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Page 1: ...inal Instructions GB Form No 3329 996 14 38HXLE 16 38HXLE and 17 38HXLE Wheel Horse Lawn Tractors Model No 71242 Serial No 240000001 and Up Model No 71243 Serial No 240000001 and Up Model No 71245 Serial No 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...Servicing the Battery 22 Servicing the Parking Brake 24 Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor 25 Page Servicing the Air Cleaner 25 Servicing the Spark Plug 26 Cleaning the Cooling System 27 Checking the Tire Pressure 27 Draining the Fuel Tank 27 Replacing the Fuel Filter 27 Servicing the Transaxle Fluid 28 Servicing the Fuse 28 Servicing the Headlights 28 Servicing the Blades 29 Removing the Mower ...

Page 3: ...mower Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Do not carry passengers All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Such instruction should emphasize the need for care and ...

Page 4: ... excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury Before leaving the operator s position disengage the power take off and lower the attachments change into neutral and set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disengage drive to attachments stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire s or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before c...

Page 5: ...evel at the operator s ear of 88 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 2000 14 EC Vibration This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 4 0 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 98 37 EC This unit does no...

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Page 9: ... brake pedal 2 Brake to engage press the brake pedal 3 Traction drive to drive forward press the top of the traction control pedal forward and down to drive in reverse press the bottom of the traction control pedal rearward and down 4 Warning read the Operator s Manual 5 Warning to avoid tipping the tractor do not drive across slopes greater than 5 degrees up slopes greater than 10 degrees or down...

Page 10: ...zard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 93 7010 1 Thrown object hazard stay a safe distance from the machine 2 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 99 2986 1 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders do not turn the key while children are present keep children a safe distance from the machi...

Page 11: ...mical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 104 4164 1 Contains lead do not discard 2 Recycle 3 Wear eye protection explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum ...

Page 12: ...r trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Using Stabilizer Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer...

Page 13: ...ctor or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Push the brake pedal Fig 3 down and hold it 1 2 m 1858 Figure 3 1 Brake pedal 2 Parking brake lever 2 Lift the parking brake lever Fig 3 up and gradually take your foot off of the brake pedal Note The brake pedal should stay in the depressed locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Push down on the brake pedal Fig 3 Note The parking brak...

Page 14: ...rom approximately 1 to 4 in 25 to 102 mm 1 Pull on the height of cut lever and shift it into the desired position Fig 6 m 1881 1 1 in 25 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm 2 in 51 mm 2 1 2 in 64mm 3 in 76 mm 3 1 2 in 89 mm 4 in 102 mm Figure 6 1 Height of cut lever Adjusting the Mower Wheels The front wheels on the mower guide the tractor over uneven ground You can adjust the height of the front wheels to more clo...

Page 15: ... not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the tractor Caution Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless You are sitting on the seat The brake pedal is depressed The blade control PTO lever is in the Disengage position...

Page 16: ...ound speed lever into Reverse and complete your task 5 Disengage the blade PTO to activate the interlock 6 Remove the KeyChoice key and put it in a safe place out of the reach of children Testing the Safety Interlock System If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the tractor could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the oper...

Page 17: ... Tractor Push the drive control into the Operate position This engages the drive system Fig 12 Note The tractor will not drive unless the drive control is in the Operate position Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM revolutions per minute Shift the throttle control lever into the Fast position for best performance To go forward or backward ...

Page 18: ...e spark plug The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf To mulch grass clippings you must install the discharge cover into the opening in the side of the mower refer to Installing the Discharge Cover on page 18 Installing the Discharge Cover To convert from a side discharge to a mulching mower install the discharge cover into the opening at...

Page 19: ...eight which is a good practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If the grass is longer than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture raise the cutting height higher than usual cut the grass at that setting and then cut the grass again at the lower normal setting If you must stop the tractor while mowing you may leave a clump ...

Page 20: ...ice the paper air cleaner 1 Replace the spark plug Replace the fuel filter Clean the cooling system 1 Check the transaxle fluid Before storage Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above Check the belts for wear cracks Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the safety system Check the brakes Check the spark plug Check ...

Page 21: ...ving parts to stop 5 Remove the ignition key 6 Open the hood 7 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 15 so that dirt cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine 2 1 Figure 15 1 Oil dipstick fill hole 2 Oil drain plug 8 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 16 m 1868 2 1 Figure 16 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 9 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole 10 Unscrew the di...

Page 22: ...adapter 5 Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten the oil filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn Fig 17 6 Slowly pour about 80 of the specified amount of oil into the fill hole Fig 15 Check the oil level refer to steps 8 and 9 of Checking the Oil Level on page 21 Servicing the Battery Always keep the battery clean and fully charged Use a paper t...

Page 23: ...te must be up to the Upper line Fig 19 1 2 3 m 5004 Figure 19 1 Vent caps 2 Upper line 3 Lower line Note Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line Fig 19 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Battery on page 23 Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid a deadly poison that can severely burn you and others Do not ...

