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Lubrication

 WARNING

Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always 
disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove 
key to prevent unintended starting.

• 

Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate 

the front castor wheel axles with grease 

after every 10 hours of service.

• 

Periodically lubricate all other pivot points 

with a quality lubricating oil.

Using the Deck Wash System

 WARNING

When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck 

from any position other than the operator’s seat of the tractor. 

Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any 

bystanders. 

1. 

Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard 

garden hose connected to a water supply. 

2. 

Move the tractor to an area within reach of the 

hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings 

is acceptable to you. Disengage the PTO, 

engage the parking brake and stop the engine.

3. 

Pull back the lock collar (a) of the nozzle 

adapter (b) and push the nozzle adapter (b) 

onto one of the deck wash nozzles (c) at either 

end of the tractor deck. Release the lock collar 

(a) to lock the nozzle adapter (b) on the deck 
wash nozzle (c). See Figure 4-5.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Figure 4-5

4. 

Turn on the water supply. 

5. 

From the tractor operator’s seat, start the 

engine and engage the PTO. Allow to run 

as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the 

engine.

6. 

Turn off the water supply. 

7. 

Pull back the lock collar (a) of the nozzle 

adapter (b) to disconnect the nozzle adapter 

(b) from the deck wash nozzle (c). 

8. 

Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck 

using the deck wash nozzle (c) at the other 

end of the deck.

Tires

Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours 

of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to 

the recommended pressures. Improper inflation 

will shorten the tire service life. See the tire side 

wall for proper inflation pressures. Observe the 

following guidelines:
• 

Do not inflate a tire above the maximum 

pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

• 

Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or 

seriously under inflated. Have it inspected and 

serviced by a  qualified tire mechanic.

General Battery Information

 WARNING

Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or 

onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with 

clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, seek 

prompt medical attention.
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, 

then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or 

baking soda/water.
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the 

battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks.
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) 

away from the battery. The gas generated during charging 

can be combustible.
As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well 

ventilated area.
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when 

working near batteries.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. 

Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Keep batteries 

out of the reach of children.

Battery Maintenance

• 

The battery is filled with battery acid and 
then sealed at the factory. However, even a 
“maintenance free” battery requires some 
maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.

• 

Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a 
battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals 
with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, 
to protect against corrosion.

• 

Always keep the battery cables and 
terminals clean and free of corrosion.

• 

Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will 
leak electrolyte when tipped.

 WARNING

Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive 
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Keep 
batteries out of the reach of children.

Battery Storage

1. 

When storing the tractor for extended periods, 

disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not 

necessary to remove the battery.

2. 

All batteries discharge during storage. Keep 

the exterior of the battery clean, especially 

the top. A dirty battery will discharge more 

rapidly.

3. 

The battery must be stored with a full charge. 

A discharged battery can freeze sooner than 

a charged battery. A fully charged battery will 

store longer in cold temperatures than hot.

4. 

Recharge the battery before returning to 

service. Although the tractor may start, 

the engine charging system may not fully 

recharge the battery.

Hydrostatic Transmission

The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory 

and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be 

checked and the fluid cannot be changed.

Tractor Storage

If your tractor is not going to be operated for 

an extended period of time (thirty days to 

approximately six months), the tractor should be 

prepared for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and 

protected location. If stored outside, cover the tractor 

(including the tires) to protect it from the elements. 

The procedures outlined below should be performed 

whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1. 

Change the engine oil and filter following 
the instructions provided in the engine 
manual packed with this manual.

 WARNING

Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in 
poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an 
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, 
clothes dryer, etc.

2. 

If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:

a. 

To prevent gum deposits from 
forming inside the engine’s 
carburetor and causing possible 
malfunction of the engine, the fuel 
system must be either completely 
emptied, or the gasoline must be 
treated with a stabilizer to prevent 
deterioration.

 WARNING

Fuel left in the fuel tank deteriorates and will cause serious 
starting problems.

b. 

Using a fuel stabilizer for storage 

between 30 and 90 days:

• 

Read the product 

manufacturer’s instructions 

and recommendations.

• 

Add to clean, fresh gasoline 

the correct amount of 

stabilizer for the capacity 

(approximately 3 gallons) of 

the fuel system.

• 

Fill the fuel tank with treated 

fuel and run the engine for 

2-3 minutes to get stabilized 

fuel into the carburetor.

c. 

Emptying the fuel system for storage 

of more than 90 days:

• 

Prior to putting the tractor 

in storage, monitor fuel 

consumption with the goal of 

running the fuel tank empty.

• 

Run the engine until it begins 

to stall. Use the choke to 

keep the engine running 

until all fuel in the carburetor 

has been exhausted.

• 

Referring to the engine 

manual, drain the fuel from 

the carburetor bowl. 

