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02139
GT2254
Owner's Manual
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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- working. cidental starting when setting up, • Slow down before turning. transport ing, ad justi
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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 fac tured to give Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. 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/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department We have competent, well-trained tech nicians Oil Cap
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Premium (4) Clevis Pins Steering Adapter Steering Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob For Future Use Keys Mower (2) Keys (2) Flanged Pins (2) Retainer Springs (double loop) 5
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02173 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 STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK NUT (
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ASSEMBLY • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) plet ed. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline. • Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake of seat to tractor. pedal and set the parking brake. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- • Pl
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02786 ASSEMBLY • CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect right hand side fi rst. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin, align hole in (Sees Fig. 6 and 7) suspension arm and release pin. Be sure pin returns to See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement fully seated position and is attached to the suspension Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly. arm. • Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower
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ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important FORMANCE AND SAT ISFAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY for best cutting performance. PROD UCT. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. ✓ All assembly instructions ha
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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. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH
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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual f or future reference. ROS "ON" AMMETER POSITION CHOKE CON TROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER LIGHT HEIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT KNOB RANGE SHIFT LEVER 02825
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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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec ommend 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 “browning” of
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02142 01977 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) LIFT LEVER HIGHEST Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly POSIITON off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. LOWEST POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. ATTACHEMNT • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- CLUTCH JUST M
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills Use fresh, clean, regular un leaded gasoline with a with slopes great er than 15° and do not minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will drive across any slope. increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down in quan
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OPERATION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) MOWING TIPS • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts is attached to tractor. to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- few seconds and then continue to push the control in formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the slowly. Service and
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Fil
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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 form ing any 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 speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved surface, then brake must be checked and ad justed. (See by t
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MAINTENANCE CENTER HOLE TRANSAXLE FILLER PLUG BLADE 5/8" BOLT OR PIN FIG. 13 BATTERY FIG. 14 Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf ficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery ENGINE with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. LUBRICATION • Keep battery bolts tight. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service • Keep small vent holes open. classifi cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscos
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02791 00667 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN VALVE Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in TO OPEN one year. TO CLOSE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing DRAIN season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever TUBE occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and
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02786 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RIOUS IN JURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 w
