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Operator’s Manual
Riding Mower
Internal Bagging System
Model
13B-325-401
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be mai
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Riding Mower ......................................................................... 7 Know Your Riding Mower...................................................................................9 Operating Your Riding Mower..........
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. Your rider mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
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injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If Before and when backing, look behind and down you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy for small children. on it, do not mow it. Never carry children. They may fall off and be For your safety, use the slope gauge included as seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine part of this manual to measure slopes before operation. operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the Never allow children under 14 years o
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Grass catcher components are subject to wear, Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. damage and deterioration, which could expose Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your the environment and the ecology. safety protection, frequently check components a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local office of and replace with manufacturer’s recommended Environmental Protection Agenc
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER Remove all screws and staples from crate. Remove red and black insulation caps from battery Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top of terminals. See Figure 3 the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures. Remove battery terminal screws with a Phillips Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit. screw driver or a 10 mm. socket wrench. Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of Attach the red bat
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Pivot the hood assembly up and lower the cutting To attach the mulching plug now to the unit, follow height adjustment lever to the lowest position. instructions on previous page to attach side- Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 4 ) discharge chute to the deck. from two ends of the grasscatcher chute. Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and thread Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure 4 ) in a few turns. See Figure 5 . Check that the mulch the middle of the chute
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDER MOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Steering Wheel Throttle/Choke Seat Control Shift Lever Grass Fill Level Indicat
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Before you move the shift lever to any of the Cutting Height Adjustment Lever positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the Use to raise and lower the cutting deck which unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. determines the cutting height. Brake Pedal Use to stop the mower’s forward or reverse motion. Stopping Mower Release blade engagement pedal all the way. Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal. When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever in neu
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDER MOWER Turn the ignition key to the START position. As Using Throttle/Choke Control soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the The throttle/choke control is used to increase or ON position. decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit and into FAST throttle position. and a turtle respectively. See Figure 9. For normal operation and
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Pivot the hood assembly up. Pull up the When mowing an area for the first time, watch out grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a foreign proper disposal site. See Figure 10 . object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark Hold the bag away from your body. Push down plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any on the bag lever and let the bottom section of damage. Repair the damage before operating it the bag fall downwards.
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any “Go” Pedal adjustment to riding mower without first Adjustment to the "Go" Pedal is made at the cable end. stopping engine and disconnecting spark See Figure 11 . plug wire. Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off. Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position. Brake Pedal Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake grasscatcher bag and the side-disc
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If the belt is slipping when you depress the blade Seat Position engagement pedal about 3/4”, loosen the two hex The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted to nuts on the cable. See Figure 12. maximize the operator’s convenience. If the belt is engaging sooner than when the blade Stop the mower completely and engage the parking engagement pedal is 3/4” from the PTO switch, brake. Turn ignition off. tighten both hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 12. Pivot the hood assembly
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Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex Thread the middle nut as far down as possible. nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly. two nuts. Adjust both sides if necessary. Do not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut. Loosen hex nuts to adjust Do not adjust hex nut Deck Height Lever Ferrule Hanger Link Figure 14 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR RIDER MOWER this, you will
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Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the hex nut on the Using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the idler pulley. See Figure 15. flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley, Figure 16 . and the engine pulley. Drop the pulley down and remove the belt. Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the Replace new belt and reassemble following above engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed instructions in reverse order.
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SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER MOWER when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage General Recommendations to the mower and/or cause personal injury. Always observe safety rules when performing any The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it maintenance. on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from The warranty on this rider mower does not cover the heavy side until it balances evenly. items that have been subjected to operator abuse Reassembly or negligence. To recei
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Lube The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap Blade Assembly reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only recommended at the start of each mowing season. while reassembling the blade either after Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap sharpening or replacement. specifications. Pivot Points NOTE: Your rider engine is equipped with a resistor Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a spark plug, When repl
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SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. every two months, whichever occurs first. Rider Mower When storing unit for extended periods, Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. disconnect battery cables and remove the battery Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire from the unit. machine with a
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SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action Excessive vibration 1. Bent or damaged blade 1. Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts. 2. Bent blade. 2. Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades. Mower will not 1. Engine speed low. 1. Throttle must be set at full throttle. discharge grass or 2. Speed selection. 2. Use lower
