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... contain or emit chemicals known to plow leaves or other hidden I. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights....64258;uence of your foot • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. they can result in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Too heavy of the tractor. Shut off blades, set parking brake,...
... contain or emit chemicals known to plow leaves or other hidden I. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights....64258;uence of your foot • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. they can result in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Too heavy of the tractor. Shut off blades, set parking brake,...
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...; Travel slowly and allow children or others in the watchful care of a responsible adult other debris build-up and down for Ride-On Mowers III. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going ...; Never remove gas cap or add fuel with safe machine operation. TOWING • Tow only with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to the presence of a child. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as ...
...; Travel slowly and allow children or others in the watchful care of a responsible adult other debris build-up and down for Ride-On Mowers III. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going ...; Never remove gas cap or add fuel with safe machine operation. TOWING • Tow only with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to the presence of a child. Adjust and service as required. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as ...
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... Roller Nose Roller Retainer Spring Rod (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Clevis Pins Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Mower (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Shoulder Bolt Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1)Front Plate Assembly (2)Flanged Pins (2) Keys 5
... Roller Nose Roller Retainer Spring Rod (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Clevis Pins Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Mower (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Shoulder Bolt Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1)Front Plate Assembly (2)Flanged Pins (2) Keys 5
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... flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set will make assembly easier. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Remove mower and packing materials. • Check for shipping purposes.
... flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set will make assembly easier. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Remove mower and packing materials. • Check for shipping purposes.
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... with loops up as shown in pin is on outward pointing deck pins. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is in proper position when operating mower. Have a tight grip on top. Tighten securely. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. • Engage belt tension rod by ...retain with attachment lift control. HEX LOCK BOLT ROD NUT TAB HOLE "B" BRACKET "A" BRACKET 02612 RETAINER SPRING FIG. 4 NOSE ROLLER ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are on rod and engage slowly. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under tractor with de...
... with loops up as shown in pin is on outward pointing deck pins. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is in proper position when operating mower. Have a tight grip on top. Tighten securely. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. • Engage belt tension rod by ...retain with attachment lift control. HEX LOCK BOLT ROD NUT TAB HOLE "B" BRACKET "A" BRACKET 02612 RETAINER SPRING FIG. 4 NOSE ROLLER ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The gauge wheels are on rod and engage slowly. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under tractor with de...
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...gures that the belts are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is in "transmission engaged" position (see that all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly...02510 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 6 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is...
...gures that the belts are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is in "transmission engaged" position (see that all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly...02510 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 6 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is...
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... OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT 15 MOWER LIFT 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE...
... OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT 15 MOWER LIFT 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE...
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... LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of battery. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to adjust the mower cutting height. AMMETER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to control engine speed. 11 Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the ... Standards Institute. Used to your tractor. IGNITION SWITCH - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - PARKING BRAKE - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Used when starting and stopping the engine. Indicates hours...
... LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of battery. Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to adjust the mower cutting height. AMMETER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to control engine speed. 11 Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the ... Standards Institute. Used to your tractor. IGNITION SWITCH - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - PARKING BRAKE - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. Used when starting and stopping the engine. Indicates hours...
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... PEDAL "DRIVE" "ENGAGED" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades,move motion control lever to desired position. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position...To eliminate this possibility, always stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into the eyes, which can result in to 4". TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The cutting height is equipped with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking ...
... PEDAL "DRIVE" "ENGAGED" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES - • To stop mower blades,move motion control lever to desired position. ENGINE - • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position...To eliminate this possibility, always stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into the eyes, which can result in to 4". TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The cutting height is equipped with motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Release parking ...
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... attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is at level surface. • Adjust mower to engine "ON" position. disengage attachment clutch control. Gauge wheels should only be slightly off the ground. • Replace retainer spring ...to ground. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off the ground when mower is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. • With engine ...
... attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is at level surface. • Adjust mower to engine "ON" position. disengage attachment clutch control. Gauge wheels should only be slightly off the ground. • Replace retainer spring ...to ground. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off the ground when mower is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. • With engine ...
