Bolens 1208 User Manual
Power Equipment
Owners Manual
REAR ENGINE LAWN TRACTORS
Model Numbers
800
(131-512B100)
1002
(131-522D100)
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1208
(131-552F100)
Important:
Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest authorized service dealer.
CUB CADET CORPORATION • P.O. BOX 360930 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
Power Equipment
Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibiiity. Foliow the instruc
tions in your owner's manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet
dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmis
sion, chassis and attachments.
RIDING MOWERS, LAWN TRACTORS, GARDEN TRACTORS, CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS AND
HOME MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS.
FIRST YEAR
This limited warranty for residential and commercial users covers any defect in materials or workman
ship in your Cub Cadet equipment for one year from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser.
Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months.
We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer.
SECOND YEAR
This limited warranty, for residential users only, covers any defects in material or workmanship in the
drive train for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser.
The drive train consists of the engine, engine cradle, drive shaft, drive shaft clutch, all parts enclosed
by the transmission housing, rear axle housing, brakes and electric power take-off (if so equipped). Vbelts used for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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ITEMS NOT COVERED
The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air
and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake and/or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of
normal maintenance, blade sharpening, set-up, abuse, accidents and normal wear. It does not cover
incidental costs such as transporting your equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges
or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product.
There is no other express warranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment, if this
dealer is not available see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer
near you.
If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer, write or telephone:
Cub Cadet Corporation Telephone: (216) 273-4550
Post Office Box 360930
Cleveland, Ohio 44136
Attn: Customer Service
HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
CONTENTS
Warranty...................................................................2
Safe Operations
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To The Owner..........................................................4
Serial No. Location
Controls
Operation
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Adjustments.............................................................8
IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED. COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. REAu AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE AHEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLYlWITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE
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THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WARNING.
Your unit was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this manual. As with any
DANGER: type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result In serious Injury.
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1. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL carefully in its entirety before at
tempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. This unit is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
4. Do not allow children under 14 years old to operate vehicle. Children
14 years and over should only operate unit under close parental
supervision. Do not allow anyone to operate it without proper in
struction. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use your mower.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals,
or sneakers.
6. To prevent Injury, do not carry passengers or give rides. Keep
children, pets and bystanders out of the area while mowing. Only
the operator should ride on the unit and only ride in the seat.
7. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power
lines, guy wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before
entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result
in serious injury.
8. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the possibility of upset
or collision, operate the tractor smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
9. Thoroughly inspect the area to be mowed. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects. Keep the area of
operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower. Although
the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign ob
jects, a small object may have been overlooked and could be ac
cidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury
to you or a bystander. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge
of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, pets and the like.
10. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine m any direction.
11. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
12. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake
pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
It you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious Injury to yourself or others.
Lubrication
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Maintenance
Off-Season Storage
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5
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Replacement Parts
Slope Gauge
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
13. Before leaving the operator's position, disengage blade(s), place
shift lever in neutral, engage parking brake, shut engine off and
remove key.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of the mscharge opening at all times as the rotating btade(s) can
cause injury.
15. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop engine before mak
ing any repairs or adjustments. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
16. Before attempting to unclog the mower or discharge chute, stop
the engine. The mower blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure the blade(s)
have stopped completely. Disconnect the sparkplug wire and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
17. Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use.
18. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15<> as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
19. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow
up and down face of steep slopes; never across the face. Use
extreme caution if it is necessary to drive the tractor up an incline
or back the tractor down an incline because the front of the trac
tor could lift and rapidly flip over backward which could cause
serious injury.
20. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Always keep the tractor in low gear when going
down steep hills to take advantage of engine braking action. Choose
a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
21. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which may
cause the unit to tip over.
22. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in
owner's manual.
23. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
24. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (CONTINUED)
25. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
A. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and all other sources of
ignition.
B. Use approved gasoline container.
C. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine
or ЯН fuel tank indoors. Allow to cool at least 2 minutes before
rehlling. Wipe up spilled gasoline. Always use original type
vented cap.
D. Open doors if engine is run In garage. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
26. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the tike. Allow the engine
to coot before storing in any enclosure.
27. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and cutting deck free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease or oil.
28. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition,
and keep safety devices in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator's manual. Do not operate this unit unless the chute deflec
tor, guards, and safety interlock system are installed and func
tioning properly.
29. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
30. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for
damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
32. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
A. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
B. Never make a cutting height adjustment white engine is running
if operator must dismount to do so.
C. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com
plete stop before removing the grass catcher.
D. Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent
intervals. Also, check blades for wear or damage (e.g. bent,
cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equipment
specifications.
33. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. For
safety protection, replace only with new bag meeting original equip
ment specifications.
34. Look behind to make sure the area is clear before placing the
transmission In reverse and continue looking behind while back
ing up. Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing
up.
35. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto a trailer or truck
under power, because the unit could tip over, causing serious per
sonal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load properly.
36. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service according
to brake adjustment instructions in this manual.
37. Muffler, engine, and belt guards become hot during operation and
can cause a burn. Allow to coot down before touching.
TO THE OWNER
Assembled in this manual are operation, lubrication,
and maintenance instructions for the Cub Cadet 000,
1002 and 1208 rear engine lawn tractors. The material
has been prepared in detail to help you better under
stand the correct care and efficient operation of your
lawn tractor. Before you operate the lawn tractor, study
this manual carefully. Additional copies may be ordered
from your dealer at a nominal price.
Your local authorized dealer is interested in the per
formance you receive from your rear engine lawn trac
tor. He has factory-trained servicemen, informed in the
latest method of servicing tractors, modern tools, and
original-equipment service parts which assure proper
lit and good performance.
To obtain top performance and assure economical
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Chassis serial number plate is on the frame, under the
seat. Engine serial number plate is located on the
engine shroud. Record these numbers in the space pro
vided at right.
operation the rear engine lawn tractor should be in
spected, depending on its use, periodically, or at least
once a year, by your authorized dealer.
When in need of parts, always specify the model,
chassis, and engine serial numbers, including the prefix
and suffix tetters. Write these serial numbers in the
space provided on this page.
Should you have difficulties with the unit, consult your
authorized dealer. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THESE
UNITS YOURSELF. Only your dealer is authorized to
repair or replace units on this drive under the terms of
the warranty. Should you desire additional information
not found in this manual, contact your authorized Cub
Cadet dealer.
MODEL
DELIVERY DATE
CONTROLS
Your Cub Cadet rear engine lawn tractor has been safe
ty engineered. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the
controls before attempting to start or operate the lawn
tractor.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides
of the fractor when facing forward in the driver’s seat.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located beside the seat on the
right side of the rear engine lawn tractor. See figure
1. The throttle control controls the speed of the engine.
When using attachments operated by the power take
off, best performance is achieved with the throttle con
trol in the FAST position.
'Turtle” This symbol shows SLOW position.
'Rabbit” This symbol shows FAST position.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left side of the console.
See figure 3. The shift lever is used to select one of
eight (8) forward speeds, neutral or reverse. The clutchbrake pedal must be depressed and the lawn tractor
must not be moving when shifting from forward to
reverse gear. Do not force the shift lever.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located above the throttle control
on the right side of the rear engine lawn tractor. The
choke control is operated manually. Pull choke knob
out to choke engine. Push knob in to open choke. See
figure 1.
IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
The combination ignition and light switch is a four-
position switch. It is located above the choke and throt
tle control on the right side of the rear engine lawn
tractor.
Turn the ignition key all the way to the right to start the
engine. The key will return to the ON position when
released. Turn the key one more position to the left to
operate the tractor with the light illuminated. See figures
1 and 2.
SPEED CONTROL INDICATOR
The speed control indicator is located in front of the
shift lever. It can be used to preset the speed of the
lawn tractor. Press the speed control indicator outward,
move to desired speed setting and release. When the
shift lever is moved out of neutral into forward position,
the lawn tractor will automatically go to the preset
speed.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the right side of
the rear engine lawn tractor. Depressing the ciutchbrake pedal part way disengages the clutch. Pressing
the pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and
engages the disc brake to stop the lawn tractor. See
figure 3.
NOTE: The dutch-brake pedai must be depressed to
start the engine. Parking brake must be engaged if
operator leaves the seat with the engine running.
Speed Control
Indicator
Shift
Lever
PTO
Engagement
Lever
lutchBrake
Pedal
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and press the parking brake knob down. To
release the parking brake, depress and release the
clutch-brake pedal. See figure 3.
PTO ENGAGEMENT LEVER
The PTO engagement lever is located on the right side
of the console. See figure 3. To engage the blade, move
the PTO engagement lever toward the front of the unit.
Move the lever toward the rear to disengage the blade.
CUniNG HEIGHT LEVER
The cutting height lever is located beside the seat on
the left side of the lawn tractor. See figure 4. It is used
to raise and lower the cutting deck, which sets the cut
ting height.
Move the lever outward, select desired cutting height
and release lever. The lever may be set in any one of
eight cutting height positions. See figure 4.
