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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02478
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
PD15538LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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197053 03.10.05 rad
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- Slow down before turning. por t ing, ad
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Never operate machine in a closed are. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Bolt Steering Wheel Key Steering Adapter Extension (1) Large Flat Shaft Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 5/16 HEX BOLT wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 LOCK (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife WASHER (1)
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the SHOULDER SEAT tractor from the skid. BOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever SEAT PAN to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion. Roll tractor fo
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FACTION FR OM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instruct
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED PEDAL (SEE SAFETY
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT ROS "ON" IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL HEIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PEDAL INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG. 4
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing”
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ENGAGED" POSITION Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ATTACHMENT (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse LIFT LEVER direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off HIGH PO SI TION the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. LOW WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- POSITION gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse opera
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. pedal and set parking brake. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turn
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
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02544 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake
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MAINTENANCE Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt SAE VISCOSITY GRADES or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal SAE 30 position. If either end of the blade moves downward, 5W-30 sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F C -20 0 10 -30 -10 20 30 40 CENTER HOLE TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 10 BLADE 5/8" BOLT NOTE:
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 12) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fi bers. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions . AIR FILTER Place new
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 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 cannot come in contact with plug. TO INSTA
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an tires are over or underinfl ated, you
