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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise 

hood.

• 

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

•  Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely 

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close 

hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run 

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
•  Check wiring.  

TO REPLACE FUSE

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 of tractor.  Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward 

engine and lift off of tractor.

•  To replace, reverse above procedure.

Fig. 36

TRANSMISSION 

REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or 

re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and 

before operating the tractor.  See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” 

in the Operation section of this manual.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE 

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and 

ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-

 es sary, see engine manual.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL 

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad just-

 ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, 

see engine manual.

02778

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 35)

WARNING:  Do not short battery ter mi-

 nals by allowing a wrench or any other 

object to contact both terminals at the 

same time. Before connecting battery, 

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch 

bands, rings, etc.  Positive terminal 

must be connected first to prevent 

sparking from ac ci den tal grounding.

•  Lift hood to raised position.
•  Remove terminal cover.
•  Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery 

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•  Install new battery with terminals in same position as 

old battery.

•  Reinstall terminal cover.
•   First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery 

terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• 

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery 

terminal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely

• Close 

hood.

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

TERMINAL 

COVER

NEGATIVE 

(BLACK) 

CABLE

Fig. 35

Summary of Contents for ST1946

Page 1: ...use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty 09 05 17 SR 115 93 43 27 Printed in the U S A Model 96044001200 ST1946 Operator s Manual WARNING Read this Manual and follow...

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: ...e Equipment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdyfootwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection Do not mow in shorts and or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are out...

Page 5: ...al grounding NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the...

Page 6: ...upagainst tractor Continue with the instructions that follow CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PR...

Page 7: ...ty damage DANGER indicates 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 indicate...

Page 8: ...ke position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SW...

Page 9: ...reign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend st...

Page 10: ...avelonly SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause th...

Page 11: ...on WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when...

Page 12: ...n stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer TO START...

Page 13: ...trol to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately 5 feet 1 5 m then backwards for 5 feet 1 5 m Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now...

Page 14: ...k Mower Levelness Check Transaxle Cooling Clean Debris off Steering Plate LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatora...

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: ...ngincoldweather theywillresultinincreased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil af...

Page 17: ...gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax Except for the washout port if equipped we do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean the outside of your trac...

Page 18: ...n the water on 6 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area to ensure the area is clear En...

Page 19: ...ower 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 WI...

Page 20: ...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 Insert end of link E into h...

Page 21: ...ing 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 tires properly inflated...

Page 22: ...toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G P...

Page 23: ...in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO B...

Page 24: ...l has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL Thechokecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjust ment sho...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...eck replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but wi...

Page 27: ...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 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of gras...

Page 28: ...sed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of origi nal purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and mainta...

Page 29: ...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...

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Page 32: ...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 33: ...fines comerciales o de alquiler est limitado a 90 d as desde la fecha original de compra 5 Esta garant a se aplica solo a productos que han sido ensamblados ajustados operados y conservados correctame...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...allados 8 Revise cambie el solenoide o arrancador 9 Interruptor 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 arr...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...ONTROL DE LA ACELERACI N El control de la aceleraci n ha sido preajustado en la f brica y no deber a necesitar ajustes Revise los ajustes que se describen a continuaci n antes de soltar el cable Si el...

Page 38: ...LES INVIERTA EL ORDEN El cable NEGRO primero del chasis y luego de la bater a completamente cargada El cable ROJO al ltimo de ambas bater as PARA REMOVER LAS RUEDAS Vea Fig 33 Bloquee el eje en forma...

Page 39: ...polea del motor movi ndola hacia abajo E Deslice la correa hacia la parte de atr s del tractor ret rela de la placa de direcci n F y qu tela del tractor MONTAJE DE LA CORREA Instale la correa nueva d...

Page 40: ...STE 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 deben ajustarse de t...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...r uno de los 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 contenc...

Page 43: ...lataforma del 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 d...

Page 44: ...RA Fig 19 Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin de rra mes de gasolina aceite etc Proteja las superficies pintadas con cera tipo automotriz Excepto por el puerto de lavado si est incluido...

Page 45: ...ible da o en el motor debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite Cambie el aceite despu s de 50 horas de operaci n o por lo me nos una vez al a o si el trac tor se utiliza menos 50 horas el a o Revise el...

Page 46: ...erador 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 alta para perm...

Page 47: ...ROS funcionen adecuatamente Revise si hay sujetadores sueltos TABLA DE LUBRICACI N 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 4 5 1 2 ANTES DE CADA USO CADA 25 HORAS CADA 8 HORAS CADA 100 HORAS CADA TEMP ORADA ALMACEN AMIENT...

Page 48: ...uzca su tractor hacia adelante durante aproximadamente cinco pies y entonces hacia marcha atr s cinco pies 150 cm Repita este proceso tres 3 veces Su transmisi n esta ahora purgado y dispuesto para la...

Page 49: ...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 EN CLIMA FR...

Page 50: ...en cerros con pendientes su pe rio res a 15 y no maneje atravesando nin gu na pendiente Utilice la gu a de la pendiente proporcionada en la parte posteriora de este manual Escoja la velocidad m s lent...

Page 51: ...sobre superficies que est n relativamente planas y rectas Otras condiciones de trabajo como la poda que requiere ve locidades bajas podr an desengranar el control de velocidad crucero No emplee el co...

Page 52: ...e del accesorio a la posici n DESENGANCHADO MOTOR Mueva el control de aceleraci n D a la posici n lenta NOTA No mover el control de aceleraci n a la posici n lenta y permitir que el motor est inactivo...

Page 53: ...TR S ROS EN POSICI N ON Permite la operaci n del conjunto segador o otro accesorio accionado mientras que en rev s H INTERRUPTOR DE LA LUZ Enciende y apaga las luces de lan te ras J PALANCA DE MANDO C...

Page 54: ...ue pueden provocar la muerte 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...

Page 55: ...jese que todas las conexiones todav a est n seguras y que los alambres est n sujetos en forma adecuada Antes de conducir el tractor aseg rese que el control de rueda libre este en la posici n de trans...

Page 56: ...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 con ambos terminales a la misma vez Antes de ins ta la...

Page 57: ...n 4442 del California Public Re sourc es Code Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecidas Las leyes federales se aplican en la tierras federales Su centro de Servicio m s cer ca no tiene di...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...ular la garant a del producto 09 05 17 SR 115 93 43 27 Impreso en los E E U U Model 96044001200 ST1946 Manual de Operario ADVERTENCIA Leer entender y seguir todas las instruccio nes sobre la m quina y...

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