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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

772C0743
(12/2004)

Automatic Lawn

Tractor

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ
SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5

Summary of Contents for Automatic Lawn Tractor

Page 1: ...ED IN U S A 772C0743 12 2004 Automatic Lawn Tractor Operator s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 ...

Page 2: ...ating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call your service dealer Please have your unit s model number and serial n...

Page 3: ...or 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 10 Be aware...

Page 4: ...w the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine 6 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwar...

Page 5: ... machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion i Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely j If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area W...

Page 6: ...th original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as nece...

Page 7: ... E N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across...

Page 8: ...s located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons Do not overfill WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate...

Page 9: ...icable instructions NOTE For shipping reasons seats are either fastened to the tractor seat s pivot bracket with a plastic tie or mounted backward to the pivot bracket In either case free the seat from its shipping position and remove the two hex screws or knobs on models so equipped from the bottom of seat before proceeding with applicable instructions below Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE If your sea...

Page 10: ...brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake NOTE The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor KNOB ADJUSTMENT Knobs Shoulder Opening Pivot Bracket in Slot Screws Slow Choke Fast Position Position Posit...

Page 11: ...ator Monitor Hour Meter H Cruise Control Button B PTO Blade Engage Lever I Ignition Switch Module PTO Blade Engage Knob J Brake Pedal C Choke Knob K Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Button L Deck Lift Lever E Shift Lever M Seat Adjustment Lever F Cup Holder N Cargo Net optional G Throttle Lever I G A D H E F L K J M NOTE Steering Wheel not shown for clarity P 1 10 P B B C N ...

Page 12: ...onitor Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an ammeter as part of two available system indicator monitors Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit proceed as follows BRAKE Depress the brake pedal PTO Move PTO Blade Engage lever or PTO Blade ...

Page 13: ... height of the cutting deck To use move the lever to the left then place in the notch best suited for your application Parking Brake Button To set the parking brake fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed To release the parking brake depress ...

Page 14: ...age lever is moved into the engaged ON position with the shift lever in Reverse Models with Electric PTO Blade Engage The electric PTO Blade Engage clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor s seat with the PTO Blade Engage knob in the engaged ON position regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position the electric P...

Page 15: ...of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are between inch and inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth flat surface such as a driveway WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck NOTE The deck wheels are an anti scalp...

Page 16: ... serious injury Mow up and down slopes NEVER across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Avoid turns when driving on a slope If a turn must be made turn down the slope Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over Avoid stopping whe...

Page 17: ... with the engine at full throttle Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass Your tractor is designed to mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to Cutting Blades of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions M...

Page 18: ...o raise the front of the deck loosen the lock nut s to lower the front of the deck Figure 13 Retighten the jam nut s loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch hig...

Page 19: ...ent If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear the steering drag links may need to be adjusted Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figure 16 Figure ...

Page 20: ... the pre cleaner if so equipped and cartridge air cleaner element as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Spark Plug s The spark plug s should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Refer to the separate engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Lubrication WARNING Before lubrica...

Page 21: ...ft side of the deck See Figure 18 Figure 18 Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided Repeat the above steps on the tractor s right side Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way NOTE Models with...

Page 22: ...f the good battery then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery WARNING Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking and the gas in either battery could explode Cleaning Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution If necessary scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits Coat terminals and exposed wiring with...

Page 23: ...inching injury Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and the pulley while removing the belt All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a...

Page 24: ...pindle pulley All Models IMPORTANT Carefully allow the ratchet to pivot rearward before removing it from the square hole Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys including the deck idler pulley Route the new belts deck belt first Remount the belt guards removed earlier Changing the Transmission Drive Belts NOTE Several components must be removed and special tools i e air impact wrench in order...

Page 25: ...hine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance SECTION 10 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES Belt Guard Idler Bracket 3 8 Square Hole Belt Guard Idler Bracket 3 8 Square Hole MODEL DESCRIPTION OEM 190 118 46 inch Deck Mulch Kit OEM 190 193 50 inch Deck Mulch Kit OEM 190 182 Twin Bagger Grass Collector for 4...

Page 26: ...Replace fuel filter if so equipped Clear vent or replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins ...

Page 27: ...ers are considered consumable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with your product or sold separately as an attachment for your garden tractors will be warranted according to the above terms o...

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