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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL                             Do Not Throw Away
02478
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
       WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu  al and follow all Warnings and 
Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so can re sult 
in serious  in ju ry.
PO175H42ST
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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197022   02.25.05  TR
Printed in U.S.A.                                                                                                                              
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT:  THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING 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. por t ing, ad 
                    
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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 are.     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 the
                    
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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  Gasoline Capacity                 1.25 Gallons    you the best possible dependability and performance. 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/                                
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer   Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Boot (1) Lock  Washer 1/2 Steering  Wheel  Insert (1) Bolt Steering  Steering Wheel Extension  Key Adapter Shaft (1) Large Flat  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  wrench sizes are listed. BOLT (1)  3/4" wrench  Pliers 5/16 LOCK  (1)  1/2" wrench 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.  Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the  SEAT SHOULDER tractor from the skid. BOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op-  er a tion section for location and function of  con trols)     Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever  SEAT PAN to its highest po si tion.     Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake  ped al.     Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged  position"
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory  BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE  for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance. FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY      Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS”  section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓   All assembly instructions hav
                    
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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 IGNITIONSWITCH P ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF REVERSE ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED (SEESAFETYR
                    
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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. AT TACHMENT   CLUTCH LEVER ROS "ON" POSITION IGNITION THROTTLE/CHOKE  SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT  LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT  INDICATOR PARKING  FREE WHEEL  BRAKE CONTROL MOTION  
                    
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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 op- erating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide  vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT:  LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY  TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Your tractor  is equipped with an operator presence sensing  switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with  the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged  will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally  positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating  or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,  rolling terrain or hills.     Select desired
                    
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                        OPERATION Transmission Engaged CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or  using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which  leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during  storage.  Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of  an engine while in storage.  To avoid engine problems,  the fuel system should be emptied before stor age  of 30 days or longer.  Drain the gas tank, start the  engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor  are empty.  Use fresh fuel next se
                    
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                        OPERATION     The attachments can also be used during the engine  MO WING TIPS warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed      Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- up. formance.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the  NOTE:  If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold  Service and Adjustments section of this manual. temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may      The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- need to be adjusted for best e
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filt
                    
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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 forming an y main- bent or damaged blades. te  nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION:  Use only a replacement blade  approved by the manufacturer of your  If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest  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     Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt  TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID  or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.   The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te - If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal  nance is not required for the life of the transaxle.  Should  position.  If either end of the blade moves downward,  the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your  sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE     Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning  MUFFLER    coun ter clock wise.  Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester      To open, pull out on the drain valve.  (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-     After oil has drained completely, close and lock the  age. drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise  until the pin is in the locked position as shown.  SPARK PLUGS      Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS:   Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.   Place motion control 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
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16)     Raise mower to its highest position.     At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height  MANDREL from bot tom edge of mower to ground.   Distance “A”  on both sides of mower should be the same or within  1/4" of each other. "D" "D"     If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one  side of mower only. FIG. 17     To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment  nut on that side. BOTH FRONT LINKS