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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.
PP17538HP
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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420408 Rev. 1
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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 the machine while under the influence WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal of alcohol or drugs. starting when setting up, trans port ing, • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing ad just ing or making repairs, al wa
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers GENERAL SERVICE III. CHILDREN • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. ope
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 1.50 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 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: 48 oz. age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an inter
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer Steering (1) Large Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Boot Shaft Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Key(s) 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 ensure proper tightness. TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT wrench sizes are listed. •
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3 & 4) TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4) • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard • Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. desired po si tion and release adjustment handle. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Connect switch to seat. SLOT TAPE • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads PAD are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. FLAT WASHER SEAT SWITCH S
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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 • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- ✓ All
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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. H G D E B F K C A M L FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and l
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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. • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized us
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OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 10) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. A FIG. 11 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with FIG. 10 the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 13) WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar decides it is necessary to reposition the machin
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F/10° C and below) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a throttle control in the choke position until the engine minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce tion. This may require an engine warm-up pe
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OPERATION 5. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of manual). 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
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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 Change Engine Oil (with oil
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade BRAKE OPERATION approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved sur- by the manufacturer of your tractor is face, then br
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.. • Remove terminal guard. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- • Oil will drain more freely when warm. tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Catch oil in a s
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 17) • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove matter. blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict heating and engine damage. clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AIR SCREEN and loss of drive. CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts (See Fig. 19)
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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. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
