Bolens 13067 User Manual

Botms.

Models

Owner/Operator
Manual

Riding Mower

13000 8 HP 28" side discharge
13001 8.5 HP 28" side discharge
13002 8.5 HP 28“ side discharge (Export)

13003 12.5 HP 33"mulcher
13004 12.5 HP (Australia)
13005 12.5 HP 36" side discharge
13006 12.5 HP 36" side discharge (Export)
13007 12.5 HP 33" mulcher (Export)

13055 8 HP 28" side discharge
13057 8.5 HP 28" side discharge

13067 12.5 HP 33" mulcher
13068 12.5 HP 33" mulcher (Export

©1993 Garden Way Inc.

FORM 1768445 (8/93)

Supersedes FORM 1763980 Rev. B (10/92)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Bolens® riding mower. We feel you now own one of the finest pieces of equipment
available.

This is a safety, operation, and general maintenance manual which does not attempt to cover major repairs.
Bolens® equipment is carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to give good performance if properly

operated and maintained. Review this manual to familiarize yourself with the unit, its features, and its operation.
All Bolens® mowers have passed rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent

testing laboratory.
Your Warranty Statement is included, on the back cover of this manual. Please read it carefully. Also please return

the completed postpaid owner registration card which is included with this manual. Proper registration is required for

all warranty claims.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

For prompt service when repairs or adjustments are required,
your authorized Bolens® dealer must have the identification
numbers of your riding mower. Please fill in the identification
numbers in the spaces below for future reference. Your
identification numbers are located under the seat as shown to
the right.

Date of Purchase:

Mower Serial Number:

Transmission Model/Serial Number:

Engine Model/Serial/Spec. Numbers:

WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA

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Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on
land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continuous
effective working order.

The engine on your riding mower, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns
gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your riding mower must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in
continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the
riding mower to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of
other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service
for specific information about what regulations apply in your area.

AND OTHER RIDING MOWER OPERATORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY
AHACHMENTS AND KITS
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY

CONTROLS AND OPERATION

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HITCH........................................................................ 8

COLUMN SUPPORT

BAHERY...................................................................... 8

SEAT.......................................................................... 9

ENGINE OIL
SPARK PLUG

MOWER DECK INSTALLATION..................................... 9-16

CONTROLS.................................................................. 17

Engine Speed Lever

Brake Pedal............................................................... 17

Parking Brake............................................................ 17

Ignition Keyswitch

Drive Pedal............................................................... 17

Mower Blade Drive Lever............................................ 17

Mower Height Adjusting Knob..................................... 17

Transmission Shift Lever

Mower Lift Lever........................................................ 18

OPERATION

Pre-Starting Checklist................................................. 18

Fiiling Fuei Tank

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Starting..................................................

Interlock System Test

Mowing................................................................. 20

Testing Height of Cut............................................. 21

Gage Wheei Adjustment......................................... 21

Stopping

Parking................................................................. 22

Mowing Tips............................................................ 22

Special Pattern Effects.............................................. 22

MAINTENANCE.......................................................... 23

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE......................................... 23

Engine

Brake Adjustment.................................................. 23

Transmission Drive Belt Adjustment

Battery.................................................................. 24

MOWER DECK MAINTENANCE

Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
Mower Deck Brake Adjustment
Blade Maintenance

STORAGE................................................................ 31

MAINTENANCE CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................... 35

WARRANTY...................................................BACK COVER

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Safe Operation Practices for Riding Mowers

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in

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TRAINING

PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IS THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR. THE OPERATOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR

HAZARDS OCCURRING TO OTHER

PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. THE

FOLLOWING GENERAL SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FULLY

UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED WHEN

OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER.

REVIEW THEM FREQUENTLY AND NEVER

TAKE CHANCES. BE CAREFUL BEFORE,

DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE

OF ANY POWERED EQUIPMENT.

ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED.

this Manual and on riding mower decals to

alert you to potential hazards.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT!

Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety
message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety message
could result in personal injury or property damage.

1. Before operating the unit;
a. Read this owner/operator manual, the

separate engine owner’s manual, and
any other literature you may have
received.

b. Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls and proper use of the unit.

c. Read all literature furnished with any

attachments used on the unit.

d. Know how to stop the unit and

disengage its controls quickly in case
of an emergency.

