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User Manual - Page 2

... your tractor. Wash hands after handling. If you feel uneasy on the machine and in a large percentage of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. GENERAL OPERATION • • • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on it, do not mow it cannot contact spark plug. Stop...
User Manual - Page 4

... tools to service or repair this owner's manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 MAINTENANCE 13-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16-19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 STORAGE 20 ASSEMBLY 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 21-22 OPERATION 8-12 WARRANTY 24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13 4 If a spark arrester is used on or near any ). WARNING: This tractor is equipped...
User Manual - Page 7

... off skid. • Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor. Continue with all instructions in this manual. 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 seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the skid. See...
User Manual - Page 11

... when towing. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in reverse unless absolutely necessary. LOW POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 6 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with tractor on a slope, is closed and secured...
User Manual - Page 13

...mowing in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section • Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart...
User Manual - Page 14

... surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Lbs. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See the sides of tires for normal use. MANDREL ASSEMBLY Be...
User Manual - Page 15

... tractor and mower. 15 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 all gasoline, YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with API service classification SG-SL. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark...
User Manual - Page 16

... 16 02696 DEFLECTOR SHIELD IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking...
User Manual - Page 17

... rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Park tractor on right side of both front links. IDLER PULLEYS Check adjustment on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all belt guides. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). • Work belt off both sides of adjustment nut will change...
User Manual - Page 20

... store the tractor with new spark plug(s). BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Allow the engine to cool before painting. When mower is to be stored for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with...
User Manual - Page 21

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start 1. Bad spark plug. 5. See "TO START ENGINE" in Service Adjustments section. 8. Check all wiring. 7. Dirty air filter. 2. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Check all wiring. 9. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Recharge or...
User Manual - Page 22

...and trash under mower. 4. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Check wiring and connections. 5. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Tighten loose part(s). Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Turn switch "ON". 2. Replace regulator. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration...
Parts Manual - Page 2

...following information: • Product - The model number for your tractor can be found on his/her tractor when ordering repair parts. "PXT16542 (96016001700)" • Part Number • Part Description TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEMATIC ...3 ELECTRICAL ...4-5 CHASSIS ...6-7 DRIVE...8-9 ENGINE ...10-11 STEERING ...12-13 DECALS...14 SEAT ...15 MOWER DECK ...16-17 MOWER LIFT...18 WARRANTY BACK PAGE...
Parts Manual - Page 3

MODEL NUMBER PXT16542 (96016001700), PRODUCT ...REVERSE BLACK SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK/WHITE IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BECAUSE OF ...IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE RE-INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. 3 TRACTOR - - ENGINES) BLUE FUEL LINE HOUR...
Parts Manual - Page 14

... Decal, Side Panel Decal, Fender Decal, V-Belt Sch. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. NO. MODEL NUMBER PXT16542 (96016001700), PRODUCT NO. 960 16 00-17 DECALS 7 12 2 12 6 15 8 8 9 4 3 10 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap, Tire Valve 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106222X Tire, Front 4 59904 Tube, Front (Service item only) 5 106732X643 Rim Assembly...

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