Owners Manual
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...always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not allow responsible adults, who are involved in a large...operator. they can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. The machine could be picked up and thrown by the blades. • Ensure the area is clear of your tractor. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other safety devices in place and working. ...
...always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not allow responsible adults, who are involved in a large...operator. they can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. The machine could be picked up and thrown by the blades. • Ensure the area is clear of your tractor. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other safety devices in place and working. ...
Owners Manual
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.... Do not turn machine off if a child enters the area. Never carry children, even with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Choose a low ground speed so that children be a minimum of 12 year of age... before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of bystanders before and while backing. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slopes (15° Max), not across. SAFETY...
.... Do not turn machine off if a child enters the area. Never carry children, even with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Choose a low ground speed so that children be a minimum of 12 year of age... before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of bystanders before and while backing. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slopes (15° Max), not across. SAFETY...
Owners Manual
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... in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) • Roll tractor forward off the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in front of tractor is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become ...tire pressure to -rear for shipping purposes. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for the first time. eration System (ROS) are routed correctly. Ensure tractor is in the Operation section of this manual.) ✓ It is important to its...
... in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) • Roll tractor forward off the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in front of tractor is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ✓ Become ...tire pressure to -rear for shipping purposes. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for the first time. eration System (ROS) are routed correctly. Ensure tractor is in the Operation section of this manual.) ✓ It is important to its...
Owners Manual
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Allows operation of various controls and adjustments. Used when starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - P D H E N B F G C J A M Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to engage the mower blades or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Locks clutch/brake ...
Allows operation of various controls and adjustments. Used when starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - P D H E N B F G C J A M Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to engage the mower blades or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Locks clutch/brake ...
Owners Manual
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... engine's operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance. OPERATION The operation of grass. C B Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in severe eye damage. Do not use the... engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) into the eyes, which can result in the "DISENGAGED" position ( ). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is equipped with the engine running , any adjustments or repairs. D N F Fig. 6 ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH...
... engine's operating efficiency. • Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance. OPERATION The operation of grass. C B Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in severe eye damage. Do not use the... engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) into the eyes, which can result in the "DISENGAGED" position ( ). NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is equipped with the engine running , any adjustments or repairs. D N F Fig. 6 ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH...
Owners Manual
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...approximately 2-1/2" during hot months. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in desired height of cut relatively high; J Fig. 7 • Start tractor with the engine running . The cutting height range is at the desired cutting height in place (See Fig. 10). 10 Fig. 10 For ... rough, rolling terrain or hills. • Select desired height of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut . (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT".) • Start mower blades by the operator to prevent the engine from the ground to over 6" in same adjustment hole. TO ADJUST GAUGE...
...approximately 2-1/2" during hot months. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in desired height of cut relatively high; J Fig. 7 • Start tractor with the engine running . The cutting height range is at the desired cutting height in place (See Fig. 10). 10 Fig. 10 For ... rough, rolling terrain or hills. • Select desired height of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut . (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT".) • Start mower blades by the operator to prevent the engine from the ground to over 6" in same adjustment hole. TO ADJUST GAUGE...
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...GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 14 Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in Maintenance Section. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in the Service and...Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (models with maintenance-free battery. 5 - See Cleaning in high ambient temperatures. 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor...
...GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 14 Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in Maintenance Section. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in the Service and...Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (models with maintenance-free battery. 5 - See Cleaning in high ambient temperatures. 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor...
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.... • Keep small vent holes open or remove caps or covers. NOTE: Protect your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 14 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in all tires (See the ...sides of tires for proper PSI). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is not necessary. TIRES ...
.... • Keep small vent holes open or remove caps or covers. NOTE: Protect your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 14 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in all tires (See the ...sides of tires for proper PSI). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is not necessary. TIRES ...
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...the STOP position to thrown objects from outside of your tractor. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to turn the tractor's engine off . 9. of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are in mower with the blade. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately.... Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from your lawn, near enough to keep water out. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Turn the water on the nozzle. If...
...the STOP position to thrown objects from outside of your tractor. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to turn the tractor's engine off . 9. of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are in mower with the blade. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately.... Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from your lawn, near enough to keep water out. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Turn the water on the nozzle. If...
Owners Manual
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... key. • Ensure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. B F M A E C D Fig. 20 18 NOTE: Ensure mower side suspension arms (A) are disconnected... its lowest position. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of tractor. CAUTION: After rear lift links are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it slowly and engage in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever...
... key. • Ensure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. B F M A E C D Fig. 20 18 NOTE: Ensure mower side suspension arms (A) are disconnected... its lowest position. Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of tractor. CAUTION: After rear lift links are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it slowly and engage in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever...
Owners Manual
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... lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower. • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until you to -side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades ...Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the blade. Readjust, if necessary, until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable...
... lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower. • With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until you to -side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades ...Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the blade. Readjust, if necessary, until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable...
Owners Manual
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... in this manual). You may have accumulated around all mower pulley grooves. • Raise attachment lift lever to front, over cooling fan blades (F). 7. B A C D E F G H J TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on a level surface. Carefully remove belt upwards from... The rear wheels must be serviced. Contact a qualified service center. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on level surface. Remove anti-rotation link (B) on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,...
... in this manual). You may have accumulated around all mower pulley grooves. • Raise attachment lift lever to front, over cooling fan blades (F). 7. B A C D E F G H J TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on a level surface. Carefully remove belt upwards from... The rear wheels must be serviced. Contact a qualified service center. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on level surface. Remove anti-rotation link (B) on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,...
Owners Manual
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...Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Check all wiring. 7. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Replace damaged parts. 25 Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Fill fuel tank. 2. Dirty air filter. 2. ...wiring. 13. Faulty spark plug. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace fuel filter. 5. Blown fuse. 5. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Clean battery terminals. 3. Loss of mower housing. 4. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace spark plug. 5. Replace ...
...Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Check all wiring. 7. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Replace damaged parts. 25 Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Fill fuel tank. 2. Dirty air filter. 2. ...wiring. 13. Faulty spark plug. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace fuel filter. 5. Blown fuse. 5. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Clean battery terminals. 3. Loss of mower housing. 4. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace spark plug. 5. Replace ...
Owners Manual
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... "disengaged" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Install axle key at rear wheel. Engine dies when tractor is "OFF". 2. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup 11. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Allow grass to dry before stopping engine. Clean underside of drive 1. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Loss of...
... "disengaged" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 4. Install axle key at rear wheel. Engine dies when tractor is "OFF". 2. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup 11. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Allow grass to dry before stopping engine. Clean underside of drive 1. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Loss of...