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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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.
PB195A42LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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. • Slow down before turning. WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always starting when setting up, trans port ing, turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and ad just ing or making repairs,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children. Children are often attracted to • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
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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 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer Steering (1) Large Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Boot Shaft Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt Slope Sheet Key(s) 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 ensure proper tightness. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard straight forward
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ASSEMBLY • Connect switch to seat. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS • Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and are positioned over large slotted holes in pan. mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec- • Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. seat towards rear of tractor. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM • Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH
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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. R ROS "ON" OS "ON" P POSITION OSITION LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL A AT TT TA ACHMENT CHMENT CL CLUTCH/BRAKE UTCH/BRAKE CL CLUTCH LEVER UTCH LEVER PEDAL PEDAL IGNITION IGNITION P PA ARKING
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR un au tho rized use.
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OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (See Fig. 10) (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the cut ting height. engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is stron
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATT ACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- hills with slopes greater than 15° and tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, do not drive across any slope. while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. • Choose the lowest speed before
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move is attached to tractor. fuel from the tank to the engine. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” position. in the Service and Adjustments section of this
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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 Clean Debris Off Steering Plate 5 Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engin
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02545 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 ap- If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN HOLE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. OIL DRAIN PLUG TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid main te- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department. ENGINE OIL DRAIN
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00667 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20) CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- matter. heating and engine damage. • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. AIR SCREEN CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts (See Fi
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control 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. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTA
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. E • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. A J F H B Fig. 26 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler arm (R). Fig. 24 • Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into bracket, slide • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER ment instructions above. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the sides are equal. appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 31 & 32) VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 29) IMPORTANT:
