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02777
917.279060
(YTH18542)
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, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans porting, ad just ing or making re- Slow
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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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4.0 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 “Maintenace” and “Stor- age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Key (2) Keys Steering Steering Wheel Wheel (1) Oil Drain Tube Insert Adapter Seat Slope Sheet (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob 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 STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the SEAT tractor from the skid. SHOULDER BOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever SEAT PAN to its highest po si tion. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al. Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position
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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. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ 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. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED 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. ATTA CHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IGNITION ROS "ON" POSITION HOURMETER SWITCH AMMETER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER ELAPSED TIME 60 0 60 0000000000 HOURS 1/10 PLUNGER AMPS ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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02866 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 om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO S
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01423 02775 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) "ENGAGED" PO SI TION ATTACHMENT Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly LIFT LEVER off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height HIGH PO SI TION in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. LOW POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. AT TACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Adjust mower to desired
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OPERATION If stopping is absolutely necessary , push clutch/brake pedal ADD GASOLINE quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ increase carbon and lead oxi
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OPERATION Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If off engine and set parking brake. the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in as described above. engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec- tion of man ual). COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) Sitting in the tractor seat,
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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 TRACTOR BLADE CARE Always observe safety rules when per forming an y main- For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place te nance. bent or damaged blades. 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 just ed. (See by the
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MAINTENANCE Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should position. If either end of the blade moves downward, the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced
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MAINTENANCE Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning MUFFLER coun ter clock wise. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester To open, pull out on the drain valve. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- After oil has drained completely, close and lock the age. drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. SPARK PLUGS Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) Raise mower to its highest position. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height MANDREL from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. "D" "D" If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. FIG. 18 To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. BOTH FRONT LINKS
