Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; I. GENERAL OPERATION; WARNING
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6 OPERATION ..........
Page 5 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; Slope Sheet; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Sit in seat.• Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; CHECKLIST
6 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be proper...
Page 7 - 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 8 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR; POSITION
8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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 applicable sa...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR
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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide ...
Page 10 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT; CAUTION: Do not operate the mower; TO STOP MOWER BLADES
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 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
11 OPERATION Fig. 12 TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 3 and 12) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at ta...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posit...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; PURGE TRANSMISSION; may be movement of the drive wheels.
13 OPERATION 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 section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for t...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section 01965 ➁ ENGINE ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE ZERK T RAC T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempe...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE STAR MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then b...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; LEFT LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
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 17 - CLEANING; Avoid all pinch points and
17 MAINTENANCE 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 stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air clean...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 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 moving parts have completely stopp...
Page 21 - your hands with gloves and/or wrap; TO LEVEL MOWER; NOTE
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 29 & 30) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
22 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 31) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of manual). • Work belt off both ma...
Page 23 - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
23 Fig. 33 RE TAIN ING RING WASH ERS SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) AXLE COVER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 34) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batt...
Page 24 - TRANSMISSION
24 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 25 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 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 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Dir...
Page 28 - SS; GG; us
28 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lo...
