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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:

  Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

  Place attachment clutch  in “DISENGAGED” position.

  Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

  Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact  with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 21)

•  Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.
•  Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
•  Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G).
•  Remove retainer spring (K), slide col lar (L) off and 

push housing guide (P) out of brack et.

•  Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm (R).
• 

Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer 

spring and washer.

•  Go to either side of 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 ATTACH-

MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING 

LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT 

LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION 

OF THE LEVER.

•  Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT:

 IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE 

MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR, 

REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LINKS 

(C) FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING 

(Q) INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF 

LOWER DASH.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 21 - 26)

Ensure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing brake.
•  Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING 

LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON 

LIFT LEVER, LOWER IT SLOWLY AND 

ENGAGE IN LOWEST POSITION.

NOTE:

 Ensure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-

ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.
•  Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under 

tractor. 

E

F

C

G

Q

R

D

K

G

P

B

L

M

A

Fig. 21

Summary of Contents for PPX20VA46

Page 1: ...s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use...

Page 2: ...operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways Use extreme caution when loading or unloading the ma chine into a trailer or truck...

Page 3: ...OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and o...

Page 4: ...ts and or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved fores...

Page 5: ...metalbracelets wristwatchbands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicate...

Page 6: ...sition See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Removebandingholdingthedeflectorshieldupagainst tractor Continue with the instructions that follow CHECKLI...

Page 7: ...ndicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which i...

Page 8: ...d starting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLECONTROL Usedtocontrolenginespeed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other att...

Page 9: ...ll speed fast offers the best mower performance ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED B C GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IM...

Page 10: ...approximately 2 1 2 63 5 mm during the cool season and to over 3 76 2 mm during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance gras...

Page 11: ...l to start movement When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 02828 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION...

Page 12: ...abilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer TO START ENGINE See Fig 3 The Briggs Stratton Endurance engine equipped with yourtractorfeaturesaRead...

Page 13: ...s driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 13 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible f...

Page 14: ...1 2 2 2 1 2 4 5 1 2 BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE EVERY 50 HOURS 6 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient t...

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: ...30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SJ SN Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade accor...

Page 17: ...position IMPORTANT Recheck the area to ensure the area is clear Ensure no children are in the area while cleaning the deck 7 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the ENGAGED position Remain...

Page 18: ...nect 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 ATTACH MENT LIFT LE...

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: ...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 t...

Page 21: ...n in this manual A G D B E C F TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet 1 5 m to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be servi...

Page 22: ...ED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIV...

Page 23: ...USE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 36 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front o...

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: ...starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or...

Page 26: ...ousing 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 with blades listed in parts manual 11 Clog...

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: ...28 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 29: ...28 AVISO...

Page 30: ...nunca transversalmente con respecto a las pendientes No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la p rdida de control Tenga mucho cuidado cuando cam...

Page 31: ...mpie la parte inferior de la cajade la segadora 8 La correa de impulsi n de la segadora est des gastada o desajustada 8 Cambie ajuste la correa de impulsi n de la segadora 9 Las cuchillas est n mal co...

Page 32: ...es que exige n la presencia del operador fallado 9 P ngase en contacto con un centro de servicio cuali ficado El motor suena pero no arranca 1 Bater a baja o descargada 1 Vuelva a cargar o cambie la b...

Page 33: ...argador conectado MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es important evitar que se forman depositos de goma en partes fundamentales del sistema de combus tible tales como el carburador el filtro del...

Page 34: ...tir que una llave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez Antes de ins ta lar la bater a remueva las pulseras de metal los relojes de pulsera de metal l...

Page 35: ...A OTROS VEH CULOS PARA ADJUNTAR LOS CABLES DE EMPALME Conecte cada extremo del cable ROJO con el terminal A B POSITIVO de cada bater a preocup ndose de no hacer cortocircuito en el chasis Conecte un e...

Page 36: ...ORA en este cap tulo del manual A G D B E C F CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO Si el tractor exige m s de 1 5 m cinco 5 pies para pararse a una velocidad m s alta en el cambio m s alto en una superficie n...

