove of engine pulley. 1. Park tractor on a level, dry
