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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02139
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL: Read the Owner's Manual and fol-
low all Warn ings and Safety In struc -
tions. Fail ure to do so can result
in serious injury.
PDGT26H48C
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
189369 09.29.03 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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Do not
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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 ac- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades ci den tal starting when setting up, off. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug look down and behind before and while backing. wire
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians Oil C
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering (4) Clevis Pins Sleeve Premium Extension Steering Adapter Steering Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Mower (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Flanged (1) Knob Pins Nose Roller (1) Front Plate Assembly Nose Roller Brackets (2) Retainer Springs Retainer (5) Retainer Springs
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02173 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. STEERING TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gaug
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ASSEMBLY Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) pleted. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion engaged" of seat to tractor. po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
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02510 ASSEMBLY Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loop
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PROD UCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly
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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. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HOURMETER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION IGNITION CHOKE CON TROL SWITCH AMMETER THROTTLE ATTACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION LIFT LEVER HAN DLE PARKING BRAKE LEVER 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. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause “browning”
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02142 01977 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) LIFT LEVER HIGHEST Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly POSIITON 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 conditions. LOWEST POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- ATTACHEMNT JUST MOWER
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OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and forma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea son. See Stor
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OPERATION Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in handle to relieve belt tension. driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of manual). Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) min- utes. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Shut-off engine and engage parking brake. Disengage parking brake. Engage dri
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 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
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02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT FIG. 13 SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). K
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause will result in increased oil consumption when used above the battery to “leak” power. 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid Remove terminal guard. possible engine damage from running low on oil. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED ba
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00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN MUFFLER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum age. fi bers. SPARK PLUGS CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass scree
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST MENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. TRACTOR Sl
