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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; Wash hands after handling.

2 SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are famili...

Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

3 SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera-tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.• Mow up and down sl...

Page 4 - GENERAL SERVICE

4 SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container op...

Page 5 - tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase; TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 2.9 Pints W/O Filter: 2.2 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 Reverse: 0-2.1 Charging...

Page 6 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; UNPACK CARTON

6 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use UNASSEMBLED PARTS Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means, from you...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW EN...

Page 9 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

9 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. Our tractors conform to the applicable safe...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE; “Dis en gaged”

10 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 sa...

Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

13 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH -MENTS Tow only the attachments that are rec om -mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when tow ing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...

Page 15 - MOWING TIPS

15 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to trac tor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. 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....

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; Do not oil or grease the

16 02956 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in h...

Page 17 - TRACTOR; Use only a replacement

17 Blade Blade Bolt (Special) Center Hole Star MandrelAssembly BLADE REMOVAL 1. Raise mower to highest position to al- low access to blades. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter - clock wise. 3. Install new blade with stampe...

Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Oil Drain Valve

18 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not att...

Page 19 - Fuel Filter; CLEANING; AIR FILTER

19 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every sea son or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fi re hazard and/or dam age. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace ...

Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER

20 D C B H E F M A SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.4. Make sure the blades an...

Page 24 - Washers; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

24 6. Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Carefully remove belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over cooling fan blades (F). 7. Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch (G). 8. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (H) and remove from ...

Page 26 - connect the headlight wire con nec tor.; Hood; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEM BLY 1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire con nec tor. 02778 Hood Headlight Wire Connector E...

Page 27 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; IMPORTANT

27 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before s...

Page 31 - WARRANTY

31 WARRANTY SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: 2 YEAR NON-COMME...

Page 32 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

532 40 18-56 Rev. 1 01.11.06 TR/VB Printed in USA 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes,...