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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL             Do Not Throw Away
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
      WARNING:Read this Man u al  
 and follow all Warnings and Safety  
MODEL:
 Instructions.  Fail ure to do so can  
 re sult in serious  in ju ry.
PB19546LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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12.21.09  SR
432448  Printed in U.S.A.                                                                                                                                             
                    
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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- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)   edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/  SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department.  We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians  a
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.   TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard LABEL wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife   Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means  when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the  ste
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the  ✓CHECKLIST instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. BEFORE YOU OPERATE  YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-   WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low   FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY  all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be  PROD UCT. sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in   front of tractor 
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE 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 CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR  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. ROS "ON" ROS "ON"  POSITION POSITION L LIGHT IGHT  S SWITCH WITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE THROTTLE/CHOKE C CONTROL ONTROL A AT TT TA ACHMENT CHMENT  C CL LU UTCH LEVER TCH LEVER C CL LUTCH/BRAKE UTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PEDAL IIGNITION GNITION SWITCH
                    
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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 adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spec- tacles or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove  key.  Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent  TO SET PARKING BRAKE (
                    
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                        OPERATION • Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and  gearshift lever in neutral position. • Move gearshift lever to desired  po si tion.  • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start  move- ment. IMPORTANT:  Bring tractor to a complete stop before  shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the  useful life of your transaxle.  TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT  (See Fig. 8) FIG. 9 The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the  cut ting height. REVER
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing  switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with  Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and  the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will  comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally  tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,  positioned in the seat t
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing  When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine  per for mance.  See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in  has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move  the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. fuel from the tank to the engine. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake  ming.  pedal and set pa
                    
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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 Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with 
                    
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                        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  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  approved by the manufacturer of your  speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved tractor. Using a blade not approved  surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. by the manufa
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS CAUTION: If engine has been operated  Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause  for an extended period of time immedi- the battery to “leak” power. ately prior to draining oil, oil will be hot. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first  then RED  bat-  tery cable and remove battery from tractor. OIL DRAIN HOLE • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush  until bright. OIL  DRAIN  •
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,  CLEAN AIR SCREEN oil, etc. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent  • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. engine dam age from overheating.  Clean with a wire brush  We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure  or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum  washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- fibers. mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engin
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 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. IMPORTAN
                    
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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. 22 • Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into hole in idler  arm (R). Fig. 20 • 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. 27 & 28) VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25) IMPORTANT: 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT  (See Fig. 29) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.   Park the tractor on level surface.  Engage parking brake.   E BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE  MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. F • Pull belt away from mower.  BELT INSTALLATION - A • Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. G • Make sure belt is in all pulley groo