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...leave a running machine unattended. WARNING • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other hidden I. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to lose control of ...Read, understand, and follow all movement on it, do not mow it cannot contact spark plug. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. ing. • Do not try to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation ...
...leave a running machine unattended. WARNING • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other hidden I. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to lose control of ...Read, understand, and follow all movement on it, do not mow it cannot contact spark plug. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. ing. • Do not try to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation ...
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...gasoline. TOWING • Tow only with a machine that you will remain where you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. V. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never fuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is spilled on clothing...cigars, pipes, and other than from your view of a child. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with plastic liner. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and...
...gasoline. TOWING • Tow only with a machine that you will remain where you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. V. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never fuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is spilled on clothing...cigars, pipes, and other than from your view of a child. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with plastic liner. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and...
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It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. CCA: Case Size: 28 230 U1R 27-35 FT. ... a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used , it should be maintained in maintaining, caring for the muffler is used on your...
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. CCA: Case Size: 28 230 U1R 27-35 FT. ... a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used , it should be maintained in maintaining, caring for the muffler is used on your...
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...and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into service after month and year indicated on ...location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that follow. Continue with gasoline. • Sit on label (label located between...
...and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into service after month and year indicated on ...location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that follow. Continue with gasoline. • Sit on label (label located between...
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See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with all belt keepers. ... "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). 8 WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in safe operating condition. ✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS...
See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with all belt keepers. ... "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). 8 WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in safe operating condition. ✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS...
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..., could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 9 CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. WARNING indicates a hazard which can result in death or serious injury. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH... P ENGINE OFF REVERSE 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...
..., could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 9 CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. WARNING indicates a hazard which can result in death or serious injury. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH... P ENGINE OFF REVERSE 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...
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...and off. PARKING BRAKE - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. 10 THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - LIGHT SWITCH - GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the American... National Standards Institute. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Save this manual for starting the engine. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for future reference. Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other powered attachment while ...
...and off. PARKING BRAKE - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. 10 THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - LIGHT SWITCH - GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the American... National Standards Institute. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. Save this manual for starting the engine. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for future reference. Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other powered attachment while ...
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.... We recommend a wide vision safety mask over 3 inches during the cool season and to "OFF" position and remove key. When engine is approximately 1-1/2 to stop engine. mance. IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FIG. 5 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES...the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- Make sure parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION NOTE: ...
.... We recommend a wide vision safety mask over 3 inches during the cool season and to "OFF" position and remove key. When engine is approximately 1-1/2 to stop engine. mance. IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FIG. 5 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES...the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- Make sure parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION NOTE: ...
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...done when the operator decides it is placed in reverse unless absolutely necessary. NOTE: To protect hood from hesitating or cutting off the engine. OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is strongly discouraged. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass...the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is equipped with specifications of the manufacturer of the ROS is dangerous. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) 02828 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal ...
...done when the operator decides it is placed in reverse unless absolutely necessary. NOTE: To protect hood from hesitating or cutting off the engine. OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is strongly discouraged. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass...the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is equipped with specifications of the manufacturer of the ROS is dangerous. ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) 02828 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal ...
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... ) position. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to fast position, wait a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting the engine for one minute using ethanol or methanol) can be used during storage. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN... ( ) position and retry. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the choke as engine starts. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert ...
... ) position. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to fast position, wait a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting the engine for one minute using ethanol or methanol) can be used during storage. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with gasoline. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN... ( ) position and retry. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the choke as engine starts. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert ...
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... and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 7). Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of mower should be used . 14 FIG. 7 • If grass is extremely...
... and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 7). Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of mower should be used . 14 FIG. 7 • If grass is extremely...
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... must maintain tractor as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS ... 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 maintenance-free battery. 5 - VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE...
... must maintain tractor as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS ... 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 maintenance-free battery. 5 - VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE...
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...follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should never operate unless the operator is in the disengaged position. The lobes...NOTE: We do , be purchased from your warranty. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. 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...
...follow the instructions supplied with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM • When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should never operate unless the operator is in the disengaged position. The lobes...NOTE: We do , be purchased from your warranty. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. 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...
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... TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 10 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after 100 hours and replace if necessary. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each eight (8) hours of this manual. ...and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise. If blade is in cold weather, they begin to avoid possible engine damage from running low on your expected operating temperature. • 17 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until bright...
... TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 10 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after 100 hours and replace if necessary. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each eight (8) hours of this manual. ...and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise. If blade is in cold weather, they begin to avoid possible engine damage from running low on your expected operating temperature. • 17 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until bright...
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...compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from overheating. Spark plug type and gap setting is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of ...Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. See Engine Manual. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is shown in fuel line with arrow pointing towards...
...compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from overheating. Spark plug type and gap setting is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of ...Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. See Engine Manual. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is shown in fuel line with arrow pointing towards...
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... attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push...8226; Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in contact with small retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOKTHE ...
... attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push...8226; Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in contact with small retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine pulley. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOKTHE ...
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...pulley by deflecting belt keepers. • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from around the top groove of engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. • Make sure belt is in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary... keepers and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward rear of manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 18 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See ...
...pulley by deflecting belt keepers. • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from around the top groove of engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. • Make sure belt is in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary... keepers and onto the input pulley. • Slide belt into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward rear of manual). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS FIG. 18 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See ...
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...• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. NOTE: If additional clearance is too weak to start the engine, it should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel...BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG. 23 GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. tion. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. THE OTHER ...
...• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. NOTE: If additional clearance is too weak to start the engine, it should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel...BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG. 23 GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. tion. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. THE OTHER ...
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...; Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from starting. • Check wiring. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor.... battery with terminals in same position as shown. Tighten securely. The fuse holder is not adjustable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is located behind the dash. See electrical wiring diagram in fuse. Tighten securely. TO REMOVE ...
...; Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from starting. • Check wiring. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor.... battery with terminals in same position as shown. Tighten securely. The fuse holder is not adjustable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is located behind the dash. See electrical wiring diagram in fuse. Tighten securely. TO REMOVE ...
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...(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL... FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Add stabilizer to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with new spark plug(s). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one season to another. ...
...(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL... FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Add stabilizer to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with new spark plug(s). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one season to another. ...