Page 3 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 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 familiar with the i...
Page 4 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They m...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6 OPERATION ..........
Page 6 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Slope Sheet; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; ASSEMBLY
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS ( 2 ) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in thi...
Page 7 - CHECKLIST
6 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a we...
Page 8 - OPERATION
7 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; SITION
8 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. Our tractors conform to the appli...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; STOPPING
9 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 operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spect...
Page 11 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT; CAUTION: Do not operate the mower; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
10 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the cut ting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ...
Page 12 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
11 OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. FIG. ...
Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
12 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. 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...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
13 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • 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. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART
14 MAINTENANCE T RAC T 0 R I ns p e ct M u ff ler /Sp ar k A rres t er C lean A ir F il t er Ch an g e E n g ine Oil ( w i th o il f il t er) R e p la c e A ir F il t er P a p er C ar t ri dg e R e p la c e Sp ar k P lu g Ch e ck E n g ine Oil L e v el C lean E n g ine Coo lin g F ins C lean A ir Sc...
Page 16 - BATTERY; TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE OP-; BLADE CARE; IMPORTANT
15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recha...
Page 17 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
16 MAINTENANCE 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 fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 17 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all ...
Page 20 - TO INSTALL MOWER; Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • From right side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from right rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket. • Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go. • Slide mo...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER; Turn nut left
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25) • With all t...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT; CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut secure...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual)....
Page 25 - WEAK OR DEAD; Positive; TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 32 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch b...
Page 26 - HEADLIGHT
25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to ru...
Page 27 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor 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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stori...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 30 - TES; SCHEMATIC
29 NO TES M FUSE STARTER SOLENOID BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) REVERSE SWITCH (NOT IN REVERSE) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SHORTING CONNECTOR CHASSIS HARNESS IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER REGULATOR CHASSIS HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) DASH HARNESS CONNECTOR (MATING SIDE) LIGHT SWITCH...
Page 31 - ELECTRICAL
30 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 ELECTRICAL 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 90 28 55 26 43 41 24 27 25 30 33 22 79 21 101 40 71 34 With Service Minder Option 46 46 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 16 42 T07S 94 92 29 93
Page 32 - KEY PART
31 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Battery Box 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Socket Light 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb, Lig...
Page 33 - CHASSIS
32 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 CHASSIS 14 214 130 130 37 194 194 181 181 182 68 68 189 176 176 176 175 178 165 228 228 183 194 236 235 152 150 202 203 204 210 208 18 15 25 207 211 209 212 180 217 68 68 213 213 52 218 34 130 130 5 161 36 36 199 162 177 196 221 ...
Page 35 - DRIVE
34 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 DRIVE 56 171 216 143 197 196 125 226 125 125 80 125 51 52 170 175 279 176 178 174 22 23 166 276 153 233 drive-tex_K66_fender_1 64 161 184 42 221 225 125 211 166 17 159 15 35 167 160 188 29 186 189 49 187 50 51 52 51 190 185 159 7...
Page 38 - SPARK ARRESTER KIT
37 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 ENGINE 1 84 84 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 18 15 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 87 2 engine-tex_bs-2cyl_2 81 82 12 11 41 42 90 85 9 91 31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - Engine B&S Model No. 44Q777- 1039-B1 2 532...
Page 39 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 532 40 66-21 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 532 14 06-75 Strap, Asm Fender 6 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 5...
Page 40 - DECALS; WHEELS AND TIRES
39 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1-vgt WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 16 16 ...
Page 41 - MOWER DECK
40 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 MOWER DECK 47 7 54 46 32 33 31 30 1 33 52 48 43 50 97 33 49 39 185 46 46 6 21 122 114 98 31 32 25 26 24 27 194 113 17 21 49 187 190 188 190 187 120 117 116 189 21 18 13 14 15 22 20 11 8 29 48_deck_tex_21 12 16 19 241 242
Page 43 - MOWER LIFT
42 TRACTOR - MODEL NO. 2748GLS (96043005000), PRODUCT NO. 960 43 00-50 MOWER LIFT 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_3 91 89 87 89 87 2 532 19 52-23 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 532 19 52-30 Lever Asm., Lift RH 7 532 41 15-55 Grip, Lever 10 532 19 63-14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42-09 Pin Cotter 7/16...
Page 44 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
43 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...
