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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

772C0761

(1/12/2005)

Lawn Tractor

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ
SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5

Содержание 700 series

Страница 1: ...RINTED IN U S A 772C0761 1 12 2005 Lawn Tractor Operator s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 ...

Страница 2: ...e engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call your service ...

Страница 3: ...ike Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks an...

Страница 4: ...op or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of ...

Страница 5: ...g is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion...

Страница 6: ... frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Ma...

Страница 7: ... N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 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 t...

Страница 8: ...d seat it with your hand Attaching The Seat NOTE For shipping reasons seats are either fastened to the tractor seat s pivot bracket with a plastic tie or mounted backward to the pivot bracket In either case free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws or knobs on models so equipped from the bottom of seat before proceeding with instructions below 1 Position the shoulder s...

Страница 9: ...age Tire Pressure WARNING Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your unit may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p s i for the rear tires 14 p s i for the front tires Check sidewall of tire for maximum...

Страница 10: ...GHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position A Speed Control Lever Parking Brake E Ignition Switch Module B Clutch brake Pedal F Deck Lift Lever C Shift Lever G PTO Blade Engage Lever D Throttle Control Lever 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PARK BRAKE P FAST SLOW CHOKE D A F C B E G ...

Страница 11: ... pedal and move the speed control lever rearward and release it into a notch Clutch brake Pedal The clutch brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor along the running board Depress the clutch brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds Refer to Speed Control Lever Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a comp...

Страница 12: ... the engine has fired To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position See Figure 7 Figure 7 IMPORTANT Prior to operating the tractor refer to both Safety Interlock Switches on page 13 and Starting The Engine on page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 PTO BLADE EN...

Страница 13: ... allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades PTO engaged IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is not recommended To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE IMPORTANT The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as previously instructed in this Operator s Manual 2 Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING Green position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Yellow position of the key switch modu...

Страница 14: ...le control in the CHOKE position while operating the tractor Doing so will result in a rich fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly Stopping the Engine WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating If the blades are engaged ...

Страница 15: ...flipping the tractor over backward Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck move the deck lift lever to the left then place it in the notch best suited for your application Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section Engaging the Blades Engaging the PTO Blade Engage transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments To engage the blades proceed...

Страница 16: ...tor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground The first measurement taken should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement Determine the ...

Страница 17: ... pedal is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake is in need of adjustment The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor locate the compression spring and brake disc See Figure 11 Figure 11 Loosen...

Страница 18: ...nished draining Refill the engine with new motor oil IMPORTANT Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil Air Cleaner To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit Fuel Filter Service the fuel filter if so equipped as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your ...

Страница 19: ...ion Engage the parking brake Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender Remove the belt from around the tractor s engine pulley and idler pulley s Refer to Changing the Deck Belt on page 21 for detailed instructions See Figure 20 Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod on th...

Страница 20: ...ng Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances Jump Starting WARNING When removing or installing the battery follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame IMPORTANT Never jump your tractor s dead battery with the battery of a running ve...

Страница 21: ...edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom fa...

Страница 22: ... from around the engine pulley Insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loosen into the square hole found in the idler bracket on the left side of the deck s surface See Figure 19 Grasp the ratchet s handle and pivot it toward the front of the tractor to relieve tension on the belt With belt tension relieved carefully remove the belt from around the left hand spindle pulley Figure 19 IMPORTANT Car...

Страница 23: ... gas appliance SECTION 10 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for 700 Series Lawn Tractors See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor or an authorized Service Dealer for information regarding price and availability NOTE Model Series 700 Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or plow Use...

Страница 24: ... or replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high R...

Страница 25: ...e adapters are considered consumable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with your product or sold separately as an attachment for your garden tractors will be warranted according to the above ...

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