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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

16HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

1694315

Baron, 16HP Hydro (CE)

1694329

Baron, 16HP Hydro (CE)

1694346

2416H, 16HP Hydro (CE)

17HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

1694482

Baron, 17HP Hydro (CE)

1694485

2417H, 17HP Hydro (CE)

1694505

RD1740, 17HP Hydro (CE)

18HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

1694328

Baron, 18HP Hydro (CE)

1694347

2418H, 18HP Hydro (CE)

1694375

Rapid 2003, 18HP Hydro (CE)

1694384

RD1840, 18HP Hydro (CE)

20HP Hydro Tractors

Mfg. No.

Description

1694481

Baron, 20HP Hydro (CE)

1694483

2420H, 20HP Hydro (CE)

1694484

RD2040, 20HP Hydro (CE)

40” Mower Decks

Mfg. No.

Description

1694331

40” Mower Deck (CE)

1694338

40” Mower Deck (CE)

1694385

40” Mower Deck (CE)

Baron / 2400 / RD Series

1724585-06

Rev 9/2003

TP 100-3765-06-BR-SMN

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Page 1: ...o CE 18HP Hydro Tractors Mfg No Description 1694328 Baron 18HP Hydro CE 1694347 2418H 18HP Hydro CE 1694375 Rapid 2003 18HP Hydro CE 1694384 RD1840 18HP Hydro CE 20HP Hydro Tractors Mfg No Description...

Page 2: ...Safety Decals 6 Safety Icons 7 Safety Interlock System 7 Features Controls 8 Control Functions 8 Operating the Tractor 10 General Operating Safety 10 Adding Fuel 10 Starting the Engine 10 Stopping the...

Page 3: ...ays wear substantial footwear and trousers Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals 23 Before using always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present intact and secure Replace...

Page 4: ...mow on wet grass Tires may loose traction 5 Always keep unit in gear especially when traveling down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill 6 Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope I...

Page 5: ...sary before restarting 7 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine man ufacturer s manual 8 Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is ho...

Page 6: ...e Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Mfg No 169XXXX Serial No XXXXX kW XXX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX dB A Vibrat...

Page 7: ...h American Models Part No 1722814 1723425 3 3 DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT DRIVE ON IT ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS ST...

Page 8: ...es and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system Check the seat switch operation every fall and...

Page 9: ...s A warm engine may not require chok ing Move the lever forward to close the choke Headlights The light switch turns the tractor headlights on and off Hour Meter Optional The hour meter registers hour...

Page 10: ...k raises the attachment You must pull back slightly on the lever and depress the release button to change lift positions Be sure the lever is fully forward when mowing 9 Features Controls Catcher Remo...

Page 11: ...mage could result Catcher Open Close Lever The catcher open close lever opens the catcher so that it may be emptied and closes it for mowing To empty the catcher depress the catcher dump lock pedal an...

Page 12: ...e further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor will travel 7 Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed con trol pedals setting the parking brake and stopping the engine see STOPPING...

Page 13: ...mp pedal A Figure 4 2 Extend the catcher lever B and use it to empty the catcher 3 Use the lever B to close the catcher and slide it back into the catcher MULCHING PLUG OPTIONAL The mower deck can be...

Page 14: ...g the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed struc ture see above Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry place and fully char...

Page 15: ...both sides of the mower deck Re install washers C and safety clips D 5 Remove belt from PTO pulley B Figure 11 6 Turn wheels straight ahead Pull back on spring loaded lever B Figure 13 and lift mower...

Page 16: ...hitch brackets A When properly installed the spring loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack ets 5 See Figure 10 Connect the mower lift arms A to the tractor lift arms B using the flat was...

Page 17: ...pring TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours 250 Hours Fall Check Tractor Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Tractor Mower Lubri...

Page 18: ...ion BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval Every 100 Hours 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative cable first A Figure 16 2 Remove the battery hold down C and...

Page 19: ...t lever 18 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 17 20 as well as the lubrication points listed Generally all moving meta...

Page 20: ...jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal 3 Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned under the rear frame NOTE Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the assembly picture...

Page 21: ...endicular to each other see Figure 24 If not remove the blade and rotate the adapter A Figure 23 WARNING For your personal safety do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands Careless or impro...

Page 22: ...CHECK Service Interval Every Fall Spring Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 7 of this manual If the tractor fails any of the tests see your dealer...

Page 23: ...dealer 3 Spark plug s faulty fouled Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 4 Water in fuel Drain fuel refill with fresh fuel Replace fuel filter 5 Gas is old or stale Drain...

Page 24: ...See Adjustments Section Adjustment 6 Blades not properly fastened See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Groun...

Page 25: ...To adjust remove the carriage bolts spacers washers and nuts B Figure 26 from the hinge and reinstall them in the desired holes Seat Slide Adjustment The seat can also be adjusted forward and back Mov...

Page 26: ...nt Figure 29 Brake Spring Adjustment A Brake Spring B Adjustment Nut A B Nuts BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the wheels remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake...

Page 27: ...ps WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging CATCHER FULL ALARM ADJUSTMENT To adjust the catch...

Page 28: ...the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual...

Page 29: ...d set throttle to IDLE 3 Release the brake pedal and fully depress the for ward ground speed pedal 4 While holding the forward ground speed pedal down engage and disengage the transmission release val...

Page 30: ...asurements on each side proceed to step 5 If the difference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to step 6 5 See Figure 36 Loosen the outside nut A Turn the eccentric nut B to raise or lower left hand side of m...

Page 31: ...l surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake shut the engine off and remove the key 2 Remove the mower deck see Mower Deck Removal Remove the belt covers 3 Loosen the...

Page 32: ...Briggs Stratton Model Intek 406777 Horsepower 20 3600 rpm Displacement 40 Cu in 656 cc Electrical System 12 Volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 230 CCA Oil Capacity 1 7 8 qt 1 9L CHASSIS Fuel Tank Cap Cap...

Page 33: ...values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Have the information listed in the box below available w...

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