User Manual
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...GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all movement on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. If you cannot back up , transporting, adjusting ...prevent accidental starting . • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off and be seriously injured or interfere with ...
...GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all movement on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. If you cannot back up , transporting, adjusting ...prevent accidental starting . • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off and be seriously injured or interfere with ...
User Manual
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... 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to keep the mower deck in the Service and Adjustments section of this ,manual. WHILELEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ... "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. • Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on page 3 of this manual. Be sure they are shown for shipping purposes....
... 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to keep the mower deck in the Service and Adjustments section of this ,manual. WHILELEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ... "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. • Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on page 3 of this manual. Be sure they are shown for shipping purposes....
User Manual
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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 ENGINE ON CAUTION OR WARNING / \ STOP \ / ENGINE OFF REVERSE °&• OIL PRESSURE FORWARD CLUTCH FAST LIGHTS ON SLOW LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED RNHL REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW P PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED 1- 1 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only)
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON CAUTION OR WARNING / \ STOP \ / ENGINE OFF REVERSE °&• OIL PRESSURE FORWARD CLUTCH FAST LIGHTS ON SLOW LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED RNHL REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW P PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED 1- 1 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only)
User Manual
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... PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 8 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. 10 PARKING BRAKE...
... PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 8 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. 10 PARKING BRAKE...
User Manual
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... • Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. the second to slow position. a CAUTION: Always stop engine when stopping tractor on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in height should be mowed twice. "DISENGAGED" POSITION • Grasp lift lever. • Press ... of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch • Never use . • Start mower blades by the operator to desired position. disengage attachment idle with the engine running , any attempt by the motion control lever. ...
... • Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. the second to slow position. a CAUTION: Always stop engine when stopping tractor on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in height should be mowed twice. "DISENGAGED" POSITION • Grasp lift lever. • Press ... of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch • Never use . • Start mower blades by the operator to desired position. disengage attachment idle with the engine running , any attempt by the motion control lever. ...
User Manual
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... manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 12). • if grass is extremely tall, it is attached to tractor. • Mower should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough...material. JJ FIG. 12 After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand side of cut relatively high; See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in a more even distribution of the machine. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing ...
... manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 12). • if grass is extremely tall, it is attached to tractor. • Mower should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough...material. JJ FIG. 12 After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand side of cut relatively high; See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in a more even distribution of the machine. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing ...
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V - tkvs V - e caO ,.cP 0. S ,O'?' _,c'?: d t ,c0 zt ,cO , ,c3?' CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ALL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE \)4' s ,;), cks _,'e. V - c?; V - k v.0 cvi ' O# 'e , :c:P ,P r " 4 ) -cOCk O"*. V -
User Manual
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... the factory and fluid mainte- To prevent damage to clean cooling fins. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to mower and engine. • The blade can be kept sharp. CENTER HOLE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE FIG. 14 BATTERY Your tractor has ... and flat washer in a horizontal position. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be purchased from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends...
... the factory and fluid mainte- To prevent damage to clean cooling fins. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to mower and engine. • The blade can be kept sharp. CENTER HOLE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE FIG. 14 BATTERY Your tractor has ... and flat washer in a horizontal position. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be purchased from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends...
User Manual
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...under tractor with plug. NOTE: Three full turns of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20) • Raise attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. •... clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of mower to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. Disconnect front links from deck by...
...under tractor with plug. NOTE: Three full turns of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20) • Raise attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. •... clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Install mower in reverse order of mower to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. Disconnect front links from deck by...
User Manual
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... front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links are equal in reverse order of tractor. Check adjustment on level surface. Engage parking brake... EQUAL IN LENGTH O NUT "F" NUT "E" FRONT LINKS 0 TRUNNION FIG. 24 20 BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from mower. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be replaced without tools. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: ...
... front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links are equal in reverse order of tractor. Check adjustment on level surface. Engage parking brake... EQUAL IN LENGTH O NUT "F" NUT "E" FRONT LINKS 0 TRUNNION FIG. 24 20 BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from mower. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be replaced without tools. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: ...
User Manual
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... for proper stopping distance as stated above procedure. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by...
... for proper stopping distance as stated above procedure. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by...
User Manual
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.... 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace battery. 2. Loss of mower housing. 8. I 26 Replace blade. Mower blades will not charge 1. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Wet grass. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Check tires for 30 seconds before...drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Poor cut - Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Travel speed too fast. Replace/sharpen blade. Poor grass discharge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. . Buildup of...
.... 4. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace battery. 2. Loss of mower housing. 8. I 26 Replace blade. Mower blades will not charge 1. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Wet grass. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Check tires for 30 seconds before...drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Poor cut - Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Travel speed too fast. Replace/sharpen blade. Poor grass discharge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. . Buildup of...
User Manual
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...73680600 41 133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 4497H 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 51 69180 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 Bracket Asm Deck 42" ...Spnng 4 000 78 154809 Lever Asm Clutch Primary 79 127498 Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass 80 153701 Spring Clutch Mower 81 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 82 142028 Trunnion Adj 83 120958X Washer Sintered 84 156084 Keeper Belt Idler 85.... 111-121) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 MODEL NUMBER CHD145H42B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO.
...73680600 41 133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 4497H 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 51 69180 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 Bracket Asm Deck 42" ...Spnng 4 000 78 154809 Lever Asm Clutch Primary 79 127498 Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass 80 153701 Spring Clutch Mower 81 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 82 142028 Trunnion Adj 83 120958X Washer Sintered 84 156084 Keeper Belt Idler 85.... 111-121) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 MODEL NUMBER CHD145H42B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO.