Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all...
Page 4 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent,...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering; For Future Use
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Seat Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot (1) Steering Wheel (1) Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Knob
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper ...
Page 7 - TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO
7 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and ...
Page 8 - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
8 Fig. 4D NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to float with the mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. 02306 HOOK BACKPLATE SLOT DIS CHARGE CHUTE Fig. 5A TO ASSEMBLE ...
Page 9 - TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER; CHECKLIST; CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
9 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER PLUG (See Fig. 8) • Remove spring retainer and pin from handle.• Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground. • Secure ...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 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) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FOR...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 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 appl...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
12 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over sp...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake p...
Page 14 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 Fig. 14 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...
Page 15 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
15 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) 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 posi...
Page 17 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS
17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass ...
Page 18 - LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
18 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YO...
Page 19 - STAR PATTERN BLADE; BLADE CARE; TRACTOR; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE
19 MAINTENANCE Fig.21 Fig.20 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads that loosens by turn ing ( ) counterclockwise and tight ens by turning ( ) clockwise. BLADE CARE (See Figs.20-22) For best results ...
Page 20 - STAR PATTERN BLADE; BATTERY; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
20 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt at- tach ing this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning ( ) clockwise and tight en by turning ( ) coun ter - clock wise. Fig. 22 LH BLADE BOLT LEFT HAND THREADED LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER BLADE MANDREL ASSEMB...
Page 21 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; CLEANING
21 Fig. 23 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.• Be sure tractor is on level surface.• Oil will drain more freely when warm.• Catch oil in a suitable container.• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 25) Mower will be eas i er to re move from the right side of trac- tor.• Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” po si tion. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off clutch pulley....
Page 23 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
23 01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL Fig. 28 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS Fig. 29 • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of t...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 30 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove cover. • Re...
Page 25 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY; TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and cambe...
Page 27 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 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
28 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 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
31 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...
