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 ............................................. 13 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 4.0 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil 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 (GapP: .040") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5(MPH): Reverse: 2.4Tire Press...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Rod
7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Extension Shaft 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) Locknut 1/2-20 (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 G...
Page 8 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; Lock Nut; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL; Label; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; CHECK BATTERY
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 - INSTALL SEAT; Seat Pan
9 INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place sea...
Page 10 - Pin; Slide gauge wheel bar down into; TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER; Be sure bracket tabs are po si -; Nose Roller
10 Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel 3/8 Washer Ad just ing Bar Pin Retainer Spring 3/8-16 CenterLocknut ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are prop-erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. ...
Page 11 - De fl ec tor Shield; Loop Up
11 02510 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park ing brake.1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2. Slide mower under tractor wi...
Page 12 - CHECKLIST
12 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 13 - OPERATION
13 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 14 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the; - Used for starting and; MOTION CONTROL LEVER
14 02750 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 s...
Page 15 - TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL; Attachment Clutch; TO USE CHOKE CONTROL; STOPPING; HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE
15 02749 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 the best bagging and mower per for mance. Attachment Clutch Switch “Engaged” Position “Disengaged” Position Motion Contro...
Page 17 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
17 TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi- tion with at tach ment lift control. 2. Pull freewhe...
Page 19 - MOWING TIPS; • Always operate engine at full throt tle
19 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 20 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; General Purpose Grease; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
20 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 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 T...
Page 21 - TRACTOR; Center Hole
21 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 22 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING; Oil Drain Valve
22 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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Selec...
Page 23 - Clamp; CLEANING; ENGINE OIL FILTER
23 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 24 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE MOWER; Lock Bracket
24 02565 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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 igniti...
Page 25 - Bottom Edge of; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Blade
25 01553 00598 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back 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 ...
Page 26 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT; BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE; Trunnion
26 02513 02517 R.H. MandrelCover Primary Idler Arm R.H.Mandrel IdlerPulleys Electric ClutchPulley TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 2. Lower mower to its lowest position.3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAU...
Page 27 - Spring
27 02515 L.H. Mandrel IdlerPulley Center Mandrel Spring Secondary Idler Arm 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 ...
Page 28 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT; Jam Nut; TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE; With parking brake “Engaged”
28 01511 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT 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 -1. Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion dr...
Page 29 - Washers; IMPORTANT; Adjustment Bolt
29 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT Should your transmission require re mov al for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op-erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS- MIS SION” in the Op er a tion section of this manual. TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If...
Page 30 - Hood; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR; Keps Nut; REPLACING BATTERY
30 02141 Hood Headlight Wire Connector TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEM BLY 1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire con nec tor. ENG...
Page 31 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
31 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 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
32 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 35 - 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 ...
