Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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 - Never; 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 m...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 48 oz. (1.4 L) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0-5.2 Reverse: 0-2.9 Charging System: 3 Amps Batte...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; TEERINGa7HEEL
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS 3TEERINGª7HEEL ª,ARGEª&LATª 7ASHER ª+NOB ª7ASHERªª ªXªªXªª 'AUGE 3EAT ª+EYS 3LOPEª3HEET +EY ª/ILª$RAINª4UBEª&ORª&UTUREª5SE ª(EXª"OLTSªªXª ª+EPSª.UTª "ATTERY ª(EXª"OLTªªXª ªª,OCKª7ASHER 3TEERINGª%XTENSIONª3HAFT Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Steering ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating p...
Page 7 - er a tion section for location and function of
7 Fig. 2 02591 DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BATTERY COVER KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for a...
Page 8 - TO INSTALL BAGGER COM PO NENTS TO
8 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4D • Replace discharge chute into rear opening of tractor. Secure the chute with the two hook straps. 0230 6 HOOK BACKPLATE SLOT DIS CHARGE CHUTE Fig. 5A TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs. 5A-5C) • Unfold bag by pivoting front bagger tube all the way forward and pressing the bottom vinyl ...
Page 9 - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
9 ASSEMBLY • Push cap over end of bagger dump handle. NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in order to use the handle to clear the chute in the event it has become clogged. Fig. 5C BAGGER ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 6 & 7) For proper bag function and appearance, it may be nec- es sary to...
Page 10 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST; BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
10 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be prope...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 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 F...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER -
12 03092 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 th...
Page 13 - spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.; HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
13 OPERATION 00155 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 trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS
14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake p...
Page 15 - TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; ADD GASOLINE; SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
15 Fig. 13 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause ...
Page 16 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS; Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-; PURGE TRANSMISSION; CAUTION: Never engage or disengage; there may be movement of the drive
16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass a...
Page 18 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
18 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 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 LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YO...
Page 19 - TRACTOR
19 02 22 3 MAINTENANCE Fig. 20 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 20) The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt that attaches this blade has nor mal Right Hand threads that loosens by turn ing ( ) counterclockwise and tight ens by turning ( ) clockwise. 6 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig...
Page 20 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
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. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not atte...
Page 21 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
21 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. See engine manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
22 0237 5 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ANTI SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRING SUSPENTION ARMS CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT LINKS RETAINER SPRINGS Fig. 24 TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24) Mower will be eas i er to re move from the right side of trac tor. • Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” po si ...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT; NOTE
23 01156 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOW ER” in this section of this manual). • Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove cover. • Remove screws from LH mandre...
Page 24 - TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER
24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 30 02239 ADJUSTMENT BOLT Fig. 31 NEUTRAL LOCK GATE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 31) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front o...
Page 25 - WARNING
25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and cambe...
Page 26 - STORAGE; WARNING: Never store the trac tor with; BATTERY; 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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stori...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/r...
Page 29 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER 12VDC STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE HEADLIGHTS CARBURETOR SOLENOID (IF EQUIPPED) FUELLINE IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENO...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 ELECTRICAL C04 29 40 2 81 24 43 27 41 25 42 16 16 59 28 30 33 16 94 92 22 79 21 34 26 With Service Minder Option 46 46 52 Without Service Minder Option 93 58 66 66
Page 31 - Gauge Service Reminder/Hrmtr Rect; KEY PART
31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 ELECTRICAL 1 532 16 34-65 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Asm Light w/4152J 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 42 12-99 Cable Starter...
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ª #HASSIS#2$?%LITEª0RO?
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 DRIVE DRIVE#2$?(9$2/'2?FENDER?
Page 35 - Clutch; Spacer
35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 DRIVE 1 - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 321-0510 8 532 19 27-06 Rod, Shift Fender Adjust Lt 9 532 40 85-79 Clutch Noram 10 876 02 04-16 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 810 04 04-00 Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 15 874 49 05-44...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_60_r1 29 88 71 17 43 91 41 42 37 36 37 44 39 1 38 97 34
Page 37 - Nut Flange Lock
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 532 19 45-95 Steering Wheel 2 532 18 47-06 Front Axle Assembly 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Assembly, LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Assembly, RH 5 532 12 49-31 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 532 12 17-4...
Page 38 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 11 10 5 14 4 3 8 9 7 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 seat-CRD_knob_1 1 532 18 87-12 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer...
Page 39 - DECALS; All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 DECALS MAX + _ 90N MAX + _ 150N WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 03-89 Decal, Warning Syms. CE 2 532 40 88-17 Decal, Hp Engine 3 532 18 61-63 Decal, Hood RH 4 532 19 68-41 Decal, Warning Eng....
Page 40 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 engine-bs.1cyl_48
Page 42 - MOWER
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 MOWER 124 131 36 22 13 2 11 8 20 16 69 14 15 2 18 46 46 45 9 41 130 1 19 5 6 3 46 44 33 32 30 30 28 31 21 25 21 31 32 33 30 30 30 2 18 17 27 55 124 40 41 36 26 23 124 254 297 295 296 36 84 41 40 56 61 24 21 21 21 4 ...
Page 44 - MOWER LIFT; Plunger Asm. Lift LVR
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 50-07 Plunger Asm. Lift LVR 2 532 19 80-70 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 532...
Page 45 - BAGGER
45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NO. PP16H36RB (96061015703), PRODUCT NO. 960 61 01-57 BAGGER ª ª ªª ª ªª "AGGERª!SYª#2$ ??R ª ªª ª ª 34 15 33 35 36_mulch p lug (CRD) KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532 16 52-49 Tube Handle Bagger...
Page 46 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
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...