2. NEVER allow children to operate the
unit. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.

3. Do not allow adults to operate the unit
without proper instruction.

4. Never allow irresponsible adults to
operate the unit.

5. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons (particularly small children)
and pets.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

unitwill be used:

a. Remove all stones, sticks, wires,

bones, and other foreign objects.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

b. Inspect the area for holes, ruts, or

bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the unit.

2. Wear proper clothing before operating
the unit:

SAFETY (Coni.)

a. Do not operate the unit when

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Always wear substantial footwear.
b. Always wear long trousers.
c. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or

jewelry that could get caught in

moving parts.
d. Be aware that vines, branches, etc.,

can snag loose-fitting clothing or

jewelry.

3. Before attempting to start the engine:
a. Apply the parking brake.

b. Disengage the mower blade drive.

c. Shift into neutral.

4. Mow only in daylight or in good

artificial light.

5. Never operate the unit in wet grass—

reduced traction could cause sliding.
Always maintain proper traction. Keep
a firm grip on the steering wheel.
Never attempt to stabilize the unit by
putting your foot on the ground.

6. 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. Slow down

before turning. Use care when
backing up.

d. Use optional counterweight(s) or

wheel weights when using
attachments which affect the balance
of the unit.

7. Never attempt to defeat the purpose of
guards or other safety devices installed
on the unit. Never operate the unit
with defective guards or shields, or
without safety devices in place.

8. Before use, always visually inspect the
mower blade(s) and blade bolts and
replace if they are worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to maintain proper
balance. Torque the blade bolts to the
correct troque values indicated in this
manual.

9. If the unit has a two blade deck, use care
when rotating one blade because this can

cause the other blade to rotate.

10. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the unit into a trailer or
truck.

11. Before attempting to start the engine:

a. Apply the parking brake.
b. Disengage the mower blade drive.
c. Shift into neutral.

12. Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal
injury.

13. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times. Be aware
of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone. Do not operate the
unit without either the entire optional
bagging attachment or the discharge
chute in place.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roadways.

15. Disengage the mower blade drive and
wait for the mower blades to come to a
stop when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.

16. After striking a foreign object:

a. Disengage the mower blade drive.

b. Stop the engine.
c. Wait for all moving parts to come to

a complete stop.
d. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
e. Keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting.

f. Thoroughly inspect the unit for any

damage, and repair the damage

before re-starting and operating the

unit.

17. If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.

18. Before cleaning the mower deck

housing, before cleaning the unit and
before making any repairs or
inspections:

a. Disengage the mower blade drive.

b. Stop the engine.
c. Wait for all moving parts to come to

a complete stop.

d. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
e. Keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting.

19.Stop the engine whenever you leave
the unit.

20. Do not run the engine indoors.

Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas that is
odorless and colorless. Always run the
engine outdoors and make sure there
is adequate ventilation.

21.Stop the blade (move the mower

blade drive lever to its disengaged
position) whenever you are
approached by any child, inattentive
person, or pet.

22. Disengage the mower blade drive when
you are not mowing.

23. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow the
engine to cool before inspecting,
cleaning, or repairing the unit.

24. Do not operate the unit while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

25. Use low throttle settings when
engaging the drive pedal, especially in

high gears.

26. Never attempt to carry any passengers
on the unit. They could fall off and be
seriously injured, or they could

interfere with the safe operation of the
unit.

27. Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, and any
other object that may obscure vision.

28. When using any attachments, never

direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders.

29. There is a safety interlock switch which
should shut down the engine within a

few seconds after the operator leaves

the seat. If this switch fails to operate,
get the unit serviced immediately by an
authorized Bolens® dealer. Severe
injury could result from not following
this instruction.

30. Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always disengage the
mower blade drive, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the
keys before dismounting.

SAFETY (Coni.)

SLOPE OPERATION

1. Mow up and down the face of a
slope—Never across.

2. Keep all movement on a slope slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction. Do not
turn on slopes unless necessary, and
then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible. Use slow speed.
Choose a low gear so you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.

