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...place wire where it . • Mow up which could cause the machine to a complete stop before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious ...if a wheel is dangerous. Wash hands after handling. The machine could overturn the machine. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down before and while backing. • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation ...
...place wire where it . • Mow up which could cause the machine to a complete stop before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious ...if a wheel is dangerous. Wash hands after handling. The machine could overturn the machine. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down before and while backing. • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation ...
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...Travel slowly and allow children to stop . • V. Always look behind before operating. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slopes (15° Max), not across. When loading or unloading this is extremely flammable and ...a responsible adult other debris buildup. Allow engine to the machine and the mowing activity. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down for towing. CHILDREN WARNING. Children are explosive. • • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes...
...Travel slowly and allow children to stop . • V. Always look behind before operating. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slopes (15° Max), not across. When loading or unloading this is extremely flammable and ...a responsible adult other debris buildup. Allow engine to the machine and the mowing activity. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down for towing. CHILDREN WARNING. Children are explosive. • • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes...
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... unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is used on federal lands. CCA: CASE SIZE: 28 230 U1R BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 45-55 FT. If a spark arrester is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it should not be maintained in...
... unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is used on federal lands. CCA: CASE SIZE: 28 230 U1R BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 45-55 FT. If a spark arrester is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it should not be maintained in...
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... CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU...
... CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU...
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... engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Indicates when service is required for reverse movement of tractor. (L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used to raise and lower the mower or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH...
... engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Indicates when service is required for reverse movement of tractor. (L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used to raise and lower the mower or other powered attachment while in reverse. (H) LIGHT SWITCH...
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...engine is equipped with the engine running , any adjustments or repairs. B C Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "... to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before leaving the operator's position. To eliminate this possibility, always stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in brake position. D ( ) ATTACHMENT ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 GROUND...
...engine is equipped with the engine running , any adjustments or repairs. B C Fig. 4 STOPPING (See Fig. 5) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "... to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before leaving the operator's position. To eliminate this possibility, always stop mower blades, place attachment clutch control in brake position. D ( ) ATTACHMENT ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 GROUND...
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... 8 • Put attachment lift lever in appropriate hole. Make the first cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT") • Start mower blades by the operator to disengage. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The position of cut relatively high; Ground speed increases the further down...reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to the blade tip with tractor on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. • With forward drive pedal depressed to help prevent scalping in...
... 8 • Put attachment lift lever in appropriate hole. Make the first cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT") • Start mower blades by the operator to disengage. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The position of cut relatively high; Ground speed increases the further down...reverse drive pedals. • Start tractor and release parking brake. • Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to the blade tip with tractor on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. • With forward drive pedal depressed to help prevent scalping in...
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OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES • Disengage attachment clutch control. Do not mow in place (See Fig. 10). TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the ...
OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES • Disengage attachment clutch control. Do not mow in place (See Fig. 10). TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 12 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the ...
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...often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a ... BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace 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...
...often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. Replace blades more often when operating under a heavy load or in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a ... BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace 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...
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...checking level of your tractor is not necessary. Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. Do not attempt to blades. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. However, periodic charging of this manual). NOTE: The original equipment battery on... Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine. Replace bent or damaged blades. If your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 16 • • • • ...
...checking level of your tractor is not necessary. Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly. Do not attempt to blades. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. However, periodic charging of this manual). NOTE: The original equipment battery on... Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine. Replace bent or damaged blades. If your tractor. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 16 • • • • ...
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... "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other oil change . Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to enter...
... "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other oil change . Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to enter...
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... bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from contact with the blade. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, prior to using mower again. • Plug any holes in the Fast " " position. While sitting in the...
... bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from contact with the blade. • Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, prior to using mower again. • Plug any holes in the Fast " " position. While sitting in the...
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...set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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 slowly and engage in lowest... position. See Mower Drive Belt Removal in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24) • Place...
...set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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 slowly and engage in lowest... position. See Mower Drive Belt Removal in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in "DISENGAGED" position. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24) • Place...
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... front mower bracket (H). • Check Front-To-Back Adjustment in "TO LEVEL MOWER" in this manual. See Mower Drive Belt Installation in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in this section of this section. ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) LOCATION TRANSAXLE BRACKET (T) LOCATED BETWEEN REAR TIRES • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - TRANSAXLE BRACKET...
... front mower bracket (H). • Check Front-To-Back Adjustment in "TO LEVEL MOWER" in this manual. See Mower Drive Belt Installation in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in this section of this section. ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) LOCATION TRANSAXLE BRACKET (T) LOCATED BETWEEN REAR TIRES • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - TRANSAXLE BRACKET...
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..., until you are satisfied with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut. 22 If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of...lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in position with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to highest position. • Position any blade so the tip is in Visual Adjustment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of the adjustment nut will change mower...
..., until you are satisfied with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut. 22 If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of...lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in position with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to highest position. • Position any blade so the tip is in Visual Adjustment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of the adjustment nut will change mower...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 36) • Park tractor on the engine shaft. SPRING EYEBOLT NUT IDLER ARM Fig. 36 • Remove ... to 30 Ft. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 37 & 38) NOTE: For ease in highest gear on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners. BLADE BELT Fig. 37 23 BELT ROUTING ENGINE Fig. 38 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to manually push the tractor forward.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 36) • Park tractor on the engine shaft. SPRING EYEBOLT NUT IDLER ARM Fig. 36 • Remove ... to 30 Ft. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 37 & 38) NOTE: For ease in highest gear on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners. BLADE BELT Fig. 37 23 BELT ROUTING ENGINE Fig. 38 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to manually push the tractor forward.
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... and camber is set front wheel toe-in this manual). NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to front, over cooling fan blades (F). 6. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (H) and remove from tractor. Install new belt from...
... and camber is set front wheel toe-in this manual). NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to front, over cooling fan blades (F). 6. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (H) and remove from tractor. Install new belt from...
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...housing. 4. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 2. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Clean underside of power 1....Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Replace blade. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Adjust throttle control. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace damaged parts. 28 Dirty air...
...housing. 4. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery. 2. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Clean underside of power 1....Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Engine valves out of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Replace blade. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Adjust throttle control. 3. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace damaged parts. 28 Dirty air...
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... service center/ department. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Replace blade mandrel. Engine speed too slow. 1. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Turn switch "ON". 2. Check wiring and...Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 7. Level mower deck. 3. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace regulator. 4. Loss of grass, leaves, trash around mandrels to slower speed. 3. Air trapped in ...
... service center/ department. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Replace blade mandrel. Engine speed too slow. 1. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Turn switch "ON". 2. Check wiring and...Buildup of grass, leaves, trash under mower. 7. Level mower deck. 3. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace regulator. 4. Loss of grass, leaves, trash around mandrels to slower speed. 3. Air trapped in ...