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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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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.
PO15542LT
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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414754  05.23.07  AP 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,  discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and  WARNING:  In order to prevent ac ci - working. den tal starting when setting up, trans- • Slow down before turning. port  ing, ad just ing 
                    
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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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                        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 1.25 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  
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer   17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Lock  Washer 1/2 Steering  Wheel  Insert (1) Bolt Steering  Wheel Key Steering  Adapter Extension  (1) Large Flat  Shaft Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube  Slope Sheet (1) 5/16  Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 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 insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  5/16 HEX BOLT wrench sizes are listed. 5/16 LOCK  (1) 1/2"  wrench  Utility knife WASHER (1) 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Lift seat pan to raised position. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • If this battery is put into service after month and year  • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer  indicated on label (label located between terminals)  se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for  charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.  as sem bly of seat to tractor. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- ✓CHECKLIST er  a tion sec tion for lo ca tion and func tion of  BEFORE YOU OPERATE  YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  con trols) WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- • Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com- FOR  MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY  pleted. PROD UCT. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake  ✓ All assemb
                    
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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. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED PEDAL (SEE SAFETY
                    
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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. ATTACHMENT  ROS "ON"  IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT  THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL HEIGHT  CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  PEDAL INDICATOR PARKING  BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG. 4 
                    
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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 spectacles  or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE:  Under certain conditions when tractor is standing  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may  cause “brown ing” 
                    
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                        OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ENGAGED" POSITION Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System  ATTACHMENT (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse  LIFT LEVER direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off  HIGH PO SI TION the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"  position. LOW W ARNING:  Backing up with the attachment clutch en- POSITION gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the  ROS "ON", to allow reverse opera
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine  CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move  fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor  has been shipped, from the  factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.   • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake  • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.  pedal and set parking brake. • Place
                    
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                        OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-  for mance.  See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the  Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-  ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area  that has been cut.  Have the cut area to the right of the  machine.  This will result in a more even distribution of  clippings and more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the r
                    
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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 1,2 Change Engine Oil (with oil filte
                    
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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  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  surface, then brake must 
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CENTER HOLE SAE 30 5W-30 -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 F C -20 0 10 -30 -10 20 30 40 BLADE 5/8" BOLT  TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e OR PIN FIG. 10 NOTE:  Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)  improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased  oil consumption when used above 32°F .  Check your engine  oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage  FIG. 9 from running low on oil. Change the o
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER  (See Fig. 12) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.  If fuel  engine dam age from overheating.  Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor,  or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum re place ment is re quired. fibers. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-  tions. AIR FILTER  • Place new fuel f
                    
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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. TO INSTA
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than  TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front  Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground  links. or driveway.  Make sure tires are properly inflated (See  • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on  side of tire).   If tires are over or underinflated, you will not  both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an  properly adjust your mower. equal