3. Do not stop or start suddenly on a
slope. If the tires loose traction,
disengage the mower blade drive and
proceed slowly straight tiom the
slope.

4. Do not mow steep slopes.

5. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. If a wheel goes over
the edge, or if the edge caves in, the

unit could overturn.

6. Use extra care while using the optional
model 6028 or 6036 grass collection
attachments. These can change the
stability of the unit. Use wheel- and/or
counter-weights when using these
attachments. Do not use them on
steep slopes.

CHILDREN

1. Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted
to the unit and the mowing activity.
A/everassume that children will remain
where you last saw them. Keep
children out of the mowing area. Keep
them under the watchful eye of an
adult other than the person operating
the unit.

Be alert and turn unit off if children

enter the area.

2. Before backing up:
a. Look behind you and on the ground

immediately behind the unit before
backing up and while running in
reverse.

b. Be sure to look down and behind you

for small children. Marge

percentage of accidents involving

children occur while backing up.

c. Disengage the mower blade drive

before backing up.

SERVICE

1. Handle gasoline with care — it is
highly flammable:

a. Use an approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel cap of, or add

gasoline to, a running or hot engine
or to an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes
after running.

Never store the unit or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame,
such as in a water heater.

c. Keep smoking materials, sparks, and

flame away from the gas tank and the
fuel container.

2. Check the fuel before starting the
engine:

a. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors,

when the engine is running or until
the engine has been allowed to cool
for several minutes after operating.

b. Clean off any spilled gasoline before

starting the engine.

3. Replace any worn or damaged parts.

4. Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.

5. Never store the unit with gasoline in
the fuel tank inside a building where

gasoline fumes could reach an open

flame or spark.

6. When storing gasoline:

a. Store gasoline in a cool, well-

ventilated area, safely away from any
spark- or flame-producing
equipment.

b. Store gasoline in an approved

container, safely out of the reach of
children.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, drain

it outdoors.

8. Allow the engine to cool before storing
this unit in any enclosure.

9. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.

10. Check the (optional) grass catching

bag. Under normal use, the bag’s

material is subject to deterioration and
wear. It should be checked frequently
and replaced when necessary. Use

only a genuine Bolens® replacement

bag.

11. Use only original-equipment
replacement parts. Parts
manufactured by others could present
safety hazards even though they may fit
on the unit.

12. Before inspecting, cleaning, adjusting,
or repairing the unit:

a. Disengage the mower blade drive.

b. Stop the engine.

c. Wait

for all moving parts to come to

a

complete Stop.

d. Remove the wire from the spark plug.

e. Keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting.

f. Allow the engine to cool.

13. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the unit is in safe working
condition.

14. Replace a worn or faulty muffler.

15. Do not allow children to be near you
when you are serviceing this unit.

16. Remove the battery, drain the fuel tank
and drain the engine oil if it becomes

necessary to tip the unit up on its end

or on its side. Fluids can leak from the

unit if it is tipped over.

17. Chock the wheels (place blocks of
wood on both sides of the wheels)
whenever you have to perform any

maintenance that requires the parking
brake to be off.

18. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.

19. Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required (See

page 23).

DECALS

For your personal safety and the safety of
others, safety message decals have been
placed on your riding mower. Make sure
these decals are in place, clean and legible
at all times. Refer to the separate parts
catalog for decal locations, part numbers,
and ordering instructions.

ATTACHMENTS AND KITS

Below is a list of attachments and kits that are available tor your unit. The information is the most current at the time

this manual was printed. Check with your nearest Bolens® dealer for up-to-date information.

Kit Number

6028
6036
6957
6958

Power packer Bagging Attachment for 28" decks
Power packer Bagging Attachment for 36"" decks
Storage Stand (Stands unit up on rear end for storage/maintenance.)
Wheel Weights, 70lbs. (pair)

Description

SPECIFICATIONS

Bolens® reserves the right to make changes in specifications shown herein, add improvements or discontinue the

manufactured product at any time without notice or obligation.

