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... objects to be picked up and thrown by putting your foot on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Use only an approved container. - Never refuel the... indoors. - Frequently check components and replace with the engine running. a Look for holes, ruts, or bumps. It means CAUTION!!! The mower could overturn the machine. A WARNING a The engine exhaust from this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Always turn machine off blades ...
... objects to be picked up and thrown by putting your foot on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Use only an approved container. - Never refuel the... indoors. - Frequently check components and replace with the engine running. a Look for holes, ruts, or bumps. It means CAUTION!!! The mower could overturn the machine. A WARNING a The engine exhaust from this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Always turn machine off blades ...
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... B Battery: Charging 7 Cleaning 17 Starting with Weak Battery 23 Storage 26 Terminals 17 Belt: Motion Drive Removal/Replacement 22 Mower Belt(s) Removal/Replacement 22 Blade: Sharpening 16 Replacement 16 Brake Adjustment 22 C Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor Customer Responsibilities Engine: Air...Blade Sharpening Cutting Height Installation Operation Removal Mowing Tips Muffler Spark Arrester 0 Oil: Cold Weather Conditions Engine Storage Operation Operating Mower 18 18 18 17 13 13,17 13 14 26 Options: Spark Arrester P Parking Brake Parts Bag Parts, Replacement...
... B Battery: Charging 7 Cleaning 17 Starting with Weak Battery 23 Storage 26 Terminals 17 Belt: Motion Drive Removal/Replacement 22 Mower Belt(s) Removal/Replacement 22 Blade: Sharpening 16 Replacement 16 Brake Adjustment 22 C Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor Customer Responsibilities Engine: Air...Blade Sharpening Cutting Height Installation Operation Removal Mowing Tips Muffler Spark Arrester 0 Oil: Cold Weather Conditions Engine Storage Operation Operating Mower 18 18 18 17 13 13,17 13 14 26 Options: Spark Arrester P Parking Brake Parts Bag Parts, Replacement...
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... have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton. Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at the factory). Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to see that are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best...TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor, check to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is ...
... have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton. Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at the factory). Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to see that are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best...TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor, check to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is ...
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I . At BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING / \ STOP REVERSE So" FORWARD FAST (11) SLOW ENGINE ON FUEL ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF iii I CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED RNHL REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 = HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only) OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
I . At BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING / \ STOP REVERSE So" FORWARD FAST (11) SLOW ENGINE ON FUEL ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF iii I CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED RNHL REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 = HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only) OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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... with the engine off . Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE/CHOKE ," ...CONTROL • CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER • MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSTITIONS PARKING BRAKE FREEWHEEL CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 6 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing ...
... with the engine off . Save this manual for starting and stopping the engine. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE/CHOKE ," ...CONTROL • CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER • MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSTITIONS PARKING BRAKE FREEWHEEL CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 6 Our tractors conform to release attachment lift lever when changing ...
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...eliminate this possibility, always stop engine. to slow (ilk.) position. These heights are measured from clutch/brake pedal. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) The position of grass. the second to "DISENGAGED" position. NOTE: Under certain conditions when ..."BRAKE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 7 STOPPING (See Fig. 7) MOWER BLADES - • Move attachment clutch lever to desired height. 11 a CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may ...
...eliminate this possibility, always stop engine. to slow (ilk.) position. These heights are measured from clutch/brake pedal. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) The position of grass. the second to "DISENGAGED" position. NOTE: Under certain conditions when ..."BRAKE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 7 STOPPING (See Fig. 7) MOWER BLADES - • Move attachment clutch lever to desired height. 11 a CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may ...
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... and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod. • Do not push or tow tractor at the... on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. FIG. 8 TO OPERATE ON HILLS a CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills. OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with attach- ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER "HIGH" POSITION "LOW" ...
... and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod. • Do not push or tow tractor at the... on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. FIG. 8 TO OPERATE ON HILLS a CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills. OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with attach- ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER "HIGH" POSITION "LOW" ...
