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2008-01
Operator's
Manual O0802012
Ride Mower
2348LS
96043004400
03002
Operator's Manual
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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 cidental starting when setting up, working. transporting, ad justing or making re- • Slow down before tur
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers GENERAL SERVICE III. CHILDREN • 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
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3 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:
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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 sition (seated be hind the steering wheel). ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR TON • Sit in seat. UNPACK CARTON • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- • Remove all acces
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST eration section for location and function of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE controls) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY • Release parking brake by de pressing brake ped al. PRODUCT. • Place freewheel control in dis engaged po sition to dis- PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: engage trans mission (See “TO TRANS POR
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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 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 SAFE
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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 justments. Save this manual for future reference. D P H G E N F B Q A K M C J 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 on a
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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 forming any ad justments or repairs. We rec ommend 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) TO SET PARKING BRAKE(See Fig. 4a) position. Your tractor is equi
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OPERATION • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6) The cutting height range is ap proximately 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the engine not running. These heights are approximate forward and reverse drive pedals. and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of • Start tractor and release parking brake. grass and types o
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing CAUTION: Do not drive up or down switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with hills with slopes greater than 15° and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will do not drive across any slope. shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat- • Choose the slowest speed before s
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move needs servicing. When service is required, the service fuel from the tank to the engine. reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of thi
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in freewheel lever while the engine is the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. running. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om- that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right o
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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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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per forming any main- For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place tenance. 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 manufac
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Hose Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. Nozzle Adapter Washout Port • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY"
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent oil consumption when used above 32°F . Check your engine engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum from running low on oil. fibers. Change the oil after
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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. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig 15) • From right side of mower, disconnect
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A 02965 B FIG. 18 • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of A mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and 02965 retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower engage slowly. pulley grooves. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. • If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op erating M mower as shown in the Operation section of this
