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STOCK NUMBER MODEl. NUMBER FACTORY NUMBER
93-7122.0 MTO1122B09 130..61OF098
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.3 Slope Safe Operation Gauge Practices Engine Operating and Maintenance .5 Trouble Illustrated Instructions. Shooting Parts for Chart. Lawn Tractor. . 19-23 Assembly Instructions. . .6 ,.. .24.25 Controls.. " 10 26-33 Off-Season Adjustments Operation. Maintenance lubrication Storage. Electrical Partslnformation Illustrated Illustrated System. Parts Parts for for Engine. Transaxle ..., ...29 12 34,35 14 36-39 15 Back Cover 18 MTD7122BO9 LIMITED WARRANTY Western Auto Supply Company warrants to t
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I I I Remove this sheet from your owner's manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes. I After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) I INST ALLING THE SA TTERY Cable Tie rf§:!;~--- + ~~ I I A TT ACHING THE STEERING WHEEL I Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 c Hex Bolt I 1/4-20 x .Long Hex CO) @ ~ Lock c - Nut 1/4-20 :!: Thread 2 ~ in" !:: ~ CD I Bellow I
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERA liON THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWEO COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERlY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT FAILURE TO COMPl Y WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE SYMBOl- A HEED ITS WARNING. 1 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL carefully in Its entirety before at- 17 Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or no
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32. When using the vehicle with roower, proceed as follows: 34. Look behind to make sure the area IS clear before placing the (1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light transmission in reverse and continue lookIng behInd while back- (2) Never make a cutting heIght a~ustment while engine IS running ing up Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing if operator must dismount to do so up. (3) Shut the engine off and walt until the blade comes to a complete 35. This unit shou
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ACTIVATING THE BATTERY Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to Caps read previous warnings before activating the battery. 1. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture the box. It contains the battery with a long plastic tube attached, battery fluid (acid) in a plastic con- tainer, one short plastic tube and one hardware pack (two hex bolts and nuts). 2. Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make certain the long pla
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY (Hardware A) Negative ,I 1. Raise the seat bracket (on top of the fenders). I~ 2. Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire) extends through the retainer on the front of the bat- =~~~ ..! r- --.,,- / Positive tery box. The negative cable (heavy black wire) Battery \y Terminal Drain~ should be routed up along the back of the battery Tube box. 3. Place the battery inside the battery box so that the \'9 positive terminal is toward the front of the unit. See figure 3. Ro
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Wheel ~ ,~ ~~HeX NutLock Steeri 3. Attach one end of steering bellow to the steering , wheel as shown in figure 6, inset. ..,r" :--- Cupped 4. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are Washer pointing straight forward. 5. Place the steering wheel and steering bellow over the steering shaft. positioning steering wheel as desired. 6. Place the washer with the cupped side down over -"'l\ the steering shaft. Secure with 5/16" hex lock nut. ~ See figure 6. 7. Place the steering wheel cap
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CONTROLS LIGHT SWITCH Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights will only operate when the engine is running. See figure 9. AMMETER The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg- ing side when starting the engine. It should register on the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run- ning in the fast position until the battery is completely charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the ammeter wil
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NOTE: The lift lever must be in the disengaged posi- INTERLOCKS (Not Shown) tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-brake and if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 10 pedal. the li"t lever, the gear shift lever and under the seat. B. DECK LIFT INDICA TOR Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must The deck lift ,ndicator marks the position being used be (jepressed all the way and the lift lever must be in f
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WARNING: Look to the rear before back- Move the lift lever into the DISENGAGED position to ing up. raise the deck and disengage the blades. 5. Release the parking brake by depressing the GRASS CATCHER Stock Number 95-1136-1 (Factory No. 190-064) is available as optional equipment. clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the speed control lever and moving to desired position. Use A WARNING: The mower should not be first speed position when operating the lawn trac- operated without the entire gras
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7. Place speed control lever in first position. SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figure 12) 8. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after replac- secures the speed control link to the variable speed ing the belt5. there will be little difference between the torque bracket assembly. highest two speeds until after the belts have gone through a break-in period and have seated themselves 9. Push the clutch-brake pedal backward by hand as into the pull~y
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FIGURE 15. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See figure 16) The brake is located by the right rear whee! inside the frame. During normal operation of this machine, the brake is subject to wear and will require periodic examination and adjustment. FIGURE 13. WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Do not have the engine running The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the when you adjust the brake.To camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no ad- adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin. Adjust the justment.
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STEERING SHAFT ENGINE Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with light Refer to the engine section of Iris manual for all engine oil. maintenance instructions. CLEANING ENGINE AND BLADE HOUSING Any fuel or 011 spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt must not be left to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any part of the machine Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing. CUTTING BLADES A. Removal for Sharpeni
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Blade Mounting Torque 5. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle. inside the left rear wheel. 3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. Ib, min.. 450 in. Ib, max. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. 5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. Ib, min., 250 in, Ib, max, 6. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the hair- To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts pin clips and flat washers. must be checked periodically for correct tightness. 7. Disconnect the stabilizer plate fro
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6. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by slipping 3 Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the unit. Lift the belt over the idler pulley. See figure 21 . it back and to the right. See figure 23. 4 Remo\'e the belt from the variable speed pulley. 5. Remo'v.e the two bolts which hold the shift lever bracket to the frame on the left side of the unit. Swing ~he bracket toward the right so the belt can be removed from the transmIssion pulley. See figure ;~1. 6. Replace belt, and reassemble i
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COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE: BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALlATION 1. Overcharging A WARNING: When removing the battery, 2. Undercharging follow this order of disassembly to prevent 3. Lack of water the screwdriver from shorting against the 4. Loose holds downs and/or corroded connections frame. 5. Excessiv~ loads 6. Battery :':trolyte substitutes 1. Remove the Negative cable. 7. Freezing of electrolyte 2. Remove the Positive cable. NOTE: THESE FAILURES DO NOT CONSTITUTE To install a battery
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FOR ENGINE MODEL 281707-0411-01 IMPORT ANT: Do not start the engine before reading the following section of this manual. A WARNING: Do not operate engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain car- bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. AI'Nays remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug before per- forming any repairs or maintenance. SECTION "1 BEFORE STARTING Fill Sump With Oil-Use a high quality detergent oil Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades classified "~or Se
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SECTION 2 STARTING ~ "'\ A WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND ", -, ~-- Lift '. ~~ \~ -.,'~~:- FEET CLEAR OF MOWER BLADE OR ,~- .~':(~::~l~~~'~~': )) OTHER ROTATING PARTS. -'-- To Start Engine Throttle 1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park- ing brake. 2. Place the lift lever in the DISENGAGED position. 3. Set the throttle control in the FAST position. Clutch- 4. Pull choke knob out to choke engine. Brake NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a Pedal' /" cold engine. 5. Turn th
