Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; I. GENERAL OPERATION
2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel we...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-7...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Washer (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 Fig. 2 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 ensure ...
Page 7 - CHECKLIST
7 ASSEMBLY TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion. ...
Page 8 - OPERATION
8 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 FORW...
Page 9 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
9 02829 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to e...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD; TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
10 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, ...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TO TRANSPORT
11 TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower pos...
Page 12 - ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear sh...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for t...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE GEARSHIFT PIVOTS LUBRICATION CHART T RAC T 0 R 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BLADE CARE
15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (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 CHECK BRAKE” in...
Page 16 - ENGINE; AIR FILTER
16 MAINTENANCE Fig. 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION (See Fig. 10) Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -2...
Page 17 - CLEANING
17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless t...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 14 WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “ST...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 01267 01156 TRUNNION BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FRONT LINKS NUT “E” NUT “F” FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 & 18) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRON...
Page 20 - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 20 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) 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 - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of ...
Page 21 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-; TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
21 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER Fig. 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT 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 Assembl...
Page 23 - STORAGE; BATTERY; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
23 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 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
24 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Dir...
Page 26 - LIMITED WARRANTY
26 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate- rials 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, ...
Page 27 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
27 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...
