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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.
PP21H42
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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532 40 36-87 Rev. 3 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. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, • Do not operate the machine while under the influence trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- of alcohol or drugs.
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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 area. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. children will remain where you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Ke
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians Oi
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Steering Adapter Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 HEX BOLT (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pres
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ASSEMBLY SEAT SHOULDER DISCARD TER MI NAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT KEPS HEX BOLT NUT TERMINAL COVER SEAT PAN NEGATIVE POSITIVE (BLACK) (RED) CABLE CABLE 02745 FIG. 3 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor FLAT WASHER from the skid. W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST RETAINER BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE SPRING WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PIN PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. SHOULDER ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. BOLT AD JUST ING ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. BAR ✓ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purpo
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON CRUISE CONTROL FUEL BATTERY 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. ROS "ON" POSITION ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH SERVICE CHOKE CONTROL REMINDER/HOURMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL
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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 op- erating 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. 00155 ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) NOTE: Failure t
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01977 OPERATION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. • Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting Always operate engine at full speed (fast). height(See “TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces in this sec tion of manual). engine's operating efficiency. • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure • Full speed (fast) of fers the best mower per for mance. each gauge wheel bar. •
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 10) CAUTION: Do not operate the mower When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage without either the en tire grass catcher, transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing on mowers so equipped, or the deflector po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar shield in place. of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See • Pull
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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 filled with sum mer weight oil. fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke cont
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OPERATION • Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to and open - with engine off and parking brake set. reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control desired height. in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug this section of manual). mower
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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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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 If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of 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 brake must
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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 year. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause 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 fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable f
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00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLAMP To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, CLAMP cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely FUEL dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and FILTER other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are FIG. 15 reinstalled. CLEANING NOTE: Operating the engin
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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. 16) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16) • Raise a
