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YT
Owner's Manual
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product warranty.
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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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, transporting, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and adjusting or making repairs, always remove key
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out ofthe mowing area and inthe watchful • Never t
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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor- age" sections of this manual. Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 64 oz. W/O Filter: 60 oz. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- Spark Plug: Champion Q
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel f\ / / ¢ t_ \ J f Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel [ I Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Flat Washer (1) Locknut Seat Washer 1) (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 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 ensure proper tightness. • Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Remove protective materials from tractor hood and A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan
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ASSEMBLY CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and • Raise seat and tighten bolt securely. mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sec- tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. • Remove tape and discard. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 6 O (®) -@ ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL ATTACH M ENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEETAWAY (SEE S
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03005 Fig, 5 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LiFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. mower or other
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) (fast) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttl
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The (See Fig. 9) 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 and forward and reverse drive pedals. may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass • Start tractor and release parking brake. and types of grass being
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. without either the entire grass catcher, on _ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield hills. (S) in place (See Fig. 12). • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake p
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OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) 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 • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmiss
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage running. performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- • The left hand side ofmower should be used for trimming. mended that the transmission be purged b
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS v" Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure v' T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v" v' v" A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart v" v' 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness v' Check V-Belts v" v" Check Engine Oil Level V' _1,2
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu= CAUTION: Use onlya replacement blade ap= speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could surface, then brake m
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MAINTENANCE V=BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not AND --_.._ _Z_ ._'\ adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED -"_'_-__ TRANSAXLE COOLING ,,osmo. The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. YELLOW CAP __I_%_ TUBE Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine Fig. 19 is running or while the transmission is hot. To p
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 22) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. IN=LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel enough to a water spigot for your g
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o 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. 23) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 23 - 35) 1. SET P
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS = 5= ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT INSTALL ANTI=SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) OF MOWER (See Fig. 26) (See Fig. 29 - 31) H. FRONT MOWER l ANTI=SWAY BAR (S) BRACKET W. FRONT GAUGE _TOWARDS TOWARDS'_ WHEEL X. SHOULDER TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK_r_ BOLT Y. 1=1/40.D. 90 ° END iNTEGRATED WASHER END WASHER Z. 3/8=18 LOCKNUT Fig. 29 Fig. 26 • From right side of mower, first insert90 ° end of anti-sway = TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION bar (S) into hole in transaxle bracket
