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.... Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you may lose traction. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to occur. Uneven terrain could be picked up to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's... extra care while operating machine with grass • Do not mow in gear when going down a hill in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Do not shift to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Do not operate machine without the entire ...
.... Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you may lose traction. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to occur. Uneven terrain could be picked up to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's... extra care while operating machine with grass • Do not mow in gear when going down a hill in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Do not shift to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Do not operate machine without the entire ...
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... behind and down for small children. • Mow up . If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all times until fueling is not alert to cool before restarting. • Never make any fuelsoaked debris. Stop machine if... slopes, the weight of the fuel tank or container opening at the hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for Ride-On Mowers III.
... behind and down for small children. • Mow up . If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all times until fueling is not alert to cool before restarting. • Never make any fuelsoaked debris. Stop machine if... slopes, the weight of the fuel tank or container opening at the hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for Ride-On Mowers III.
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... the brake is important to PSI shown in the Operation section of this manual). 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be sure freewheel control is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to purge the transmission before you...properly in this manual. Verify that are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in flated for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor for the first time. Correct tire pressure is in "transmission...
... the brake is important to PSI shown in the Operation section of this manual). 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be sure freewheel control is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to purge the transmission before you...properly in this manual. Verify that are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in flated for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor for the first time. Correct tire pressure is in "transmission...
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... OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT 15 MOWER LIFT 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE...
... OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT 15 MOWER LIFT 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE...
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...Used to your tractor. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - THROTTLE CONTROL - REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Allows ...your tractor to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse. 10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used when starting and stopping the engine. FREEWHEEL CONTROL...
...Used to your tractor. MOTION CONTROL LEVER - THROTTLE CONTROL - REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Allows ...your tractor to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse. 10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used when starting and stopping the engine. FREEWHEEL CONTROL...
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... CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 5 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to "DISENGAGED"... • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass ...
... CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 5 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES - • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to "DISENGAGED"... • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass ...
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... before backing. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement. • When use of cut . • Lower mower with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in the ROS "ON" ...clutch engaged will shut off the engine. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 01423 3/8-16 LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 6 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment engaged. Turning the ROS "ON", to help prevent scalping in proper position to...
... before backing. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement. • When use of cut . • Lower mower with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in the ROS "ON" ...clutch engaged will shut off the engine. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 01423 3/8-16 LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 6 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment engaged. Turning the ROS "ON", to help prevent scalping in proper position to...
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...feet, slowly move motion control lever to accept small changes in speed and load, until finished (See Fig. 9). MOWING TIPS • Mower should be no movement of this manual. ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be purged before mowing. After the engine •... tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to several seconds to the neutral (N) position. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in until the engine begins to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for best engine performance. If the engine starts...
...feet, slowly move motion control lever to accept small changes in speed and load, until finished (See Fig. 9). MOWING TIPS • Mower should be no movement of this manual. ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be purged before mowing. After the engine •... tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to several seconds to the neutral (N) position. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in until the engine begins to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for best engine performance. If the engine starts...
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... IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROENSSTEORRAVGEICE DATES 5 3 4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with...
... IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROENSSTEORRAVGEICE DATES 5 3 4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with...
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...Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are not. 02828 16 Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. •...the operator to shift into reverse should be kept sharp. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to be checked and adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in...
...Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are not. 02828 16 Replace bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. •...the operator to shift into reverse should be kept sharp. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to be checked and adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in...
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...;er and spark arrester (if equipped) as shown. • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to prevent engine damage from tractor and mower. 18 CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 14 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. See Engine Manual. Keep oil at the beginning of...
...;er and spark arrester (if equipped) as shown. • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to prevent engine damage from tractor and mower. 18 CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 14 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. See Engine Manual. Keep oil at the beginning of...
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... retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with deflector shield to right side of tractor. •... suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. • Connect anti-swaybar to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15) • Raise attachment lift lever to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. • Push clutch cable housing...
... retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with deflector shield to right side of tractor. •... suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. • Connect anti-swaybar to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15) • Raise attachment lift lever to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. • Push clutch cable housing...
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... must remain equal in front and behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links an equal number of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links. MANDREL "D" "D" FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "F" TRUNNION NUT "E" .... 02314 • To raise front of turns. Park the tractor on both front links. • Recheck side-to 1/2" lower at bottom edge of mower housing as other . • If adjustment is parked on level ground or driveway. Measure distance "D" directly in length. • When distance "D" is...
... must remain equal in front and behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links an equal number of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links. MANDREL "D" "D" FIG. 18 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "F" TRUNNION NUT "E" .... 02314 • To raise front of turns. Park the tractor on both front links. • Recheck side-to 1/2" lower at bottom edge of mower housing as other . • If adjustment is parked on level ground or driveway. Measure distance "D" directly in length. • When distance "D" is...
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...and clutching idler. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in highest gear on the right side of all the way down and engage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing ... control in "transmission engaged" position. • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the disengaged position. tion of tractor and roll around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into...
...and clutching idler. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in highest gear on the right side of all the way down and engage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing ... control in "transmission engaged" position. • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the disengaged position. tion of tractor and roll around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into...
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... and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move mower deck height to the lowest position. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen...
... and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move mower deck height to the lowest position. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen...
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... if your tractor to distribute oil. • Replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). When mower is removed from one ounce of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover ... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor for 30 days or more. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in the Mainte- ...
... if your tractor to distribute oil. • Replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). When mower is removed from one ounce of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover ... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor for 30 days or more. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in the Mainte- ...
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...Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Contact an authorized service center/department. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Wait several minutes before attempting to start . 4. Dirty air filter. 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Engine will... battery. 4. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Build-up of power 1. Faulty spark plug. 7. Engine flooded. 4. Contact an ...
...Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Contact an authorized service center/department. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Wait several minutes before attempting to start . 4. Dirty air filter. 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Engine will... battery. 4. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Build-up of power 1. Faulty spark plug. 7. Engine flooded. 4. Contact an ...
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...tire air pressure. 6. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Shift to dry before mowing. 4. Replace/sharpen blade. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace alternator. Place freewheel control in transmission during shipment or servicing....Faulty alternator. 1. Air trapped in "engaged" position. 2. Purge transmission. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Poor grass discharge 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace ...
...tire air pressure. 6. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Shift to dry before mowing. 4. Replace/sharpen blade. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace alternator. Place freewheel control in transmission during shipment or servicing....Faulty alternator. 1. Air trapped in "engaged" position. 2. Purge transmission. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Poor grass discharge 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace ...