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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270752
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Storage ............................................... 27 Assembly ............................................... 7 Troubleshooting .................................. 28 Operation ............................................
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require extra caution. If you cannot back IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do capable of amputating hands and feet and not mow it. throwing objects. Failure to observe the DO: following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. GENERAL OPERATION • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Read, understand, and follow all • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven instructions in the manual
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• Beforeandwhen backing, look behind • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade and down for small children. attachment bolts, tight and keep • Never carry children. They may fall off equipment in good condition. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Never tamper with safety devices. safe machine operation. Check their proper operation regularly. • Never allow children to operate the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or machine. other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel • Use extra care w
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ALook for this symbol to point out ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments important safety precautions. It means that are recommended by and comply with CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR specifications of the manufacturer of your SAFETY IS INVOLVED. tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, adjusting or making repairs always while on a slope, i
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Steering Wheel O (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x I Wheel Insert I_ (1) Large Flat Washer @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 318 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension _ Steering Wheel Steering Shaft ' I I , Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 i_(1) Knob Keys Video Casseffe Slope Sheet (2) Keys 6
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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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten ASSEMBLY securely. • Snap steering wheel insert into center of A socket wrench set will make assembly st
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operetlon section for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Box position. Door • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See INSTALL SEAT Operation section for location and Adjust seat before tightening ad
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v' CHECKLIST _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield Before you operate and enjoy your new when attaching mulcher plate and allow it tractor, we wish to assure that you receive to rest on plate while in operation. the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Deflector Please review the following checklist: Shield_('\ _ Mulcher / All assembly instructions have been completed. / No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepar
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON O%_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED A37"ACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWA
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations withyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save thismanualforfuturereference, Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Control Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/ Brake Pedal o O Height Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when TO SET PARKING BRAKE leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized Your tractor is equip
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING TO OPERATE MOWER HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by The position of the attachment lift lever the operator to leave the seat with the determines the cutting height. engine running and the attachment clutch • Grasp lift lever. engaged will shut off the engine. • Press plunger with thumb and move • Select desired height of cut. lever to desired position. • Start mower blades by engaging The cutting height range is approx
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TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Raise attachment lift to highest position • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular with attachment lift control. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • When pushing or towing your tractor, be 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. deposits and reduce valve life). Do not • Do not push or tow tractor at more than mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in five (5) MPH. quantities that can be
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TO START ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND BELOW) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will • When engine starts, slowly push choke take extra cranking time to move fuel from control in until the engine begins to run the tank to the engine. smoothly. Continue to push the choke • Sit on seat in operating position, control in small steps allowing the depress clutch/brake pedal and set engine to accept small changes in parking brake. speed and
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See 'q'O mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash, Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this • The special mulching blade will recut manual. the grass clippings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trimming. onto the lawn they will disperse in
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F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ v' Check Transsxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension V's Check Engine Oil Level I1_ I# # Change Engine Oil V_1.2,_ E Clean Air Filter 11_2 N Clean Air Screen V/2 G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole isn blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. stopping distance at high speed in highest torque). gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the
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• Keep battery and terminals clean. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the • Keep battery bolts tight. tractor is not used for 50 hours in one • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. year. Check the crankcase oil level before NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. "nghtenoil fill cap/ attempt to open or remove caps or cov
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Clean the cooling fins and external ENGINE OIL FILTER surfaces as necessary. Make sure the Replace the engine oil filter every season cooling shrouds are reinstalled. or every other oil change if the tractor is NOTE: Operating the engine with a used more than 100 hours in one year. blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged MUFFLER cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds Inspect and replace corroded muffler and removed will cause engine damage due to spark arrester (if equipped) as it could overheating
