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 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 5.5 Reverse: 2.4 Tire ...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clev...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . FIG. 2 FIG. 3 2466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location an...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 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 SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting r...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. 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 2854 OPERATION 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...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION 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 op-erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...
Page 13 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; Do not mow in reverse unless
13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gaug...
Page 14 - ADD GASOLINE; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; NOTE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
14 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 in quan ti...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS; PURGE TRANSMISSION
15 FIG. 12 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has be...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
16 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 02500 ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ➁ ENGINE ➀ SPINDLE ZERK ➀ SPINDLE 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 CANT...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 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 high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUS...
Page 18 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
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. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
19 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. • Remove the drain tube and ...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 TRACTOR WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn i...
Page 21 - Belt tension rod is spring; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack ets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged p...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02517 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUN NION FRONT PLATE AS- SEM BLY NUT “C” NUT “D” FIG. 22 025 16 02513 FIG. 23 PRI MA RY IDLER ARM R.H.MANDREL IDLERPUL LEYS ELEC TRICCLUTCHPUL LEY TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) • Par...
Page 23 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02515 L.H. MAN- DREL IDLERPUL LEY CEN TER MAN DREL SPRING SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM R.H. MAN DREL TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC OND ARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake.• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER”...
Page 25 - TO A D
25 FIG. 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) • Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble.• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear whe...
Page 27 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 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 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
28 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 30 - LIMITED WARRANTY
30 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 31 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
31 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DO TTED 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 greate...
Page 32 - 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 • ...
