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03131
GTH2648
Owner's Manual
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANDER: 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, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
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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. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 4 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: W/ Filter: 64 oz. age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 60 oz. Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") WARNING: T
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the • Sit in seat. steer ing wheel). • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press TO R
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the BELTS tractor from the skid. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be cor re
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. 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 SAFE
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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 D E G P B N F J C Q A M FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to raise and lower (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" PO- t
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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. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead. TO SE
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OPERATION NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off J the ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate hole. Tighten se cure ly. • Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust- ment hole. FIG. 7 • Start tractor with motion control le ver in n
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OPERATION • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) W ARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- MPH. gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator Transmission Engaged decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING
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OPERATION • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If ADD GASOLINE the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of as described above. 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) mix
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- wheels. formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse ming. position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this • Drive so tha
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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 TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place te nance. worn, bent or damaged blades. 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 speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK by t
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MAINTENANCE • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. man u al). • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. V-BELTS • Catch oil in a suitable container. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- FUEL FILTER age. FIG. 16 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing CLEANING season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. matter. • Keep finished sur
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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 (N) 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. • Tu
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- ward. • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket. • Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). A E H J 02965 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A)
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS B M L F K A E H C D FIG. 22 VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears (See Fig. 24) unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting • With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level lower. ground or driveway. NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect lower the high side. your hands with gloves and/or wrap
