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... direct discharged material toward the operator. Always look down the slope. • Keep all slopes requires extra caution. Always turn off engine and wait for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other debris build-up and down slopes. Allow machine to neutral and coast ...putting your tractor. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of California to a complete stop engine, and remove keys before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Wash hands after handling. they can hide obstacles. •...
... direct discharged material toward the operator. Always look down the slope. • Keep all slopes requires extra caution. Always turn off engine and wait for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other debris build-up and down slopes. Allow machine to neutral and coast ...putting your tractor. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of California to a complete stop engine, and remove keys before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Wash hands after handling. they can hide obstacles. •...
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... regularly. • Keep machine free of Pediatrics recommends that you will remain where you strike a foreign object, stop . • V. Allow engine to cool before and while backing. Do not use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. Be alert and ..., and then, turn machine off . Never assume that has a hitch designed for another ride and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with the rim of control. • • Travel...
... regularly. • Keep machine free of Pediatrics recommends that you will remain where you strike a foreign object, stop . • V. Allow engine to cool before and while backing. Do not use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. Be alert and ..., and then, turn machine off . Never assume that has a hitch designed for another ride and be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with the rim of control. • • Travel...
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... "SAFETY RULES". If a spark arrester is used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grasscovered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it should not be maintained in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of the California Public... Oz./1,65L W/out Filter: 48 Oz./1,4 L Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76 mm) Forward: Reverse: 0 - 5.2/8,4 0 - 2.9/4,7 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: Min. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you are outside mowing.
... "SAFETY RULES". If a spark arrester is used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grasscovered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used , it should not be maintained in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of the California Public... Oz./1,65L W/out Filter: 48 Oz./1,4 L Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76 mm) Forward: Reverse: 0 - 5.2/8,4 0 - 2.9/4,7 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: Min. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you are outside mowing.
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...engaged" position (See "TO TRANS- WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is in safe operating condition. ✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower... leveled side-to-side/ front-to operate your tractor for shipping purposes. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual). 6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on tires. See that the...
...engaged" position (See "TO TRANS- WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is in safe operating condition. ✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower... leveled side-to-side/ front-to operate your tractor for shipping purposes. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual). 6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on tires. See that the...
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...and/or property damage. HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or property... injury or death. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ...
...and/or property damage. HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or property... injury or death. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ...
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... SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . (J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other powered attachment while in... standards of mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for future reference. Disengages transmission for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -
... SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . (J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other powered attachment while in... standards of mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for future reference. Disengages transmission for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -
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..., always stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down . • Move motion control lever (J) to neutral position. J ENGINE • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position. The direction and speed of...AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 GROUND DRIVE - • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) Your tractor is controlled by the operator to...
..., always stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down . • Move motion control lever (J) to neutral position. J ENGINE • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position. The direction and speed of...AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" ( ) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" Fig. 5 GROUND DRIVE - • To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4) Your tractor is controlled by the operator to...
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...position. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with an operator presence sensing switch. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off the ground when mower is equipped with tractor on a truck or a trailer, be mowed twice. TO ... control. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED Fig. 9 TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 11 NOTE: To protect hood from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground. These heights are measured from damage when transporting your equipment on mowers...
...position. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with an operator presence sensing switch. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off the ground when mower is equipped with tractor on a truck or a trailer, be mowed twice. TO ... control. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED Fig. 9 TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED Fig. 11 NOTE: To protect hood from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground. These heights are measured from damage when transporting your equipment on mowers...
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... restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start the engine and let it run out of acids during storage. Do not overfill. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of fuel... or fuel. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of your tractor. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change oil for a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting up or down hills. •...
... restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start the engine and let it run out of acids during storage. Do not overfill. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of fuel... or fuel. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can damage the fuel system of your tractor. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change oil for a few seconds, remove and read the warm and cold starting up or down hills. •...
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... making left hand side of the attachment being used for best mowing performance. Wet grass will remove any time, during the engine warm up period. • Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarmup period after the transmission has been warmed up. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low ... to the choke position and retry. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be adjusted for five (5) seconds. with engine off engine and set . 2. Disengage transmission by turning to the right so that will discharge away from several seconds to several attempts, move...
