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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3326-536

17-44HXLE

Wheel Horse

 Lawn Tractor

Model No. 71283—Serial No. 220010001 and Up

Содержание 17-44HXLE Wheel Horse 71283

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3326 536 17 44HXLE Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor Model No 71283 Serial No 220010001 and Up ...

Страница 2: ...tery 21 Servicing the Brake 23 Greasing and Lubrication 24 Servicing the Air Cleaner 24 Servicing the Spark Plug 25 Checking the Tire Pressure 26 Draining the Fuel Tank 26 Replacing the Fuel Filter 27 Page Servicing the Transaxle Fluid 27 Servicing the Fuse 27 Servicing the Headlights 28 Wiring Diagram 29 Cleaning and Storage 30 Troubleshooting 31 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn h...

Страница 3: ...e nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Do not carry passengers All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Such instruction should emphasize the need for care and concentration when working with ride on machines control of a ride on machine sliding on a slope will not be regai...

Страница 4: ...ersonal injury Before leaving the operator s position disengage the power take off and lower the attachments change into neutral and set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disengage drive to attachments stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire s or remove the ignition key before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower ...

Страница 5: ...uous A weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of 87 dB A based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Machine Directive 98 37 EC and amendments Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of 100 Lwa based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000 14 EC and amendments Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand arm ...

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Страница 9: ...h the clutch brake pedal lift the parking brake lever and take your foot off of the clutch brake pedal 2 To release the parking brake push the clutch brake pedal 3 Press on the top of the traction control pedal to move forward or the bottom of the pedal to move backward 4 Warning read the operator s manual 5 Warning tipping hazard Do not drive across slopes greater than 5 degrees up slopes greater...

Страница 10: ...mmediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery 99 8141 1 Headlights 2 Engine off 3 Engine on 4 Engine start 5 Operating in reverse light 104 4163 1 Explosion hazard 2 No sparks flame or smoking 3 Caustic liquid hazard burns to hand and damage to items 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the operator s manual 6 Keep bystand...

Страница 11: ...el is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline 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 of gasoline Always place gasoline container...

Страница 12: ...f the filler neck This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand Do not fill the fuel tank completely full 3 Install the fuel tank cap securely Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Oil Level page 20 Operation Note Determine the left and right sides...

Страница 13: ...itioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable 1 Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob Fig 4 2 Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the knob 1 1862 Figure 4 1 Adjustment knob Headlights Headlights are optional on some models A dash mounted On Off switch Fig 2 controls the headli...

Страница 14: ...ift Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting 1 Sit down on the seat 2 Set the parking brake refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 13 Note The engine will not start unless you set the parking brake or fully depress the brake pedal 3 Move the PTO to Disengaged Fig 7 1 3 2 1852 Figure 7 1 Disengaged 2 Engaged 3 Blade control PTO 4 Move the throttle lever to Choke Fig 8 Note An engine that has been...

Страница 15: ...f you shift into reverse with the PTO engaged i e with mower blades or other attachment running the engine will stop Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary If you need to use the PTO while backing up you can turn off this interlock feature using the KeyChoice switch located near the seat bracket Fig 10 Danger You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade s or other atta...

Страница 16: ...to Disengaged Start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 Put the PTO lever in the Disengage position the traction control pedal in neutral and set the parking brake Start the engine While the engine is running move the PTO lever to the Engage position and move the traction control pedal to reverse The engine shoul...

Страница 17: ... slow down release the pressure on the traction control pedal Important To avoid transmission damage always release the parking brake before moving the traction control pedal 1 2 3 1861 Figure 13 1 Traction control pedal 2 Forward 3 Backward Stopping the Machine To stop the machine release the traction control pedal disengage the PTO and turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine Also set the...

Страница 18: ...rate slows in mid summer mow less 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 Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower you previously used raise the cutting height one notch to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short Long Grass If the grass is ever allowed to...

Страница 19: ...l of the maintenance procedures listed above Check the belts for wear cracks Drain the fuel tank Paint chipped surfaces Charge the battery and disconnect the cables After storage Check the safety system Check the brakes Check the spark plug Check the battery electrolyte Check the tire pressure 1More often in dusty dirty conditions 2More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high t...

Страница 20: ...ean Fig 14 5 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the fill hole to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged Changing and Draining the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for five minutes...

Страница 21: ...box If the battery terminals are corroded clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Voltage 12 v 155 Cold Cranking Amps Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting i...

Страница 22: ...lyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution 1 Remove ...

Страница 23: ...le inside the rear tire Fig 20 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required Checking the Brake 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Move the drive control wire to the Push position refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand page 16 3 If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push the tractor f...

Страница 24: ...ing the Air Cleaner Foam Element Clean after every 25 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Paper Element Replace after every 100 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine a...

Страница 25: ... cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover in place 3 Close the hood Servicing the Spark Plug Install a new spark plug after every 100 operating hours Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug and a gap...

Страница 26: ...others and can damage property Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes 1 Park the machine so that the left front side is slightly lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank drains completel...

Страница 27: ...he transaxle is cold Note The transaxle is factory sealed and does not require oil changes Fluid Type SAE 20W 50 engine oil API service SH CD recommended Checking the Fluid Level 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Clean around the fill plug Fig 28 so that dirt cannot fall into the reservoir if fluid needs to b...

Страница 28: ...the bulb from the bulb holder Fig 31 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 1874 Figure 30 1 Bulb holder 2 Reflector 3 Tabs 4 Slots 5 Terminals Installing the Bulb 1 The bulb has metal pins on the side of its base Align the pins with the slots in the bulb holder and insert the base into the holder Fig 31 Push and rotate the bulb clockwise until it stops 1 2 3 4 2 4 1875 Figure 31 1 Bulb 2 Metal pins 3 Bulb holder 4 Slots ...

Страница 29: ... 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 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B I S IGNITION BLUE BROWN WIRE COLOR CODES GREY WHITE VIOLET RED YELLOW TAN GREEN ORANGE BLACK PINK R VIO W GY BU BN OR GN T Y PK BK R R BATTERY GND ALTERNATOR FUEL SOLE...

Страница 30: ...he engine and run it until it stops E Choke or prime the engine F Start and run the engine until it will not start again Use the primer if equipped on machine several times to ensure that no fuel remains in the primer system G Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 8 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition ref...

Страница 31: ... gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The choke is not closing 6 Check for choke operation 7 There is dirt in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 The idle speed is too low or the mixture is incorrect 8 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 9 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 9 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer The engine loses power 1 The engine loa...

Страница 32: ... and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages The machine does not drive 1 The drive control is in the Push position 1 Move the drive control to the Operate position 2 The traction belt is worn loose or broken 2 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 3 The traction belt is off of the pulley 3 Contact your Authorized Se...

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