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NormalCare CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Front tire pressure should be 12 - 15 psi (82 - 103 kPa). Rear tire pressure should be 10 - 12 psi (56 - 82 kPa). CHECKING FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is located in fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor. If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows. Place a container below filter to catch spilled gasoline. WARNING A Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure cla
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Normal Care TRANSAXLE - HYDRO MODELS The hydro transaxle is a sealed unit. The transaxle is filled with oil and does not require any further lubrication unless a service overhaul is performed BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat by tilting it forward to gain access to the battery. WARNING A Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks awav from the batterv. Figure 13. Battery A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Battery Cap 2. Re
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NormalCare SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES WARNING A For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. 1. Remove mower from the tractor. Sea Mower Installation & Removal. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap- screw (figure 14).
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SPECIAL EDITION
REGENT
“TEAM”T RACTORS
Vikings Regent Tractor Badgers Regent Tractor
Mfg. No. 1692957 Mfg. No. 1692967
Steelers Regent Tractor Hawkeyes Regent Tractor
Mfg. No. 1692959 Mfg. No. 1692969
Panthers Regent Tractor Wolverines Regent Tractor
Mfg. No. 1692961 Mfg. No. 1692971
Chiefs Regent Tractor Spartans Regent Tractor
Mfg. No. 1692963 Mfg. No. 1692973
Colts Regent Tractor Nittany Lions Regent Tractor
Mfg. No. 1692965 Mfg. No. 1692975
With 38” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. 169
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Trim Installation Face Mask installation: 1. Position the face mask onto the unit with the hook in the middle grille slot, and line up with the holes on the outside of the side panels (note that the front of the face mask must be in the “V” position for proper fit.) Hook from Face 2. Insert one Carriage Bolt Mask goes into through each of the two middle gri//e s/o’\ mounting holes at the rear of the face mask, and into the side panels. 3. Place one washer onto each Carriage Bolt from the inside
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Decal 81 Paint Information Tractor Description Mfg. No. Base Color Accent Color Mask Color Vikings Regent Tractor 1692957 Viking Purple Viking White Viking Purple Steelers Regent Tractor 1692959 Gloss Black Steelers Yellow Black Panthers Regent Tractor Panthers Silver Pro Blue Black 1692961 Chiefs Regent Tractor 1692963 Chiefs Red Chiefs White Chiefs White Colts Regent Tractor 1692965 Colts White Colts Blue Colts Blue Badgers Regent Tractor 1692967 Badger White Badger Red Badger Red Hawkeyes Reg
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FormNo. FIB". 3/w 0 Copylight ,996 simplici~ Man"f?.ti"ring, Inc. AU Rights msened. Printed I" USA. TP LOO-20L3-03-RG-S (SM)
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Table Of Contents TRACTOR & MOWER IDENTIFICATION.. .................. .2 TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR.. ............................ .18 General.. ............................................................................ .I8 SAFETY RULES ............................................................3 Troubleshooting The Tractor ............................................. .18 Troubleshooting The Mower.. ............................................ .lQ DECALS.. .....................................
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Tractor & Mower Identification IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name/number, tractor and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in Tractor M/N (Manufactureh Number) SIN (Serial Number) the space provided for easy reference. l The Tractor I.D. tag is located on the left-side, of the Mower Deck M/N (Man”m”rels N”nlW S/N (Serial Number) frame, as shown below. l The Mower Deck I.D. tag is also on the left side, on top of the mower deck. oaw Purchased Dealer Name l For locat
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Safety Rules Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mow- ina deck is caDable of amoutatina hands and feet and throwina obiects. The triangle a in text signi- A fies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING - SLOPE OPERATION A Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent l Read, und
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Safety Rules b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine CHILDREN running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to not smoke. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to c) Never refuel the unit indoors. the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. l Never run a unit in an enclosed area. l Keep children out of the mowing area and under the l Keep nuts and bolt
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Safety Decals All WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on GENERAL your tractor and mower should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect instructions are not followed. The information is for your from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on manufacturing. your tractor and mower. Alt
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Features & Controls CONTROLS - HYDRO MODEL 4. Steering Wheel 3. Engine Throttle Control :. Parking Brake Knob I. Ignition Key/Switch 3. Headlight Switch r. PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch 3. Mower Height Adjustment Lever i. Brake Pedal Forward Direction Pedal I. I. Rear Direction Pedal Figure 2. Tractor & Mower Controls - Hydra Model CONTROLS - GEAR MODEL A. Steering Wheel B. Engine Throttle Control C. Parking Brake Knob D. Ignition Key/Switch E. Headlight Switch F. PTO (Electric Clutch) Switch G.
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Operation GENERAL SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Before first time operation, drive in an open area without Your tractor is equipped with a seat switch safety sys- mowing, to become accustomed to the unit. Be sure to tern. Check the seat switch operation every fall and read all information in the Safety and Operation sections spring with the following three tests. before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if any of the following conditions exist: WARNING - SL
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Operation II I. I / - Figure 4. Mower Deck - Right Side Figure 5. Mower Deck - Left Side A. Clip C. Height Adjustment Lever A. Rod 6. Pin & Clip C. Lever B. Pin 84 Clip MOWER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL WARNING A Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Turn the front wheels of the tractor full left. 2. Place the mower in lowest cu
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Operation CHECKS BEFORE STARTING 1. Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights installed if required. See Slope Operation in the Safety Rules section. Make sure any slopes are with- in required limits. 2. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations. 3. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight. 4. Make sure you can reach all controls from operator’s positions. If not, see SEAT AD
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Operation 4. On hydro model, release the parking brake by PUSHING THE TRACTOR-BY HAND depressing the brake pedal (A, figure Et), then press down on either pedal (I or J, figure 2) for the desired direction and speed of travel. On gear model, fully depress clutch/brake pedal (A, figure 8) to release the parking brake and disengage the clutch. Use the gear selector (I, figure 3) to select Hydro Model the gear best suited for conditions, then slowly release clutch/brake pedal to engage clutch and s
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Mowing Patterns & lips l For dry conditions where grass blow-out is a problem: GENERAL a. Use sharp blades. For the first use of the mower, choose a smooth level b. Adjust deck flat to l/8” maximum lower in front. area. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly. The size and type of area to be mowed determines the c. Use 3/4 engine speed. best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees, d. Clean deck of built-up material/caked-on grass. fences and buildings must also be considered. Wh
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Mowing Patterns & lips l Change the mowing pattern each time. The Best Combination l If mulching baffles are removed, the original deflector We recommend that you experiment with the height of must be in operating position for safe side-discharge cut position and tractor ground speed that will give you mowing. the best cut. Start with a higher cutting height and try increasing lower settings until you find a cutting height How Much Grass To Cut Off that is matched to your mowing conditions and p
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Normal Care SCHEDULE The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter. * See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual. * * Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation. *** More often in hot (over 55’ F: 30” C)
