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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
MODEL:
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
PR17542STB
LA WN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
183044 07.23.02 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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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. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, I. GENERAL OPERATION disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual the slope. and on the machine before starting. On
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. tal starting when setting up, transport- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- look down and behind before and while backing. ways disconnect spark plug wire and Never carry childr
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) nicians and the proper to
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UNASSEMBLED HARDWARE Steering Wheel Seat Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Steering (1) Knob Wheel Insert Sleeve (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer Blades Steering (2) Mulcher Blades Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Adapter 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" w
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. function of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to to tractor. its highest position. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. pa
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED best cutting performance. SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFO
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BRAKE LEVER KNOB FIG. 5 Our trac
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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 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: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in ATTACHMENT operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- LOW JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE procedures below. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already filled with summer weight oil. fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start Check engine oil with tractor on level ground
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OPERATION Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing MULCHING MOWING TIPS to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. mance as well as the quality of cut desired. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings When operating attachments, select a gro
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE MANDREL TRACTOR TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at FLAT WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments LOCK WASHER STAR section of this manual). TIRES HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manu
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or the drain tube onto the fitting. covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not OIL DRAIN VALVE necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS CLOSED Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the AND battery to “leak” power. LOCKED Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery POSITION
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MAINTENANCE TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) Wash it in liquid detergent and water. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cle
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift 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. TRACTOR IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- an equal number of turns. UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, over or underinflated, you will not prope
