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Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; Tall grass can hide ob sta cles.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules .......................................... 2Product Specifi cations ........................... 5Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7Operation ............................................. 10Maintenance Schedule ........................ 16 Ma...

Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; Wash hands after handling.

4 SAFETY RULES Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect spark plug wire and ...

Page 5 - CONGRATULATIONS; on your pur chase; CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES; tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; Oil Capacity: 3 Pints

5 CONGRATULATIONS on your pur chase of a new tractor. It has been designed, en gi neered and man u fac tured to give you the best pos si ble de pend abil i ty and per for mance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please con tact your nearest authorized service center. We have...

Page 6 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Seat; Slope Sheet

6 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1)Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) ...

Page 7 - Insert; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

7 02 599 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure ...

Page 8 - INSTALL SEAT

8 02464 02466 Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt Adjustment Knob Flat Washer Seat INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardb...

Page 9 - No remaining loose parts in carton.

9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in -fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL B...

Page 10 - OPERATION

10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL...

Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; Light Switch Position

11 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 safety standar...

Page 12 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT; Attachment Clutch; TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL; Ignition Key; HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE

12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is ap prox i- mate ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- The op er a tion of any tra...

Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

13 01931 AttachemntLift LeverHigh Position Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged” Position “Disengaged” Position Low Position Defl ector Shield TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your trac tor, be sure gearshift lever is in ne...

Page 14 - TO START ENGINE

14 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- t...

Page 15 - MOWING TIPS

15 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming....

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

16 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN D...

Page 17 - TRACTOR

17 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high est gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this manual). T...

Page 18 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Oil Drain Valve

18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stub- born dried gum fi bers. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if nece...

Page 19 - CLEANING

19 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 spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap sett...

Page 20 - TO REMOVE MOWER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

20 WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.4. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.5. Make ...

Page 22 - With Parking Brake “Engaged”; TO ADJUST BRAKE; Jam Nut

22 With Parking Brake “Engaged” TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then b...

Page 23 - Washers; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

23 00663 Retaining Ring Washers Square Key(Rear Wheel Only) Axle Cover FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If dam age has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/de part ment. TO ...

Page 24 - Seat Pan; TO AD JUST CARBURETOR

24 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to...

Page 25 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; IMPORTANT

25 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. CAUTION: 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 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

26 Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not “CHOKED” • See “TO START ENGINE” properly. in Operation section. • Engine fl ooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug. • Dirty air fi lter. • Clean/replace air fi lter. • Dirty fue...

Page 29 - LIMITED WARRANTY; limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase.

46 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was pur chased.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HE...

Page 30 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

47 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, never across the face. Do not mow slopes great...