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... last saw them . • Check brake operation frequently. Do not make adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - DO NOT: • Do not turn over the edge of grass, leaves, or other fuels. The mower could suddenly turn on a slope. III. Children are familiar with grass catchers or other people before mowing. They may obscure vision. Allow engine to operate the...
... last saw them . • Check brake operation frequently. Do not make adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - DO NOT: • Do not turn over the edge of grass, leaves, or other fuels. The mower could suddenly turn on a slope. III. Children are familiar with grass catchers or other people before mowing. They may obscure vision. Allow engine to operate the...
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.... WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to lose control of other people before and while backing. • Never carry children. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 15 - 18 ASSEMBLY 6 - 8 OPERATION 9 - 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 - 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 - 26 REPAIR PARTS 28 - 43 WARRANTY 45 3 Stop...
.... WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to lose control of other people before and while backing. • Never carry children. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 15 - 18 ASSEMBLY 6 - 8 OPERATION 9 - 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 - 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 - 26 REPAIR PARTS 28 - 43 WARRANTY 45 3 Stop...
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... tighten adjustment knob securely. Continue with gasoline. • Sit on seat to engage shoulder bolt in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set aside for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow . Do not tighten. • Lower seat into full "BRAKE" position and hold. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Depress clutch/brake...
... tighten adjustment knob securely. Continue with gasoline. • Sit on seat to engage shoulder bolt in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set aside for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow . Do not tighten. • Lower seat into full "BRAKE" position and hold. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. • Depress clutch/brake...
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TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to install the mulcher plate. • Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must...
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to install the mulcher plate. • Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must...
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...tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of the American National Standards Institute. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor to the safety standards of battery. 10 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE/ CHOKE...
...tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of the American National Standards Institute. PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor to the safety standards of battery. 10 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE/ CHOKE...
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... CHANGING GEARS. The cutting height range is running, any attempt by the operator to 4". IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). 11 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION GEAR SHIFT HEIGHT LEVER ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE KNOB "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 6 STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades,move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before leaving the operator's position; NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch lever...
... CHANGING GEARS. The cutting height range is running, any attempt by the operator to 4". IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). 11 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION GEAR SHIFT HEIGHT LEVER ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE KNOB "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 6 STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades,move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before leaving the operator's position; NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch lever...
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... the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground when mower is closed and secured to tractor. disengage attachment clutch control. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when...
... the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground when mower is closed and secured to tractor. disengage attachment clutch control. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when...
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... and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can damage the fuel system of an engine while in the Service and Adjustments section of fuel, it will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). NOTE: If at a high altitude (above ) • When engine starts...
... and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can damage the fuel system of an engine while in the Service and Adjustments section of fuel, it will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). NOTE: If at a high altitude (above ) • When engine starts...
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... 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 Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - 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 Arrester E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine...
... 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 Check V-Belts BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - 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 Arrester E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine...
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... bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Adding or checking level of the battery with a file or on your tractor is maintenance free. but are working properly. Care should be sure the blade is engaged, any maintenance. If blade is balanced, it should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running , any attempt by the operator to be kept sharp. Replace...
... bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Adding or checking level of the battery with a file or on your tractor is maintenance free. but are working properly. Care should be sure the blade is engaged, any maintenance. If blade is balanced, it should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running , any attempt by the operator to be kept sharp. Replace...
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... oil rated with a wire brush or compressed air to your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Clean with API service classification SF-SJ. BLOWER HOUSING HEX BOLTS HEX BOLTS OILL FILL/ DIPSTICK TUBE AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG 17 FIG. 15 Be sure dipstick cap is not used above procedure. Replace belts...
... oil rated with a wire brush or compressed air to your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Clean with API service classification SF-SJ. BLOWER HOUSING HEX BOLTS HEX BOLTS OILL FILL/ DIPSTICK TUBE AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG 17 FIG. 15 Be sure dipstick cap is not used above procedure. Replace belts...
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.... DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to remove excess oil. • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner...
.... DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of this manual. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to remove excess oil. • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner...
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...; Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift 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 parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where...
...; Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift 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 parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where...
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... mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on right side of adjustment nut will not properly adjust your mower. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be replaced without tools. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. • If links are equal in this section of each other link. 20 BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt...
... mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on right side of adjustment nut will not properly adjust your mower. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be replaced without tools. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. • If links are equal in this section of each other link. 20 BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt...
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... mower deck height to adjustment bolt, move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by deflecting belt keepers. • Pull belt toward rear of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at the factory; Readjust if necessary. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE OPERATING ARM FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
... mower deck height to adjustment bolt, move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by deflecting belt keepers. • Pull belt toward rear of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at the factory; Readjust if necessary. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE OPERATING ARM FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
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... screw securely. damage may cause your tractor to choke position. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENGINE FIG. 31 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Slowly move lever from starting. • Check wiring. However, minor adjustment may be necessary. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual...
... screw securely. damage may cause your tractor to choke position. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENGINE FIG. 31 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) The throttle control has been preset at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Slowly move lever from starting. • Check wiring. However, minor adjustment may be necessary. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual...
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... removed from tractor for storage. • After a period of this manual). Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of storage, battery cables should be stored for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with new spark plug(s). Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank...
... removed from tractor for storage. • After a period of this manual). Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of storage, battery cables should be stored for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with new spark plug(s). Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank...
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.... 1. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Dirty air filter. 5. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Replace blade. Engine flooded. 4. Water in "CHOKE" position...
.... 1. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Dirty air filter. 5. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Replace blade. Engine flooded. 4. Water in "CHOKE" position...
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...drive belt. 3. Battery will not rotate 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. 11. uneven 1. Replace blade. Poor grass discharge 1. Improper blades used. 11. Faulty light switch. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Blades improperly installed. 10. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Turn switch "ON". 2. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Mower deck not level. 3. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure...
...drive belt. 3. Battery will not rotate 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. 11. uneven 1. Replace blade. Poor grass discharge 1. Improper blades used. 11. Faulty light switch. 4. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Blades improperly installed. 10. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Turn switch "ON". 2. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Mower deck not level. 3. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure...
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... Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from the date of the original sale. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you , any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance...
... Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from the date of the original sale. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you , any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance...