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... WARNING: Do not coast down slopes, not across. • Watch for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of the tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at all slopes requires extra caution. Too heavy of your foot on a slope. Tires can lose traction with ...the stability of the discharge opening at the lowest possible speed when on the ground. • Do not mow near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data ...
... WARNING: Do not coast down slopes, not across. • Watch for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of the tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at all slopes requires extra caution. Too heavy of your foot on a slope. Tires can lose traction with ...the stability of the discharge opening at the lowest possible speed when on the ground. • Do not mow near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data ...
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... They may suddenly appear in the mowing area for Ride-On Mowers III. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. • Be sure the area is not possible, then refuel such ...equipment with a portable container, rather than from the truck or trailer and refuel it on a slope. Do not use extreme care in handling gasoline. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. Never assume that children will not have to cool before storing. • ...
... They may suddenly appear in the mowing area for Ride-On Mowers III. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. • Be sure the area is not possible, then refuel such ...equipment with a portable container, rather than from the truck or trailer and refuel it on a slope. Do not use extreme care in handling gasoline. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. Never assume that children will not have to cool before storing. • ...
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...: 1.50 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) 48 oz. A spark arrester for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. Please read and retain this tractor. TABLE OF ...8226; Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by the operator. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in maintaining, caring for the muffler is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be...
...: 1.50 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) 48 oz. A spark arrester for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. Please read and retain this tractor. TABLE OF ...8226; Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by the operator. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in maintaining, caring for the muffler is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be...
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... down to insure proper tightness. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. Use the correct tools as necessary to secure. Pivot seat upward and remove from tractor hood and grill. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON •...
... down to insure proper tightness. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID. Use the correct tools as necessary to secure. Pivot seat upward and remove from tractor hood and grill. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON •...
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... off skid. • Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor. Verify that follow all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts...
... off skid. • Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor. Verify that follow all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory for leveling). ✓ Check mower and drive belts...
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...or moderate injury. HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. FIRE indicates a hazard which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 8 The safety alert ...symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death or serious injury. OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or ...
...or moderate injury. HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. FIRE indicates a hazard which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 8 The safety alert ...symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death or serious injury. OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or ...
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... various controls and adjustments. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to your tractor. PARKING BRAKE - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare ...the illustrations with the locations of the tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used for starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Save this manual for starting and controlling engine speed. 9 Allows...
... various controls and adjustments. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Turns the headlights on and off. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to your tractor. PARKING BRAKE - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare ...the illustrations with the locations of the tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used for starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Save this manual for starting and controlling engine speed. 9 Allows...
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... BLADES - • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use the choke to desired position. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may cause engine to "backfire"....the engine. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position; TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging...
... BLADES - • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use the choke to desired position. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may cause engine to "backfire"....the engine. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position; TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging...
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... before backing. • Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. • When use if you are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of cut. • Start mower blades by the operator to leave the... seat with the engine running , turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. Use common sense when towing. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. NOTE: To protect hood from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment...
... before backing. • Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. • When use if you are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of cut. • Start mower blades by the operator to leave the... seat with the engine running , turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. Use common sense when towing. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. NOTE: To protect hood from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment...
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... • When engine starts, move the throttle control to warm up period. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used during storage. Use fresh fuel next season. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to...load, restart the engine and allow engine to run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. Do not store, spill or use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to choke position. Do not run with tractor on ...
... • When engine starts, move the throttle control to warm up period. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used during storage. Use fresh fuel next season. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to...load, restart the engine and allow engine to run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. Do not store, spill or use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to choke position. Do not run with tractor on ...
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... cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that clippings will result in the Service and Adjustments section of the attachment being used. 13 Regulate ground speed by turning to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of cut . Fig. 8 • If grass is wet.... throttle when mowing to the right so that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from shrubs...
... cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that clippings will result in the Service and Adjustments section of the attachment being used. 13 Regulate ground speed by turning to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of cut . Fig. 8 • If grass is wet.... throttle when mowing to the right so that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from shrubs...
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...If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 - eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS ...Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for loose fasteners. Some adjustments ...
...If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 - eENGINE cGEARSHIFT PIVOTS BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS ...Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for loose fasteners. Some adjustments ...
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...ASSEMBLY. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Replace bent or damaged blades. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of this manual). 15 Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which is hazardous, could ...STAR CENTER HOLE BATTERY Fig. 10 Your tractor has a battery charging system which can cause the battery to stop at 6-10 amperes for normal use. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to leave the seat should not start unless ...
...ASSEMBLY. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Replace bent or damaged blades. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of this manual). 15 Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which is hazardous, could ...STAR CENTER HOLE BATTERY Fig. 10 Your tractor has a battery charging system which can cause the battery to stop at 6-10 amperes for normal use. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to leave the seat should not start unless ...
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...of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. Be sure dipstick cap is on level surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used for 25 hours in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. See Engine Manual. Change the oil after each eight (8) hours of...air to enter the engine when changing oil. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on an extension onto oil drain plug. • Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly in place. • Drain oil ...
...of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. Be sure dipstick cap is on level surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used for 25 hours in a suitable container. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. See Engine Manual. Change the oil after each eight (8) hours of...air to enter the engine when changing oil. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on an extension onto oil drain plug. • Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly in place. • Drain oil ...
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... Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- Use compressed air or a leaf blower to clean your tractor. of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with arrow pointing towards carburetor.... • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are covered to keep water out. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. 17 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. ...
... Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- Use compressed air or a leaf blower to clean your tractor. of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with arrow pointing towards carburetor.... • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are covered to keep water out. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. 17 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. ...
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...neutral (lock gate) position. WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY Fig. 24 21 Always wear eye protection when around batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from both batteries. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A... snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this manual). TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal...
...neutral (lock gate) position. WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY Fig. 24 21 Always wear eye protection when around batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from both batteries. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A... snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this manual). TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal...
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...(see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the ... not store battery directly on stabilizer container. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for damage, breakage and wear. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean...
...(see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the ... not store battery directly on stabilizer container. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for damage, breakage and wear. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean...
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... control in clutch mechanism. 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Improper blades used. 10. Check wiring and connections. 5. Tighten loose part(s). uneven Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower deck not level. 3. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace...
... control in clutch mechanism. 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Improper blades used. 10. Check wiring and connections. 5. Tighten loose part(s). uneven Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower deck not level. 3. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace...
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..., you must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. In the event you have any battery which vary from the date 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. Transportation charges for replacement...
..., you must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. In the event you have any battery which vary from the date 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. Transportation charges for replacement...
