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OPERATION

TOWING CARTS & OTHER AT TACH MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and 

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-

tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, 

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with 

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS 

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills 

with slopes great er than 15° and do not 

drive across any slope.

•  Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down 

hills.

•  Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•  If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to 

slower position.

•  If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake 

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• 

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed 

room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• 

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and 

clutch/brake pedal.

•  Make all turns slowly.

ROS "ON" 

POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

02828

Fig. 11

•  When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the 

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

TO TRANSPORT

• 

Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment 

lift control. 

• 

When pushing or towing your tractor, ensure gearshift 

lever is in neutral (N) position.

•  Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) mph 

(8 km/h).

NOTE

: To protect hood from damage when transporting 

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed 

and secured to tractor.  Use an appropriate means of tying 

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac-

tory already filled with sum mer weight oil.
•  Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• 

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the 

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, 

remove and read oil level.  If necessary, add oil until 

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached.  Do not overfill.

•  For cold weather operation you should change oil for 

easier starting.  (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the 

Maintenance sec tion of this manual.)

•  To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in 

this manual.

ADD GASOLINE 

•  Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.  

Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of 

87 octane.  Do not mix oil with gasoline.  Purchase fuel 

in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure 

fuel freshness.

CAUTION:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 

fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT:

  WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES 

BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE 

GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER 

STARTING.

CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol 

or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture 

which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids 

during storage.  Acidic gas can damage the fuel 

system of an engine while in storage.  To avoid 

engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied 

before stor age of 30 days or longer.  Drain the gas 

tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel 

lines and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next 

season.  See Storage In struc tions for additional 

information.  Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 

products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may 

occur.  Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative 

in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits 

during stor age.  Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel 

tank or storage container.  Always follow the mix 

ratio found on stabilizer container.  Run engine at 

least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the 

stabilizer to reach the carburetor.  Do not empty 

the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

Summary of Contents for M13538

Page 1: ...ing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure...

Page 2: ...Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which...

Page 3: ...hine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attac...

Page 4: ...edy please contact your nearest authorized service center department Wehavecompetent well trainedtechni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual...

Page 5: ...Slope Sheet Battery Keys Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Seat 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nut...

Page 6: ...ge 2 1 2 wrenches Pliers 1 9 16 wrench Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTO...

Page 7: ...THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton...

Page 8: ...ntify 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 in...

Page 9: ...engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards...

Page 10: ...r performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Fig 5 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full speed...

Page 11: ...to reverse R position and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 9 The position of the attachment lift lever A determines the cutting height Put att...

Page 12: ...on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick...

Page 13: ...This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period MOWING TIPS DO NOT use...

Page 14: ...rs Check Replace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATION...

Page 15: ...s running with the ignition 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 BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmo...

Page 16: ...ill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 15 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL...

Page 17: ...ntactwiththeblade Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately prior to using mower again Pluganyholesinmowerwithboltsandlocknuts Fig 20 DECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig 20 Your tractor s deck is eq...

Page 18: ...f mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE A...

Page 19: ...Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Ins...

Page 20: ...t your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 28 With all...

Page 21: ...nd clutching idler B 5 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers 6 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER section in this manual TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See...

Page 22: ...tectionwhenaround batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starti...

Page 23: ...REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Clo...

Page 24: ...Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM Immediately prepare your tracto...

Page 25: ...h 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks...

Page 26: ...under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace wi...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...04 16 13 CL Printed in U S A...

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