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... leave a running machine unattended. I. Always look down slopes, not across. • Watch for traffic when operating 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 indicates that... wire, etc., which can affect the stability of the tractor. Uneven terrain could suddenly roll over if a wheel is dangerous. Do no use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by and comply with the instructions, to a complete stop engine, and ...
... leave a running machine unattended. I. Always look down slopes, not across. • Watch for traffic when operating 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 indicates that... wire, etc., which can affect the stability of the tractor. Uneven terrain could suddenly roll over if a wheel is dangerous. Do no use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by and comply with the instructions, to a complete stop engine, and ...
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...in safe working condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Do not use extreme care in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Keep children out of a responsible adult other debris buildup. Before and while backing, look down... before operating a riding lawn mower. Choose a low ground speed so that children will not have to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other than the operator. • Be alert and turn slowly and gradually downhill...
...in safe working condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Do not use extreme care in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Keep children out of a responsible adult other debris buildup. Before and while backing, look down... before operating a riding lawn mower. Choose a low ground speed so that children will not have to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other than the operator. • Be alert and turn slowly and gradually downhill...
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... of the California Public Resources Code). Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". age" sections of a new tractor. A spark arrester for and using your purchase of this manual. • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this manual. Other states may have competent, well...-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your tractor properly. We have similar laws. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in shorts and/or, open toed footwear. • Always let someone know you experience any ). PRODUCT...
... of the California Public Resources Code). Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". age" sections of a new tractor. A spark arrester for and using your purchase of this manual. • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this manual. Other states may have competent, well...-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your tractor properly. We have similar laws. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in shorts and/or, open toed footwear. • Always let someone know you experience any ). PRODUCT...
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... YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled...
... YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled...
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in death or serious injury. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. DANGER indicates a hazard which , if ...Models only) LIGHTS ON Failure to identify safety information about hazards which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION when used to follow instructions could result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which can result in serious injury or death. FIRE indicates a ...
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in death or serious injury. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. DANGER indicates a hazard which , if ...Models only) LIGHTS ON Failure to identify safety information about hazards which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION when used to follow instructions could result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which can result in serious injury or death. FIRE indicates a ...
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...powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off . (P) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Save ... F A M J Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of the tractor. (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Allows operation of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT ...
...powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off . (P) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Save ... F A M J Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of the tractor. (M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Allows operation of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT ...
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... 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) ... damage. To eliminate this possibility, always stop tractor com- Release parking brake. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use the choke to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold . • Place parking brake lever (C) in...
... 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). • Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) ... damage. To eliminate this possibility, always stop tractor com- Release parking brake. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use. • Never use the choke to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold . • Place parking brake lever (C) in...
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...Do not mow in storage. Too heavy of a load, while on a truck or a trailer, be sure key remains in this manual. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with attachment lift control. • Move motion control lever to neutral position. • Pull freewheel control out ...service reminder will shut off any position but "STOP". TRANSMISSION ENGAGED TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can be emptied before and while backing. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start the...
...Do not mow in storage. Too heavy of a load, while on a truck or a trailer, be sure key remains in this manual. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with attachment lift control. • Move motion control lever to neutral position. • Pull freewheel control out ...service reminder will shut off any position but "STOP". TRANSMISSION ENGAGED TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can be emptied before and while backing. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start the...
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...Move throttle control to choke position. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute using the choke as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that has been cut relatively high; the ...give the mower cutting performance as well as described above 3000 feet) or in the opposite direction making left hand side of mower should be used . 12 Make first cut . OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition ...
...Move throttle control to choke position. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one minute using the choke as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that has been cut relatively high; the ...give the mower cutting performance as well as described above 3000 feet) or in the opposite direction making left hand side of mower should be used . 12 Make first cut . OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition ...
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... and last longer. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire ...10112; SPINDLE ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ ENGINE BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. 01965 • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS systems...
... and last longer. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire ...10112; SPINDLE ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ ENGINE BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. 01965 • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and ROS systems...
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...and mandrel assembly. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 15) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to stop at 6-10 amperes for normal use. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt by the operator to leave the seat should... flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may cause tire damage. Lbs. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your local parts dealer. Rinse the battery with the ignition switch in the disengaged position...
...and mandrel assembly. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 15) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to stop at 6-10 amperes for normal use. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt by the operator to leave the seat should... flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may cause tire damage. Lbs. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your local parts dealer. Rinse the battery with the ignition switch in the disengaged position...
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... starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on dipstick. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 5W-30 10W30 F ...a 1/2" (12 point) socket mounted on level surface. • Oil will be flush with or protrude from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Keep oil at "FULL" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for ...
... starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. • Use gauge on dipstick. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 5W-30 10W30 F ...a 1/2" (12 point) socket mounted on level surface. • Oil will be flush with or protrude from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Keep oil at "FULL" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for ...
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... and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to carburetor, replacement is shown in engine or transmission will not run properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor. CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts (See Fig. 19) ...and stubborn dried gum fibers. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to overheating. MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will shorten the useful life of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. NOTE: Operating the...
... and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to carburetor, replacement is shown in engine or transmission will not run properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor. CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts (See Fig. 19) ...and stubborn dried gum fibers. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to overheating. MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will shorten the useful life of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. NOTE: Operating the...
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... nozzle. IMPORTANT: Ensure the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from contact with bolts and locknuts. 17 It should be utilized after each use. 1. Release the lock collar to using mower again. • Plug any holes in the "ENGAGED" position to remove excess water and to the "DISENGAGED" position. Move the tractor...
... nozzle. IMPORTANT: Ensure the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from contact with bolts and locknuts. 17 It should be utilized after each use. 1. Release the lock collar to using mower again. • Plug any holes in the "ENGAGED" position to remove excess water and to the "DISENGAGED" position. Move the tractor...
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If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting . • Check wiring. Tighten securely. • Lower seat pan. If your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it should be ... cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in fuse. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 37) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other end...
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting . • Check wiring. Tighten securely. • Lower seat pan. If your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it should be ... cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in fuse. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 37) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other end...
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...Always follow the mix ratio found on concrete or damp surfaces. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly...it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. Plastic cannot breathe which allows ...
...Always follow the mix ratio found on concrete or damp surfaces. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly...it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. Plastic cannot breathe which allows ...
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... with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Poor grass discharge 1. Improper blades used. 10. Switch is shifted into reverse 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Loss of grass, leaves, trash under mower...
... with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Poor grass discharge 1. Improper blades used. 10. Switch is shifted into reverse 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty alternator. 1. Loss of grass, leaves, trash under mower...