Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; This is where your model number will be.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2IM...
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...
Page 5 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
5 feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. h. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. i. Never allow children unde...
Page 6 - plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.; MODEL
6 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.For safety protection, frequently check components and repl...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE; IN; USE THIS
7 SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE 15 ° SIGHT A N D HOLD THIS LEVE L WITH A V E RTICAL T R EE A PO WE R P O L E A CO RN ER OF A B U ILDIN G OR A FEN C E POST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P RE S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFEL Y....
Page 8 - Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the; ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES; The battery cables may or may not be; Figure 1; If the battery is put into service after the date; ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL; Do NOT operate the tractor; There are two different styles of steering; Figure 2
8 SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor in this manual is observed from operator’sposition. ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: The battery cables may or may not be attached on your unit. If the cables are not attached,please follow the instructions below. NOT...
Page 9 - ATTACHING THE SEAT; Standard Adjustment Seat; If your seat was shipped mounted backwards; Knob Adjustment Seat; Figure 3; Standard Adjustment
9 ATTACHING THE SEAT Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are threedifferent styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment • Knob Adjustment Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify yourtractor’s seat style and follow applicable instructions. NOTE: For shipping reason...
Page 10 - SHIPPING BRACE REMOVAL; Make sure the riding mower’s; Figure 6; The shipping brace, used for; TIRE PRESSURE; Maximum tire pressure under; Figure 7; Shipping Brace
10 GAS AND OIL FILL-UP The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has acapacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.Never fuel machine indoors or while theengine is hot or ...
Page 12 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER; Figure 8; When operating the tractor with the; CHOKE CONTROL; The brake pedal must; IGNITION SWITCH; Never leave a running; Figure 9; DRIVE PEDAL; Always set the parking brake when
12 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER The throttle control lever is located on the right side ofthe tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speedof the engine and, on some models, when pushed allthe way forward, the choke control also. When set in agiven position, the throttle will maintain a uniformengin...
Page 13 - Brake —; Engage the parking brake.; PTO —; The PTO knob must be in the disengaged; SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; AMPS
13 SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or anammeter as part of two available system indicatormonitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of yourdash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 If the Brake light or PTO light illu...
Page 14 - OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES; Do not operate the tractor if the; SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL; WARNING
14 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON The cruise control button islocated on the tractor dash panelto the left of the ignition switch.Push the cruise control buttonwhile traveling forward at adesired speed. While holding thebutton in, release pressure fromthe drive pedal. This will engagethe cruise control and a...
Page 15 - STARTING THE ENGINE; Do not operate the tractor if; STOPPING THE ENGINE; If you strike a foreign object,; DRIVING THE TRACTOR; Reverse; Drive Pedal
15 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,flat surface such as a driveway. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cuttingdeck. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight ofthe cutting deck. Refer ...
Page 16 - The parking brake must be engaged if the; DRIVING ON SLOPES; Do not mow on inclines with a; SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL; The cruise control feature should only be; MOVING THE TRACTOR MANUALLY; The transmission will NOT engage when the; ENGAGING THE PTO; Models with manual PTO
16 NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or theengine will automatically shut off. DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in...
Page 17 - The engine or electric PTO clutch will; USING THE LIFT LEVER; To help avoid blade contact or; MULCHING; It is not necessary to remove the discharge; ON; Front View; Carriage Screw
17 Figure 13 IMPORTANT: The engine or electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with thedrive pedal in position for reverse travel. Refer toSAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES earlier in thissection. USING THE LIFT LEVER To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left,th...
Page 18 - OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS; To turn the tractor’s headlights on:; SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Never attempt to make any; LEVELING THE DECK; Check the tractor’s tire pressure before; Front To Rear; FRONT TO REAR
18 To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut and removing the cupped washer, which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 14. OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS To turn the tractor...
Page 19 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Before operating this machine,; Standard Seat; PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; Never attempt to adjust the
19 • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highestposition) and rotate both blades so that they areperpendicular with the tractor. • Measure the distance from the outside of the leftblade tip to the ground and the distance from theoutside of the...
Page 20 - STEERING ADJUSTMENT; Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag; SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; Before performing any; CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK; The use of a pressure washer or
20 • Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between thebrake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is0.011". • Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap isachieved. • Install a new cotter pin (part 714-0111) on thecrown nut. Figure 19 STEERING ADJUSTMENT If the tractor turns tighter in one direction...
Page 21 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION; Engine
21 Figure 21 IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc. 2. Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop engine. 3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto the end of your gar...
Page 24 - CUTTING DECK REMOVAL; The deck belt on the deck does NOT need to; CHANGING THE DECK BELT & PTO BELT; When removing the battery, disconnect the
24 WARNING: Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement. CUTTING DECK REMOVAL To properly remove the cutting deck, proceed asfollows: • Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)position and engage the parking brake. • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into thebottom...
Page 25 - When remounting the electric PTO; Models with Manual PTO; Models with Electric PTO
25 Figure 27 Figure 28 • Locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the leftunderside of the frame. See Figure 29. • Grasp the belt on both sides of the pulley andgently move it toward the left frame rail allowing it tounseat itself from the fixed v-idler. See Figure 29. • Pivot the double-idler brack...
Page 26 - The fins on the cooling fan are only; HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION; Never store the machine or fuel; FRONT OF TRACTOR
26 Figure 29 IMPORTANT: The fins on the cooling fan are only slightly flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan whenremoving the drive belt from around the transmissionpulley. • Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and beltkeepers, if present, EXACTLY as the old one wasrouted. Refer to Figure 29...
Page 27 - SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING; Trouble
27 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO lever engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control not in correct positionChoke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Faulty spark plug.E...
Page 28 - COMMERCIAL USE
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. a...
Page 29 - NOTES