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; Seat; Steering Wheel; Slope Sheet; Steering Sleeve
7 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Large Flat Washer 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) Hex nut 1/2-20 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extensio...
Page 8 - Lock Nut; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL; Label; 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 MULCHER PLATE; CAUTION; Mulcher Plate
9 02114 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise at tach ment lift lever to its highest po- si tion. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion....
Page 10 - CHECKLIST; No remaining loose parts in carton.; CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
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
12 02802 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 13 - TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT; Attachment Clutch Switch; TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL; 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 - Defl ector Shield; TO TRANSPORT
14 02 66 1 AttachemntLift LeverHigh Position Attachment Clutch Switch “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...
Page 15 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; TO START ENGINE
15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH -MENTS Tow only the attachments that are rec om -mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when tow ing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...
Page 16 - MOWING TIPS
16 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 17 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART; General Purpose Grease
17 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 18 - TRACTOR; Blade
18 01202 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the S...
Page 19 - ENGINE; Oil Drain Valve
19 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neces-sary. 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 cooling. TEMPERATURE RA...
Page 20 - CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; MUFFLER
20 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 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 00598 Ground Line Bottom edge of mower to ground 01553 Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 01268 Bottom edge of mower to ground A A FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links e...
Page 22 - With parking brake “Engaged”; TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
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; Adjustment Bolt; IMPORTANT
23 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 ment. TO ...
Page 24 - Hood; Keps Nut; REPLACING BATTERY
24 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to...
Page 25 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
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 ...
