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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL             Do Not Throw Away
03090
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.
PBGT26H54
GARDEN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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423349  11.13.08   CL                                                                                                                        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. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,  WARNING:  In order to prevent ac- discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and   ci den tal starting when setting up, working. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- • Slow down befo
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment  the presence of children.  Children are often attracted to  the ma chine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  children will remain where you last saw them. • Kee
                    
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                        PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons    and type: Unleaded Regular • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for  and using your tractor. Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)    SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-  age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 oz    W/O Filter: 60 oz Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC     (Gap:  .040")  WARNING:  T
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower Mower Front Wheel (5)  Large Retainer  (1) 3/4 O.D. Washers  Springs - 7/16 (1) Wheel  (1) 1-1/4 O.D. Washer (2)  Smaller Retainer  (1) Locknut   Springs - 5/16 (1) Shoulder Bolt (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers 3/8-16  Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube  For Future Use Keys (1) Anti-Sway Bar (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (2) Keys 5                                                                                                                                                           
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses.   TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  wrench sizes are listed. (1)  3/4" wrench  (1) Utility knife A (1)  9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (1)  Tire Pressure Gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it  means from your point of view, when you are in the operat- ing po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO    MOWER (See Fig. 3) • Using shoulder bolt, washer and locknut from parts  bag, as sem ble front wheel to mower as shown. Tighten  securely.  A FIG. 5 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point- FIG. 3 ing forward before sliding mower under tractor. • Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under  tractor.  INSTALL MOWER  AND DRIVE BELT     • FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).  (See Figs. 4-12) -  From right side of mower, insert anti-sway bar i
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight for- CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside ward. of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer  • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of  spring. tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front  • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure  with7/16 retainer spring (G) through hole in link located  behind t
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST M BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY  PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓  All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged.  ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inflated.  (For shipping purposes,  FIG. 12 the tires were overinflated at the fa
                    
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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 ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON BATTERY CRUISE CONTROL FUEL REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL 15  15  ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR  CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE S
                    
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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. P E D K N H J B L C G F Q A M FIG. 13 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.  (H) LIGHT SWITCH – Turns the headlights on and off. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER – Used to rais
                    
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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. IMPORTANT:  Leaving the ignition switch in any position  HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and  go dead. TO SE
                    
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                        OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2  inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches  during hot months.  For healthier and better looking  lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches  in height should be mowed twice.  Make the first cut  J relatively high; the second to de sired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19) K Gauge wheels  are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly  off the ground when mo
                    
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                        OPERATION • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and  brake pedal. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting.  S • Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 21) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage  transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing   po si tion.  Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar  of tractor. FIG. 20 • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment  lift control.  REVERSE OPE
                    
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                        OPERATION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START”  BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not  run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec onds  CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL per minute. If the engine does not start after several  The engine in your tractor  has been shipped, from the  attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and  factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.   try again. If engine still does not start,
                    
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                        OPERATION • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control  in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this  section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en- gine is running, move throttle control to slow position.  Dis en gage parking brake • Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position,  hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress  reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five  (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this pro
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e 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 Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be sharp.  Re place  Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te  nance. CAUTION:  Use only a replacement  BRAKE OPERATION blade approved by the manufacturer of  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  your tractor. Using a blade not approved  speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved  by the manufacturer of your tractor is haz- surface, then brake
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 24 and 25)  • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush  Determine temperature range expected before oil change.   until bright. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in  • Oil will drain more freely when warm. the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of 
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 26) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other  its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in  utilized after each use. one year. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near  MUFFLER    enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and s