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M175H38RB

581 36 39-40 Rev. 3

English

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 warranty.

Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions 

before using the machine.

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Страница 1: ...ng 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 warranty Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Страница 2: ...oll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the ma chine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of ...

Страница 3: ...chine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed 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...

Страница 4: ...is manual Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdyfootwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection Do not mow in shorts and or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or...

Страница 5: ...ry Slope Sheet Oil Drain Extension Keys Key s Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nut Keps Seat 1 Seat 1 Washer 1 Knob ...

Страница 6: ...LL OFF SKID TO CHECK BATTERY See Fig 1 OPEN BATTERY COVER FOR Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section o...

Страница 7: ...without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Fig 3 2466 02464 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Continue using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Before starting read understand and fol low all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Ensur...

Страница 8: ...brackets to the outside of the bagger support tube using two each 3 8 x 63 5mm hex bolts 13 32 I D flat washers and 3 8 locknuts from parts bag Tighten securely Replace discharge chute into rear opening of tractor Secure the chute with the two hook straps 02330 SUPPORT TUBE BAGGER SUPPORT PLUG FLAT WASHER 3 8 NUT BOLT 02306 HOOK BACKPLATE SLOT DISCHARGE CHUTE Fig 7 Fig 6 02590 3 8 LOCK NUT SUPPORT...

Страница 9: ...ustthebaggerassembly Thereshouldbe1 4 6mm 3 8 9 mm gap between the bagger top and fender and the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the fender To adjust bagger position HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SlightlyloosenthenutssecuringthebaggerRHandLH horizontal adjustment brackets Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position but allow them to be moved Move the brackets the amoun...

Страница 10: ...ghtened 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 stil...

Страница 11: ... 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 alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage...

Страница 12: ...sion for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SY...

Страница 13: ...LS See Fig 15 Gauge wheels 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 scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the ...

Страница 14: ...AL POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 16 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting heigh...

Страница 15: ... been shipped from the fac tory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine 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 ...

Страница 16: ...on control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal a...

Страница 17: ...wer to operate You are now ready to begin mulching BAGGING See Fig 20 Place deck into the high cut position Remove the rear discharge deflector or mulching plug Insert the discharge chute into the opening in the backplate and onto the mower deck adaptor Attachthechutetothetractorbyhookingthetwostraps to the flange of the chute NOTE The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only Do not all...

Страница 18: ...e mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow northtosouthoneweekthenchangetoeasttowestthe next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MOWING TIPS DO NOT use tire chains when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly level...

Страница 19: ...ean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen Replace Oil Filter If equipped Replace Fuel Filter Change Engine Oil models without oil filter Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Replace Mower Blades Check Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check M...

Страница 20: ...rking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged...

Страница 21: ...curely 27 35 Ft Lbs 37 47 Nm IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on ...

Страница 22: ...atch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Slide oil drain extension under oil drain hole drain hole maybeflushwithorprotrudefromengineblocksidewall Make sure back face of oil drain extension is flush with engine side wall Make sure bottom lip of oil drain extension is lined up with bottom of oil drain hole Posit...

Страница 23: ...d after each use Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine En...

Страница 24: ...deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 32 Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment...

Страница 25: ... ADJUSTMENT See Figs 33 34 Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 6 3 mm of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side...

Страница 26: ...rest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove clutch locator Remove belt from clutching idler and all stationary idlers Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around clutch Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and o...

Страница 27: ...O ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal 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 fro...

Страница 28: ...r object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Open battery cover DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirstthenREDbattery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Fir...

Страница 29: ... 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 tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Neverstorethetractorwith gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fla...

Страница 30: ...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 or replace battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4...

Страница 31: ...roper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check ...

Страница 32: ... 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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