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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.
PP14538
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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419760 Rev. 1 06.30.08 SBW Printed in the 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 1.25 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
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (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 insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 HEX BOLT (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife 5/16 LOCK WASHER (1)
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • If this battery is put into service after month and year • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer indicated on label (label located between terminals) se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. as sem bly of seat to tractor. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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 on tires. PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. For b
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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. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED PEDAL (SEE SAF
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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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OPERATION WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- TO OPERATE ON HILLS gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment WARNING: Do not drive up or down clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator hills with slopes great er than 15° and decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the do not drive across any slope. attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. • Choos
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OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or tem per a tures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO near an open flame. ADJUST CAR BU RE TOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WE
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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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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 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 just ed. (See by the m
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MAINTENANCE • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- OIL DRAIN VALVE tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush CLOSED AND until bright. LOCKED • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. POSITION • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the Service and Adjustment sec tion of this manual). DRAIN YEL LOW CAP TUBE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
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MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 11) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FI
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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 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 REMOVE MO
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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 inflated (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 underinflated, you will n
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all WIRE BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER belt guides and keep ers. • Install mower (See “TO IN STALL MOWER” in this sec- MANDREL tion of manual). PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER IDLER PULLEYS STA TION ARY IDLER MANDREL PULLEY 02844 CENTER SPAN KEEPER FIG. 17 TRANSAXLE PULLEY TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concret
