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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 26

•  If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust-

ment instructions above.

• 

Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both 

sides are equal.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29)

IMPORTANT:

 Deck must be level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should 

be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the 

rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect 

your hands with gloves and/or wrap 

blade with heavy cloth.

•  Raise mower to highest position.
•  Position blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. 

Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear 

tip of the blade.

TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on 

tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the 

appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower 

is not adjusted properly.
VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)
• 

With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears 

unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting 

lower.

•  With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust-

ment nut (A) to the left to lower LH side of mower, or, 

to the right to raise LH side of mower.

NOTE

: Each full turn of adjustment 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. 27)
•  With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level 

ground or driveway.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect 

your hands with gloves and/or wrap 

blade with heavy cloth.

•  Raise mower to its highest position.
•  At both sides of mower, position blade at side and 

measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade 

to the ground. The distance should be the same on 

both sides.

NOTE:

 Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change 

mower height about 1/8".
• 

Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front 

tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

• 

Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten 

jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

02966

A

A

Fig. 27

•  If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the 

rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•  With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut 

A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

• 

With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust-

ment nut (B) clockwise (tighten) to raise the front of 

mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front 

mower.

Fig. 29

B

02950

A

TIGHTEN ADJUST 

NUT 

B

 TO RAISE 

MOWER

LOOSEN 

ADJUST NUT 

B

 TO LOWER 

MOWER

LOOSEN JAM NUT 

A

 FIRST

02948

A

Turn nut left

to lower mower

Turn nut right

to raise mower

B

B

Fig. 28

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Страница 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 operatin...

Страница 3: ...d 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 slo...

Страница 4: ...tructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered bru...

Страница 5: ...D PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Seat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key s Slope Sheet 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert 1 W...

Страница 6: ...urely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower...

Страница 7: ...kepedal Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Removebandingholdingthedeflectorshieldupagain...

Страница 8: ...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 cutt...

Страница 9: ...injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avo...

Страница 10: ...e position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor Our tractors conform...

Страница 11: ...old Pull parking brake lever C up and hold release pres sure from clutch brake pedal B then release parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor...

Страница 12: ...l position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURNTONEUTRALPOSITIONWHENTHECLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move...

Страница 13: ...operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual TO TRANSPORT When...

Страница 14: ...on of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake...

Страница 15: ...RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructe...

Страница 16: ...e 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 Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbeke...

Страница 17: ...L DRAIN EXTENSION OIL DRAIN PLUG TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is r...

Страница 18: ...type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten...

Страница 19: ...urn the water on 6 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is c...

Страница 20: ...mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A 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 AT...

Страница 21: ...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 Ins...

Страница 22: ...stment 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 PRECI...

Страница 23: ...lley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual Fig 31 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest spee...

Страница 24: ...RNEU TRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 32 The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tight...

Страница 25: ...ng may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right whenwheels...

Страница 26: ...UELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEA...

Страница 27: ...ing 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 autho...

Страница 28: ...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 trash around mand...

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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