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Question posted by james30487 on April 18th, 2014

Installed New Engine. Only Clicks When Ignition Engaged

Is the ammeter the part mounted on the inside of the right hand side withe the two red "leads"? Getting 12v reading to this point and 12v reading beyond to the starter. Is this a repair or replaceable part? Could this be the problem? Thx

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User Manual - Page 4

...RULES". CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of a new tractor. In the state ...under "Maintenance" and "Stor- It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this owner's manual. Please read and retain this manual). The instructions will enable you cannot...
User Manual - Page 6

...down. • Get off seat without moving...ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has...Align mounting holes ... (left hand is reached...right or left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. • Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely. • Snap steering wheel insert into operating position and sit on seat to engage shoulder bolt in extension and lower shafts and install...
User Manual - Page 7

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User Manual - Page 8

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User Manual - Page 9

...IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS... in damage to the tractor and/or engine. Learn and understand their meaning. WARNING indicates...
User Manual - Page 10

... CONTROL: Used for starting and stopping the engine. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting the engine. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to familiarize yourself with the locations of...
User Manual - Page 11

.... • The average lawn should be mowed twice. mance. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after ...ENGAGED" POSITION IGNITION KEY "DISENGAGED" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTION CONTROL LEVER KNOB PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 6 STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine...
User Manual - Page 12

... Figs. 5 and 9) When pushing or towing your tractor, be slightly off the ground. • Replace retainer spring into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not... slowly. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground when mower is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal ...
User Manual - Page 13

...leaded gasoline will take extra cranking time to "START" position and release key as soon as described above ) • When engine starts, move the throttle control back to fast position, wait a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting the engine.... • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to move throttle control to the engine. • Be sure freewheel ...
User Manual - Page 14

...inside the transmission which may need to be adjusted for best mowing performance. Repeat this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand... the right so ...engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running, move throttle control to reverse position. After the engine...
User Manual - Page 17

.... Replace bent or damaged blades. but are working properly. Do not attempt to mower and engine. ...not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless...position. • When the engine is engaged, any maintenance. Do not attempt...at washer securing FIG. 13 blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with balancer). Lbs. Care should ...
User Manual - Page 18

... first then RED bat- Change the oil...tightened securely for accurate reading. C -30 -...engine when changing oil. • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING...
User Manual - Page 19

... flow to carburetor, replacement is used to close. We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. Water in fuel line with arrow pointing towards engine. • Remove cover. ...8226; Place new fuel filter in position in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of this manual. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. • Place new pre-cleaner...
User Manual - Page 20

... in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot...to right side of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in contact with small retainer spring. • Install belt onto engine ...
User Manual - Page 22

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User Manual - Page 24

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User Manual - Page 26

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User Manual - Page 27

...Replace fuse. 5. Engine clicks but will not turn over 1. Weak or dead battery. 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Build-up of adjustment. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Faulty ignition...
User Manual - Page 28

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User Manual - Page 46

...purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge to you have any products used for replacement under this product...replace, without charge for the movement of any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product. 6. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other rights...

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