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Page 1: ...Responsibilities Service and Adjustments oRepair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE N...

Page 2: ...ts The mower could suddenfy turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the ma...

Page 3: ...ve working order by the operator 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 taws appty on f...

Page 4: ...Filter 20 Air Screen t 9 Cooling Fins 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 15 OilType 15 t9 Preparation 15 Repair Parts 50 57 Starting 15 Storage 28 F Filter Air Filter 20 Fuel 20 Oil 20 Fuel Storage 28 Type 1...

Page 5: ...EET let you load and unIoad tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber REAR GRADER BLADE is 42inches wide and operated from drive r s seat Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 de...

Page 6: ...n kocknuts 3 8 16 2 Hex Bolts 1 4_20 x 3t4 VJ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Nose Roller uge...

Page 7: ...r and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward_ Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering wheel so cro...

Page 8: ...red Periodic charging LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER D SCARD TERMINAL X _ HEX PROTECTIVE CAPSI I_ _ _ BOLT ACCESS _ _z _ _ DOOR POSmVE ____E _i _ CABLE FIG 2 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before...

Page 9: ...Retain with double loop retainer springs CHASSIS BRACI ANTI SWAY DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING SHOULDER BOLT L H GAUGE WHEEL BAR Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain w...

Page 10: ...properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly...

Page 11: ...R WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE OIL PRESSURE FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH UGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKIN...

Page 12: ...d to engage mower btades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and Iowerthe mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used f...

Page 13: ...e to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine...

Page 14: ...the slowest speed before starting up or down hills o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills_ o If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position o If stopping is absolutely ne...

Page 15: ...Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE See Fig 7 This engine on this product is designed for maximum performance and life if operated w...

Page 16: ...after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control levertothe neutral N...

Page 17: ...n GENERAL RECOMMENDATHONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain trac...

Page 18: ...nced NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 13 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Re...

Page 19: ...5W30 10W30 etco improves starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possibl...

Page 20: ...oiled over the paper cartridge o Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary o Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cover and sec...

Page 21: ...ACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this man...

Page 22: ...ut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 L Recheck side to side adjustment MANDREL FIG 21 BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL tN LENGT...

Page 23: ...OWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual FIG 24 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig 25 The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley w...

Page 24: ...CHEMATIC VIEWED FROM L H SIDE OF TRACTOR CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE CLUTCHING IDLER BELT FLAT _ER ENGINE PULLEY V IDLER KEEPER BELT EEPER AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM BELT TWISTS BELT KEEPER FAN IDLER TO ADJUST MOT...

Page 25: ...washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER 0 FIG 31 REAR WHEEL o Block rear axle securely o Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel rem...

Page 26: ...ing bushing with wrench loosen jam nut o Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lifteffort for heavier attachments Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at tachments Re...

Page 27: ...FIG 36 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig 35 The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in...

Page 28: ...NT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOH...

Page 29: ...spark p_ug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 8 Contact an author...

Page 30: ...alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shpment or servicing i u Ulll illUUU Engine throttle control not...

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