Page 1: ...arts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 190650 Rev 1 7 28 04 TR MH PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service...
Page 2: ...e during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale...
Page 3: ...machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Cle...
Page 4: ...children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or...
Page 5: ...ine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for hole...
Page 6: ...ual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedul...
Page 7: ...ring Wheel Insert Seat 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4...
Page 8: ...Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft lbs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot...
Page 9: ...manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Befor...
Page 10: ...e familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe oper ating condition It is important to purge the transmission before...
Page 11: ...uld result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a h...
Page 12: ...Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift...
Page 13: ...cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this po...
Page 14: ...NG HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and g...
Page 15: ...e fuel tank or permanent damage may occur BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check e...
Page 16: ...s Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still do...
Page 17: ...mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly mulcher_9 Max 1 3 If grass is...
Page 18: ...longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners Spindle...
Page 19: ...o mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a co...
Page 20: ...AXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact our authorized...
Page 21: ...in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp 00667 Clamp...
Page 22: ...off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs...
Page 23: ...is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bot...
Page 24: ...A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is st...
Page 25: ...n of this manual 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 with...
Page 26: ...amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to s...
Page 27: ...forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to s...
Page 28: ...etor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact our authorized adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over...
Page 29: ...mandrel 2 Contact our authorized service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to...
Page 30: ...itch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring...
Page 31: ...never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a...
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