Owner Manual
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...lift lever to its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob/bolt securely. Continue using the instructions that the belts are working properly. (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE...is operating properly. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for leveling.) ✓ Check mower and drive belts. ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob/bolt (A). • Lower seat into operating position ...
...lift lever to its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob/bolt securely. Continue using the instructions that the belts are working properly. (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE...is operating properly. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for leveling.) ✓ Check mower and drive belts. ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob/bolt (A). • Lower seat into operating position ...
Owner Manual
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...items that have been subjected to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE ... Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level O Clean Battery and Terminals R Clean Debris off Steering Plate Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (models with maintenance-free battery. 1, 2 2 2 5 - A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure proper...
...items that have been subjected to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE ... Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level O Clean Battery and Terminals R Clean Debris off Steering Plate Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (models with maintenance-free battery. 1, 2 2 2 5 - A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure proper...
Owner Manual
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...from running low on level surface. • Oil will result in one year. 16 Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. The belts are not adjustable. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more than 100 hours in a suitable container. ...is on oil. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. Pour slowly. MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after each time you check the oil level. Do not overfill. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter...
...from running low on level surface. • Oil will result in one year. 16 Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. The belts are not adjustable. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more than 100 hours in a suitable container. ...is on oil. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. Pour slowly. MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after each time you check the oil level. Do not overfill. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter...
Owner Manual
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... hours of operation, whichever occurs first. CLAMP CLAMP CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other external surfaces of the engine are shown...
... hours of operation, whichever occurs first. CLAMP CLAMP CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other external surfaces of the engine are shown...
Owner Manual
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... disconnect the suspension arm and rear lift link. M F Q R A E P K C D L 18 Fig. 20 remove retainer springs and washers. • Go to its lowest position. • Remove mower belt from engine pulley (M). • Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of bracket. • Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm...
... disconnect the suspension arm and rear lift link. M F Q R A E P K C D L 18 Fig. 20 remove retainer springs and washers. • Go to its lowest position. • Remove mower belt from engine pulley (M). • Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of bracket. • Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm...
Owner Manual
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... Operation section of link (E) into bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). Fig. 24 IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels... spring. • Repeat on opposite side of link assembly through front hole in front mower bracket and secure with retainer spring (K). • Install belt on opposite side of tractor. • Insert end of this manual. Insert rod end of tractor. F J H Fig. 23 • Hook...
... Operation section of link (E) into bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). Fig. 24 IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels... spring. • Repeat on opposite side of link assembly through front hole in front mower bracket and secure with retainer spring (K). • Install belt on opposite side of tractor. • Insert end of this manual. Insert rod end of tractor. F J H Fig. 23 • Hook...
Owner Manual
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... push the tractor forward. Contact a qualified service center. Park the tractor on level surface. BELT INSTALLATION • Work belt around transaxle input pulley (D). For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and...be serviced. Engage parking brake. Park tractor on centerspan idler (C). 5. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in this section of manual). ing plate (F) and above clutch brake...
... push the tractor forward. Contact a qualified service center. Park the tractor on level surface. BELT INSTALLATION • Work belt around transaxle input pulley (D). For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and...be serviced. Engage parking brake. Park tractor on centerspan idler (C). 5. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in this section of manual). ing plate (F) and above clutch brake...
Owner Manual
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... connected. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor. (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.) • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary. (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come...
... connected. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire tractor. (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.) • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary. (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come...
Owner Manual
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...level. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace idler pulley. 4. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1.... Replace alternator. Loss of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Place freewheel control in "FAST" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine...
...level. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace idler pulley. 4. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1.... Replace alternator. Loss of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Place freewheel control in "FAST" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine...