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 ............................................. 11Maint...
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; Wash hands after handling.
3 SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., whic...
Page 6 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES
6 CONGRATULATIONS on your pur chase of a new tractor. It has been designed, en gi neered and man u fac tured to give you the best pos si ble de pend abil i ty and per for mance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please con tact your nearest authorized service center/departme...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Seat; Slope Sheet
7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-...
Page 8 - UNPACK CARTON; Insert; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; INSTALL SEAT
8 0259 7 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 ...
Page 9 - CHECK BATTERY
9 CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging inst...
Page 10 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; INSTALL MULCHER PLATE; CAUTION; CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in -fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. Correct 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 FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL ...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 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 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; AMMETER; Light Switch Position
12 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 13 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT; Attachment Clutch Lever; TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL; Ignition Key; HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE
13 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is ap prox i- mate ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the ...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
14 01931 AttachemntLift LeverHigh Position Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged” Position “Disengaged” Position Low Position Defl ector Shield TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • When pushing or towing your trac tor, be sure gearshift lever is in ne...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART; General Purpose Grease
16 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 17 - TRACTOR
17 01202 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 and Ad just ments section of this manu...
Page 18 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Oil Drain Valve; AIR FILTER
18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stub- born dried gum fi bers. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if nece...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; Fuel Filter; CLEANING
19 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fi re hazard and/or dam age. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap sett...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.4. Turn ignition key to “STOP”...
Page 22 - With parking brake “Engaged”; Jam Nut; TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE; Idler Pulleys; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
22 With parking brake “Engaged” 1-1/2" 00238 Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut “A” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est ge...
Page 23 - Washers; TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
23 00811 00663 Retaining Ring Washers Square Key(Rear Wheel Only) Axle Cover FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If dam age has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/de part men...
Page 24 - REPLACING BATTERY; Seat Pan; TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; Hood; TO REPLACE FUSE
24 REPLACING BATTERY WARNING: Do not short bat tery ter- mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before con nect ing battery, re-move metal bracelets, wrist watch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent spark ing ...
Page 25 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; IMPORTANT
25 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 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART; Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 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/...
Page 27 - trash under mower. housing.
27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower (continued) trash under mower. housing. 4. Dirty air fi lter. 4. Clean/replace air fi lter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or cha...
Page 29 - 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 ...
