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... mowing. • Stop engine before storage. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting . • Only allow the mower deck to improve stability. • Use extra care with the instructions, to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades,...I. Allow machine to occur. up which could be picked Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other attachments. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down the slope. These operators should evaluate their ability to ...
... mowing. • Stop engine before storage. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. • Avoid starting . • Only allow the mower deck to improve stability. • Use extra care with the instructions, to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades,...I. Allow machine to occur. up which could be picked Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other attachments. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down the slope. These operators should evaluate their ability to ...
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...catcher on wet grass. across. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other people • ...Be alert and turn machine off . • Mow up . The mower could expose moving parts or allow children to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of ...
...catcher on wet grass. across. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other people • ...Be alert and turn machine off . • Mow up . The mower could expose moving parts or allow children to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of ...
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... drive belts. Please review the following important items: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for shipping purposes. Operate them before you start the engine. ✓ Be sure ...the brake is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still...
... drive belts. Please review the following important items: ✓ Engine oil is at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for shipping purposes. Operate them before you start the engine. ✓ Be sure ...the brake is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all connections are still...
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15 15 IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 10
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15 15 IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) 10
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... with your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to familiarize yourself with the locations of tractor. Used for starting and stopping the engine. Turns the ...for future reference. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to your tractor. Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the...
... with your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to familiarize yourself with the locations of tractor. Used for starting and stopping the engine. Turns the ...for future reference. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to your tractor. Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the...
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... Clutch Lever "Engaged" Position Ignition Key "Disengaged" Position Parking Brake "Engaged" Position "Brake" Position "Disengaged" Position Gearshift Lever STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position. Always wear safety glasses or eye ...so will cause the battery to desired position. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is approximately 1-1/2 to slow position. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of your tractor or performing any attempt by the gearshift lever. 1. GROUND DRIVE - • To ...
... Clutch Lever "Engaged" Position Ignition Key "Disengaged" Position Parking Brake "Engaged" Position "Brake" Position "Disengaged" Position Gearshift Lever STOPPING MOWER BLADES - • To stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position. Always wear safety glasses or eye ...so will cause the battery to desired position. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is approximately 1-1/2 to slow position. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of your tractor or performing any attempt by the gearshift lever. 1. GROUND DRIVE - • To ...
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...specifications of the manufacturer of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be sure hood is equipped with tractor on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in height should change oil for a few seconds, re- Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged...restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is closed and secured to ap- TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control. These heights are recommended by engaging at the back of cut relatively high; ...
...specifications of the manufacturer of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be sure hood is equipped with tractor on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in height should change oil for a few seconds, re- Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged...restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is closed and secured to ap- TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control. These heights are recommended by engaging at the back of cut relatively high; ...
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...more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of the attachment being used. 15 Make first cut desired. • When operating attachments, select...a ground speed that clippings will discharge away from dried clippings. Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Wet grass will suit the terrain and give best performance of cut relatively high; the second to assure ...
...more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of the attachment being used. 15 Make first cut desired. • When operating attachments, select...a ground speed that clippings will discharge away from dried clippings. Regulate ground speed by turning to the right so that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Wet grass will suit the terrain and give best performance of cut relatively high; the second to assure ...
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... IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROENSSTEORRAVGEICE DATES 5 3 4 maint_sch-tractore.new1 Check Engine Oil Level Change...
... IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROENSSTEORRAVGEICE DATES 5 3 4 maint_sch-tractore.new1 Check Engine Oil Level Change...
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... blade is sufficient for normal use a nail for 1 hour. 17 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must align with star • Keep small vent holes open. Raise mower to highest position to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and Your tractor has... clutch is engaged, any at- An unbalanced blade will extend its life. tempt by the operator to leave the seat • Slide blade on to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp 4. Replace bent or damaged 01202 blades. 5/8"...
... blade is sufficient for normal use a nail for 1 hour. 17 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must align with star • Keep small vent holes open. Raise mower to highest position to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and Your tractor has... clutch is engaged, any at- An unbalanced blade will extend its life. tempt by the operator to leave the seat • Slide blade on to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp 4. Replace bent or damaged 01202 blades. 5/8"...
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... retainer springs. 8. Disconnect suspension arms from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with retainer springs. 5. TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Slide mower under tractor. Connect anti-sway bar to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- Turn ignition key to chassis... bracket and secure with deflector shield to its lowest position. 3. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in neutral (N) position. 3. Roll belt...
... retainer springs. 8. Disconnect suspension arms from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with retainer springs. 5. TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Slide mower under tractor. Connect anti-sway bar to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- Turn ignition key to chassis... bracket and secure with deflector shield to its lowest position. 3. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in neutral (N) position. 3. Roll belt...
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... behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. GAGED" position. 2. If tires ...links must be Equal in "DISEN- If the following front-to adjust both front links equally so mower will not properly adjust your mower. Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be sure to -back adjustment is necessary, be replaced without tools. BELT...
... behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. GAGED" position. 2. If tires ...links must be Equal in "DISEN- If the following front-to adjust both front links equally so mower will not properly adjust your mower. Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be sure to -back adjustment is necessary, be replaced without tools. BELT...
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... Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with retainer spring. 4. gage parking brake. 2. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove belt from mower. Pull belt away from stationary idler and clutching idler. 3. Make sure belt is in highest gear, further maintenance is other than six...of manual). For assistance, there is still greater than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear on the right side of the transaxle. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Engine Pulley...
... Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with retainer spring. 4. gage parking brake. 2. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove belt from mower. Pull belt away from stationary idler and clutching idler. 3. Make sure belt is in highest gear, further maintenance is other than six...of manual). For assistance, there is still greater than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear on the right side of the transaxle. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Engine Pulley...
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TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor ... or damp surfaces. CYLINDER(S) 1. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4. When mower is an acceptable alternative in the Maintenance section of fuel gum deposits during storage.
TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor ... or damp surfaces. CYLINDER(S) 1. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4. When mower is an acceptable alternative in the Maintenance section of fuel gum deposits during storage.
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.... • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace blade mandrel. • Clean around mandrels. • Replace blade. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/department.... Tighten blade bolt. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Clean/replace air filter. • Check oil level/change oil. • Clean and regap...
.... • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Replace blade mandrel. • Clean around mandrels. • Replace blade. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/department.... Tighten blade bolt. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower housing. • Clean/replace air filter. • Check oil level/change oil. • Clean and regap...
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... bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Battery will • not rotate • • • Obstruction in this manual. • Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels. Engine "backfires" • when turning engine "OFF" Engine throttle control not set ...or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade. Blown fuse. 5. tions. • Replace regulator. • Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not charge • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty ...
... bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Battery will • not rotate • • • Obstruction in this manual. • Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels. Engine "backfires" • when turning engine "OFF" Engine throttle control not set ...or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade. Blown fuse. 5. tions. • Replace regulator. • Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not charge • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty ...