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LE FT and RIG HT indicate the left and right sides The portion of the machine which carries the of the riding mower when facing forward in the operator is referred to as the RIDER. The housing driver's seat. under the rider, which does the cutting, is referred to as the MOWER. The entire machine is referred to as a RIDING MOWER. 2
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This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. Whenever the operator dismounts from the riding mower or leaves the riding mower unattended,disengage the mower and shut off the engine. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. small objects may have been overlooked and may be discharged by the mower causing serious injury. C.n
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NOTE: The rider has an interlock safety starting After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle system and the engine will not start unless the control lever to "FAST" position. Do not use the mower clutch control is in the full disengaged choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when position and the gear selector lever is in neutral. starting the engine. STARTING THE ENGINE Keep hands and feet clear of blade and all moving parts to avoid injury. Pedal Observe the following procedure to star
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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING 8e sure blade~ are assembled so the cutting edges Position the mower in the lowest position. Detach are in the direction of rotation with the wind wings front of mower from frame by removing the pointed toward the deck. retaining pins from the front mounting brackets. The pins are held by two quick-attachable cotter To detach the blade, place a large wood block pins. between cutting edge and housing to keep the blade from rotating. Then remove the jam nut or Slide the mow
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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING ADJUSTING MOWER DRIVE V-BEL T Raise the mower to the maximum lift position adjust the mower proceed as follows: and turn the wheels a full right and full left. If theclearance between the mower housing and the tires CAUTION! Stop the engine, disconnect is less than 1/8-inch, the mower shou Id be moved the high tension wire to the spark plug, back slightly to give clearance. and lock the brake before working on the machine. REPLACING MOWER DRIVE V-BELT 1. Place the mower
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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING MAIN DRIVE BELTS 1 -Main drive belt 7 -Transmission drive idler 2 -Safety starting switch 8 -Transmission brake rod assembly 3 -Mower clutch control 9 -Drive chain 4 -Oil drain hole 10 -Crankshaft -mower drive pulley 5 -Mower drive belt idler 11 -Transmission drive pulley 6 -Clutch-brake pedal return spring Underside of riding mower with mower removed to show mower drive belt, pulleys, rear axle drive chain, etc. NOTE II A II -Period ically check the transm ission end of
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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING ADJUSTABLE REAR AXLE DRIVE CHAIN A CAUTION! Stop the engine, disconnect To properly adjust the drive chain set the trans- the high tension wire to the spark plug, mission in neutral, block the front wheels, jack up and lock the brake before working on the rear end of the rider, and remove the rear the machine. wheels. NOTE: Remember the order in which the washers are removed from the axle. When re- After 5 hours of operation, or when excessive noise assembling be sure the
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This engine is designed to operate on unleaded or low lead gasoline with a 91 minimum octane rating (Research Method), The use of unleaded gasoline will lengthen spark plug and valve life, maintain engine performance longer, and reduce rust and corrosion of engine while stored. A CAUTION! Handle gasoline with care, it is highly flammable: A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do not smoke
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The battery is located under the operator's seat. To Occasionally remove the battery cables and brighten service or replace the battery remove the seat. the terminal contact surfaces with wire wool, and Remove the wing nut located under the center reassemble. Apply a light coat of vaseline or chassis backrest of the seat. Lift the back of the seat and lubricant. Be sure terminals are clamped tightly, pull back to remove seat from front slot of seat the rubber cover is slid over the positive term