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...performance and proper discharge of drive wheels. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that clippings will be used when the mower housing is wet. Have the cut . Allow grass to dry before operating tractor for five (5) seconds. OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION a CAUTION...8226; Place tractor safely on level surface with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is recommended that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Repeat this manual. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to reverse position....
...performance and proper discharge of drive wheels. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that clippings will be used when the mower housing is wet. Have the cut . Allow grass to dry before operating tractor for five (5) seconds. OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION a CAUTION...8226; Place tractor safely on level surface with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your tractor is recommended that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Repeat this manual. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to reverse position....
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x,,,c., ,.0- c,i \)cis \?, c,,s o .ko CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ,,,7,;
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...battery cable first then RED bat- Replace bent or damaged blades. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at 6-10 amperes...; Coat terminals with wire brush until the blade is balanced. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - but are not. If either end of this manual). TO SHARPEN...
...battery cable first then RED bat- Replace bent or damaged blades. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to keep the blade balanced. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at 6-10 amperes...; Coat terminals with wire brush until the blade is balanced. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - but are not. If either end of this manual). TO SHARPEN...
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...removing retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower... blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE R.H. Place attachment clutch in contact with discharge guard to its lowest position. • Install...
...removing retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower... blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE R.H. Place attachment clutch in contact with discharge guard to its lowest position. • Install...
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... behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower to -side adjustment. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on both front links an equal number of turns....Check adjustment on level ground or driveway. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are equal in length, adjust one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on both front links. MANDREL FIG. 18 O SUSPENSION ARM 4-4Ly_113.5" FIG. 20 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE...
... behind the mandrel at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower to -side adjustment. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on both front links an equal number of turns....Check adjustment on level ground or driveway. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are equal in length, adjust one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on both front links. MANDREL FIG. 18 O SUSPENSION ARM 4-4Ly_113.5" FIG. 20 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE...
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...DEPARTMENT FIG. 23 22 BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of tractor and remove downward from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Readjust if necessary. ...surface. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on brake rod. • If distance is necessary. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above . If tractor requires more than six (6) feet in this section of ...
...DEPARTMENT FIG. 23 22 BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of tractor and remove downward from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in highest gear, further maintenance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Readjust if necessary. ...surface. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on brake rod. • If distance is necessary. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above . If tractor requires more than six (6) feet in this section of ...
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... Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 When mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL ...plastic. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to be...
... Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 When mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL ...plastic. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to be...
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Hard to start 1. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Replace spark plug. 3. See 'To Adjust Carburetor" in... Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Engine valves out of mower housing. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Check all wiring. Dirty air filter. 6. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Replace blade. Recharge or replace battery...
Hard to start 1. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Replace spark plug. 3. See 'To Adjust Carburetor" in... Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Engine valves out of mower housing. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Check all wiring. Dirty air filter. 6. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Replace blade. Recharge or replace battery...
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... mechanism. 2. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Replace blade. ...and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Place throttle control in `FAST" position. 2. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for 30 seconds before mowing. 4. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Clean around mandrels. 1. Switch is ...
... mechanism. 2. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Mower deck not level. 3. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Replace blade. ...and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Place throttle control in `FAST" position. 2. Level mower deck. 5. Check tires for 30 seconds before mowing. 4. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Clean around mandrels. 1. Switch is ...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B 42" MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Order seperately gauge wheel components 111-121.) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S....16 Unc 1 44 Keeper Spring 4 000 Lever Asm Clutch Primary P/L Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass Spring Clutch Mower Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion Adj Bracket Asm Idler Nut Lock Hex w/lns 3/8-16 Unc Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh Bracket... 40 73680600 41 133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 4497H 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B 42" MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Order seperately gauge wheel components 111-121.) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S....16 Unc 1 44 Keeper Spring 4 000 Lever Asm Clutch Primary P/L Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass Spring Clutch Mower Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion Adj Bracket Asm Idler Nut Lock Hex w/lns 3/8-16 Unc Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh Bracket... 40 73680600 41 133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 4497H 46 137729 48 133944 49 155066 50 131340 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...