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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02139
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
DB185H42YT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING 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
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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 are. 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 the
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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/
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (1) Knob Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Key (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Sleeve (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 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 STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench
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02173 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of SEAT SHOULDER con trols) BOLT Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al. SEAT PAN Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op era tion section of this manual). Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding the
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY for best cutting performance. PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions ha
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY
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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 IGNITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER AT TACHMENT PLUNGER CLUTCH THROTTLE/CHOKE SWITCH CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE FREE WHEEL MOTION CONTROL
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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 forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PAR
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01423 OPERATION ATTACHMENT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) "ENGAGED" PO SI TION LIFT LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly HIGH PO SI TION off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain LOW POSITION conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST
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OPERATION Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until slower position. “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfi ll. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake For cold weather operation you should change oil for pedal quickl
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OPERATION Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) When engine starts, move the throttle control to the off engine and set parking brake. fast position. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine tion of manual). and allow it to warm up for one minute u
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filt
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place te nance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (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 checked and ad just ed. (See by the
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MAINTENANCE Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should position. If either end of the blade moves downward, the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced
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MAINTENANCE Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. MUFFLER To open, pull out on the drain valve. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester After oil has drained completely, close and lock the (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise age. until the pin is in the locked position as shown. SPARK PLUGS Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the b
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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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) Raise mower to its highest position. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height MANDREL from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. "D" "D" If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. FIG. 18 To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. BOTH FRONT LINKS
