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 into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” should not be used when children or others are around. 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. 2. Never allow children under 14 ...
Page 6 - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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 8 - SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE; IN; USE THIS
8 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 9 - ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES; Figure 1; on; ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL; Do NOT operate the tractor; Styles vary by model.; Figure 2
9 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 10 - ATTACHING THE SEAT; For shipping reasons, seats are either; Quick Adjustment Seat; If your seat was shipped mounted backwards; Knob Adjustment Seat; Figure 3; SHIPPING BRACE REMOVAL; The shipping brace, used for; Quick Adjustment
10 ATTACHING THE SEAT Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are twodifferent styles available: • Quick Adjustment • Knob Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 to identify your tractor’sseat style and follow applicable instructions. NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to t...
Page 11 - Figure 5; The mowing deck is capable of; TIRE PRESSURE; Maximum tire pressure under; Figure 6; Shipping Brace
11 Figure 5 WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the ridingmower without the discharge cover in theproper operating position could result inserious personal injury and/or propertydamage. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30...
Page 13 - Figure 7; CHOKE CONTROL; The brake pedal must; IGNITION SWITCH; START; DRIVE PEDAL; Start
13 the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed ofthe engine and, on some models, when pushed all theway forward, the choke control also. When set in agiven position, the throttle will maintain a uniform enginespeed. See Figure 7. Figure 7 IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cu...
Page 14 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; AMPS
14 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 9. Figure 9 If the Brake light or PTO light illumi...
Page 15 - OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Safety Interlock Switches; NORMAL MOWING; NORMAL MOWING; Do not operate the tractor if the; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL; WARNING
15 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 16 - Reverse Caution Mode; SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT; Do not operate the tractor if; Indicator
16 Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended . WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Alway...
Page 17 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; If you strike a foreign object,; ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE; The parking brake must be engaged if the; DRIVING THE TRACTOR; The cruise control feature should only be; Reverse; Drive Pedal
17 STOPPING THE ENGINE WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the engine.Thoroughly inspect the machine for anydamage. Repair the damage before restartingand operating • If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/BladeEngage knob (...
Page 18 - Models with manual PTO; The engine or electric PTO clutch will; Front View
18 NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator shouldattempt to do so, the tractor will automaticallydecelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Disengage the cruise control using one of the followingmethods: • Depress the brake pedal to d...
Page 19 - MULCHING; It is not necessary to remove the discharge; Headlights; Never move the key into the Start position; SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Never attempt to make any; LEVELING THE DECK; Check the tractor’s tire pressure before; Front To Rear; Carriage Screw
19 • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if amulch kit or grass collector is installed. • For best results it is recommended that the first twolaps be cut with the discharge thrown towards thecenter. After the first two laps, reverse the directionto throw the discharge to the outside for the...
Page 20 - Side to Side; SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Before operating this machine,; FRONT TO REAR
20 The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highestposition) and rotate the blade nearest the dischargechute so that it...
Page 21 - Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
21 Figure 16 Figure 17 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake peda...
Page 22 - SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK; Refer to page 6 for information; Remain in the operator’s position; ENGINE; engine oil level; Hex Plug
22 Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: • Place the steering wheel in position for straightahead travel. • In front of the axle, measure the distancehorizontally from the inside of the left rim to theinside of the right rim. Note the distance. • Behind the axle, measure the distance horizon...
Page 23 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
23 Changing Engine Oil • Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See SECTION 9:. • Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See SECTION 9:. • Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite...
Page 24 - Periodically inspect the blade; BATTERY
24 WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,especially if you strike a foreign object.Replace immediately if damaged . The blades may be removed as follows. • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer toDECK REMOVAL) then gently flip the deck over to...
Page 25 - The deck belt on the deck does NOT need to; GOOD; Support Pin
25 WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a wellventilated area and keep away from an openflame or pilot light as on a water heater, spaceheater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gasappliances. JUMP STARTING WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, fol...
Page 26 - CHANGING THE DECK BELT & PTO BELT; 2-inch and 46-inch Decks with Manual PTO; 6-inch Decks with Electric PTO; carefully remove the; All Models; Several components must be removed and
26 • Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of thetractor allowing the hooks on the deck to releasethemselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) outfrom underneath the tractor. CHANGING THE DECK BELT & PTO BELT WARNING: Be sure to shut the...
Page 27 - HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION; checked nor can the oil be changed.; Always; keep the
27 Figure 28 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factoryand is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grassand debris at all times. SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STOR...
Page 28 - SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING; Trouble; fast
28 • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. • Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entiremachine with an oiled rag to protect the paintedmetal surfaces. • Refer to the engine manual for correct enginestorage instructions. The engine must becompletely drained of fuel to prevent gum de...
Page 29 - 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...