Page 24: ...tractor with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Servicing the Parking Brake The parking brake is on the right side of the rear axle inside the rear tire Fig 21 If the parking brake does not hold securely adjust it m 4981 1 2 015 in 0 38 mm Figure 21 1 Brake arm spring 2 Brake adjusting nut Checking the Parking Brake 1 Park the tractor on a level surface 2 Disengage the blade PTO ...

Page 25: ... Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings Fig 22 2346 Figure 22 Servicing the Air Cleaner Clean the foam element after every 25 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Replace the paper element after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating conditions are...

Page 26: ...ose the hood Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Install a new Champion QC12YC or equivalent spark plug after every 100 operating hours Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is 0 030 in 0 76 mm before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gapping tool feeler gauge to ch...

Page 27: ... lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank drains completely 2 Disengage the blade PTO 3 Set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 Remove the ignition key 6 Open the hood and locate the fuel filter Fig 28 7 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank Fig 28 8 Pull the fuel line off of the fuel fil...

Page 28: ... in max Figure 29 1 Fill plug 7 Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level The level should be a maximum of 1 1 4 in 32 mm below the top of the fill port Fig 29 Add fluid if necessary 8 Install the fill plug Servicing the Fuse The electrical system is protected by 10 amp blade type fuses 1 Pull up on the fuse Fig 30 to remove it from the socket m 1672 1 2 Figure 30 1 Fuse 2 Socket 2 Insert the...

Page 29: ...minals on the bulb holder Servicing the Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut keep the blades sharp For convenient sharpening and replacement keep extra blades Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or...

Page 30: ...is not balanced file some metal off of the back side of the blade Repeat this step until the blade is balanced m 1855 1 2 Figure 36 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install each blade blade retainer curved washer cupped side toward blade and the blade bolt Fig 34 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting 2 Tighten the ...

Page 31: ...r pulleys 14 Remove the bolts and locknuts and pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the front axle Fig 39 m 4630 1 2 3 Figure 39 1 Pivot mount bracket 2 Bolt 5 16 x 2 1 2 in 3 Locknut 15 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of the long rod Fig 40 1805 3 2 1 1 4 Figure 40 1 Hairpin cotter and washer 2 Long rod 3 Leveling bracket 4 Mower mount 16 Slide the rod out of the mowe...

Page 32: ... just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt If it is too difficult to install the belt loosen the bolts and nuts that secure the belt guides Important Do not bend the belt guides away from the pulley There must be a maximum 1 8 in 3 mm between the belt guides and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt on the pulley during operation If the space is more than 1 8 in 3 mm adjust the be...

Page 33: ...ever into the D notch to make it easier to install the height of cut lift assist spring 26 Hook the height of cut lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt Fig 37 using the spring tool provided with the tractor 27 Check the side to side blade level refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side on page 34 Replacing the Blade Drive Belt Removing the Blade Drive Belt 1 Remove the mower refer to Remo...

Page 34: ...and washer 2 Long rod 3 Leveling bracket 4 Mower mount 11 Position the leveling bracket in a different hole and install the washer and hairpin cotter Fig 48 Note Positioning the leveling bracket toward the front hole lowers the blade height positioning the leveling bracket toward the rear hole raises the blade height 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 on the opposite side of the mower 13 Check the front to...

Page 35: ...tly loosen the front pivot plate mounting bolts Fig 51 2 1 1 m 4634 Figure 51 1 Pivot mounting bolt 2 Eyebolt locknut 14 Rotate the locknuts on the eyebolts to change the adjustment Fig 51 Note To raise the front of the mower tighten the eyebolt locknuts to lower the front of the mower loosen the eyebolt locknuts 15 After adjusting both of the eyebolt locknuts evenly check the front to rear slope ...

Page 36: ...er housing Important You can wash the tractor with a mild detergent and water Do not use a pressure washer to wash the tractor Pressure washing may damage the electrical system or wash away necessary grease at friction points Avoid using water excessively especially near the control panel lights engine and battery 6 Check the parking brake refer to Checking the Parking Brake on page 24 7 Service t...

Page 37: ...battery during storage Important The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F 0 C A fully charged battery can be stored during the winter without recharging 14 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged 15 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with paint available from an Authoriz...

Page 38: ...RIDE LAMP BK VIO GY VIO GN T BN BK NMIR MODULE 5 1 3 4 6 2 S7 LIGHT SWITCH OR GY SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED 3 2 1 S2 PTO T GY 10A F2 PK R BU OR PK B Y A KEY SW X S B I S4 S A I KEY SWITCH OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION BLUE BROWN WIRE COLOR CODES GREY WHITE VIOLET RED YELLOW TAN GREEN ORANGE BLACK PINK R VIO W GY BU BN OR GN T Y PK BK R R BATTERY GND ALTERNATOR FUEL SOLENIO...

Page 39: ... gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The choke is not closing 6 Adjust the throttle cable 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 The idle speed is too low or the mixture is incorrect 8 Adjust the carburetor idle speed and idle mixture 9 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 9 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The engine loses power 1 T...

Page 40: ...te pulley 5 The engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The blades do not rotate 1 The blade drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install a new blade drive belt 2 The blade drive belt is off of the pulley 2 Install the blade drive belt and check the idler pulley and belt guides for the correct position The tractor does not drive 1 The drive control is in the Push position 1...

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