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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02478
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
BB18542LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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 THROWING 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 ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- Slow down before turning. por t ing, ad
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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 factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons 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/
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot Steering Wheel (1) Knob Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Key Steering Extension (1) Large Flat Shaft Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 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 insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 5/16 HEX BOLT wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 LOCK (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife WASHER (2)
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. SEAT SHOULDER Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the BOLT tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of SEAT PAN con trols) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion. Roll tractor fo
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated 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. FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instruct
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY
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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 just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT ROS "ON" IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL HEIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PEDAL INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG. 4
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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 form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend 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 “brown ing”
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01423 OPERATION Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terra
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. WARNING: Do not drive up or down Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a hills with slopes great er than 15° and minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will do not 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 q
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OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke ( ) position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem- per a ture. The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold tem per a tures (below
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 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 Filt
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MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per forming an y 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 tractor. Using a blade not approved speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved by the manufacturer of your tractor is surface, then brake must
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MAINTENANCE Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt SAEVISCOSITYGRADES or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal SAE30 position. If either end of the blade moves downward, 5W-30 sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 CENTER HOLE TEMPERATURERANGEANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG. 11 BLADE 5/8" BOLT NOTE: Althoug
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fi bers. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER Place new
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: 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 with plug. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an tires are over or underinfl ated, you