3. 

Clean the engine and the entire tractor 

thoroughly.

4. 

Fully charge the battery, then disconnect 

the negative cable at the battery to prevent 

possible discharge. Recharge the battery 

periodically when in storage. 
Note: Remove the battery if exposed 

to prolonged periods of sub-freezing 

temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location 

where temperatures are above freezing. 

Summary of Contents for Zero-Turn

Page 1: ... MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Operator s Manual Form No 769 11540B February 8 2017 Important Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly Set Up 6 Controls Operation 9 Product Care 15 Parts Warranty See Separate Supplement Table of Contents NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models Features may vary by model Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may di...

Page 2: ...he machine could tip over causing serious personal injury The machine must be pushed manually on ramp s to load or unload properly 25 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 26 Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches wires door openings etc where the operator may be struck or pulled from the machine which could result in serious in...

Page 3: ... 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 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 machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before...

Page 4: ...r or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to...

Page 5: ...t gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on...

Page 6: ...r complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position Thank You Tractor Preparation Manually Moving the Tractor 1 Engage the transmission bypass rods one on each side of the tractor to move the tractor manually without starting it The transmission bypass rods are located on the rear of the tractor j...

Page 7: ...50 and 54 decks the chute is shipped attached and with a stop bracket holding the chute upright The stop brackets must be removed prior to operating the tractor 7 Holding the chute deflector fully upward remove the shipping brace Lower the chute deflector and discard the shipping brace See Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Setting the Front Gauge Wheels If equipped WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the di...

Page 8: ...n Note If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top side of battery charge the battery as instructed in the Product Care section prior to operating the tractor Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into po...

Page 9: ... index notch and push downward to lower the deck or pull upward to raise the deck When the desired height is attained move the deck lift handle to the right until fully in the index notch Ignition Module D WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Ignition Module w Reverse Caution Mode If equipp...

Page 10: ...e the key is rotated out of the STOP position regardless of whether the engine is started The LCD service minder will remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil air filter service low engine and low battery warnings Change Oil The LCD will display the letters CHG followed by the letters OIL followed by the letters SOON then finally followed by the meter s accumulated ...

Page 11: ... the tractor Contact an authorized service dealer The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO lever is in the disengaged OFF position The engine will automatically shut OFF if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake The engine will automatically shut OFF if the operator leaves the tractor s seat wi...

Page 12: ... the neutral position refer to Maintenance Adjustments for instructions to adjust the levers so that they are even 3 Move the throttle to the full throttle position Note Although the tractor s engine is designed to run at full throttle when performing a practice session the tractor must be operated at less than full throttle This only applies to practice WARNING Always maintain a firm grip on the ...

Page 13: ... the blades PTO engaged Note 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 not operate the tractor when children or others are around Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Note The operator MUST be seated in the tractor...

Page 14: ... engaging the mower deck Mow across slopes not up and down If mowing a slope start at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed Do not cut the grass too short Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST position w...

Page 15: ... P P Check Intake Screen Clean as Needed P P Check Blades Sharpen or Replace as Needed P P Check Tire Pressure P P Check Clean Underside of Deck P Inspect Lube Deck Wheels P P Check Deck Level Pitch P P Check Belts Pulleys for Damage Wear P Check That All Hardware is in Place Secure P Check Spark Plug Condition Gap P P P Engine Break In Oil Change P P Change Engine Oil P P P Replace Oil Filter P P...

Page 16: ...ure 4 2 5 Twist and pull oil drain refer to Figure 4 1 a Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port b Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil fill tube c Push the clear oil drain tube packed with this manual onto the oil drain port Route the opposite end of the tube into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2 5 quart capacity to ...

Page 17: ...rminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases Use extreme caution when handling batteries Keep batteries out of the reach of children Battery Storage 1...

Page 18: ...y deck leveling adjustments Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure WARNING Shut the engine off remove the key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades Leveling the Deck Side to Side Note Check the tractor s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments Refer to Tires for information rega...

Page 19: ...ay from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel 3 Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls Replace the spark plugs 4 Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly Note Use of a pressure wash...

Page 20: ...hat secures the PTO cable b to the bracket c on the deck slide the PTO cable b out of the bracket c and unhook the spring from the idler bracket d See Figure 4 13 a b c d Figure 4 13 5 Remove the V belt e from the PTO pulley on manual PTO tractors on the bottom of the engine and skip ahead to Step 9 See Figure 4 12 WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause...

Page 21: ...he cotter pin Refer to Figure 4 18 7 Make certain the V belt is in the spindle pulleys on the deck then route the belt rearward beneath the tractor frame above the transmission tube s to the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine 8 Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bot...

