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... before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over . • Use extra care while operating machine with the ground and cause you will not have to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it . • Mow up to a complete stop engine, and remove...
... before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over . • Use extra care while operating machine with the ground and cause you will not have to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it . • Mow up to a complete stop engine, and remove...
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... operator. • Be alert and turn on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running . Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in handling gasoline. Children are sharp. IV. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use a nozzle lock...
... operator. • Be alert and turn on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running . Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in handling gasoline. Children are sharp. IV. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use a nozzle lock...
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... your tractor properly. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6-7 OPERATION 8-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 MAINTENANCE 14-17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18-22 STORAGE 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24-25 WARRANTY 28 4 It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble...
... your tractor properly. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6-7 OPERATION 8-13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 MAINTENANCE 14-17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18-22 STORAGE 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24-25 WARRANTY 28 4 It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble...
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... set will make assembly easier. Pivot seat upward and remove from tractor hood and grill. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16" wrench Utility knife (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left unassembled for charging instructions). • For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual. ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance...
... set will make assembly easier. Pivot seat upward and remove from tractor hood and grill. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16" wrench Utility knife (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left unassembled for charging instructions). • For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual. ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance...
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... Service and Adjustments section of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off the skid. Be sure they are shown for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that the brake...
... Service and Adjustments section of controls) • Raise attachment lift lever to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off the skid. Be sure they are shown for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that the brake...
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... ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with the engine not running , hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) Your tractor is controlled by the operator...
... ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with the engine not running , hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) Your tractor is controlled by the operator...
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.... ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to be emptied before storage of filler neck. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in cold temperatures (below 32° F /0°C) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to bottom of 30 days...
.... ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to be emptied before storage of filler neck. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in cold temperatures (below 32° F /0°C) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to bottom of 30 days...
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...spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. Replace blades more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - Service more often when mowing in dirty or dusty conditions. eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check...
...spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. Replace blades more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - Service more often when mowing in dirty or dusty conditions. eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check...
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... manufacturer of this manual). 15 Lbs. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in highest gear on your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 9 • Raise seat. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. NOTE: Protect...
... manufacturer of this manual). 15 Lbs. MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in highest gear on your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 9 • Raise seat. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. NOTE: Protect...
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.... Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. 16 The belts are not adjustable. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high pressure water or steam to enter the engine when changing oil. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after each time you check the oil level. All oil must meet API service classification C. • Be sure tractor is on an extension onto oil drain plug. • Loosen plug while...
.... Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. 16 The belts are not adjustable. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high pressure water or steam to enter the engine when changing oil. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after each time you check the oil level. All oil must meet API service classification C. • Be sure tractor is on an extension onto oil drain plug. • Loosen plug while...
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.... SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. 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 this manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to carburetor, replacement is shown in fuel line with automotive type wax. If fuel filter becomes...
.... SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. 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 this manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to carburetor, replacement is shown in fuel line with automotive type wax. If fuel filter becomes...
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... RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 15 18 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. 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 position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition...
... RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 15 18 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15) • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. 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 position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition...
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... work new belt down and engage parking brake. 2. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake 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 all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in highest gear on a level, dry...
... work new belt down and engage parking brake. 2. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake 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 all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in highest gear on a level, dry...
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... engine, it should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in neutral (lock gate) position. The front wheel toe-in neutral. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center. TO REMOVE CABLES...
... engine, it should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in neutral (lock gate) position. The front wheel toe-in neutral. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center. TO REMOVE CABLES...
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... your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor. • Install new battery with bolt and nut as shown. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. HOOD SEAT PAN HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TERMINAL COVER 02602 NUT BOLT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE 02603 Fig. 25 NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb...
... your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor. • Install new battery with bolt and nut as shown. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. HOOD SEAT PAN HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TERMINAL COVER 02602 NUT BOLT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE 02603 Fig. 25 NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb...
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... STORAGE. WARNING: Never store the tractor with new spark plug(s). TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in the Maintenance section of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to be used for 30 days or more...
... STORAGE. WARNING: Never store the tractor with new spark plug(s). TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in the Maintenance section of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to be used for 30 days or more...
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...spark plug. 5. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Dirty air filter. 2. Weak or dead battery. 4. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Blown fuse. 5. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty spark plug. 7. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Engine valves out of power 8. Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6. Clean engine air screen...
...spark plug. 5. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Dirty air filter. 2. Weak or dead battery. 4. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Blown fuse. 5. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Faulty spark plug. 7. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Engine valves out of power 8. Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6. Clean engine air screen...
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... idler pulley. 4. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade mandrel. Engine speed too slow. 1. Level mower deck. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Switch is engaged. 1. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. Axle key missing. 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is "OFF". 2. Turn ignition key to open vent holes. 1. Replace damaged parts...
... idler pulley. 4. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade mandrel. Engine speed too slow. 1. Level mower deck. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Switch is engaged. 1. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. Axle key missing. 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is "OFF". 2. Turn ignition key to open vent holes. 1. Replace damaged parts...
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..., abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to an authorized service dealer. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must be defective in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. Transportation charges for the movement of any products used for any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. The Warranty period for...
..., abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to an authorized service dealer. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must be defective in accordance with the instructions furnished. 4. Transportation charges for the movement of any products used for any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. The Warranty period for...
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... gas engine models is due to -engine variability. This difference is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of products on -site" or net power). inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for this Series engine. 11 Given both the wide array of Automotive Engineers) code...
... gas engine models is due to -engine variability. This difference is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of products on -site" or net power). inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for this Series engine. 11 Given both the wide array of Automotive Engineers) code...