Tires

Models 13Q00,13Q01,13QQ2,13055 & 13057

Engine

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Models 13000 & 13055'-Briggs & Stratton

Model 195707
i/erfical shaft 8 HP
(see engine manual for further details)

Models 13001,13002 & 13057-Briggs &

Stratton
Model 196707
Vertical shaft 8.5 HP
(see engine manual for further details)

Fuel Capacity.

Electrical System

Speed....................................High Gear; 4.0 MPH (6.5 Km/Hr).

Tires

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1 U.S. Gal. (3.7 Liters)

12v./160cca

Low Gear: 1.2 MPH (1,9 Km/Hr)
Reverse: 1.5 MPH (2.4 Km/Hr)

Models 13000 & 13055

Front: 4.10/3.50x8
Rear: 4.80/4.00 x 8

Models 13001,13002 & 13057

Front; 11.00x4.00x5.00
Rear: 16x6.50x8

Turning Radius..................23" (58.4 cm)

Height

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Width (at rear tires)
Cutting Width
No. of Blades

Cutting height range

Weight..................................340 lbs (154 Kilos)

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38.5" (98 cm)

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32" (81 cm)
28" (71 cm), side discharge mower deck

1

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1" to 3" (2,5 cm to 7.5 cm)

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Turning Radius
Height

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Width (at rear tires)
Cutting Width
No. of Blades
Cutting height range

Weight.................................350 lbs (159 Kilos)

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Model 130Q4

Engine..........................

Fuel Capacity.

Electrical System..............12v./160cca

Speed

Tires

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Turning Radius

Height..................................38,5" (98 cm)

Width (at rear tires)

Cutting Width(s)

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Front: 11.00x4.00x5.00

Rear: 16x6.50x8.00

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23" (58.4 cm)
38,5" (98 cm)

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32" (81 cm)
33" (84 cm), mulching momr deck
2

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1" to 3" (2.5 cm to 7.5 cm)

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Briggs & Stratton

Model 286707

Vertical shaft 12.5 HP

(see engine manualforfurther details)

1 U.S, Gal, (3.7 Liters)

High Gear; 4.0 MPH (6.5 Km/Hr)

Low Gear; 1.2 MPH (1.9 Km/Hr)
Reverse: 1.5 MPH (2.4 Km/Hr)

Front; 11.00 x 4,00 x 5.00

Rear: 16x6,50x8.00

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23" (58.4 cm)

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32" (81 cm)

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28" (71 cm),

side discharge; 33" (84 cm), mulching mower;

Models 13003,13007,13067 & 13068

Engine...................................Briggs & Stratton

Fuel Capacity
Elect rical System

Speed....................................High Gear; 4.0 MPH (8.5 Km/Hr)

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Model 286707
Vertical shaft 12.5 HP
(see engine manual for further details)

1 U.S. Gal. (3.7 Liters)

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12v./160cca

Low Gear: 1.2 MPH (1.9 Km/Hr)
Reverse; 1,5 MPH (2.4 Km/Hr)

36" ¡91 cm) side discharge
No, of Blades

Cutting height range

Weight

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1 (28"), 2 (33" & 36")

1" to 3.25" (2.5 cm to 8.3 cm)
340 lbs (154 Kilos) to 360 lbs (163 Kilos)

Models 13005 & 13006

Engine..................................Briggs & Stratton

Model 286707
Vertical shaft 12.5 HP
(see engine manual for further details)

SPECIFICATIONS (Coni.)

Fuel Capacity

Electrical System....

Speed

Tires

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1 U.S. Gai. (3.7 Liters)

......12v./160cca

......High Gear: 4.0 MPH (6.5 Km/Hr) Width (at rear tires)... ...32* (81 cm)

Low Gear: 1.2 M PH (1.9 Km/Hr)
Reverse: 1.5 MPH (2.4 Km/Hr)

......Front: 11 x 5.00x5.00

Rear: 16x6.50x8

Hitch Assembly

1. Cut the ties holding the hitch to the
ignition key (No hitch on Model 13000).
Secure the hitch (A, Fig. 1) to the rear ot
the frame with two 1/2-13 x 1 hex screws,
lock washers and hex nuts (B). Install the
washers and nuts on the inside of the
frame.

Column Support Assembly

1. Remove the three boits (C, Fig. 2) from
the bottom of the column support.

2. Secure the column support to the
forward end of the frame with bolts

removed in Step 1.

