Page 1: ...or Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Sewice contact our authorized distributor call 1 800o849 1297 For Technical Assistance call...
Page 2: ...r wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care withgrass catchers or otherattachmects These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and grad...
Page 3: ...in could over turn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tir...
Page 4: ...ons will enabte you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining...
Page 5: ...ering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 B...
Page 6: ...REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and Iowershafts and instal...
Page 7: ...your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift l...
Page 8: ...SSURE 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 c...
Page 9: ...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 haza...
Page 10: ...n National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turnsthe headlights on and off THRO I rLE CHOK...
Page 11: ...OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATI ERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate...
Page 12: ...amage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH...
Page 13: ...When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up pe...
Page 14: ...HART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractor does not coveritems that have ZERK _r been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maint...
Page 15: ...e kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer se curing blade Install new...
Page 16: ...L CHANGE FIG 10 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your e...
Page 17: ...not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs f...
Page 18: ...r and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately...
Page 19: ...brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACH...
Page 20: ...Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links a...
Page 21: ...RIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REM...
Page 22: ...TACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATIVE term...
Page 23: ...osening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that hol...
Page 24: ...SENTIAL FUEL 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 A l r RAC...
Page 25: ...ction 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and repla...
Page 26: ...Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Badbatterycell s 2 PoorcablecenneciJons 3 Faultyregulator if soequipped 4 Faultyalternator 1 Engine throttle control not sat at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds bef...
Page 27: ...FF SO _JNoD RED _ _ i dl tF SO EQUIPPED ___ __ I_ V _J___ S_ _J_____r__l_l NOTE 4 VOt TS AC MIN 3600 RPM UGHTS OFF YOUR TRACTOR IS I BROWN _ _ _ _BLACKI EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _...
Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538D ELECTRICAL t i I i I 42 i 41 22 i 26 27 I I 48 I 27 I I I F I I I II I I I I I I 161 28...
Page 29: ...6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538D CHASSIS 212 3O 29 J 26 31 2O8 26 25 209 12 53 28 55 54 57 10 35 205 34 38 O5 208 chassis pl lt 34 3O...
Page 31: ...e On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille RL Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Wash...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538D DRIVE 57 16 I 52 30 250 I 113 51 77 6 32 250 25 15 26 26 5 18 35 36 37 120 _ 34 29 i 26 27 drive saddle_25 32...
Page 33: ...16 Unc 78 121748X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking LT YT 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking Black 116 721406...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538D STEERING J _39 L i 36 51 54 71 17 47 67 57 67 43 34...
Page 35: ...8 x 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg...
Page 36: ...et Eng 1 313 IdTin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel 36 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X 37 13704...
Page 37: ...0 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat BIk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 37 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 1718...
Page 38: ...l Hood LH Decal Caution Battery Decal Oper Sdl P L Gear Dr Eng Decal V Belt Sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adj Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO D...
Page 39: ...00 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm InnedSprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte BIk Button Plunger Black...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538D MOWER DECK 11 21 68 9 29 27 8 4O...
Page 41: ...28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 153 169674 29 106735X Rod Hinge 154 169675 30 173984 Screw Thdrol 155 169671 31 129963 Washer Spacer 156 169672 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 157 169669 33 178342...
Page 42: ...rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in...
Page 43: ...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...
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