Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY; limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................ 2Safety Rules .......................................... 3Product Specifi cations ........................... 6Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8Operation ............................................. 12 Main...
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; Tall grass can hide ob sta cles.; Wash hands after handling.
3 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on...
Page 6 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; Rear: 10 PSI; CONGRATULATIONS; on your pur chase; CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES; tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.
6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed Forward: 5.8 (MPH): Reverse: 2.1 Tire Pr...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering
7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Sp...
Page 8 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; CHECK BATTERY; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper ...
Page 11 - CHECKLIST
11 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting...
Page 12 - OPERATION
12 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 13 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
13 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 safety standar...
Page 14 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE
14 02149 Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out to “Engage” Push-In to “Disengage” Throttle Control Motion Control Lever Choke Control TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charg ing rate. • Full throttle of fers ...
Page 17 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
17 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clock wise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter con tin u ous ly for more than fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try ag...
Page 18 - MOWING TIPS
18 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 sec tion of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming....
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; General Purpose Grease; LUBRICATION CHART
19 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 20 - TRACTOR; BLADE REMOVAL; IMPORTANT
20 025 44 5/8” Bolt or Pin Center Hole Blade TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high est gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice an...
Page 21 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION
21 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem which is suf fi cient for normal use. How- ev er, periodic charging of the bat tery with an automotive charger will ex tend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 am...
Page 22 - CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
22 00667 Fuel Filter Clamp Clamp IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu -re tor, re place ment is re quired.1. With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec tions. 2. Place new fuel fi lt...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE MOWER
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.4. Make sure the blades and all moving part...
Page 24 - BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE
24 ad just ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is ap prox i mate ly 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest ...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- OND ARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake.1. Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and re move covers. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRI...
Page 26 - TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
26 00751 .012" Brake Plate Slot (3) Nylon Locknut (3) Clutch Plate Rotor TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 sec onds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower bl...
Page 27 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
27 Engine Pulley 02504 Retainer Spring Drive Belt Tension Handle Transaxle Pulley 2498 Belt Keeper Belt Keeper V-Idler Clutch ing Idler Clutch ing Flat Idler Belt Keeper Flat Idler Belt Keeper TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT Should your transmission require re mov al for service or re place ment,...
Page 29 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
29 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor 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 s...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
30 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. 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/replace air fi lter. 6...
Page 33 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 greater ...
