Page 1: ...YDRO TRACTO Operator Manual Models 93604300 54 Hydro Tractor _ _ ENGLISH 435045 06 22 10 Rev 1 Printed in the U S A ...
Page 2: ...s set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traf...
Page 3: ...e container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts...
Page 4: ...he safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered orgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a ...
Page 5: ... 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY inthe Service and Adjustments section in this manual LABEL __ Fig 1 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Sit in seat Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Re...
Page 6: ...ly and tightened securely J All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory J Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling J Check mower and drive belts Ensure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers J Check wiring See that all conne...
Page 7: ...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 hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided mi...
Page 8: ...arting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSiTiON Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forw...
Page 9: ...or is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor corn pletely as described above and set parking brake before leaving the opera tot s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine ...
Page 10: ...est cutting performance grass over 6 in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 9 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower is atthe desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck inprop er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain condi...
Page 11: ... movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set ting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Fig 12 When pushing or towing your tractor ensure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment...
Page 12: ...tch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously fo...
Page 13: ...lf 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ...
Page 14: ...r must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A...
Page 15: ... switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING Fig 14 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades _ AUTION Use only a replacement blade ap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not ap...
Page 16: ...dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 16 OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED LOCKED POS T ON DRAIN YELLOW CAP TUBE Fig 16 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning cloc...
Page 17: ... your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Thread the nozzle adapter packaged with your tractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden ...
Page 18: ...D LOWER AT TACHMENT LIFT LEVER See Fig 21 and 22 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold Pull parking brake lever up and hold release pressure from clutch brake pedal then release parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure Fig 21 CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded ...
Page 19: ...TALL ANTI SWAY BAR S iF EQUIPPED See Fig 26 28 ANTI SWAY BAR S _TOWARDS TOWARDS TRANSAXLE MOWER DECK_ 90 END INTEGRATED WASHER END Fig 26 From right side of mower first insert 90 end of anti sway bar S into hole in transaxle bracket T located near left rear tire in front of transaxle NOTE Flashlight may be helpful ANTI SWAY BAR s LJ Y TRANSAXLE BRACKET T LOCATED BETWEEN REAR TIRES S ANTI SWAY BAR ...
Page 20: ... of front link E through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F Move to left side of mower and and insert large retainer spring G through hole in front link E behind front suspension bracket F Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and small retainer spring J NOTE Requires deck lifting FRONT LINK i LOCATION E FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY E FRONT ...
Page 21: ...edge of blade to the ground The distance should be the same on both sides Fig 34 21 If adjustment is necessary see steps in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 35 and 36 iMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front ...
Page 22: ...al on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness A 3 Remove anti rotation link B on right side of tractor 4 Remove belt from stationary idler C and clutching idler U 5 Remove belt from centerspan idler E 6 Pull belt slack toward...
Page 23: ...square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING X AXLE C_ SQUARE KEY REAR R _ __ WHEEL ONLY Fig 39 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 40 WAR...
Page 24: ...e or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 42 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To re...
Page 25: ...UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fu...
Page 26: ...irty oil 6 Faulty spark plug 7 Dirty fuel filter 8 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or repl...
Page 27: ...Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Ctoggedmowerdeckventhotesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent ...
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Page 29: ...pes 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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...
Page 30: ...duration d these warranties shat_be 90 days after the date o_ purchase Exceptions Limitations Exclusions Customer Respons Register the product immedia_ly at the _me of sate f the dealer does not re9 ster the product the customer must complete the product registration card in the _iterature package and return it to the Athens Company or register the unit online at www arians cam To obtain warranty ...
Page 31: ...sfy manufactured products nor shatl such changes be construed as an admission that prey ous designs were defe_ive LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMA GES Adens Company s liability _nder this warranty and under any implied warranty that may exist is Iimited to repa r of any defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective pad Ariens sha i not be Iiable for incidenlaI special or _nsequenti...
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