Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
1 Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2Identification Numbers .......................................5Safety Decals & Icons .........................................6Features & Controls ............................................8 Control Functio...
Page 3 - Safety Rules & Information
2 GENERAL OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,...
Page 4 - Safety Rules and Information; CHILDREN
3 Safety Rules and Information CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to theunit and the mowing activity. Never assume that childrenwill remain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under...
Page 5 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline isextremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition....
Page 6 - LLEE; Identification Numbers
ID Tag CE Models:Place copy ofIdentification Tag here. Identification Numbers PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type/Spec Engine Code/Serial Number When contacting y...
Page 7 - Safety Decals; SAFETY DECALS
6 Safety Decals Decal - Main, Dashboard & Controls (Manual Start)Part No. 5049317 Decal - Hot SurfacePart No. 1704473 Decal - Transmission ReleasePart No. 5049320 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an indu...
Page 8 - Safety Icons; SAFETY ICONS
7 Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’sManual. Read and understand theOperator’s Manual before usingthis machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keepbystanders away. Warning: Remove Key BeforeServicing. Remove the key and consulttechnical literature be...
Page 9 - CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Ignition Switch
8 Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarizeyourself with the name, location, andfunction of these controls so that you willbetter understand the safety and operatinginstructions provided in this manual. Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly de...
Page 11 - Operation; GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY; CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
10 Operation WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY B...
Page 12 - OPERATING ON A SLOPE; Traveling Up a Slope; MOWING; STOPPING THE MOWER; DRIVING THE MOWER
Operation OPERATING ON A SLOPE While it is not recommended, traveling up and downslopes may be required from time to time. These guidelines are listed for your safety. Traveling Up a Slope Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probablyfar exceed any other machine you may have operated,...
Page 13 - STORAGE
12 Operation STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure use...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; SAFETY ITEMS
13 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. You will need to keep a record of youroperating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job bythe number of ...
Page 15 - Regular Maintenance; CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
14 Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL To add fuel: • Remove the fuel cap. • Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in thetank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manualfor specific fuel recommendations. • Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. FUEL FILTER The fue...
Page 16 - LUBRICATION
15 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles• front caster wheel pivots• ground speed control shaft pivot Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts toapply grease to moving parts when grease fittings arenot in...
Page 17 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
16 Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES • Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in followingsteps. • To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blademounting bolt with a 15/16” wrenc...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
18 Troubleshooting,Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists th...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK
19 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3. Idler pulley spring broken or not 3. Repair or replace as needed. properl...
Page 21 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
20 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two differentranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 -6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 -3,8cm). See Figure 10 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must firstdetermine...
Page 22 - DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
21 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3. If the mower deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of the mower deckwit...
Page 23 - BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT; Transaxle Drive Belt:
22 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt: (32” model) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push the idler arm towards the left-hand side of the machine to release the spring tension on the drivebelt. (See...
Page 25 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; Blade Brake Check
24 PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hourbreak-in period and then after every 100 hours ofoperation. Also perform the following procedure if theclutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutchhas been installed. • Remove key from ignition switch and ...
