Page 2 - Pre-delivery inspection and product
Contents Introduction............................................................... 2Safety........................................................................ 6Assembly................................................................ 10Operation.....................................................
Page 6 - Safety; Safety definitions
Safety Safety definitions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the...
Page 7 - Safety instructions for operation; Personal protective equipment
• Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward operator. Stop the blades ...
Page 8 - To cut grass on slopes
To do a check of the reverse operation system (ROS)If the reverse operation system does not operate correctly, repair the product immediately. Speak to an approved service agent.1. Start the product. Refer to To start the product on page 14. 2. Engage the cutting deck. Refer to To engage and disenga...
Page 9 - Safety instructions for maintenance
product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long grass can hide obstacles. • Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks. The product can suddenly overturn if a wheel moves across the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way. • Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can...
Page 10 - Assembly; Introduction
WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous and very dangerous gas. Do not run the product in closed spaces or spaces with not sufficient air flow. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you do maintenance on the product. • For best p...
Page 14 - Operation; To do before you start the product
Operation Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product. To fill fuel WARNING: Gasoline is very flammable. Be careful and refuel outdoors. Refer to Fuel safety on page 9. CAUTION: Always use correct fuel type. Incorrect fuel type causes damage to the product...
Page 15 - To set the cutting deck in transport
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow position on page 15. 4. Put the motion control lever in the neutral position. 5. Move the throttle control to the choke position.6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it down. 7. Put...
Page 18 - Maintenance
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad cutting result. • Do not use tire chains when you attach the cutting deck to the product. • Make sure that the cutting deck is level. Refer to To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck on page 25. • If the grass is high, start with a high cutting...
Page 19 - Maintenance schedule
Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule Before each use At inter- vals of 8 hours At inter- vals of 25 hours At inter- vals of 50 hours At inter- vals of 100 hours Each season Before storage Product Do a check of the brake function. X X Do a check of tire pres- sure. X X Do a check of the op- erat...
Page 20 - Lubrication schedule
Maintenance schedule Before each use At inter- vals of 8 hours At inter- vals of 25 hours At inter- vals of 50 hours At inter- vals of 100 hours Each season Before storage Engine Do a check of the en- gine oil level. X X Change the engine oil (models with oil filter). X 1 X Change the engine oil (mo...
Page 21 - Tractor; To clean the product
A A B A A A A. General lubrication. Lubricate the spindle grease connection, front wheel bearing, gear teeth of the steering part.B. Engine lubrication. Refer to To lubricate the engine on page 28. Tractor To clean the product Do not use a garden hose or a pressure washer to clean the surface except...
Page 23 - Battery
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush. Remove grass cuttings and dirt on and around the transaxle fan and cooling fins. • Examine the cooling fan to make sure the fan blades are clean and not damaged. To examine the transaxle pump fluid • Make sure that the transaxle pump fluid does not ...
Page 25 - Cutting deck; To remove and install the cutting deck
Cutting deck To remove and install the cutting deck Note: If an accessory other than the cutting deck is to be used, the front link and the rear lift links must be removed from the product. Also, the clutch cable spring must be put into the cable guide on the front edge of the lower dash. 1. Disenga...
Page 26 - To replace the blades
5. Measure the distance (B) from the bottom edge of the blade to the ground on the left and right side. B B Note: The distance must be the same on the 2 sides. 6. Adjust the cutting height with a 3/4 in wrench. Note: Each full turn of the lift adjustment nut changes the cutting height with 3/16 in (...
Page 28 - Engine; To lubricate the engine; To replace the engine oil
3. Remove the nut, the bolt, the washer, and the anti-scalp roller. 4. Install the anti-scalp roller, the bolt, the washer, and the nut in the correct position. 5. Adjust all anti-scalp rollers and install them in the same procedure. Engine To lubricate the engine Only use high quality detergent oil...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
To keep high performance, remove the air in the transmission before you operate the product for the first time.If you replace the transmission, remove the air in the new transmission before you operate the product.1. Park the product on a level surface that is clear and open. 2. Stop the engine and ...
Page 35 - Transportation, storage and disposal; Tow safety; Storage
Transportation, storage and disposal TransportationNote: Close and attach the hood to the product during transportation to prevent damage. Connect the hood to the product with the correct tools (rope, cord and so on). When you move the product, put the freewheel control in freewheeling position to d...
Page 37 - Service
TS 142 Blade length, in. / cm 21 / 53 Cutting Width, in. / cm 42.13 / 107 Cutting Height, in. / cm 1.5–4.0 / 3.8–10.2 Tires Tire pressure, rear – front, kPa / PSI / bar 103 / 15 / 1 Front tires, in. 15 x 6-6 Rear tires, turf pneumatic, in. 18 x 9.5-8 Brakes Mechanical parking brake Electrical system...
