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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3321–910

Wheel Horse

14–38 XL

Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71198 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 71198

Page 1: ...carefully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3321 910 Wheel Horse 14...

Page 2: ...you allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even dea...

Page 3: ...in Reverse 13 Driving Forward or Backward 15 Selecting Ground Speeds 15 Stopping the Machine 15 Side Dischargeor Mulch Grass 16 Installing theDischarge Cover 16 Tips for Mowing Grass 17 Page Maintenan...

Page 4: ...follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting 2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of ob...

Page 5: ...errain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations...

Page 6: ...ng Do not smoke C Never refuel the machine indoors D Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as near a water heater or furnace 3 Never run a machine inside a...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 4...

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Page 9: ...N MOWER RIGHT SIDE Part No 93 1122 UNDER GRASS DEFLECTOR Part No 68 3650 ON DASH LEFT SIDE Part No 92 2461 ON DASH RIGHT SIDE Part No 99 8139 ON STEERING TOWER Part No 92 2462 ON FRAME STEP Part No 99...

Page 10: ...and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply...

Page 11: ...l or ethanol Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks until the level...

Page 12: ...ift 8 Parking brake lever 9 Throttle lever 10 Hood opening 11 Operating in Reverse light 12 Key Choice switch Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattende...

Page 13: ...lade control PTO engages and disengages power to the blade s Engaging the Blade s 1 Depress the clutch brake pedal to stop the machine 2 Move the blade control PTO to ENGAGED Fig 4 m 1852 1 3 2 Figure...

Page 14: ...en running and is warm may not require step 5 6 Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the START position Fig 9 When the engine starts release the key IMPORTANT If the engine does not start af...

Page 15: ...ating this feature be sure there are no children present on or near the property where you are using the tractor and that none are likely to appear while you are mowing or operating an attachment Be e...

Page 16: ...fety system does not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 Move the ground speed selector into neutral N Set the parking brake Move the bl...

Page 17: ...starting the machine in motion forward or reverse Selecting Ground Speeds IMPORTANT To avoid transmission damage always depress the clutch brake pedal before shifting into or out of reverse Always st...

Page 18: ...the spark plug 1 The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf 2 To mulch grass clippings you must install the discharge cover optional on some m...

Page 19: ...frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Ground Speed To improve cut quality use slower ground spee...

Page 20: ...r Blade check X X X Brake check X X X X Chassis grease X X More often in Foam Air Cleaner service X X More often in dusty dirty diti Paper Air Cleaner replace X y y conditions Spark Plug check X X X B...

Page 21: ...o neutral set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grea...

Page 22: ...s turn and do not lock refer to Adjusting the Brake page 20 Adjusting the Brake 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 20 2 To increase braking resistance tighten the...

Page 23: ...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 XL SCH B Y A KEY SW X S B I S4 S A I KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830...

Page 24: ...bulb holder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 17 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 18 m 1...

Page 25: ...he battery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 19 4 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 19 5...

Page 26: ...be up to the UPPER line Fig 21 Do not allow the electrolyte to get below the LOWER line Fig 21 3 If the electrolyte is low add the required amount of distilled water refer to Adding Water to the Batte...

Page 27: ...p cigarettes sparks and flames away from battery 4 Install the battery in the chassis refer to Installing the Battery page 23 Spark Plug Service Interval Specification Install a new spark plug after e...

Page 28: ...is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Drain gasoline from the fuel tank w...

Page 29: ...lines 5 Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 6 Close the hood Air Cleaner Service Interval Specification Foam Element Clean and re oil after every 25 operating hours Pape...

Page 30: ...it in a clean cloth C Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 28 Squeeze the element to distribute the oil IMPORTANT Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn m 1866 1 2 Figure 28 1 Foam...

Page 31: ...the hood Engine Oil Service Interval Specification Change oil After the first 5 operating hours After every 50 operating hours Note Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely d...

Page 32: ...2 Park the machine so that the right front side is slightly lower than the left side to assure the oil drains completely Then disengage the blade control PTO shift into neutral set the parking brake a...

Page 33: ...page 32 2 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 32 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove the blade s and sharpen them refer to Sharpening the Blade s page 32 3 Inspect the blade s especially the cur...

Page 34: ...lade s 1 Install the blade blade retainer curved washer cupped side toward blade and the blade bolt Fig 33 IMPORTANT The curved part of the blade must be pointing toward the inside of the mower to ass...

Page 35: ...able ring end from the idler spring Fig 37 7 Remove jam nut from blade control PTO cable at mounting bracket Slide the cable from the bracket Fig 37 8 Move the cable out of the way and lay inside fram...

Page 36: ...u are careful you can flex the belt guide s just far enough away from the pulley to remove the belt If it is too difficult to remove the belt loosen the bolts and nuts securing the belt guides IMPORTA...

Page 37: ...ong rod through the hole in the mower mount Fig 42 Install the washer and hair pin cotter to secure the rod in place Repeat this step on the opposite side of the mower 8 Mount the slotted mower leveli...

Page 38: ...ade Drive Belt Removing the Blade Drive Belt 1 Remove the mower refer to Removing the Mower page 32 2 Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and pulley covers from both blade pulleys Fig 46 3 Loosen...

Page 39: ...nition key to OFF to stop the engine 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire off the spark plug 3 Move the height of cut lever deck lift into the C notch 4 Carefully rotate blade s...

Page 40: ...key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Check and adjust side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Side to Side Mower Leveling page 37 3 Measure the length of the r...

Page 41: ...mower loosen the eyebolt lock nuts 7 After adjusting both eyebolt lock nuts evenly check the front to rear slope again Continue adjusting eyebolts until the front blade tip is 0 3 8 0 9 2 mm lower th...

Page 42: ...engine Engage power take off PTO and let mower run for one to three minutes 5 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 6 Turn the water off remove coupling...

Page 43: ...eck the electrolyte level and charge it fully refer to Battery page 23 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it f...

Page 44: ...ment 4 Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install wire on spark plug 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Choke is not closing 6 Adjust...

Page 45: ...de mounting bolt 3 Engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Cont...

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Page 48: ...he operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is...

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