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Question posted by kettlefisher on November 12th, 2012

Transmission Won't Engage

Every fall I take off my mower deck and put on my plow assembly....no big deal there but this year for some reason my transmission won't engage.....and guess who just got 5+ inches of snow.

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Operation Manual - Page 1

... Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- For answers to your questions about this Owner's Manual. Operator's Manual ICRIIFTSMI N°I LAW TRACTO 24.0 HR* 46" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 28928 • EspaSol, p. 34 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules...

Operation Manual - Page 2

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Operation Manual - Page 3

...machine into a trailer or truck. that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of alcohol or...follow all times. • Only allow the mower to plow leaves or other tractor. Do not allow responsible adults, who are recommended... free of a load, while • Slow down and behind justing or making repairs, always disconnect before and while backing. Stop the...

Operation Manual - Page 8

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Operation Manual - Page 9

... , if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in death or serious injury. R N N L I',,I @ REVERSE 6 NEUTRAL HIGH e LOW...START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL t BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL @@®@@ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS...

Operation Manual - Page 10

...with the locations various controls and adjustments. Allows operation of tractor. (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Used for the engine and mower. 10 Disengages transmission for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the mower blades, or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH...

Operation Manual - Page 11

...1. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _IbCAUTION: Always stop mower blades, move throttle control between half and full speed (...TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is depressed. (_) Attachment Clutch (t'_) Disengaged Position Engage Position GROUND DRIVE. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent ...

Operation Manual - Page 12

... cutting height. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with an operator presence sensing switch. Tighten securely. 3. Repeat for forward travel only. Your tractor is equipped with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. 12 Start mower blades by the operator to the blade tip with the engine running . With...

Operation Manual - Page 13

... to reposition the machine with slopes greater than reverse Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by the operator to travel in place. TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control. _,CAUTION" Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on a truck...

Operation Manual - Page 14

... control to the choke position and retry. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section in your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in ... Sit on level ground. 2. shipped, from the tank to fast oil viscosity chart in the transmission engaged position. 2. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you to help insure good cold...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in this manual). 3. during the engine warm up . Shutoff engine and set . 2. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in the tractor seat, start engine. Your transmission is running , move throttle control to run roughly. engage freewheel lever while the engine is now purged and now ready for five feet. This procedure...

Operation Manual - Page 18

...mower to highest position to allow access to drive in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any maintenance. Install new blade with heavy cloth. 2. Special blade bolt is heat BLade • When the engine is running with star on your tractor... Center Hole Assembly ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) BATTERY Your tractor has a battery...

Operation Manual - Page 19

... Be careful not to allow dirt to avoid possible engine damage from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be sure fan blades are not adjustable. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Illllilll ... SG-SL. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at least once a year if the tractor is hot. The belts are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins...

Operation Manual - Page 20

... brush or compressed air to prevent engine damage from tractor and mower. 20 stick tube. For accurate reading, insert dipstick... change if the tractor is required. 1. Make sure the cooling shrouds are shown in engine or transmission will not run ...properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to keep water out. Place new fuel filter in position in one year...

Operation Manual - Page 21

... position. Have a tight grip on front edge of tractor. tered under tractor. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- remove retainer springs and washers. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Have a tight grip on level surface and engage parking brake. 1. TO REMOVE MOWER 1. Slide mower out from rear mower bracket (D) - CAUTION: Lift lever is on lift...

Operation Manual - Page 24

... may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on bottom side of tractor, off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Engage parking brake. Remove mowerfrom tractor (See"TO REMOVE MOWER"inthissection ofmanua0. 2. BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (D). Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in all pulley grooves and inside all...

Operation Manual - Page 25

... Connect the other qualified service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. If your tractor battery to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. BLACK cable first...camber are used for emergency starting, follow this manual). engaged" position. The rear wheels must also be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in "transmission dis- Block up axle securely. 2. Repair tire ...

Operation Manual - Page 28

... service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE 1 Out of adjustment. 1 Brake pedal not depressed. 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 3 Weak or dead battery. 4 Blown fuse. 5 Corroded battery terminals. 6 Loose or damaged wiring. 7 Faulty ignition switch. 8 Faulty solenoid or starter. 9 Faulty operator presence switch(es...

Operation Manual - Page 29

...Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2 Adjust throttle control. 3 Clean underside of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4 Dirty air filter. 5 Low oil level/dirty oil. 6 Faulty spark plug. 7 Dirty fuel filter...starter. 1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3 Build-up of mower housing. 4 Clean/replace air filter. 5 Check oil level/change oil. 6 Clean and regap or change...

Operation Manual - Page 31

... "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Bad battery cell(s).... position. 1 Place freewheel control in transmission during shipment or servicing. 3 Purge transmission. 1 Engine throttle control not set ...is not "ON" while mower or other product manuals online. or broken. 3 Air trapped in "engaged" position. 2 Motion ...