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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
177167 Rev. 2 07.12.01 RH
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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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the straight down the slope. manual and on the machine before starting. O
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- Ne
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS combustion
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (4) Clevis Pins (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs Seat (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (double loop) Nose Roller (1) Washer (2) Locknuts 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 5/16-18 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. (1) Knob Nose Roller Brackets Mower (2) Hex Bolts (2) Flanged 5/16-18 x 1 Pins (
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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. Standard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (1) Tire pressure gauge LARGE FLAT WASHER (2)
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 12, for location and func- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. its highest position. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. packing.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and DECK (See Fig. 4) nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. hardware securely. Sl
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move Figs. 6 and 7) mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension brackets. arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower brake. pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into Cut and r
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 3 CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 3 All assembly instructions have been
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANG
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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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 000000 00 00 AMPS HOURS 1/10 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) ing the operator's position; to empt
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Sit on seat in operating posi
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in CAUTION: Never engage or disengage the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. running. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 R Check for Loose Fasteners 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 12 1, ,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, TRACTOR CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- MANDREL ASSEMBLY. nance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not CLOSED adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. AND LOCKED TRANSAXLE COOLING POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not u
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Wash it in liquid detergent and water. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth replacement is required. and squeeze to remove excess oil. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- If very dirty or damaged, replace
