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 ............................................. 11 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; CONGRATULATIONS; on your pur chase; CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES; tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.
6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 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 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pr...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer SteeringExtensionShaft Steering Sleeve Steering WheelAdapter 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) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1...
Page 8 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; INSTALL SEAT
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 9 - CHECK BATTERY; INSTALL MULCHER PLATE; CAUTION
9 02602 Seat pan Label Terminal Terminal 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 s...
Page 10 - CHECKLIST
10 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 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; Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
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 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE; TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
13 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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision sa...
Page 14 - TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
14 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING : Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.• Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is ne...
Page 16 - PURGE TRANSMISSION
16 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or dis- en gage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.To ensure proper operation and per- for mance, it is rec om mend ed that the trans mis sion be purged before operating trac tor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air ins...
Page 17 - • Always operate engine at full throt tle
17 MOWING TIPS • 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. • Drive so that clippings are dis charged onto the area that has already bee...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; Do not oil or grease the; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
18 MAINTENANCE 01964 LUBRICATION CHART ➀ Spindle Zerk ➀ Front Wheel Bearing Zerk ➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ 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 that will short en the...
Page 19 - TRACTOR
19 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 manual). T...
Page 20 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING
20 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 classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the o...
Page 21 - CLEANING; AIR FILTER
21 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 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 setti...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY; TO REMOVE MOWER
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.4. Turn ignition key to “ST...
Page 24 - With Parking Brake “Engaged”; TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE; TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
24 01513 Do Not touch this nut. If further brake ad just ment is necessary contact an authorized service center/department. Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut “A” With Parking Brake “Engaged” 1-9/16” TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the ...
Page 25 - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS; IMPORTANT
25 01510 Transmission Input Pulley Stationary Idler Clutching Idler Engine Pulley Center SpanKeeper TRANSAXLE MOTION CON TROL LE-VER NEUTRAL AD JUST MENT The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right re...
Page 26 - REPLACING BATTERY; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
26 Weak or DeadBattery Fully ChargedBattery 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, remove metal bracelets, wrist watch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be...
Page 27 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 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 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
28 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 31 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 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 great...
