Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...
Page 5 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
5 shifting into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” should not be used when children or others are around. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. h. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never allow children ...
Page 6 - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY; MODEL
6 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.For safety protection, frequently check components and repl...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE; IN; USE THIS
7 SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE 15 ° SIGHT A N D HOLD THIS LEVE L WITH A V E RTICAL T R EE A PO WE R P O L E A CO RN ER OF A B U ILDIN G OR A FEN C E POST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P RE S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFEL Y....
Page 8 - ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES; Figure 1; on; ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL; Do NOT operate the tractor; Styles vary by model.; Figure 2; ATTACHING THE SEAT; hex
8 SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor in this manual is observed from operator’sposition. ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: The battery cables may or may not be attached on your unit. If the cables are not attached,please follow the instructions below. NOT...
Page 9 - Quick Adjustment Seat; If your seat was shipped mounted backwards; Figure 3; TIRE PRESSURE; The stabilizer rod may be secured to the; INSTALLING THE PTO/DECK BELT; Quick Adjustment; Seat Stop
9 Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on theseat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off theseat pivot bracket. See Figure 3 . 1. Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots inseat pivot bracket. 2. Sli...
Page 10 - Leveling the Deck; in the; ADJUSTMENTS; section of; Figure 4; Belt Guard
10 IMPORTANT: Be certain that the FLAT side of the PTO/Deck belt is the side coming in contact with thedeck idler pulleys. • With the tension relieved, carefully route the beltaround the electric PTO clutch as shown in Figure4. IMPORTANT: After mounting the cutting deck, refer to Leveling the Deck i...
Page 11 - A* PTO lever
11 SECTION 5: CONTROLS NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. * Tractors vary by model and are equipped with either a PTO lever or a PTO knob, NEVER both. A* PTO (Power Take-off) Lever (Models with manual PTO) G Throttle Cont...
Page 12 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER; Figure 5; CHOKE CONTROL; The brake pedal must; IGNITION SWITCH; START; DRIVE PEDAL; Start
12 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER The throttle control lever is located on the right side ofthe tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speedof the engine and, on some models, when pushed allthe way forward, the choke control also. When set in agiven position, the throttle will maintain a uniformengin...
Page 13 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; AMPS
13 SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or anammeter as part of two available system indicatormonitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of yourdash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 If the Brake light or PTO light illumi...
Page 14 - OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR; SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES; NORMAL MOWING; REVERSE CAUTION MODE; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL; WARNING
14 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON The cruise control button islocated on the tractor dash panelto the left of the ignition switch.Push the cruise control buttonwhile traveling forward at adesired speed. While holding thebutton in, release pressure fromthe drive pedal. This will engagethe cruise control and a...
Page 15 - Do not operate the tractor if; Indicator
15 IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended . WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do notoperate the tractor when children or others arearound. Stop the tractor immediately ifsomeone enters ...
Page 16 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; If you strike a foreign object,; ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE; The parking brake must be engaged if the; DRIVING THE TRACTOR; NEVER; SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL; The cruise control feature should only be
16 STOPPING THE ENGINE WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the engine.Thoroughly inspect the machine for anydamage. Repair the damage before restartingand operating • If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/BladeEngage knob (...
Page 17 - Figure 9; Models with manual PTO; Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit); Front View
17 Figure 9 ENGAGING THE PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deckor other (separately available) attachments. To engagethe PTO, proceed as follows: • Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)position. Models with manual PTO • Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way fo...
Page 18 - HEADLIGHTS; Never move the key into the Start position; SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Never attempt to make any; LEVELING THE DECK; Check the tractor’s tire pressure before; Front To Rear; FRONT TO REAR
18 HEADLIGHTS On some models, the lamps are ON whenever the tractor’s engine is running. On other models, the lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is moved out of the STOP position. On all models, the lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. NOTE: Never move the key into...
Page 19 - remove, the hex cap screw on; DECK ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Be certain that the left roller bracket and the; SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Before operating this machine,; PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; NOT; remove, the hex nut found on; STEERING ADJUSTMENT; Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
19 measurements taken should be equal. If they’renot, proceed to the next step. • Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 10B. • Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn theadjustment gear (found immediately behind the hexcap screw just loosened) cl...
Page 20 - SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
20 Figure 13 Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: • Place the steering wheel in position for straightahead travel. • In front of the axle, measure the distancehorizontally from the inside of the left rim to theinside of the right rim. Note the distance. • Behind the axle, measure the distan...
Page 21 - Depending on the engine model found on your; oil filter; SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
21 7. Engage the tractor’s PTO.8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to throughly rinse. 9. Disengage the tractor’s PTO. 10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine o...
Page 22 - Periodically inspect the blade; BATTERY
22 SECTION 10: SERVICE TIRES WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall ofthe tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is 10 psi forthe rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to thetire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommendedor maximum psi. D...
Page 23 - GOOD
23 IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminalfirst, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE(Black) wire. Be certain that the...
Page 24 - CHANGING THE DECK BELT & PTO BELT; The V-belts found on your tractor are
24 Figure 19 IMPORTANT: Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided. • Repeat the above steps on the right side of thetractor. • Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on theright fender to raise the lift arms out of the way. • Gently slide ...
Page 25 - It is recommended that both drive belts be; Upper Drive Belt
25 • Grasp the ratchet’s handle and pivot it toward the front of the tractor to relieve tension on the belt. • With belt tension relieved, carefully remove the belt from around the left-hand spindle pulley. IMPORTANT: Carefully allow the ratchet to pivot rearward before removing it from the square h...
Page 26 - Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll; Lower Drive Belt
26 NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll the belt off of it. • Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up throughthe battery tray opening. • Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure22. Lower Drive Belt IMPORTANT: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the remo...
Page 27 - SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING; Trouble; fast
27 If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. • Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entiremachine with an oiled rag to protect the paintedmetal surfaces. • Refer to the engine manual f...
