Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-7...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Steering Wheel
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel (1) Washer (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operati...
Page 7 - CHECKLIST
7 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. • Place gearshift lever in neutral po si tion. • Ro...
Page 8 - OPERATION
8 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. 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 ...
Page 9 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
9 02829 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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - U...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD; TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
10 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, ...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
11 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower pos...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; MOWING TIPS
12 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) 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.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear sh...
Page 13 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
13 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART d SPINDLE ZERK d FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL d GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE e 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 ...
Page 14 - TRACTOR
14 MAINTENANCE FIG. 8 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 brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST ...
Page 15 - BATTERY; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
15 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.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes ...
Page 16 - AIR FILTER; CLEANING
16 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Re...
Page 17 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” an...
Page 18 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mo...
Page 19 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 17 FIG. 19 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) 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 sec...
Page 20 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
20 FIG. 20 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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...
Page 22 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
22 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 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
23 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 25 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 27 - SS; GG; us
27 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...
