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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
03076
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can
re sult in serious in ju ry.
PB19546LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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413437 Rev 1 02.07.08 TH Printed in U.S.A.
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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, 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. port ing, ad just ing
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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 area. • 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 them. • Kee
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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 you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.50 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/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians a
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Slope Sheet Slope Sheet Key Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys (2) Keys (1) Hex Bolt Lock Washer Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel (1) Washer Steering Steering Wheel Washer (1) Hex Bolt Boot Adapter 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 wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife LOCK (2) 3/4" wrench Tir
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2 and 3) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 4) • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard • Lift seat pan to raised position. packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. • If this battery is put into service after month and year Remove the cardboard packing and discard. indicated on label (label located between terminals) • Connect switch to seat. charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er a tion section for location and func tion of BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY plet ed. PROD UCT. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake ✓ All assembl
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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 P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DIS
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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. ROS "ON" ROS "ON" POSITION POSITION L LIGHT IGHT S SWITCH WITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE THROTTLE/CHOKE C CONTROL ONTROL A AT TT TA ACHMENT CHMENT C CL LU UTCH LEVER TCH LEVER C CL LUTCH/BRAKE UTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PEDAL IIGNITION GNITION SWITCH
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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. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR plete ly, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty TO SET PARKING BR
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally the engine u
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL lift control. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil. lever is in neutral (N) position. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe cle
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the ri
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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 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with oil filte
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02545 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 five (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
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MAINTENANCE BATTERY TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery you do, be sure the blade is balanced. with an automotive charger will extend its life. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un- • Keep battery and terminals clean. bal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual • Keep battery bolts tigh
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES LUBRICATION SAE 30 5W-30 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 according to your expected operating temperature. C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased FIG. 12 oil consumption when used a
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fibers. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. AIR FILTER • Place new fuel f
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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. TO REMOV
