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... drawbar hitch points. - leaving the operator's position. Mow up . Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. - Never deliberately run vehicle or mower into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. • Do not stop the engine, and disconr.ect Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to deterioration and wear. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in good...
... drawbar hitch points. - leaving the operator's position. Mow up . Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. - Never deliberately run vehicle or mower into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. • Do not stop the engine, and disconr.ect Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to deterioration and wear. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in good...
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... manufactured to give you to repair this unit. 3ase read and retain this owner's manual. The instructions will enle you best possible dependability and performance. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY: OIL: 4.0 PINTS (w/filter change) 3.5 PINTS (w/o filter change) SPARK PLUG (GAP.025 IN.): GROUND SPEED: TIRE PRESSURE: CHARGING SYSTEM: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 18.0 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (or 10W-30) WINTER: SAE 5W-30 CHAMPION RV15YC 1st .071 MPH...
... manufactured to give you to repair this unit. 3ase read and retain this owner's manual. The instructions will enle you best possible dependability and performance. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY: OIL: 4.0 PINTS (w/filter change) 3.5 PINTS (w/o filter change) SPARK PLUG (GAP.025 IN.): GROUND SPEED: TIRE PRESSURE: CHARGING SYSTEM: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 18.0 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (or 10W-30) WINTER: SAE 5W-30 CHAMPION RV15YC 1st .071 MPH...
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... . 21 Mower Drive: Removal/Replacement . . 21 Blade: Replacement 16 Sharpening 16 Brake Adjustment 21 C Carburetor, Adjustment 24 Controls, Tractor 11 Cutting Height, Mower 12 E Engine: Adjustments: Carburetor Throttle Control Cable Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Oil Change Oil Filter Oil Level Oil Type Preparation 24 24 18 18 18 17 18 13,17 17 13 Headlights L Leveling Mower Deck Lubrication, Chart M Maintenance Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner Air Screen, Engine Battery Blade Cooling Fins, Engine Engine Oil Fuel Filter Lubrication Chart Schedule Spark Plugs Tire Care Mower...
... . 21 Mower Drive: Removal/Replacement . . 21 Blade: Replacement 16 Sharpening 16 Brake Adjustment 21 C Carburetor, Adjustment 24 Controls, Tractor 11 Cutting Height, Mower 12 E Engine: Adjustments: Carburetor Throttle Control Cable Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Oil Change Oil Filter Oil Level Oil Type Preparation 24 24 18 18 18 17 18 13,17 17 13 Headlights L Leveling Mower Deck Lubrication, Chart M Maintenance Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner Air Screen, Engine Battery Blade Cooling Fins, Engine Engine Oil Fuel Filter Lubrication Chart Schedule Spark Plugs Tire Care Mower...
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... full month after one year, we will replace, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to you , any...
... full month after one year, we will replace, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to you , any...
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... the correct level, add distilled or iron free water. • Install the vent caps to install battery. Wash the top of the battery with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of water in parts bag. • Fill battery with battery acid. FICATIONS" on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. FIG. .•1. 0 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After...
... the correct level, add distilled or iron free water. • Install the vent caps to install battery. Wash the top of the battery with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of water in parts bag. • Fill battery with battery acid. FICATIONS" on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. FIG. .•1. 0 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After...
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...RETAINER SPRING ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FIG. 7 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER RAISE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER FIG. 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. Verify that the brake is properly adjusted. Install mower parallel link on mower housing. • Raise attachment lift lever to raise mower. • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to see that the belts are shown for mounting. LIFT BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG. 6 LONG HINGE PIN NOTE: Mower drive belt installation decal located on unit using short hinge pin and...
...RETAINER SPRING ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FIG. 7 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER RAISE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER FIG. 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. Verify that the brake is properly adjusted. Install mower parallel link on mower housing. • Raise attachment lift lever to raise mower. • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to see that the belts are shown for mounting. LIFT BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG. 6 LONG HINGE PIN NOTE: Mower drive belt installation decal located on unit using short hinge pin and...
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...: Engine oil is at the factory.) / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to tighten hardware) • Inspection for leveling.) / Check mower and drive belts. Position terminal guard over battery as shown. ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See FIGS. 9 & 10) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Make sure drain tube is fastened to negative (-) battery terminal with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasone. Connect BLACK grounding cable to drain hole in battery...
...: Engine oil is at the factory.) / Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to tighten hardware) • Inspection for leveling.) / Check mower and drive belts. Position terminal guard over battery as shown. ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See FIGS. 9 & 10) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Make sure drain tube is fastened to negative (-) battery terminal with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasone. Connect BLACK grounding cable to drain hole in battery...
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... various controls and adjustments. IGNITION SWITCH - AMMETER - PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL- Used to start and stop the engine. Used to control engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH A METER LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH 0 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB HOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE LEVER GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 11 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Indicates battery...
... various controls and adjustments. IGNITION SWITCH - AMMETER - PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. GEARSHIFT LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL- Used to start and stop the engine. Used to control engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH A METER LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH 0 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB HOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE LEVER GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 11 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Indicates battery...
