Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 4 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department We have ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Gauge Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (4) Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat Mower (2) Retai...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper ...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
7 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 2466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FIG. 3 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat...
Page 9 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutt...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. OPERATION 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 FO...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION 02825_LSW 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. HEIGHT AD JUST MENT KNO...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION FIG. 9 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• knob in to disengage. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
13 OPERATION DE FLEC TOR SHIELD FIG. 11 FIG. 10 02142 PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" ATTACHEMNT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSIITON LOWEST POSITION 019 77 CLEVISPIN RE TAIN ER SPRING TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they ...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel ...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 12 00272 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man u al. • The left hand side of mower sho...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 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 DATESAS YOU C...
Page 17 - TRACTOR
17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facin...
Page 18 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; BATTERY
18 MAINTENANCE 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 SG-SL. ...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; AIR FILTER
19 MAINTENANCE 00667 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 PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO IN STALL MOWER
20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fi...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor 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 stor...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in 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 29 - LIMITED WARRANTY
29 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, w...
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 33 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
33 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 mowslopes greater...
Page 34 - PARTS AND SERVICE
This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 • ...
