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MODEL NO. 271150
13.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
185514 11.25.02 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......................................... 2 Maintenance........................................ 16 Product Specifi cations........................... 5 Service and Adjustments..................... 20 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Storage................................................ 25 Operation............................................. 10 Troubleshooting ................................... 26 Maintenance Schedule........................ 16
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• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, - Never remove gas cap or add fuel or embankments. The mower could with the engine running. Allow suddenly turn over if a wheel is over engine to cool before refueling. Do the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge not smoke. caves in. - Never refuel the machine indoors. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced - Never store the machine or fuel traction could cause sliding. container inside where there is • Do not try to stabilize the machine by an
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SAFETY RULES • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If WARNING: Tow only the attachments tires lose traction, dis en gage the blades that are rec om mend ed by and comply with and proceed slowly straight down the spec i fi ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your slope. tractor. Use common sense when towing. • If machine stops while going uphill, Operate only at the lowest possible speed disengage blades, shift into reverse and when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, back down sl
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity and Unleaded and tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (below 32°F) WARNING:
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1)Knob Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys 6
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. ASSEMBLY 8. Remove protective materi
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Seat pan INSTALL SEAT Label Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at Terminal washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of Terminal seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate shoulder bolt is posit
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5. Press lift lever plunger and raise ✓CHECKLIST at tach ment lift lever to its highest posi- Before you operate your new trac tor, we tion. wish to assure that you receive the best 6. Start the engine. After engine has per formance and sat is fac tion from this started, move throttle control to idle Quality Prod uct. position. Please review the following checklist: 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full ✓ All assembly instructions have been "BRAKE" position and hold. Move comple
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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 HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (
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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 Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Lift Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Control Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to th
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The op era tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per forming an y ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR remove key. Always remove key when TO SET PARKING BRAKE leaving tractor to prevent
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tip with the engine not running. These control lever to slower position. heights are approximate and may vary • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push depending upon soil conditions, height of clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- grass and types of grass being mowed. tion and engage parking brake. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be pro x i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the cool sure you have allowed room for trac tor season and to over 3 in
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ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do When starting the engine for the fi rst time not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of take extra cranking time to move fuel from 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will the tank to the engine. increase carbon and lead oxide deposits 1. Sit on seat in operating position, and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil depress clutch/br
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MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. • Drive so that clippings are dis charged onto the area that has already been • If grass is extremely tall, it should be cut. Have the cut area to the right of mowed twice to reduce load and
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer TRACTOR and fl at washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming an y main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in high est treated. gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Trailing Ad just ments section of this manual).
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NOTE: The original equipment battery on TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Determine temperature range expected attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is service classifi cation SF-SJ. not necessary. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS • Catch oil in a suitable container. Corrosion and dirt on the batte
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Blower Housing 1. Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and Screws rotate towards engine. Screws 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and Dipstick Tube Air Screen pre-cleaner from base. Assembly 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. Spark NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace Engine Plug cartridge. Cooling Fins 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge fi rmly in base. MUFFLER 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower Inspect an
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
