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M11577

Operator's Manual

532 42 27-27 Rev. 2

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Summary of Contents for 532 42 27-27 Rev. 2

Page 1: ...M11577 Operator s Manual 532 42 27 27 Rev 2 ...

Page 2: ... dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years a...

Page 3: ...ed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or pro...

Page 4: ... 16 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 25 STORAGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used...

Page 5: ...g Wheel Steering Wheel 1 Washer Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key s Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert 1 Knob ...

Page 6: ...uge 2 1 2 wrenches Pliers 1 9 16 wrench Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual itmeans when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts o...

Page 7: ...ow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TOROLLTRACTOROFFSKID SeeOperation section for location and function of controls Raise attachment lift lever to its...

Page 8: ...entify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the al...

Page 9: ... the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the e...

Page 10: ...remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure B C ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH DISENGAGED STOPPING See Fig 6 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever J to neutral position ENGINE Move ...

Page 11: ...tor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired position 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bringtractortoacompletestopbeforeshifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle J Fig 10 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers...

Page 12: ...ne oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine o...

Page 13: ... grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit ...

Page 14: ...ck Replace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some...

Page 15: ...he 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 For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blade CAUTION Useonlyareplacementbladeap proved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your tractor is hazardous...

Page 16: ...ed MAINTENANCE V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTI...

Page 17: ...l line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Fig 18 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 17 Debris may clog the engine s air cooling system Remove blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over heating and engine damage CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS 02744 AIR SCREEN Fig X Keep finished ...

Page 18: ...TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINK E AND REAR LIFT LINKS C FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING Q INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF LOWER DASH TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 19 24 Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to it s lowest position CAUTION LIFT LEVER IS SPRING LOADED HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT LEVER LOWER IT SLOWLY AND ENGAGE IN LOWEST POSITION N...

Page 19: ...and secure with retainer spring Repeat on opposite side 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 hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring J Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R Push clutch c...

Page 20: ...nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 26 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blade is sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Rais...

Page 21: ...tate then the brakeneedstobeserviced Contactaqualifiedservicecenter 02954 Manual A B D E F G TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 30 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of...

Page 22: ...otectionwhenaround batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY 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 BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUM...

Page 23: ...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 Checkwiring SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 35 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tr...

Page 24: ...LFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and...

Page 25: ...own fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check 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 will not start 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge ...

Page 26: ... Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace 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 grass leaves and trash around mandrels 11 Clean around...

Page 27: ... 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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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