WARNING: The blade does not shut off
when the deck is raised. You must piace
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the PTO engagement lever in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
OPERATION
CAUTION
• READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS. SHIELDS AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACE AND WORKING
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY BLADE(S)
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHEN CHILDREN AND OTHERS
ARE AROUND
• ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND THE UNIT BEFORE BACKING UP
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP
• IF THE UNIT STOPS GOING UPHILL. STOP BLAOE(S) AND BACK
SLOWLY DOWNHILL
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE{S)
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION. DISENGAGE THE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE THE
PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety inter
lock system for your protection. The purpose of the
safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from
cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the PTO engagement lever is in the
disengaged position. In addition, the PTO engagement
lever must be in the disengaged position when the unit
is put into reverse or the engine will shut off. If the
operator leaves the seat with the PTO engagement
lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake,
the engine will shut off.
To restart the engine, shift into neutral (N), move PTO
engagement lever to the OFF position, and restart the
engine while seated,
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Interlock safety switches are located on the clutchbrake pedal, the PTO engagement lever, shift lever and
the seat.
Before the engine will start or if the operator leaves the
seat, the clutch-brake pedal must be depressed all the
way (parking brake engaged), and the PTO engage
ment lever must be in the disengaged position.
In addition, the PTO engagement lever must be in the
disengaged position before the unit can be shifted into
reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac
tor If the interlock system Is malfunction
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GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your rear
engine lawn tractor. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: Your fnwn tractor is shipped without oil;
however, a small amount of oil may be present from the
factory. Do not overfill.
ing because It is a safety device, designed
for protection.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is hot.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Attach the wire to the spark plug.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and lock it down.
3. Make certain the PTO engagement lever is in the
disengaged position.
4. Set throttle control in the FAST position. Pull out
the choke control.
OTE: A warm enghe may not require choking.
5. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the
ON position. See figure 2.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 10
seconds af any one time, if the engine does not start
within this time, turn the key OFF and wait a few
minutes, then try again.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move throttle con
trol to desired engine speed.
8. To stop, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Remove the key when the lawn tractor is not in use.
STOPPING * •
Engine—Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF
position.
Lawn Tractor—Depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Blades—Pull the PTO engagement lever all the way
back.
DRIVING THE REAR ENGINE UWN TRACTOR
OTE: Parking brake must be disengaged before unit
Is put into motion.
1. Advance the throttle control to full throttle to pre
vent strain on the engine and to operate the cut
ting blades.
2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
WARNING: Look to the rear before back
ing up.
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3. Slowly release the clutch-brake pedal.
4. To stop, depress the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little
difference between the highest two speeds until after
the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys dur
ing the break-in period.
Be sure that the lawn is dear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
position for any reason, disengage the
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When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate "browning” the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.
IMPORTANT; If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in
spect the mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 27.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed
position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in Neutral.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control indicator and shift lever in high
4. Slowly and with extreme caution release clutch-
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control indicator lever in desired
7. Place shift iever in either forward or reverse, and
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Rear bagging grass catcher model 426 is available
as optional equipment for the rear engine lawn trac
tors shown in this manual (adapter kit model 326) is
required.
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blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine off
and remove the key.
speed position.
brake pedal fully.
position.
follow normal operating procedures.
WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
The blades can be engaged either while moving for
ward or while standing still. Move the PTO engagement
lever forward slowly until the blades are turning.
WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or any part
of the deck.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material Is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the mower manufac
turer’s recommendations. For replacement bags, use
only factory authorized replacement
A 30" mulching kit model 093 is available as optional
equipment for model 800 shown In this manual.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING; Do not at any time make any
adjustment to rear engine lawn tractor
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THROHLE CONTROL
If adjustment is needed, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: When operating the unit initiaiiy or after replac
ing the belts, there will he little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts have gene
through a break-ln period and have seated themselves
into the pulleys.
If the full range of speeds cannot be obtained on your
unit, adjust the speed control lever as follows.
1. Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit will
2. Disconnect the transmission shift rod by removing
3. Start the engine.
4. Place the speed control indicator and shift lever
5. Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
6. Turn the engine off.
7. After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
8. Disconnect the speed control rod by removing the
9. Place the speed control indicator and shift lever
without first stopping engine and discon
necting spark plug wire.
move freely when pushed forward and backward
with the parking brake released.)
the cotter pin and fiat washer. Remove ferrule from
gear shift bracket. See figure 5.
in the eighth (high speed) position.
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park posi
tion). Hold the pedal in this position.
brake pedal.
cotterpin and flat washer. See figure 5.
in the third speed position.
10. Puli down on speed control rod so rod is at the bot
tom of slot in shift cam assembly. Adjust ferrule
to fit into hole on clutch pedal bracket assembly.
11. Secure the speed control rod using the flat washer
and cotter pin.
