Owner Manual
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...clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with the instructions that are shown for leveling.) ✓ Check mower and drive belts. Verify that the belts are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, ensure freewheel control is in "TRANSMISSION ENGAGED" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT"... up against tractor. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Ensure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside...
...clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with the instructions that are shown for leveling.) ✓ Check mower and drive belts. Verify that the belts are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, ensure freewheel control is in "TRANSMISSION ENGAGED" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT"... up against tractor. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Ensure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside...
Owner Manual
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... systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose 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.... 5 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT ...
... systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose 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.... 5 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT ...
Owner Manual
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... cap onto the tube securely when finished. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change if the tractor is on oil. Do not overfill. Replace belts if they will drain more frequently to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove yellow cap from running low on level surface. ...detergent oil rated with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the bottom fitting of operation and replace if necessary. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transaxle was sealed at "FULL" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for the life of operation. Change the...
... cap onto the tube securely when finished. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change if the tractor is on oil. Do not overfill. Replace belts if they will drain more frequently to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove yellow cap from running low on level surface. ...detergent oil rated with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the bottom fitting of operation and replace if necessary. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transaxle was sealed at "FULL" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for the life of operation. Change the...
Owner Manual
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...if equipped) as necessary. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be kept free of dirt and chaff to carburetor, replacement is over the air intake blower located on top of engine. of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with a blocked grass... engine damage due to remove grass, leaves and trash from outside of your tractor. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from overheating. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CLEAN TOP SIDE STEERING PLATE STEERING SYSTEM, DASH...
...if equipped) as necessary. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be kept free of dirt and chaff to carburetor, replacement is over the air intake blower located on top of engine. of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with a blocked grass... engine damage due to remove grass, leaves and trash from outside of your tractor. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of all foreign matter. • Clean debris from overheating. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL CLEAN TOP SIDE STEERING PLATE STEERING SYSTEM, DASH...
Owner Manual
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... than five (5) feet (1,5 m) to manually push the tractor forward. MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on centerspan idler (C). 5. BELT INSTALLATION 1. Install new belt from mower. Install belt on level surface. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and...
... than five (5) feet (1,5 m) to manually push the tractor forward. MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on centerspan idler (C). 5. BELT INSTALLATION 1. Install new belt from mower. Install belt on level surface. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and...
Owner Manual
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...FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Add stabilizer to cool before painting. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual.) CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour...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 Maintenance section of fuel gum deposits during long term storage. When mower is equipped with charger connected. ALSO, ...
...FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Add stabilizer to cool before painting. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual.) CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour...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 Maintenance section of fuel gum deposits during long term storage. When mower is equipped with charger connected. ALSO, ...
Owner Manual
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.../ department. Clean underside of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Place throttle control in "disengaged" position. 2. Wet grass. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Buildup of mower housing. 4. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Improper blades used. 10. Clean around mandrels to...
.../ department. Clean underside of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Place throttle control in "disengaged" position. 2. Wet grass. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Buildup of mower housing. 4. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Improper blades used. 10. Clean around mandrels to...