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...gasoline containers. Check the blade mounting bolts for bag replacement. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Disengage power to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat. • Always get caught in order to prevent the blades from spark plug(s) before restarting...When using heavy equipment. - Do not turn sharply. SaCOME ALERT!!! exhaust fumes are around fixed objects in moving parts while vehicle or mower is running . A LOOK FOR SYMBOL -.0 POINT OUT IMPORTANT SkETY PRECAUTIONZ;. SAFETY RULES A CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND ...
...gasoline containers. Check the blade mounting bolts for bag replacement. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Disengage power to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat. • Always get caught in order to prevent the blades from spark plug(s) before restarting...When using heavy equipment. - Do not turn sharply. SaCOME ALERT!!! exhaust fumes are around fixed objects in moving parts while vehicle or mower is running . A LOOK FOR SYMBOL -.0 POINT OUT IMPORTANT SkETY PRECAUTIONZ;. SAFETY RULES A CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND ...
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...AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 STORAGE 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-10 WIRING SCHEMATIC 10-14 SLOPE SHEET 15-18 19-24 25 26-27 30 31 INDEX A Adjustments: Brake Carburetor Mower: Front-To-Back Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable Air Filter, Engine Air Screen, Engine Assembly B Starting Storage 21 F 24 Filter: Air Cleaner ...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...
...AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 STORAGE 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-10 WIRING SCHEMATIC 10-14 SLOPE SHEET 15-18 19-24 25 26-27 30 31 INDEX A Adjustments: Brake Carburetor Mower: Front-To-Back Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable Air Filter, Engine Air Screen, Engine Assembly B Starting Storage 21 F 24 Filter: Air Cleaner ...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...
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... (See FIG. 1) • Remove hex nut and large flat washer from steering shaft. • Position front wheels of carton and lay panels flat. • Remove mower deck from tractor hood. Standard wrench sizes are in "NEUTRAL" position. • Roll unit backwards off skid. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set...
... (See FIG. 1) • Remove hex nut and large flat washer from steering shaft. • Position front wheels of carton and lay panels flat. • Remove mower deck from tractor hood. Standard wrench sizes are in "NEUTRAL" position. • Roll unit backwards off skid. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set...
User Manual
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... highest position. • Remove banding from lift trunnions. • Slide trunnions through upper lift bracket holes and se- See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that the belts are... manual. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the parts carton. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to tractor. ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER (See FIGS. 5, 6, 7 & 8) Your unit has been shipped with retainer spring. • Turn height adjustment knob to its lowest setting. • ...
... highest position. • Remove banding from lift trunnions. • Slide trunnions through upper lift bracket holes and se- See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that the belts are... manual. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the parts carton. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to tractor. ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER (See FIGS. 5, 6, 7 & 8) Your unit has been shipped with retainer spring. • Turn height adjustment knob to its lowest setting. • ...
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...LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory.) / Be sure mower deck is filled with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut. Tighten securely. Be sure terminal access doors are properly clamped. ... are still secure and wires are closed. Position terminal guard over battery as shown. Connect BLACK grounding cable to -rear for leveling.) / Check mower and drive belts. HEX NUT LOCKWASHE POSITIVE (RED) CABLE • 0. ecome familiar with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut as...
...LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory.) / Be sure mower deck is filled with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut. Tighten securely. Be sure terminal access doors are properly clamped. ... are still secure and wires are closed. Position terminal guard over battery as shown. Connect BLACK grounding cable to -rear for leveling.) / Check mower and drive belts. HEX NUT LOCKWASHE POSITIVE (RED) CABLE • 0. ecome familiar with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut as...
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... - Used for future reference. GEARSHIFT LEVER - IGNITION SWITCH - PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Used when starting a cold engine. Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-) LIGHT SWITCH - Used to raise and lower...other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE CONTROL - CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL- CHOKE CONTROL - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height. Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor. LIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of various controls and...
... - Used for future reference. GEARSHIFT LEVER - IGNITION SWITCH - PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Used when starting a cold engine. Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-) LIGHT SWITCH - Used to raise and lower...other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE CONTROL - CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL- CHOKE CONTROL - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height. Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor. LIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of various controls and...
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...release clutch/brake pedal to "NEUTRAL" position. Pedal should be mowed twice. The heights are starting a cold engine. STOPPING (See FIG. 12) MOWER BLADES - • Move attachment clutch switch to disengage. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See FIG. 12) Always operate engine at full throttle. •...at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow. • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over the spectacles ...
...release clutch/brake pedal to "NEUTRAL" position. Pedal should be mowed twice. The heights are starting a cold engine. STOPPING (See FIG. 12) MOWER BLADES - • Move attachment clutch switch to disengage. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See FIG. 12) Always operate engine at full throttle. •...at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow. • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over the spectacles ...
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.... • Do not push or tow unit at more than 15° and do not drive across any spilled oil or fuel. OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See FIGS. 11 and 12 ) Your unit is reached. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to bottom of 30 days or longer. line near... system should change oil for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. Be sure you have allowed room for unit to "DISENGAGED" position. • Raise mower with unit on level ground. • Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for easier starting up or down hills with slopes greater than five...
.... • Do not push or tow unit at more than 15° and do not drive across any spilled oil or fuel. OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See FIGS. 11 and 12 ) Your unit is reached. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to bottom of 30 days or longer. line near... system should change oil for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. Be sure you have allowed room for unit to "DISENGAGED" position. • Raise mower with unit on level ground. • Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for easier starting up or down hills with slopes greater than five...
