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 - CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES; 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 have...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
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 insure proper ...
Page 7 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. FIG. 2 2466 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT SEAT HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.• Remove adju...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carto...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 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 FORW...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 OPERATION 02629 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 th...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION 00155 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 ove...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
12 OPERATION 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 ...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
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 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 fo...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN D...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE...
Page 16 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; BATTERY; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
16 MAINTENANCE 02 463 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 Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooli...
Page 17 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE 02744 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 38 42 02694 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 15) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac-tor.• Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• Move attachment lift lever forward to low er mower to its lowest po si tion. • Roll belt off engine pulle...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower. S...
Page 21 - TO A D
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00811 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) 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 section of m...
Page 23 - INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS; TO REPLACE FUSE; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. 01536 FIG. 27 HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR HOOD INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damage...
Page 24 - STORAGE; 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 fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 27 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR AT...
Page 28 - ELECTRICAL
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 ELECTRICAL 52
Page 30 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209 2 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 166 39 Chassis-Elite_Basic_LT_4
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 263 263 1 15 96 26 79...
Page 34 - STEERING
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 STEERING 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42
Page 36 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
36 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 05-51 Control Throttle/Choke Flag2 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/23 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S Model No. 217707 (Order parts from engine manufac- turer) 4 532 17 97-58 Muffl er13 532 16 52-91 Gasket Muffl er14 532 14 84-56 Tube Drain Oil Easy...
Page 37 - SEAT
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 SEAT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 53-89 Seat2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 14 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In Hinged6 873 80 06-00 Nut ...
Page 38 - DECALS
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 DECALS 12 8 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 12-49 Decal, Clutch/Brake 2 532 18 58-81 Decal, Steering Wheel5 532 16 88-69 Decal, Tick Mark7 532 15 70-02 Decal, Finger Danger8 532 13 68-32 Decal, V-Belt Sch. 9...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 1 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger2 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 532 17 89-81 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 10 94-13 Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 532 12 45-26 Button Plunger Black 1...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1136 (MC1136B), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 30-01 MOWER DECK 13 11 10 9 8 53 34 146 148 172 171 21 21 21 113 123 30 30 30 33 32 1 7 7 4 122 15 31 168 169 2 2 21 21 2 16 27 26 25 24 23 28 29 21 14 2 38 42 40 150 45 45 55 56 36 36 89 40 89 108 107 68 54 21 164 170 19 ...
Page 42 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES
42 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contai...
Page 43 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
43 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALO NG DO TTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEG REE SLO PE 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 mowslopes gre...