Page 22: ...e same angle of sharpness is maintained If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many times or if any metal separation is present it is recommended that new blades be installed New blades are available at your authorized dealer The blades may be removed as follows 1 Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Deck Removal then gently flip the deck over to expose its undersid...

Page 23: ...formulario 769 11540B 8 de febrero de 2017 Medidas importantes de seguridad 2 Armado einstalación 6 Controles y Funcionamiento 9 Cuidado del producto 15 Piezas Garantía Consulte el suplemento que se adjunta por separado Índice NOTA Este manual de operación corresponde a varios modelos Las características pueden variar según los modelos No todas las características que se incluyen en este manual se...

Page 24: ...e subiendo o bajando rampas ya que la máquina podría volcar y provocar lesiones personales graves La máquina se debe empujar a mano en rampas para cargarla o descargarla correctamente 23 El silenciador y el motor se recalientan y pueden producir quemaduras No los toque 24 Revise el espacio libre por encima de la cabeza antes de conducir bajo ramas bajas de árboles cables cerramientos de puertas et...

Page 25: ... en exceso el tanque de combustible Llene el tanque no más de pulgada por debajo de la base del cuello del tapón de carga para dejar espacio para la expansión del combustible i Vuelva a colocar la tapa de la gasolina y ajústela bien j Limpie la gasolina que se pueda haber derramado sobre el motor o el equipo Traslade la máquina a otra zona Espere 5 minutos antes de arrancar el motor k Para reducir...

Page 26: ...1 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 Símbolos de seguridad En esta página se presentan y describen los símbolos de seguridad que pueden aparecer en este producto Lea comprenda y siga todas las instrucciones incluidas en la máquina antes de intentar armarla y hacerla funcionar Símbolo Descripción LEA LOS MANUALES DEL OPERADOR Lea entienda y cumpla todas las instrucciones incluidas en los manuales antes de r...

Page 27: ...ajo hasta que la esquina izquierda toque la pendiente vea las Figuras 1 y 2 5 Si hay una separación debajo del indicador la pendiente es demasiado empinada para operar con seguridad vea la Figura 2 anterior L í n e a d e p u n t o s a 1 5 Indicador de pendiente Figura 2 Figura 1 Pendiente de 15 Pendiente de 15 ADVERTENCIA Las pendientes son un factor importante relacionado con accidentes por tumbo...

Page 28: ...a desde la posición de operación Muchas gracias Preparación del tractor Movimiento manual del tractor 1 Enganche las varillas de derivación de la transmisión una a cada lado del tractor para mover el tractor manualmente sin ponerlo en marcha Las varillas de derivación de la transmisión están ubicadas en la parte trasera del tractor justo en el interior de las ruedas traseras Enganche las varillas ...

Page 29: ... soporte de tope que lo sostiene en posición vertical Los soportes de tope se deben extraer antes de utilizar el tractor 7 Sosteniendo el canal deflector totalmente hacia arriba extraiga la traba de seguridad Baje el canal deflector y descarte la traba de seguridad Consulte la Figura 2 8 Figura 2 8 Ajuste de las ruedas de calibración delanteras si están instaladas ADVERTENCIA Mantenga las manos y ...

Page 30: ...r o al costado de la misma cárguela siguiendo las instrucciones de la página 8 de la sección Cuidado del producto de este manual antes de operar el tractor Ajuste del asiento Para ajustar la posición del asiento tírelo hacia arriba y sostenga la palanca de ajuste del asiento Deslice el asiento hacia adelante o hacia atrás hasta la posición deseada luego suelte la palanca de ajuste Asegúrese de que...

Page 31: ...acarla de la muesca y empuje hacia abajo para bajar la plataforma o hacia arriba para levantarla Cuando alcance la altura deseada mueva la palanca de elevación hacia la derecha para que encaje totalmente en la muesca de posición Módulo de encendido D ADVERTENCIA Nunca deje la máquina en funcionamiento sin vigilancia Siempre desconecte la toma de fuerza PTO ponga el freno de mano pare el motor y re...

Page 32: ... tensión de la batería seguido de las horas acumuladas del tractor Nota Las horas de funcionamiento del tractor se registran cada vez que se gira la llave de encendido de la posición STOP detención independientemente de si el motor arranca El LCD avisador de servicio le recuerda al operador los intervalos de mantenimiento para el cambio del aceite del motor el servicio del filtro de aire las adver...

Page 33: ...ión del operador Si el sistema de interbloqueo funciona mal no se debe hacer funcionar el tractor Comuníquese con un distribuidor de servicio autorizado El sistema de bloqueo de seguridad impide que el motor arranque o se encienda a menos que esté accionado el freno de mano y la palanca de toma de fuerza PTO esté en posición desactivada OFF Si el operador abandona su asiento antes de poner el fren...

