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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. 259723
13 HP 38 INCH
LA WN TRACTOR
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
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® 173487 1.8.00 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .........................................2 Service and Adjustments....................20 Product Specifications..........................5 Storage ...............................................25 Assembly ..............................................7 Troubleshooting .................................26 Operation............................................10 Repair Parts........................................30 Maintenance Schedule ......................16 Warran
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SAFETY RULES LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product DO NOT: as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur- and other fuels. They are flammable sary, and then, turn slowly and chaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labo
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 SAFETY RULES MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Deck Assembly 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer • Be sure the area is clear of other • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. 2 72140506 Bolt 67 106932X Knob RD 3/8-16 Plstc Thd people before mowing. Stop machine Uneven terrain could overturn the 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar 68 144200 Belt 4 169970 Bracket Sway Bar Deck 69 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 if anyone ent
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. MOWER DECK GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- CAPACITY UNLEADED ing, caring for and using your tractor. AND TYPE: REGULAR • Follow the instructions under “Mainte- OIL TYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F) nance” and “Storage” sections of this (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 40 owner’s manual. 146 (Below 32°F) 89 WARNING: This tractor is equipped 68 OIL CAPACITY: 1.0
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 UNASSEMBLED PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Steering 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Wheel Insert 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc (1) Large Flat Washer 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 109413X Grip Handle bicycle Matte 8 124526X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 ASSEMBLY LIFT 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. Review the video cassette before 7 you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR • Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock 8 washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten ASSEMBL
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 Seat Pan Operation section for location and DECALS function of controls) Label Battery Box • Press lift lever plunger and raise Door attachment lift lever to its highest 3 4 5 position. Terminal Terminal 11 • Release parking brake by depressing 9 21 clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. INSTALL SEAT • Remove banding holding discharge Adjust seat before tightening adjustme
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- SEAT ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND 1 • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” PRODUCT. section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECK F
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 OPERATION ENGINE These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 157626 Control Th/ch LH Flag 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW 3 - - - - - - - Engine Tecumseh, Model No. OHV 130 WARNING (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 156700 Muffler 13 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 3 13 2 Attachment 4 Clutch Lever Ignition Switch 1 Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger 14 62 Throttle/Choke 85 Control Attachment Lift Lever 78 16 81 15 Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjustment 38 32 Indicator 78 44
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the STEERING eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR slow position and allowing engine to idle TO SET PARKING BRAKE KEY PART be
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING TO OPERATE ON HILLS HEIGHT CAUTION: Do not drive up or down STEERING hills with slopes greater than 15° and do The position of the attachment lift lever not drive across any slope. determines the cutting height. • Choose the slowest speed before • Grasp lift lever. starting up or down hills. • Press plunger with thumb and move • Avoid stopping or changing speed on lever to desired position. hills. The cutting height range is appro
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE TO START ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time GROUND DRIVE or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will • The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel shipped, from the factory, already filled from the tank to the engine. with summer weight oil. • Sit on seat in operating position, • Check engine oil with tractor on level depress clutch/brake pedal and set ground. KEY PAR
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• If grass is extremely tall, it should be TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 MOWING TIPS mowed twice to reduce load and • Tire chains cannot be used when the GROUND DRIVE possible fire hazard from dried mower housing is attached to tractor. clippings. Make first cut relatively • Mower should be properly leveled for high; the second to the desired height. best mowing performance. See “TO 51 • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 57 51 grass will plug mower and leave Se
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 MAINTENANCE CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and KEY PART T Interlock Systems NO. NO. DESCRIPTION R Check for Loose Fasteners 7 1 169831 Chassis Lt Stamping A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 2 169061 Drawbar C Lubrication Chart 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 T Check Battery Level 6 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 0 6 155924X012 Saddle SL
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• Install new or resharpened blade with TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 TRACTOR trailing edge up towards deck as Always observe safety rules when CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES shown. performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- BRAKE OPERATION bly, center hole in blade must align with If tractor requires more than six (6) feet star on mandrel assembly. 17 stopping distance at high speed in • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and 30 24 highest gear, then brake must be flat washer in exac
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils BATTERY TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging ELECTRICAL cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils system which is sufficient for normal use. will result in increased oil consumption However, periodic charging of the battery when used above 32°F. Check your with an automotive charger will extend engine oil level more frequently to avoid its life. possible engine damage from running • Keep bat
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ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUGS REPAIR PARTS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine Replace spark plugs at the beginning of cooling fins to prevent engine damage each mowing season or after every 100 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 from overheating. See engine manual. hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are ELECTRICAL AIR FILTER 21 22 shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” Your engine will not run properly using a section of this manual. dirty air filter. Cl
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CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723 • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the SCHEMATIC of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out. free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Water in engine can result in a short- • Protect painted surfaces with automo- ened engine life. tive type wax. RED BLACK SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BATTERY CAU
