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... fuel spillage before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. They are flammable and vapors are often attracted to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other attachments. operation regularly. Choose a low gear so that you last saw them . • Check brake operation frequently. Repair, if necessary, before starting or stopping on wet grass. the edge of -control...
... fuel spillage before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. They are flammable and vapors are often attracted to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other attachments. operation regularly. Choose a low gear so that you last saw them . • Check brake operation frequently. Repair, if necessary, before starting or stopping on wet grass. the edge of -control...
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... 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27-28 REPAIR PARTS - CONGRATULATIONS on federal lands. Should you experience any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is required by the operator. Federal laws apply on your nearest authorized service center/ department. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Tire Pressure: Charging System: Battery: Blade Bolt Torque...
... 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27-28 REPAIR PARTS - CONGRATULATIONS on federal lands. Should you experience any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is required by the operator. Federal laws apply on your nearest authorized service center/ department. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Tire Pressure: Charging System: Battery: Blade Bolt Torque...
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...; Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are designed to keep the mower deck in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever...
...; Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are designed to keep the mower deck in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever...
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... shield to right side of pin. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is in all mower pulley grooves. • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. • Raise deck to highest position. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Install belt into locking bracket. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown...
... shield to right side of pin. CAUTION: Belt tension rod is in all mower pulley grooves. • If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. • Raise deck to highest position. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Install belt into locking bracket. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown...
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... mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See that are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Operate them before operating your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...
... mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See that are properly clamped. ✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Operate them before operating your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...
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...DRIVE PEDAL FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER FIG. 7 02613 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. 11 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on. Used to the safety standards of tractor. Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to control engine speed. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to familiarize yourself with the locations of battery. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting...
...DRIVE PEDAL FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER FIG. 7 02613 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. 11 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on. Used to the safety standards of tractor. Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to control engine speed. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to familiarize yourself with the locations of battery. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting...
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OPERATION The operation of grass.To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Make sure parking brake will shut off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever. • To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal. CHOKE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL IGNITION KEY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" REVERSE PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION 02528 FORWARD...
OPERATION The operation of grass.To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Make sure parking brake will shut off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever. • To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal. CHOKE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL IGNITION KEY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" REVERSE PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION 02528 FORWARD...
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... in operating position. control. 13 JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. • Lower gauge wheels to the blade tip with the engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground. • Replace retainer spring into the slot and release so it is approximately 1-1/2" to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- Free wheel control is located...
... in operating position. control. 13 JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. • Lower gauge wheels to the blade tip with the engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground. • Replace retainer spring into the slot and release so it is approximately 1-1/2" to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- Free wheel control is located...
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... in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position • Pull choke control out for one minute using ethanol or methanol) can now be needed. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with the ground and cause you should be used . Use an appropriate means of an engine while in slowly. Use common sense when towing. Do not mix oil...
... in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to fast position • Pull choke control out for one minute using ethanol or methanol) can now be needed. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with the ground and cause you should be used . Use an appropriate means of an engine while in slowly. Use common sense when towing. Do not mix oil...
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..., start engine. This will suit the terrain and give the mower cutting performance as well as follows: • Be sure the tractor is run- off and parking brake set parking brake. • Engage transmission by selecting a low enough gear to slow position. the second to the right so that has been cut relatively high; gine is wet. Repeat this section of drive wheels. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in...
..., start engine. This will suit the terrain and give the mower cutting performance as well as follows: • Be sure the tractor is run- off and parking brake set parking brake. • Engage transmission by selecting a low enough gear to slow position. the second to the right so that has been cut relatively high; gine is wet. Repeat this section of drive wheels. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in...
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... 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 BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 maint_sch-tractore.new1 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Change more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE...
... 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 BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 maint_sch-tractore.new1 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Change more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE...
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... and eventual damage to blades. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE NOTE: Protect your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should never operate unless the operator is in all tires (See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to mower and engine. • The blade can cause the battery to sharpen while...
... and eventual damage to blades. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE NOTE: Protect your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should never operate unless the operator is in all tires (See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to mower and engine. • The blade can cause the battery to sharpen while...
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... use high quality detergent oil rated with a wire brush or compressed air to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is not required for checking level. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. All oil must be kept clean to the bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. MAINTENANCE • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION...
... use high quality detergent oil rated with a wire brush or compressed air to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is not required for checking level. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. All oil must be kept clean to the bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. MAINTENANCE • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION...
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.... of all times. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to dry. • Saturate it dry in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are reinstalled. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other oil change if the tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- Replace if necessary. •...
.... of all times. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to dry. • Saturate it dry in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are reinstalled. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other oil change if the tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- Replace if necessary. •...
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... control. Have a tight grip on outward pointing deck pins. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in pin is on head of pin. Engage parking brake. • Swing anti-sway bar to give space between the plate assembly and mower brackets. SUSPENSION ARMS BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) LOCK BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY CHASSIS BRACKET RETAINER SPRING SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING FLANGED PIN USE...
... control. Have a tight grip on outward pointing deck pins. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Place attachment clutch in pin is on head of pin. Engage parking brake. • Swing anti-sway bar to give space between the plate assembly and mower brackets. SUSPENSION ARMS BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) LOCK BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY CHASSIS BRACKET RETAINER SPRING SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING FLANGED PIN USE...
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... 21) • Raise mower to its highest position. NOTE: Each full turn of tractor. Check adjustment on level ground or driveway. NOTE: Each full turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. • Raise deck to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on rod and release slowly. 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Engage...
... 21) • Raise mower to its highest position. NOTE: Each full turn of tractor. Check adjustment on level ground or driveway. NOTE: Each full turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension. • Raise deck to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on rod and release slowly. 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. • Engage...
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... electric clutch and onto engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. • Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely. • Reconnect clutch harness. • Make sure belt is a belt installation guide decal on your tractor. electric clutch. • Pull belt slack toward front of manual). Engage parking brake. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of tractor. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position...
... electric clutch and onto engine pulley. • Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. • Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely. • Reconnect clutch harness. • Make sure belt is a belt installation guide decal on your tractor. electric clutch. • Pull belt slack toward front of manual). Engage parking brake. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of tractor. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission engaged" position...
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... oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to rust. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of time, clean it to give protection from one ounce of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws...
... oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to rust. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of time, clean it to give protection from one ounce of the season or if the tractor will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws...
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.... 2. Check all wiring. 9. Contact an authorized service center/department. Weak or dead battery. 4. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Clean battery terminals. 6. Contact an authorized service center/department. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Tighten loose part(s). TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 1. Out of adjustment. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air...
.... 2. Check all wiring. 9. Contact an authorized service center/department. Weak or dead battery. 4. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Clean battery terminals. 6. Contact an authorized service center/department. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Tighten loose part(s). TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 1. Out of adjustment. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air...
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...control in this manual. 11. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Battery will not rotate 1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for proper air pressure. 6. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Poor grass discharge 1. Allow grass to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "disengaged" position. 2. Check/replace light switch. 4. Replace fuse. CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in transmission during shipment or servicing...
...control in this manual. 11. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Battery will not rotate 1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for proper air pressure. 6. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Poor grass discharge 1. Allow grass to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "disengaged" position. 2. Check/replace light switch. 4. Replace fuse. CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in transmission during shipment or servicing...