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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Broadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600 Series
18HP Hydro Tractors 38” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
1694629 Broadmoor, 18HP 1694036 38” Mower Deck
1694630 Broadmoor, 18HP 1694042 38” Mower Deck
1694631 Broadmoor, 18HP (CE) 1694453 38” Mower Deck (CE)
1694683 Broadmoor, 18HP (CE)
1694807 2618H, 18HP (CE)
40” Mower Decks
1694808 LT1840, 18HP (CE)
Mfg. No. Description
1694844 2618H, 18HP (CE)
1694339 40” Mower Deck
2690273 Broadmoor, 18HP & 44” Mower
1694340 40” Mow
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Regular Maintenance ........................................24 Maintenance Schedule .........................................24 Identification Numbers........................................7 Safety Interlock System Check .............................25 Safety Decals .......................................................8 Blade Brake Check ...............................................25 Safety Icons ...............
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure
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Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length. Always drive up and down slopes: n
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit GENERAL OPERATION into a trailer or
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not When operating on slopes use additional wheel operate on it. weights
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Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained sources of ignition. outdoors. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. necessary. 4. Never fuel the ma
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers North American / CE Models CE Models Mower ID Tag Tractor ID Tag (Only) PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number When contacting your authorized dealer for Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space prov
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when provide you with the safety and reliability you would these instructions are not followed. The information is for expect from an industry leader in outdoor power your safety and it is important! The safety decals below equipment manufacturing. are on your rider an
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CE Safety Icons Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s Danger: Machine Rollover. Manual. Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10°. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Dismemberment. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine can amputate limbs. This machine is capable of throwing Keep bystanders and children away objects and debris. Keep when engine is running. bystanders away. Warning: Remove Key Before Danger: Dismemberment. Servicing. This mowe
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Features & Controls 38”, 44”, & 50” Models 12V 40” Models Figure 1. Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Throttle Control Headlights The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle The light switch turns t
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Features & Controls PTO Switch Cutting Height Fine Tuning Adjustment The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and (40” Mower Decks Only) disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage The cutting height fine tuning adjustment is used to set the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to the mower cutting height between two of the preset disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly cutting positions. in the tractor seat for the PTO to function. Attachment Lift Control Lever Ignition
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Features & Controls Parking Brake Function Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A), C fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking brake knob (C), and then release brake pedal. Releasing the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To release the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal (B) and push the parking brake knob (C) DOWN. B Hourmeter A The hour meter measures the number of hours the key has been in the RUN posi
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Operating the Tractor Safety Interlock System Tests General Operating Safety Be sure to read all information in the Safety and This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. safety devices. These safety systems are present for your Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never the unit. tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Opera
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Operating the Tractor Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the 1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can brake pedal or set the parking brake. comfortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard display. 2. Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals and that the cruise 2. Engage the parking brake. control lever is in neutral. 3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. 3. Disengage the
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Operating the Tractor WARNING Pushing the Tractor by Hand The engine will shut off if the reverse ground 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off. speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has not been activated. The operator 2. Pull the transmission release (B, Figure 4) back should always turn the PTO off prior to driving approximately 2-1/2” (6 cm) to lock into released across on roads, paths or any area that maybe position. used by other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive 3. T
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Operating the Tractor Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 38”, B 44” & 50” Mower Decks The cutting height adjustment knob (B, Figure 5) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between approximately 1” and 3-5/8” (2,5- 9,2cm). Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deck and counterclockwise to lower it. A Figure 5. Raising & Lowering Mower - Adjusting Mower Cutting Height - 40” 38”, 44” & 50” Mowers Mower Decks A. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster The
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396 Lbs. (180kg) Operating the Tractor Lift Variations When Using Snowthrower Attachments & Dozer E Applications When a front-mounted attachment such as a snowthrower or dozer blade is used with the tractor, the A lift mechanism must be locked to provide downward force. When the mower is reinstalled the downward pressure lock must be released so that the mower can float. Manual Lift Models NOTE: These instructions apply to Broadmoor / 300 / C D B 1600 / 2600 Series tractors equipped with a lift
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Operating the Tractor Mower Deck Removal & Installation B Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or AGCO Models A C D WARNING Figure 10. Lift Arms Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop (Viewed from underneath right side of tractor) engine and remove key before attempting to A. Mower Lift Arm C. Flat Washer install or remove the mower. B. Tractor Lift Arm D. Safety Clip Removing the Mower Deck B A 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