Page 34: ...l consulte la Sección Mantenimiento y Ajustes para ajustar las palancas de manera que queden niveladas 3 Mueva el acelerador a la posición de aceleración máxima Nota Si bien el motor del tractor se ha diseñado para funcionar a máxima aceleración cuando practica el tractor debe funcionar a menos del máximo Esto se aplica únicamente al funcionamiento del motor durante la práctica ADVERTENCIA Siempre...

Page 35: ...nda cortar el césped en marcha atrás ADVERTENCIA Tenga mucho cuidado cuando opere el tractor en MODO DE PRECAUCIÓN EN MARCHA ATRÁS Mire siempre hacia abajo y detrás de usted antes y durante la marcha atrás No haga funcionar el tractor cuando haya niños u otras personas cerca Detenga el tractor inmediatamente si alguien se acerca Para utilizar el MODO PRECAUCIÓN MARCHA ATRÁS Nota El operador DEBE e...

Page 36: ...rrea en V y del embrague de la PTO Antes de activar la plataforma de corte levante totalmente la plataforma o lleve la máquina a un área donde no haya césped Corte de forma transversal a la pendiente no hacia arriba ni hacia abajo Si corta el césped en pendiente comience por la base y desplácese hacia arriba para asegurar que siempre se gire cuesta arriba No corte a alta velocidad absoluta especia...

Page 37: ...eemplace si cor responde P P Revise la presión de los neumáticos P P Revise limpie la parte de abajo de la plata forma P Inspeccione y lubrique las ruedas de la plataforma P P Revise el nivel inclinación de la plataforma P P Revise las correas y poleas viendo se están dañadas gastadas P Compruebe que todos los elementos de fer retería están en su lugar y asegurados P Controle el estado y la separa...

Page 38: ...en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj Figura 4 1 b a c d Figura 4 2 5 Orificio de drenaje de aceite de girar y tirar consulte la Figura 4 1 a Abra el tapón protector del extremo de la válvula de drenaje para visualizar el orificio de drenaje b Retire el tapón de llenado de aceite la varilla de nivel de aceite del tubo de llenado c Presione el tubo de drenaje de aceite que acompaña este manua...

Page 39: ...os bornes de la batería Evite inclinar la batería Hasta una batería sellada pierde electrolito si se la inclina ADVERTENCIA Las baterías contienen ácido sulfúrico y pueden producir gases explosivos Tenga extremo cuidado cuando manipule baterías Mantenga las baterías lejos del alcance de los niños Almacenamiento de la batería 1 Cuando el tractor se guarda durante períodos prolongados desconecte el ...

Page 40: ...oque el freno de mano antes de realizar ajustes Proteja sus manos utilizando guantes reforzados cuando manipule las cuchillas Nivelación de la plataforma de lado a lado Nota Controle la presión de neumáticos del tractor antes de realizar cualquier nivelación de la plataforma Consulte la sección Neumáticos para obtener información sobre la presión de los neumáticos Nivele siempre la plataforma de l...

Page 41: ...io reparar o reemplazar el carburador y otros componentes del sistema de combustible ADVERTENCIA Drene el combustible únicamente dentro de un recipiente aprobado y al aire libre lejos de cualquier llama expuesta Deje que el motor se enfríe Apague cigarrillos cigarros pipas y otras fuentes de combustión antes de drenar el combustible 3 Retire las bujías y vierta aproximadamente una onza de aceite e...

Page 42: ... Consulte la Figura 4 13 a b c d Figura 4 13 5 Retire la correa en V e de la polea de la toma de fuerza PTO ubicada en la base del motor en los tractores de PTO manual y prosiga con el Paso 9 Consulte la Figura 4 12 ADVERTENCIA El silenciador en la parte trasera del tractor puede estar sumamente caliente y podría causar quemaduras graves Tenga mucho cuidado cuando se encuentre cerca del silenciado...

Page 43: ...s de suspensión traseras 6 Vuelva a instalar la varilla de elevación delantera de la plataforma y sujétela en su lugar con el pasador de chaveta Consulte Figura 4 18 7 Asegúrese de que la correa en V esté en las poleas del husillo de la plataforma luego oriente la correa hacia atrás por debajo del bastidor del tractor por encima de los tubos de transmisión hacia la polea de la potencia de arranque...

Page 44: ...las queden balanceadas y se mantenga el mismo ángulo de filo Si el borde de corte de una cuchilla ya se ha afilado muchas veces o si hay alguna separación en el metal se recomienda instalar cuchillas nuevas El distribuidor autorizado le puede proveer cuchillas nuevas Las cuchillas se pueden sacar de la siguiente manera 1 Extraiga la plataforma de la parte inferior del tractor consulte la sección E...

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