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... the slope. • Only allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other attachments. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting . Stop machine if anyone . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before turning. • Never leave a running . I. are sharp and can change the stability of another responsible adult. •...
... the slope. • Only allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other attachments. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting . Stop machine if anyone . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before turning. • Never leave a running . I. are sharp and can change the stability of another responsible adult. •...
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.... Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any problem you experience any ). PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: Oil Type (API-SG-SL): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Tire Pressure: Charging System: Battery: Blade Bolt Torque: 4.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (above is...
.... Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any problem you experience any ). PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and type: Oil Type (API-SG-SL): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Tire Pressure: Charging System: Battery: Blade Bolt Torque: 4.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (above is...
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... so head of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to remove the tractor from the cardboard packing. RETAINER SPRING PIN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTING BAR GAUGE WHEEL 3/8 WASHER...
... so head of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set the parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to remove the tractor from the cardboard packing. RETAINER SPRING PIN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTING BAR GAUGE WHEEL 3/8 WASHER...
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... hole 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. • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Secure pins with single...
... hole 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. • Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. Engage parking brake. • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Secure pins with single...
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... tires are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. Correct tire pressure is properly leveled side-to-side...
... tires are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory). ✓ Be sure mower deck is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. Correct tire pressure is properly leveled side-to-side...
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...standards of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Used for starting the engine. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on. CHOKE CONTROL - Indicates hours of tractor. Used to adjust the mower cutting height. Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of various controls and adjustments. PARKING BRAKE - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to control engine speed. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other...
...standards of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Used for starting the engine. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on. CHOKE CONTROL - Indicates hours of tractor. Used to adjust the mower cutting height. Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations of various controls and adjustments. PARKING BRAKE - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to control engine speed. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other...
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.... CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL IGNITION KEY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" REVERSE PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION02528 FORWARD PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL "DISENGAGED" "DRIVE" POSITION POSITION CRUISE CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES - • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. Pedal should only be used while mowing or transporting on grass areas...
.... CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL IGNITION KEY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" REVERSE PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION02528 FORWARD PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL "DISENGAGED" "DRIVE" POSITION POSITION CRUISE CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES - • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. Pedal should only be used while mowing or transporting on grass areas...
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... centrally positioned in the disengaged position. • Select desired height of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to leave the seat with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and into clevis pin. • Be sure all turns slowly. MPH. • Start mower blades by the operator to highest position with the engine running . IMPORTANT:BE SURETO READJUST GAUGEWHEELS IFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK. RETAINER SPRING 01977 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PUSH...
... centrally positioned in the disengaged position. • Select desired height of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to leave the seat with attachment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and into clevis pin. • Be sure all turns slowly. MPH. • Start mower blades by the operator to highest position with the engine running . IMPORTANT:BE SURETO READJUST GAUGEWHEELS IFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK. RETAINER SPRING 01977 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PUSH...
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... not mix oil with tractor on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the fuel tank or permanent damage may require an engine warm-up for a cold engine start attempt. If the engine starts to run starter continuously for...
... not mix oil with tractor on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the fuel tank or permanent damage may require an engine warm-up for a cold engine start attempt. If the engine starts to run starter continuously for...
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... time. Allow grass to the desired height. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the tractor seat, start engine. Depress reverse drive pedal to the right of drive wheels. off and • parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used during shipping of your tractor. • IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE...
... time. Allow grass to the desired height. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the tractor seat, start engine. Depress reverse drive pedal to the right of drive wheels. off and • parking brake set. • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used during shipping of your tractor. • IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE...
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.../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 Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Service more often when operating in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Not required if equipped with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen I N Inspect Muffler/Spark...
.../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 Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Service more often when operating in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Not required if equipped with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen I N Inspect Muffler/Spark...
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... need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced, it should never operate...
... need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced, it should never operate...
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... cable and remove battery from overheating. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to prevent engine damage from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until the pin is hot. All oil must be sure fan blades are not adjustable. Pour slowly. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure...
... cable and remove battery from overheating. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to prevent engine damage from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until the pin is hot. All oil must be sure fan blades are not adjustable. Pour slowly. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure...
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... transmission will cause engine damage due to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. 19 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to overheating. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all times. Service air...
... transmission will cause engine damage due to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. 19 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to overheating. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all times. Service air...
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...; Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it stops. • Lower mower linkage with plug. CAUTION: Rod is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. SUSPENSION ARMS BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) CHASSIS BRACKET RETAINER SPRING LOCK BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY...
...; Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it stops. • Lower mower linkage with plug. CAUTION: Rod is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. SUSPENSION ARMS BELT TENSION ROD (DISENGAGED POSITION) CHASSIS BRACKET RETAINER SPRING LOCK BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY...
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... blades. • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from engine pulley and around 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 necessary. The rear wheels must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is in all pulley...
... blades. • Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from engine pulley and around 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 necessary. The rear wheels must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is in all pulley...
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... carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. HOOD 02141 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 30 25 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control...
... carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. HOOD 02141 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 30 25 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. Grasp hood at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control...
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... CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in contact with new spark plug(s). ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine...
... CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in contact with new spark plug(s). ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine...
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... turn over 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Water in Operation section. 3. Clean underside of adjustment. 10. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "CHOKE" position. 3. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Check/replace...
... turn over 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Water in Operation section. 3. Clean underside of adjustment. 10. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Check all wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "CHOKE" position. 3. Blown fuse. 5. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Check/replace...
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.... 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Wet grass. 4. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Level mower deck. 5. Clean around mandrels. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace battery. 2. Replace regulator. 4. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Place freewheel control in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Level mower deck...
.... 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Wet grass. 4. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Level mower deck. 5. Clean around mandrels. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace battery. 2. Replace regulator. 4. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Place freewheel control in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Level mower deck...