Page 37: ...queden iguales AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATR S Vea Fig 29 y 30 IMPORTANTE El piso debe quedar bien nivelado de lado a lado Para que el c sped le quede perfectamente cortado las cuchil las de la cortadora d...

Page 38: ...encima de la polea del motor M Meta el fin de la conexi n E en el hoyo en el suporte anterior de orificio y conecte con arandela e Ret n del resorte J CONECTE LA CONEXION ANTERIOR E Trabajo del dej el...

Page 39: ...os lados de la cortadora desconecte el brazo de suspensi n de la cortadora A del chasis y la pieza de uni n posterior C de la barra posterior de la cortadora D retire los resortes de contenci n y las...

Page 40: ...tractor est equipada con un puerto de lavado como parte del sistema de lavado de la plataforma Se debe utilizar despu s de cada uso 1 Lleve el tractor a un lugar horizontal y despejado de su c sped l...

Page 41: ...OTOR LUBRICACI N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta calidad clasificado con la clasificaci n SJ SN de servicio API Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad del aceite SAE seg n su temperatura de op...

Page 42: ...tativa del operador de viajar marcha atr s NO apagar el motor 0 2 8 2 8 POSICI N ROS ON MOTOR EN POSICI N ON OPERACI N NORMAL REMOCI N DE LA CUCHILLA Vea Fig 15 Levante la segadora a su posici n m s a...

Page 43: ...os con filtro de aceite Limpiar las aletas de enfriamiento Limpiar la rejilla de aire Cambiar el filtro de aceite si equipado Cambiar el filtro de combustible Cambiar el aceite del motor Modelos sin f...

Page 44: ...egue en la direcci n opuesta haciendo virajes a la izquierda hasta que termine Vea Fig 13 Si el c sped est demasiado alto se debe segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los posibles peligros de incen...

Page 45: ...ne derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta IMPORTANTE CUANDO SE OPERE EN TEMPERATURAS POR DEBAJO DE 32 F 0 C USE GASOLINA DE INVIERNO LIMPIA Y NUEVA PARA AUEDAR A ASEGURAR UN BUEN ARRANQUE...

Page 46: ...os Si es absolutamente necesario el parar empuje el pedal de freno r pidamente a la posici n de freno y en gan che el freno de estacionamiento Para volver a empezar con el movimiento suelte len ta men...

Page 47: ...uncionando Estas alturas son aproximadas y pueden variar dependiendo de las con di cio nes del suelo de la altura del c sped y del tipo del c sped que se est segando El c sped promedio debe cortarse a...

Page 48: ...los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones Recomendamos gafas de seguridad o una m scara de visi n amplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas B C PARADA Vea Fig 5 CUCHILLA...

Page 49: ...dos en su tractor F INTERRUPTOR DE IGNICI N Se usa para hacer arrancar o hacer parar el motor G SISTEMA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO HACIA ATR S ROS EN POSICI N ON Permite la operaci n del conjunto segador o otr...

Page 50: ...te heridas graves y o da os a la m quina PELIGRO indica un peligro que si no se evita provoca muerte o lesiones graves ADVERTENCIA indica un peligro que si no se evita puede provocar muerte o lesiones...

Page 51: ...tor hacia delante fuera de la corredera Remueva las bandas que sujetan la protecci n contra la descarga en contra del tractor Continuar con las siguientes instrucciones LISTA DE REVISI N ANTES DE OPER...

Page 52: ...BATER A en la secci n de Mantenimento de este manual ADVERTENCIA No haga cortocircuito con los terminales de la bater a al permitir que una llave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto c...

Page 53: ...bierto de bosques de arbustos o de c sped o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amor ti gua dor de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales si existen Si se usa...

Page 54: ...n regularidad NUNCA utilice una m quina con un dispositivo de seguridad que no est funcionando correctamente Mantener la m quina libre de hierba hojas u otros re siduos acumulados Limpiar las salpicad...

Page 55: ...ajo de la m quina Mantener siempre limpia la abertura de descarga Permitir el funcionamiento de la m quina s lo a adultos que tengan familiaridad con las instrucciones Limpiar el rea de objetos como p...

Page 56: ...entender y seguir todas las instruccio nes sobre la m quina y en el manual antes de empezar Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte E...

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