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...should be cut relatively high; For best cutting performance, grass over 3 inches during the cool season and over 6 inches in "BRAKE" position. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See FIG. 12) • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to stop engine. IGNITION KEY ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "ENGAGED" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH/BRA PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER "DRIVE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See...
...should be cut relatively high; For best cutting performance, grass over 3 inches during the cool season and over 6 inches in "BRAKE" position. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See FIG. 12) • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to stop engine. IGNITION KEY ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "ENGAGED" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH/BRA PEDAL "BRAKE" POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER "DRIVE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See...
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... by the operator to leave the seat with lift lever. • Engage mower by pulling attachment clutch switch up or down hills with lift lever. line near an open flame. A CAUTION: Fill to "LO" position. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of cut, using height adjustment knob. • Lower mower with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged...
... by the operator to leave the seat with lift lever. • Engage mower by pulling attachment clutch switch up or down hills with lift lever. line near an open flame. A CAUTION: Fill to "LO" position. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of cut, using height adjustment knob. • Lower mower with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged...
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... clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in "NEUTRAL" position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Pull choke control out to "CHOKE" position for cold engine start. Make first cut . If engine does not start after several attempts, move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Allow grass to...
... clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in "NEUTRAL" position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Pull choke control out to "CHOKE" position for cold engine start. Make first cut . If engine does not start after several attempts, move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Allow grass to...
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... starting the engine and after the first two hours of vent wells. All oil must meet API service classification SF/CC. • Be sure vehicle is consistently 32° F or lower. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable...
... starting the engine and after the first two hours of vent wells. All oil must meet API service classification SF/CC. • Be sure vehicle is consistently 32° F or lower. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable...
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Air guide covers must be damaged by using a garden hose to clean your unit. See Engine Manual packed with a brush or compressed air to carburetor, replacement is used more often if tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in very dusty, dirty conditions. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used in fuel line with automotive type wax. ing towards carburetor. • Be...
Air guide covers must be damaged by using a garden hose to clean your unit. See Engine Manual packed with a brush or compressed air to carburetor, replacement is used more often if tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in very dusty, dirty conditions. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used in fuel line with automotive type wax. ing towards carburetor. • Be...
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... L.H. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL" 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 it cannot come in the assembly section of this manual...
... L.H. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL" 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 it cannot come in the assembly section of this manual...
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... brake operating arm and nut "A" on the mower housing. MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSIONING PULLEY IDLER vL.4).- IDLER PULLEY MOWER DRIVE BELT FIG. 30 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See FIGS. 29 & 31) • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is mounted on level surface. If stopping distance is in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. • Move attachment lift lever forward to iower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off mower pulley and both idler pulleys. SERVICE...
... brake operating arm and nut "A" on the mower housing. MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TENSIONING PULLEY IDLER vL.4).- IDLER PULLEY MOWER DRIVE BELT FIG. 30 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See FIGS. 29 & 31) • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is mounted on level surface. If stopping distance is in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. • Move attachment lift lever forward to iower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off mower pulley and both idler pulleys. SERVICE...
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... of this manual). • Remove the clutch locator. • Loosen bolt securing R.H. L • CK NUTS REAR OF TRACTOR .0. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See FIG. 32) TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND ADJUSTMENT (See FIGS. 33 and 34) Park the tractor on fender console. For ease of pulley. ER IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS, AND ELEC- Engage parking brake. TRIC CLUTCH CONNECTION IS SECURE. 7AME CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTOR The...
... of this manual). • Remove the clutch locator. • Loosen bolt securing R.H. L • CK NUTS REAR OF TRACTOR .0. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See FIG. 32) TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND ADJUSTMENT (See FIGS. 33 and 34) Park the tractor on fender console. For ease of pulley. ER IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS, AND ELEC- Engage parking brake. TRIC CLUTCH CONNECTION IS SECURE. 7AME CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTOR The...
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... time, clean it run until the fuel lines and carbu- retor are securely fastened. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at the end of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cyl- inder. • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to give pro- Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. TRACTOR Remove mower...
... time, clean it run until the fuel lines and carbu- retor are securely fastened. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at the end of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cyl- inder. • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to give pro- Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. TRACTOR Remove mower...
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...Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. 2. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Adjust throttle control. 3. Contact authorized service facility. 15. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace dam- Out of adjustment. 10. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 7. Dirty air filter. 5. Faulty spark plug. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor...
...Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. 2. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Adjust throttle control. 3. Contact authorized service facility. 15. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace dam- Out of adjustment. 10. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 7. Dirty air filter. 5. Faulty spark plug. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 14. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor...
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...service facility. 1. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace battery. 2. Replace alternator. 27 Bent blade mandrel. Level mower deck. 3. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace idler pulley. 5. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Replace with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - Travel speed too fast. 3. Blown fuse. 1. Adjust mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade mandrel. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. Worn/damaged mower...
...service facility. 1. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Replace battery. 2. Replace alternator. 27 Bent blade mandrel. Level mower deck. 3. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace idler pulley. 5. Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 2. Replace with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - Travel speed too fast. 3. Blown fuse. 1. Adjust mower drive belt. 3. Replace blade mandrel. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. Worn/damaged mower...