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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory 

for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important 

for best cutting performance.
•  Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE 

WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST 

PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS 

QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

  All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.

  No remaining loose parts in carton.

  Battery is properly prepared and charged. 

  Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

  All tires are properly inflated.  (For shipping purposes, 

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

  Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results.  (Tires must be 

properly inflated for leveling).

  Check mower and drive belts.  Be sure they are routed 

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

  Check wiring.  See that all connections are still secure 

and wires are properly clamped.

  Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel control is in 

“transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS-

 PORT” in the Operation section of this man u al).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA 

ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

  Engine oil is at proper level.

  Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded 

gasoline.

  Become familiar with all controls, their location and 

function.  Operate them before you start the engine.

  Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

 

Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-

eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the 

Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

 

It is important to purge the transmission before op er at-

 ing your tractor for the first time.  Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO 

START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in 

the Op er a tion section of this manual).

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-

erly leveled.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the 

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and 

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec-

 tion of this manual.  Verify that the belts are routed cor rect ly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that 

the brake is operating properly.  See “TO CHECK BRAKE” 

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op er a tion 

section for location and function of con trols)

•  Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
• 

Release parking brake by  press ing clutch/brake ped al.

•  Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged 

position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion 

section of this manual).

•  Roll tractor forward off skid.
• 

Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against 

tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Страница 1: ...tor s Manual D15KH30 03131 581 27 03 27 Rev 5 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warr...

Страница 2: ...ook down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the b...

Страница 3: ...OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and o...

Страница 4: ...hni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the S...

Страница 5: ...inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual Fig 1 LABEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 5 16 wrench Utility knife 2...

Страница 6: ...ENT HANDLE Fig 3 Fig 4 NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instruction...

Страница 7: ...Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse...

Страница 8: ...ty 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 indicate...

Страница 9: ...ting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mo...

Страница 10: ...g brake will hold tractor secure Fig 7 B C Fig 6 STOPPING See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depre...

Страница 11: ...eels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent sc...

Страница 12: ...ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 02828 Fig 13 OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc...

Страница 13: ...e extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake Mov...

Страница 14: ...er engage or disengage free wheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first...

Страница 15: ...Check 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 T...

Страница 16: ...s running with the 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 Forbestresultsmo...

Страница 17: ...after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 18 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Ensure tractor is on...

Страница 18: ...e cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating CLEAN AIR SCRE...

Страница 19: ...on Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector and push the connector onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the connector on the nozzle IMPOR...

Страница 20: ...from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED H...

Страница 21: ...nd 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...

Страница 22: ...t your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 30 With all...

Страница 23: ...oves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER section in this manual Fig 34 02952 A B C D E F G SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig 33 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fi...

Страница 24: ...l C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then fr...

Страница 25: ...r Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Fig 38 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require r...

Страница 26: ...Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM Immediately prepare your tracto...

Страница 27: ...eck 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 wi...

Страница 28: ...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 gras...

Страница 29: ...29 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 31: ...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 a...

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