Summary of the content on the page No. 1
03002
2246LS
Owner's Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: 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, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE • Never operate machine in a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to is in safe working condition. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw them. ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallons • Read and observe the safety rules. and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") WARNING
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel). • Release lever to lock seat in position. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON UNPACK CARTON A • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. •
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. For best c
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15 15 ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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. D P H G E N F B Q A K C J M L FIG. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights o
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position. TO SET PARKING BRAKE(See Fig. 4) Your tractor is e
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
OPERATION • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut (See Fig. 7) relatively high; the second to de sired height. The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) • Start tractor and release parking brake. Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting heig
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of control in the choke position until the engine runs rough- 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon ly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not require an engi
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
OPERATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. • Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal op er a tion. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing FIG. 12 performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place te nance. worn, bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest blade approved by the manufacturer of speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved your tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK by the man
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
MAINTENANCE 4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not adapter on the nozzle. necessary. IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS 5. Turn the water on. Cor
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) AIR FILTER improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. oil consumption when used above 32°F . Check your engine Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage See Engine Manual. from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least ENGINE OIL FI
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and 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 cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fi
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). A • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). E B FIG. 18 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of J mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) F on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring. H FIG. 20 • Install belt
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. VISUAL
