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... adult. • Be alert and turn machine off and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running. III. Use only an approved container. - Check their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stabilize the machine by the blade. • Be sure the area is over if a wheel is clear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up...
... adult. • Be alert and turn machine off and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running. III. Use only an approved container. - Check their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stabilize the machine by the blade. • Be sure the area is over if a wheel is clear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up...
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... 4, 15-18 ASSEMBLY 6-8 OPERATION 9-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19-23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25-26 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR 28-43 WARRANTY 46 4 Please read and retain this tractor. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of this owner's manual. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 2.0 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG...
... 4, 15-18 ASSEMBLY 6-8 OPERATION 9-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19-23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25-26 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR 28-43 WARRANTY 46 4 Please read and retain this tractor. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of this owner's manual. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 2.0 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG...
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... engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in a well-ventilated area. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Follow the appropriate instruction below to disengage transmission...
... engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in a well-ventilated area. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Follow the appropriate instruction below to disengage transmission...
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... shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of optional grass catcher accessory. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory for shipping purposes. Operate them before operating your tractor for the first time. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See...
... shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of optional grass catcher accessory. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory for shipping purposes. Operate them before operating your tractor for the first time. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See...
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... the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off . Used to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal...
... the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off . Used to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal...
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... controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from the ground to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold . • Place parking brake lever in desired direction. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION IGNITION...
... controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from the ground to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold . • Place parking brake lever in desired direction. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION IGNITION...
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... heavy of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). Free wheel control is necessary, move motion control lever to highest position with specifications of the manufacturer of cut . • Start mower blades by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with attach- Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder...
... heavy of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). Free wheel control is necessary, move motion control lever to highest position with specifications of the manufacturer of cut . • Start mower blades by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with attach- Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder...
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... ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 13) • The engine in your tractor. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used during shipping of this manual). • To change oil for the first time. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. Wipe off and parking brake set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch...
... ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 13) • The engine in your tractor. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should be used during shipping of this manual). • To change oil for the first time. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. Wipe off and parking brake set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch...
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... leveled for five (5) seconds. the second to full forward position and hold for best mowing performance. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to the right so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the attachment being removed from dried clippings. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by turning to give best performance of the grass blades...
... leveled for five (5) seconds. the second to full forward position and hold for best mowing performance. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to the right so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the attachment being removed from dried clippings. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. • Engage transmission by turning to give best performance of the grass blades...
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... oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace...
... oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace...
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... SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. If blade is balanced. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be sharpened with the ground. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sure the blade is balanced, it should remain in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any maintenance. Lbs...
... SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD. If blade is balanced. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be sharpened with the ground. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sure the blade is balanced, it should remain in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any maintenance. Lbs...
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... kept free of operation or at "FULL" line on oil. OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK OIL DRAIN PLUG FIG. 15 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Change the oil after each time you check the oil level. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle...
... kept free of operation or at "FULL" line on oil. OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK OIL DRAIN PLUG FIG. 15 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. • Be sure tractor is on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Change the oil after each time you check the oil level. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle...
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..., remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to prevent entry of all foreign from entering carburetor. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. of operation, whichever occurs first. Water in engine can result in engine oil. ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to prevent engine...
..., remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to prevent entry of all foreign from entering carburetor. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. of operation, whichever occurs first. Water in engine can result in engine oil. ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to prevent engine...
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... tractor. • Place attachment clutch in reverse order of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving retainer spring...
... tractor. • Place attachment clutch in reverse order of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving retainer spring...
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... than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on that side. NOTE: Three full turns of tractor. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as other . • If adjustment is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in length. Engage parking brake. Check adjustment on that side...
... than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on that side. NOTE: Three full turns of tractor. IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as other . • If adjustment is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in length. Engage parking brake. Check adjustment on that side...
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... not move mower deck height to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, then brake must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Pull belt toward rear of this manual. Readjust if...
... not move mower deck height to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, then brake must be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Pull belt toward rear of this manual. Readjust if...
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... slow to choke position. HOLES "A" CLAMP SCREW FIG. 33 THROTTLE CABLE • Check wiring. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be necessary. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY High speed stop running , move throttle control lever from starting. TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY Do not adjust - TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. damage...
... slow to choke position. HOLES "A" CLAMP SCREW FIG. 33 THROTTLE CABLE • Check wiring. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be necessary. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY High speed stop running , move throttle control lever from starting. TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY Do not adjust - TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. damage...
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... moisture. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Responsibilities section of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for 30 days...
... moisture. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Responsibilities section of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for 30 days...
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... Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Engine clicks but will not turn over 1. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Clean battery terminals. 3. Loss of adjustment. Throttle in fuel. 8. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Water in Service Adjustments section. 15. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Engine valves out of power 1. Drain fuel...
... Check/replace ignition switch. 8. Engine clicks but will not turn over 1. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Clean battery terminals. 3. Loss of adjustment. Throttle in fuel. 8. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Water in Service Adjustments section. 15. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Engine valves out of power 1. Drain fuel...
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... Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace/sharpen blade. Check/clean all connections. 3. Replace alternator. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Clean around mandrels. 1. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Shift to slower speed. 3. Turn switch "ON". 2. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Mower deck not level...
... Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace/sharpen blade. Check/clean all connections. 3. Replace alternator. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Clean around mandrels. 1. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Shift to slower speed. 3. Turn switch "ON". 2. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Mower deck not level...