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Summary of Contents for 13AM675G062

Page 1: ...eting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective 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 laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authori...

Page 2: ...elp from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by pivoting the seat forward and looking under the seat at the seat pivot bracket A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number o o oooc c LEVELAND OHIO 44136_ Copy the model...

Page 3: ...5 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes ...

Page 4: ...p the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse and backing up Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mowe...

Page 5: ...traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing are...

Page 6: ...seextracaution when servicing blade s Check brake operation frequently Adjustand service asrequired Muffler engine andbeltguards become hotduring operation andcancause aburn Allow tocooldown before touching Donotchange theengine governor settings or overspeed theengine Excessive engine speeds aredangerous Observe proper disposal lawsandregulations Improper disposal offluidsandmaterials canharm the...

Page 7: ...ips to battery while charger is turned on as it can cause sparks Keep all lighted materials cigarettes matches lighters away from the battery as the hydrogen gas generated during charging can be combustible As a further precaution only charge the battery in a well ventilated area Always shield eyes protect skin and clothing when working near batteries BatteryInformation WARNING Battery acid must b...

Page 8: ...ery it MUST BE CHARGED prior to initial use CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute standing period Battery P N 725 1705D Charge at 2 3 amps for one hour Battery P N 725 1707D 725 0453G and 725 1750 Charge at 6 amps for one hour NOTE If you charge the battery at a Iower AMP rate use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is completely charged The hydrometer should read 1 260 minimum at an electrolyt...

Page 9: ... place seat in position against the seat pivot bracket Follow the directions above to attach the seat QuickAdjustmentSeat Pull out tab on seat stop and hold open while sliding seat out of seat pivot bracket See Figure 3 Turn the seat around and line up plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop See Figure 4 To adjust the se...

Page 10: ... top of the deck Push up on the end of the mulching plug and secure with the wing nut Tire Pressure The tires on your unit may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p s i Check sidewall of tire for maximum p s L WARNING Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p s i Equal tire pre...

Page 11: ...rough the battery compartment as shown in Figure 8 Replace the battery into the battery compartment in the same position as it was before positive terminal is toward the front of the unit Attach the positive red cable to the positive terminal of the battery Secure with hex bolt and nut previously removed Slide rubber boot down over the positive terminal Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negativ...

Page 12: ...clutch brake pedal must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be moving when shifting gears Do not force the shift lever Release the clutch brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission Then try to shift gears SpeedControl Lever The speed control lever is located either on the console or on the right fender See Figure 11 The speed control lever allows you to regulate...

Page 13: ... engage and disengage the blades Pulling it all the way back and locking it disengages the blades NOTE The lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP position when starting the engine when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat See Figure 12 DeckLift Indicator If Equipped If so equipped the deck lift indicator marks the position being used for the lift lever Select the lift lever pos...

Page 14: ...ribution do not mow when lawn is excessively wet WARNING Do not operate the tractor if _l_ the interlock system is malfunctioning 4L because it is a safety device designed for protection Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position Depress the clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Set the throttle control in the FAST position Pull out the choke control a warm engine may not require chok...

Page 15: ... locked into one of the six adjustment positions before operating the lawn tractor Seat Figure 13 Seat Adjustment Lever Carburetor Adjustments WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor disengage all clutches and blades Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensat...

Page 16: ...backward with the parking brake released Loosen the bolt which secures the shift lever assembly to the shift lever link See Figure 15 Place the shift lever in the neutral slot See Figure 15 Tighten the bolt to 13 foot pounds Loosen Hex Bolt Figure 15 BrakeAdjustment The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame During normal operation of this machine the brake is subject to wear an...

Page 17: ... to obtain the correct neutral adjustment Start the engine Place the shift lever in Neutral position Place the speed control lever in high speed position Release the clutch brake pedal completely then slowly depress the pedal all the way to park position Hold the pedal in this position Turn the engine off After engine stops completely release the clutch brake pedal Place speed control lever in sec...

Page 18: ...running e g carburetor disengage all clutches and blades Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load Refer to separate engine manual for carburetor adjustment information NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough Be certain air cleaner is cl...

Page 19: ...er to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The spark plug s should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully OilDrainSleeve ...

Page 20: ...ide of the blade marked Bottom or with part number facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position Carefully align staff on blade with staff on spindle Secure with hex flange nut Blade MountingTorque Hex Flange Nut 840 in lb min 1080 in lb max To ensure safe operation of your unit all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness 20 BatteryCareAndMaintenance Type ...

Page 21: ...ever if tipping the unit is desired remove the battery from the unit To prevent gasoline leakage drain the gasoline or remove the fuel tank cap place a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and screw on the cap Be certain to remove the plastic when finished changing the belts Block unit securely Deck Belt 38 And42 Decks Place the lift lever in the engaged all the way forward positio...

Page 22: ... shift lever in neutral position Unscrew the shift knob and the speed control knob if located on the console Remove the two truss head screws which secure the transmission cover See Figure 25 Lift the transmission cover Unplug the safety wire from beneath the transmission cover See Figure 25 Remove transmission cover Shift Knob Truss Head Screws Figure 25 Safety Wire Push the idler pulley toward t...

Page 23: ... in shortened life and reduce serviceability Lubricate all lubrication points Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions The engine must be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming on essential carburetor parts fuel lines and fuel tanks Charge battery fully The battery loses some of its...

Page 24: ... necessary A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire Replace the wire or repair with electrician s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged Note Look for a wire pinched between body panels burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed against a moving part Engine should have a black ground wire running fro...

Page 25: ...ur local dealer or from Agri Fab Inc 303 W Raymond Street Sullivan Illinois 61951 Description 40 Two Stage Snow Thrower 42 Dozer Blade Mulching Kit Twin Bag Grass Collector Front Counterweight Tire Chains 20 x 8 31 Lb Wheel Weights Gang Reel Set of three 38 Lawn Sweeper Heavy Duty Dump Cart Tine De Thatcher Model No OEM 190 621 190 620 000 190 112 000 OEM 190 063 190 745 000 190 658 000 190 215 00...

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Page 28: ...anty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported ou...

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