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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give
you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni-
cians and the proper tools to ser vice or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
•
Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.
WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un-
im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department (See RE PAIR
PARTS section of this manual).
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY
1.50 GALLONS
AND TYPE:
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ):
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
48 Oz.
SPARK PLUG:
Champion RC12YC
(GAP: .030")
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.0
2nd
1.4
3rd
2.1
4th
3.1
5th
4.0
6th
5.1
Reverse:
1.6
CHARGING SYSTEM:
3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR:
28
MIN.
CCA:
230
CASE
SIZE:
U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 45-55 FT. LBS.
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 6
OPERATION ............................................................. 8-12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 13
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 13-15
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 16-19
STORAGE .................................................................... 20
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 21-22
WARRANTY ................................................................. 24
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