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...FIG. 14). • The left hand turns until finished (See FIG. 15). 4 FIG. 15 • If grass is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. This will result in "NEUTRAL" position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Pull choke control out to "...engine has run starter continuously for more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain ...
...FIG. 14). • The left hand turns until finished (See FIG. 15). 4 FIG. 15 • If grass is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. This will result in "NEUTRAL" position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Pull choke control out to "...engine has run starter continuously for more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain ...
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...on a grinding wheel. If either end of the straight nail exposed. Check blades more often if mowing in sandy conditions. • Do not attempt to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.... THE BOLT HEAD AS OWN AT LEFT FIG. 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. We suggest they are on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Do not attempt to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flat ...
...on a grinding wheel. If either end of the straight nail exposed. Check blades more often if mowing in sandy conditions. • Do not attempt to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.... THE BOLT HEAD AS OWN AT LEFT FIG. 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. We suggest they are on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Do not attempt to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flat ...
User Manual
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... parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in the assembly section of mower. AND L.H. Distance "A" should be changed, snap out access hole cover on left side of tractor above footrest. • „TCo„... Replace access hole cover. NUT "C" NUT "B" J Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from bottom of deck curl to be the same. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets. • Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins...
... parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in the assembly section of mower. AND L.H. Distance "A" should be changed, snap out access hole cover on left side of tractor above footrest. • „TCo„... Replace access hole cover. NUT "C" NUT "B" J Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from bottom of deck curl to be the same. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets. • Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins...
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...side-to wear in its highest position. Adjustments should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 7/8" to 1-1/8" higher than the front when the mower is 7/8" to1-1/8" higher at rear than front, retighten nuts "E". NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch. IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION ...TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See FIGS. 25 and 26) To obtain the best cutting...
...side-to wear in its highest position. Adjustments should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 7/8" to 1-1/8" higher than the front when the mower is 7/8" to1-1/8" higher at rear than front, retighten nuts "E". NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch. IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION ...TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See FIGS. 25 and 26) To obtain the best cutting...
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...jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Contact your nearest authorized service center. Make sure belt is mounted on the mower housing. MOWER LIFT BLOCK BRACKET 31 Park the tractor on brake rod. • If distance is in all pulley grooves and inside all pulleys.... belt off ail other than six (6) feet in all belt guides. ($t) L.H. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in this section of mower at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be replaced without tools. Engage parking brake. Place a block between brake operating arm and nut ...
...jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Contact your nearest authorized service center. Make sure belt is mounted on the mower housing. MOWER LIFT BLOCK BRACKET 31 Park the tractor on brake rod. • If distance is in all pulley grooves and inside all pulleys.... belt off ail other than six (6) feet in all belt guides. ($t) L.H. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in this section of mower at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be replaced without tools. Engage parking brake. Place a block between brake operating arm and nut ...
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... is in the neutral (lock gate) position. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove...
... is in the neutral (lock gate) position. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove...
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... FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. retor are securely fastened. When mower is an acceptable alternative in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to be used... DURING STORAGE. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit to "START" position for damage, breakage and wear. Store in a clean, dry area. ...
... FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. retor are securely fastened. When mower is an acceptable alternative in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to be used... DURING STORAGE. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; TRACTOR Remove mower from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit to "START" position for damage, breakage and wear. Store in a clean, dry area. ...
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...dead battery. 5. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 10. Loss of adjustment. 1. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Clean underside of adjustment. 15. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace muffler. 13. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM... 2. Out of adjustment. 10. Bad spark plug. 5. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Engine will not start CAUSE 1. Clutch/brake pedal not...
...dead battery. 5. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 10. Loss of adjustment. 1. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Clean underside of adjustment. 15. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace muffler. 13. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM... 2. Out of adjustment. 10. Bad spark plug. 5. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Engine will not start CAUSE 1. Clutch/brake pedal not...
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...2. Poor grass discharge 1. Travel speed too fast. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Improper blades used. 1. Replace/adjust mower drive belt. 9. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not rotate 1. Switch is "oFF". 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Replace bulb...in this manual. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Frozen idler pulley. 5. Replace blade mandrel. Mower deck not level. 5. Mower drive belt worn or out of mower housing. 8. Clean underside of adjustment. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with attachment clutch engaged Poor...
...2. Poor grass discharge 1. Travel speed too fast. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Improper blades used. 1. Replace/adjust mower drive belt. 9. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not rotate 1. Switch is "oFF". 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Replace bulb...in this manual. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Frozen idler pulley. 5. Replace blade mandrel. Mower deck not level. 5. Mower drive belt worn or out of mower housing. 8. Clean underside of adjustment. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with attachment clutch engaged Poor...
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... products. PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN/WEED EATER product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to continually improve all of the nearest Poulan/Weed Eater Master Service Dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for updated information and assistance.... Description of part. Printed in this Operator's Manual, please contact your local Poulan/Weed Eater Dealer for Trimmers, ...
... products. PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN/WEED EATER product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to continually improve all of the nearest Poulan/Weed Eater Master Service Dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for updated information and assistance.... Description of part. Printed in this Operator's Manual, please contact your local Poulan/Weed Eater Dealer for Trimmers, ...