NOTE: The column support shown in
Fig. 2 is one of two different support.

Your unit may have a different style of

column support.

3. Attach the rod end assembly (D, Fig. 2)
on the bottom of the steering column to
the tie rod (E) as follows:

A. Remove the top cotter pin (F) and
all but one flat washer from the tie rod.

Turning Radius

Height

Cutting Width................

No. of Blades
Cutting height range..

Weight

B. Place the rod end assembly (D) over

the tie rod.
C. Re-install the remaining flat washers

(G). Re-insteill the cotter pin.

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Battery

1. Lift seat support and disconnect first
the negative (-) and then the positive (+)
cables from the battery terminals.

3. Remove two lock
nuts and washers
from the two "L"
bolts and remove
battery.

4. Fill battery with
electrolyte to the
level indicated on
the battery case.

5. Charge battery
using a trickle type

charger. If a trickle
type charger is not
available, have the

battery initially

charged at an

...23* (58.4 cm)
...38.5* (98 cm)

...36* (91 cm), side discharge mower deck
...2
...1* to 3’(2.5 cm to 7.5 cm)
...360 lbs (163 Kilos)

ASSEMBLY

outdoor power equipment shop, battery
store or service station. DO NOT USE AN

AUTOMOTIVE-TYPEBAUERYCHARGER OR
ELSE THE BATTERY COULD BE DAMAGED!

ASSEMBLY (Cont.)

6. Re-install battery after servicing, with
negative (-) terminal to the left. Re-install
battery hold-down clamps and secure. It
may be necessary to hold "L"-Bolts up
against the underside of frame, so nuts
can be threaded onto the tops of the "L"-

bolts.

WARNING!

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE

SEVERE BURNS AND BLINDNESS.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PRO

TECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN WORKING

NEAR A BAHERY.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT,
FLUSH WITH WATER AND CALL A

PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

7. Re-connect first the positive (+) cable
to the positive (+) battery terminal and
then the negative (-) cable to the negative

(-) battery terminal.

Seat Assembly

1. Locate wiring harness (F, Fig. 3) under
seat support and connect to seat interlock
switch (G).

2. Attach front of seat to seat support
using two shoulder bolts (H), nylon

washer (1) and wave washer (J). Position

nylon washer between wave washer and
seat support. Add one 1-1/4" steel washer
(K) between seat and seat support on each
bolt (H). Secure rear of seat with two flat
washers and hand knobs (L).

Seat Adjustment

The seat can be adjusted forward and

backward by loosening hand knobs (L).
Re-tighten after seat is in desired position.

Engine Oil

Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual
supplied for engine oil specifications.

WARNING!

YOUR UNIT HAS BEEN SHIPPED

WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE. DO

NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUT

FIRST CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL

LEVEL. THE ENGINE WILL BE

SEVERELY DAMAGED IF IT IS

STARTED WITHOUT OIL IN THE

CRANKCASE.

Spark Plug

Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug
and keep wire well away from plug until
you are ready to use your riding mower.
This will help prevent accidental starting.

WHEEL ASSEMBLY (If required)

Rear Wheels

1. Grease axle (Never Seize).

2. Place spacer (Z, Fig. 4) onto each side

of rear axle.

3. Place two 1 -1/4“ flat washerS (Y) on

each side of rear axle and install wheels.

5. RIGHT SIDE OF AXLE: Place two
1-1/4" washers (P) and second spacer (Z)
on right axle. Place two 1 -1/2" shim
washers (X) on the right axle and secure
with retaining ring (W).

5. LEFT SIDE OF AXLE: Place two 1-

1/4" washers (P) and second spacer (Z) on
left axle. Add two or three 1 -1/2“ shim

washers (X) on the axle as required. Place

spacer and shims to eliminate play without
restricting wheel movement. Secure with
retaining ring (V).

7. Attach protector caps (V) to both sides
of axle.

Front Wheels

1. Place one 1-1/4" washer (Q) and two 1­3/8" washers (S) onto front axle. Place
wheel on front axle.

3. Place two 1 -3/8" washers (U) on axle
as required to eliminate free play without

restricting movement.