12. Reconnect the transmission shift rod using flat
washer and cotter pin removed in step 1,
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
1. With engine off, disconnect transmission shift rod
by removing the cotter pin and flat washer.
Remove ferrule from gear shift bracket. See figure
5.
2. Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit will
move freely when pushed forward and backward
with the parking brake released). Place the shift
lever in the neutral position.
3. Thread ferrule in or out as necessary to fit into hole
of gear shift bracket. Secure with flat washer and
cotter pin removed in step 1.
Speed
Control
Indicator
Shift
Lever
FIGURE 5,
Clutch
Pedal
Bracket
Assembly
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 6)
The brake is located by the left rear wheel inside the
frame. During normal operation of this machine, the
brake is subject to wear and will require periodic ex
amination and adjustment.
To adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin. Adjust the
castle nut so the brake starts to engage when the brake
lever Is V4" to 5/16" away from the axle housing.
NOTE: Figure 6 is shown with the unit tipped up on rear
wheels for ciarity only.
Brake
Lever
Axle Housing
Castle Nut
FIGURE 6.
Cotter Pin
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no ad
justment. Automotive steering principles have been
used to determine the caster and camber on the
mower. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch. See
figure 7. To adjust, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which hold
the tie rod to the axle bracket. See figure 7.
2.
Adjust the tie rod in or out until the wheels toe-in
approximately 1/8" (Dimension "A" should be ap
proximately 1/8" less than dimension "B”). See
figure 8.
Replace the tie rod into the wheel bracket, and
3.
replace the cotter pin and flat washer.
FIGURE 8.
DECK ADJUSTMENT (Model 800)
The deck adjustments which follow are for the 30" deck
only. For 32" or 38" decks, refer to the next section.
Side to Side Leveling
NOTE: Check tire pressure in ail four tires before levek
ing the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12 p.sJ.
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled.
A deck adjustment rod is located on the right side of
the unit. See figure 9.
To adjust the deck, loosen the two hex nuts at the right
rear deck link assembly. Thread the hex nuts up or
down the deck adjustment rod as necessary. Retighten
the hex nuts.
Deck Adjustment
Rod
Hex Nuts
FIGURE 9.-Model 800
Front to Rear Adjustment
The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" to
3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust the pitch
as follows.
1. Place the deck in the engaged position.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter and flat washer which
hold the deck lift connecting rod to the front deck
lift assembly. See figure 10.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the deck lift
assembly and thread it in or out of the ferrule as
necessary. See figure 10. Replace the rod.
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Front Deck
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Connecting
Lift Assembly
FIGURE 10.—Model 800
Rod
Ferrule
Front to Rear Adjustment
To obtain the best cut, the front of the deck should be
between 1/4" and 3/8" lower than the rear of the deck.
1. Make the side to side adjustment as instructed
previously.
2.
Measure the distance from the bottom edge of the
front and right rear of deck to the ground.
If the front is not between 1/4" and 3/8" lower than
3.
the rear, remove the hairpin clips and flat washers
which secure the J-bolts to the front of the deck,
both right and left sides. See figure 12. Thread the
J-bolts into or out of the ferrules as necessary.
4.
Reassemble J-bolts and recheck the adjustment.
Readjust as necessary. Secure with flat washers
and hairpin clips when adjustment is correct.
DECK ADJUSTMENT (Models 1002 and 1208)
Side to Side Leveling
NOTE: Check tire pressure in aii four tires before level
ing the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12 p.s.L
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled.
1. Raise the deck to its highest position.
2. With the unit on a hard, level surface, measure the
distance from the bottom edge of both the left rear
and right rear of deck to the ground.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the hex nut on the
adjusting screw, located under the right side of the
frame. See figure 11. Move the adjusting screw in
ward to lower the right side of the deck, or outward
to raise the right side of the deck.
4. Remeasure the deck as described in step 2, and
readjust if necessary. Tighten the hex nut to secure
the adjusting screw when the deck is level.
Hairpin Clip
BUDE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (Model 800 Only)
WARNING: Make certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the
A
engine while making this adjustment.
To adjust the blade brake, proceed as follows. See
figure 13.
1. Disconnect the brake cable from the lower inside
belt guard on the lawn tractor by removing the hair
pin cotter, flat washer and clevis pin.
2.
Lower the deck to its lowest position. Place the
blade engagement lever in the disengaged
position.
Pull the brake cable back so there is no slack in
3.
the cable. Do not put tension on the cable. Select
the hole in the lower inside belt guard which aligns
with the end of the cable. Move the end of the
brake cable forward to the next hole in the belt
guard (which will give a small amount of slack in
the cable), and reassemble.
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