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 performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We hav...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel (1) Washer Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key(s) Slope Sheet (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert (1) Knob
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 ASSEMBLY LOWER STEERING SHAFT STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT BOLT STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER LARGE FLAT WASHER TAB TAB SLOT LOCK WASHER Fig. 2 Fig. 1 TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1) • Lift seat to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (l...
Page 7 - CHECKLIST
7 ASSEMBLY Fig. 3 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 packi...
Page 8 - OPERATION
8 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
9 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. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used ...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
10 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 spec...
Page 11 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT; TO STOP MOWER BLADES
11 OPERATION Fig. 9 Fig. 8 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9) The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. A • 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 fr...
Page 12 - TOWING CARTS & OTHER AT TACH MENTS; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION TOWING CARTS & 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 ca...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. 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 t...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; 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 ➀ PIVOTS T RAC T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambi...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
15 MAINTENANCE 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 CHECK BRAKE” in...
Page 16 - ENGINE
16 Fig. 15 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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification ...
Page 17 - CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE Fig. 18 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 18) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- heating and engine damage. CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS 02744 AIR SCREEN Fig. 19 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all g...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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” and ...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER
20 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 21 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT; TO CHECK BRAKE; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
21 Fig. 32 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 31 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). ...
Page 22 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS; TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN MENT; TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL
22 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 34) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square k...
Page 24 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 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 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 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 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...
