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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
179075 Rev. 2 7.15.01 TR
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the straight down the slope. manual and on the machine before starting. O
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- Ne
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS bustio
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (double loop) Nose Roller (1) Washer (2) Locknuts 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 5/16-18 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. (1) Knob Nose Roller Brackets Mower (2) Hex Bolts (2) Flanged 5/16-18 x 1 Pins (
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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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (1) Tire pressure gauge LARGE FLAT WASHER (2)
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 12, for location and func- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow to tractor. all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard sure tractor is in a well-ve
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ASSEMBLY Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position. nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten pins. Retain with double lo
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 3 All assembly instructions have b
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANG
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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 POSITION AMMETER CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 000000 00 00 AMPS HOURS 1/10 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) ing the operator's position; to empt
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Sit on seat in operating posi
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in CAUTION: Never engage or disengage the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is run- The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. ning. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of th
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1 1,2,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E C
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at (SPECIAL) high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT FIG. 13 SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). Keep tires
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. battery to “leak” power. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Remove terminal guard. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED batt
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. kept clean at all times. SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and s
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key “OFF” 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 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