... making left hand side of the attachment being used for best mowing performance. Wet grass will remove any time, during the engine warm up period. • Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarmup period after the transmission has been warmed up. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low ... to the choke position and retry. To ensure proper operation and performance, it should be adjusted for five (5) seconds. with engine off engine and set . 2. Disengage transmission by turning to the right so that will discharge away from several seconds to several attempts, move...
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... 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 (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Service more often when operating under a heavy load or in dirty or dusty conditions....maintain tractor as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section • Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. • Check for wear. See Cleaning in sandy ...
... 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 (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Service more often when operating under a heavy load or in dirty or dusty conditions....maintain tractor as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section • Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. • Check for wear. See Cleaning in sandy ...
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... torque). Fig. 14 V-BELTS BLADE CARE Check V-belts for normal use. The belts are working properly. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor does .... • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of the battery with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any maintenance. MANDREL ASSEMBLY OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig...
... torque). Fig. 14 V-BELTS BLADE CARE Check V-belts for normal use. The belts are working properly. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from your tractor does .... • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of the battery with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any maintenance. MANDREL ASSEMBLY OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig...
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... FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of the drain valve. • Refill engine with API service classification SG-SL. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. Tighten cap onto the ...Air screen must meet API service classification SG-SL.. • Be sure tractor is hot. AIR SCREEN CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) Determine temperature range expected before starting in cold weather, they will not run properly using a dirty air filter. ...
... FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of the drain valve. • Refill engine with API service classification SG-SL. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. Tighten cap onto the ...Air screen must meet API service classification SG-SL.. • Be sure tractor is hot. AIR SCREEN CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) Determine temperature range expected before starting in cold weather, they will not run properly using a dirty air filter. ...
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... gasoline. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any holes in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck... "ENGAGED" position. Place the attachment clutch control in the Fast " " position. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER 00667 Fig. 18 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of your tractor's Operator's Manual)...
... gasoline. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any holes in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck... "ENGAGED" position. Place the attachment clutch control in the Fast " " position. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER 00667 Fig. 18 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of your tractor's Operator's Manual)...
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... place wire where it is on level surface and engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G). • Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of tractor. CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED. G M F R Q G A E B P C K LD...
... place wire where it is on level surface and engage parking brake. • Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G). • Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar (L) off and push housing guide (P) out of tractor. CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED. G M F R Q G A E B P C K LD...
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... rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. • Repeat on engine pulley (M), in idler arm (R). • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into hole in belt keepers (G). tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole...
... rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. • Repeat on engine pulley (M), in idler arm (R). • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into hole in belt keepers (G). tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole...
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...Tighten securely. 7. Make sure belt is held in this section of manual). BELT INSTALLATION • Work belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G). 3. Engage parking brake. Remove belt downward from centerspan idler (E). 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" section in the...Park the tractor on level surface. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" section in highest gear on bottom side of tractor. Remove belt from engine pulley and around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Carefully remove belt upwards from mower. G H B A C D J E...
...Tighten securely. 7. Make sure belt is held in this section of manual). BELT INSTALLATION • Work belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley (G). 3. Engage parking brake. Remove belt downward from centerspan idler (E). 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" section in the...Park the tractor on level surface. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" section in highest gear on bottom side of tractor. Remove belt from engine pulley and around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (F). Carefully remove belt upwards from mower. G H B A C D J E...
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...NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until satisfied. RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 34 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER ...Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. The front wheel toe-in neutral position, follow this manual). TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 35) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable. SERVICE AND...
...NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until satisfied. RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 34 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER ...Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in rear wheel hub and axle. The front wheel toe-in neutral position, follow this manual). TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 35) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable. SERVICE AND...
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...Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from starting. • Check wiring. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your transmission require removal for repair and/or adjustment. 22 ...To replace, reverse above procedure. The fuse holder is necessary, see engne manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be purged after reinstallation and before...
...Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from starting. • Check wiring. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your transmission require removal for repair and/or adjustment. 22 ...To replace, reverse above procedure. The fuse holder is necessary, see engne manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be purged after reinstallation and before...
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... your tractor for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, .... Add stabilizer to reach the carburetor. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in storage, battery may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. sand lightly before storing in the Maintenance section...
... your tractor for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, .... Add stabilizer to reach the carburetor. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in storage, battery may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. sand lightly before storing in the Maintenance section...