4. Secure wheel & washers with retaining
ring (T).

5. Attach protector caps (R) to both sides

of axle.

ASSEMBLY (Cont.)

3. Attach shoulder bolts (Z) to lift plates.
Insert bolt from the inside. Secure with
nut.

GAGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (If
required)

1, Slide a spacer, a gage wheel, and a 1/2

flat washer onto a gage wheel axle.
Secure with a cotter pin. Repeat on the
other side.

MOWER DECK INSTALLAYIOH

28" Mower Deck Installation

The 28" mower deck is shipped assembled

on your riding mower, with the discharge

chute removed (this discharge chute
WUST be installed on the deck before

using the mower). Some adjustment of

the mower deck may also be required (See
page 14).

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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WARNiNG!

TO HELP PBEVEHT PERSOMAL INJURY

FROM OBJECTS THROWN BY THE

MOWER DECK BLADE, THE

mSCHAROE CHUTE MUST BE

INSTALLED ON THE DECK.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS

INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

MOWER DECK LIFT PLATE
ASSEMBLY (It required)

1. 33" DECKS: Place lift piate (I) on

inside of bracket on mower deck (See

M

Fig.S).

28” & 36" DECKS: Place lift plate

(I) on inside of bracket on mower deck
(See fig. 5).

2. Secure with flange screws & nuts al (J)
& (K). A/cris sfra(//cf face toward the

inside of frame.

3. 33" & 36" DECKS: Place pivot (M)

into desired height setting hole in lift plate

(I) and secure wiSi washer and spring pin.
See GAGE WHEBL ADJUSTMENT to
determine proper height.

NOTE: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES
ONLY, A TEMPORARY SHIELD HAS
BEEN INSTALLED IN THE DISCHARGE
OPENING ON THE MOWER DECK

1, Remove bolts holding temporary shield
in discharge opening. Remove shield and
discard.

2. Loosely attach ends of discharge chute
(M, Fig. 6) inside discharge opening with
two 5/16-18 X 3/4 flange screws and 5/16-
18 tlange nuts (N). The nuts should be on
top.

ASSEMBLY (Cont.)

3. Loosely attach top of discharge chute
with two 5/16-18 X 3/4 carriage bolts and
two 5/16-18 flange nuts (0). The nuts
should be to the outside.

4. Tighten all four nuts and bolts installed
in Steps 2 and 3.

33" & 36" Inch Mower Deck Installation

1. Lift tractor up and slide mower deck
under tractor with gage wheels toward the

rear.

2. Connect lift rods (D, Fig. 7) to mower
decks and secure with spring pins (L).

3. Connect pivot rods (E, Fig. 7) to lift

plates (F) on mower deck. Secure with

spring pins (X).

4. Connect front of rod end (U, Fig. 6) to
tractor and secure with clevis pin (V) and

spring pin (W).

5. Remove belt guide (P, Fig. 7),

6. Route mower drive belt over sheave
(Y). It may be necessary to rotate

differential to assemble belt.

7. Re-install belt guide (P) as far to the

front as possible. Re-tighten belt guide.

Check clearance between guide (P) and
bolt head on differential. A1/8" minimum
gap should exist.

8. Install mower blade drive cable (S,
Figs. 8,9 & 10) from tractor, onto cable
support (Q), as shown in Figs. 8,9 & 10.

9. With the mower blade drive lever (F,
page 17, Fig. 23) in the disengaged

(DOWN) position. Adjust nuts (R, Fig. 10
so all slack has been taken up in cable (S).
Tighten nuts (R).

36" Discharge Chute Assembly

1. Secure discharge chute (T, Fig. 11)
over discharge opening with two 3/8-16 x
3/4 carriage bolts and 3/8-16 top lock nuts

(N). Install so the nuts are on top.

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ASSEMBLY (Cont.)

A\

TO HELP PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY

FROM OBJECTS THROWN BY THE

MOWER DECK BLADE, THE

DISCHARGE CHUTE MUST BE

INSTALLED ON THE DECK.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS

INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

WARNING!

DAMAGE.

CABLE SUPPORT (Q)

Fig. 10

NUTS(R)

(qTI

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