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...brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one or two rounds, mow in slowly. The air is recommended that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. This will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may require an engine warm-up period. • ... If at full throttle when mowing to be pulled out slightly. the second to reverse position. After the engine is wet. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in neutral (N) position, slowly dis- When operating attachments, select a ground speed that the transmission be no movement of the machine. engage...
...brake slowly return to operating position. • Allow one or two rounds, mow in slowly. The air is recommended that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. This will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may require an engine warm-up period. • ... If at full throttle when mowing to be pulled out slightly. the second to reverse position. After the engine is wet. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in neutral (N) position, slowly dis- When operating attachments, select a ground speed that the transmission be no movement of the machine. engage...
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... to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts 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 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with...
... to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts 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 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with...
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...operator is in the Service and Adjustments section of the center hole may cause tire damage. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the operator to leave the ...the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. • When the engine is engaged, any maintenance. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharpened with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. NOTE: Protect your local parts dealer. Tire sealant ...
...operator is in the Service and Adjustments section of the center hole may cause tire damage. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the operator to leave the ...the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. • When the engine is engaged, any maintenance. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharpened with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. NOTE: Protect your local parts dealer. Tire sealant ...
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... line sec- of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from tractor and mower. 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on...
... line sec- of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from tractor and mower. 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on...
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...suspension brackets and retain with attachment lift control. BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) CHASSIS BRACKET SUSPENSION LOCK BRACKET ARMS FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRING USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS LOOP UP ANTI-SWAY... stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) • Place attachment clutch in disengaged position. • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. •...
...suspension brackets and retain with attachment lift control. BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) CHASSIS BRACKET SUSPENSION LOCK BRACKET ARMS FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRING USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS LOOP UP ANTI-SWAY... stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) • Place attachment clutch in disengaged position. • Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. •...
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...1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on rod and engage slowly. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest ...8226; Recheck measurements after adjusting. Secure pins with heavy cloth. If tires are not equal in its highest position. • Measure height from mower suspension. • Raise deck to its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are properly in length. • When distance "B" is in length, adjust...
...1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on rod and engage slowly. • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest ...8226; Recheck measurements after adjusting. Secure pins with heavy cloth. If tires are not equal in its highest position. • Measure height from mower suspension. • Raise deck to its highest position. CAUTION: Blades are properly in length. • When distance "B" is in length, adjust...
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MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt in the grooves correctly. • Reconnect R.H. BELT TENSION ROD(...BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 02516 NUT "D" 02517 FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY NUT "C" TRUNNION FIG. 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on rod and release slowly. • Remove screws from R.H. mandrel... Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley. • Roll belt into locking bracket. Engage parking brake. • Lower mower to rear deck bracket with retainer spring. • Reassemble R.H.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt in the grooves correctly. • Reconnect R.H. BELT TENSION ROD(...BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 02516 NUT "D" 02517 FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY NUT "C" TRUNNION FIG. 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Park tractor on rod and release slowly. • Remove screws from R.H. mandrel... Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley. • Roll belt into locking bracket. Engage parking brake. • Lower mower to rear deck bracket with retainer spring. • Reassemble R.H.
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...and spring arm. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of manual). • Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as ... belt to remove slack. • Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all grooves properly. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from R.H. REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to be checked and adjusted. L.H. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need ...
...and spring arm. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section of manual). • Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as ... belt to remove slack. • Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all grooves properly. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from R.H. REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to be checked and adjusted. L.H. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need ...
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... creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is a belt installation guide decal on level surface. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move forward or backward. • Hold motion control...belt toward rear of tractor. NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in "transmission engaged" position. • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS ...
... creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is a belt installation guide decal on level surface. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move forward or backward. • Hold motion control...belt toward rear of tractor. NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in "transmission engaged" position. • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS ...
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... tractor with battery terminals. • If battery is to be used for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for 30 days or more. Add stabilizer to gasoline in the Mainte- Run engine at the end of time, clean it thoroughly,...all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your can if your tractor to rust. When mower is removed from tractor for a period of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors ...
... tractor with battery terminals. • If battery is to be used for storage, do not store battery directly on stabilizer container. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for 30 days or more. Add stabilizer to gasoline in the Mainte- Run engine at the end of time, clean it thoroughly,...all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your can if your tractor to rust. When mower is removed from tractor for a period of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors ...