Briggs & Stratton HERITAGE TRACTOR 131F User Manual

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HERITAGE TRACTOR

CODE 131F

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Code Serial No. 131F 290000001

Issue 11/2008

CAUTION: Read and

follow all instructions.

Part No. 111-2912 (Rev. A)

1742389

Revision B

TP10006226

Table of Contents

International Pictorials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Owner’s Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the Front Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Assemble the Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Assemble the Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mount the Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Assemble the Rear Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Charge the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install the Battery Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check the Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check the Level of the Mower Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Prepare the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

peration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Use the Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Use the Blade Rotation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Use the Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Use the Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Change the Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Stop the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transport the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operate with the Mower Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operate on Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Use the Grass Bagger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Empty the Grass Bagger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Check the Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Add Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Start the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mowing and Bagging Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

aintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Remove and Install the Connector Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Inspect the Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remove and Install the Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjust the Blade Rotation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjust the Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check and Adjust the Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check and Adjust the Drive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Remove the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Level the Mower Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Where to Lubricate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check the Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replace the Motion Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replace the Mower Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remove the Mower Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replace the Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Storage (Over 30 Days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

roubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMPORTANT: The following

pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial.

Saf ety Warning Pictorials

Operation Pictorials

International Pictorials

WARN ING

IMPORTANT: Read owner's manual before operating this machine.

WARNING: Thrown objects. keep bystanders away. Read user instructions before operating this machine.

WARNING: Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10 degrees.

DANGER: Keep people, especially children away from unit.

DANGER: No step.

DANGER: Keep feet and hands away from rotating blade.

DANGER: Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit.

WARNING: Hot surface.

WARNING: Use caution when connecting or disconnecting accessories .

WARNING: Crushed fingers.

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions in owner’s manual to level the deck.

WARNING: Stay clear of mower blade as long as engine is running.

Engine Start

Lights

Engine Stop

Engine Run

Brake

Parking Brake

Clutch

Slow

Fast

Choke

Oil

Blade Rotation Control

Raise

Fuel

Identification Numbers

CE Identification Tag Markings

A. Manufacturer’s Identification Number B. Manufacturer’s Serial Number C. Power Rating in Kilowatts D. Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute E. Manufacturer’s Name and Address

F. Year of Manufacture G. CE Compliance Logo H. Mass of Unit in Kilograms

I. Guaranteed Sound Power in Decibels

Part No. xxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Serial No. xxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxx

20xx

kg: xxx

kW: x.xx

xxxx max

Limited Wa rranty

Hayter Limited

three years

Hayter

genuine

Lifetime Warranty

Note:

A warranty period of 90 days applies to machines used for commercial purposes.

Hayter

workmanship under normal use and service for a period of t ers of the engine and battery pack system (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorized network (Refer to “Engine/Battery Pack Warranty Statement”). To qualify for the full benefit of the warranty, the warranty registration card must be returned within 60 days of purchase. Subject to the conditions and exclusions noted in this limited warranty, we shall at our option, repair or replace any warranted part during the applicable period. If you are in doubt or experience any difficulty, please consult a H Service Dealer for clarification.

To qualify for the extended warranty (second and third year) of the three year limited warranty, the machine must have annual services carried out by an Authorized Hayter Service Dealer. These chargeable services should be carried out within 12 and 24 months of the date of purchase.

Excluded from the extended warranty period are those items which are subject to normalwear and tear e.g. tires, wheels, cutterbars, cables, batteries and other consumable wearing parts.

All consumer machines which are fitted with a g covered by a L and other such devices are not applicable. Only machines fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc, which are used in accordance with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures, are covered.

This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for hire, and will become invalid if non genuine Hayter parts are fitted. This warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective materials or workmanship. Consult the Owner’s Handbook or a Hayter Authorized Service Dealer for assistance when making these adjustments.

To make a warranty claim, return the unit to a H machine serial number and date of purchase. The service receipt(s) or this Owner’s Handbook with the 1st/2nd year service boxes fully completed, must be produced as proof of entitlement to the extended warranty period. Subject to the conditions and exclusions in this limited warranty, the authorized dealer will, at our option, repair or replace any warranted part within the duration of the warranty period.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and is in addition to any statutory rights to which you may be entitled and your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty. If you need additional information concerning this written warranty, or assistance in obtaining services, please write to:

HAYTER LIMITED, Service Department, Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 4BU.

warrants to the original user / purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and

from the date of purchase. The manufactur-

friction washers, blade brake units

Authorized

against the engine crankshaft bending. N

Hayter friction disc as original equipment, before use, ar-

authorized dealer along with proof of purchase stating the

Owner’s Information

Know Your Product

Responsibility of the Owner

WARNING

Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.”

WARNING

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe t

he following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.

If you under stand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best per formance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.

The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below.

Safe Operation Practices

Training

For Ride-On (Riding) Rotary Mower Machines

Preparation

WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable.

Operation

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

5. Do not carry passengers.

6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:

a. the need for care and concentration when

working with ride-on machines;

b. control of a ride--on machine sliding on a slope

will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

• insufficient wheel grip;

• being driven too fast;

• inadequate braking

• the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

• lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;

• incorrect hitching and load distribution.

1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment will be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine.

3. W

a. Store fuel in containers specifically

designed for this purpose.

b. Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refuelling.

c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never

remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

d. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated

e. Replace all fuel tanks and container caps

securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

6. On multi-blade machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

4. Do not use on slopes of more than 10 degrees.

5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning:

a. do not stop or start suddenly when going up or

downhill;

b. engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in

gear, especially when travelling downhill;

c. machine speeds should be kept low on slopes

and during tight turns;

d. stay alert for humps and hollows and other

hidden hazards;

e. never mow across the face of the slope, un-

less the mower is designed for this purpose.

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. Use care when reversing.

d. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when

suggested in the Instruction Book.

7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.

Safe Operation Practices

Maintenance and Storage

9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

10. Never operate the mower with defective guards or shields, or without safety protective devices in place.

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

12. Before leaving the operator’s position

a. disengage the power take-off and lower the

attachments;

b. change into neutral and set the parking brake;

c. stop the engine and remove the key.

13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key

a. before cleaning blockages or unclogging

chute;

b. before checking, cleaning or working on the

mower;

c. after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment;

d. if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally

(check immediately).

14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.

15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

a. before refuelling;

b. before removing the grass catcher;

c. before making height adjustment unless

adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.

16. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

17. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

18. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

1. On multi-blade machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

2. When machine will be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.

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

4. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

6. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

7. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.

8. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

Assemble the Steering Wheel

Figure 3

NOTE: Before attachment of the steering wheel, make sure that the front wheels point forward and are st

raight. See Figure 4 for proper alignment of the

steering wheel (1).

Figure 3

Figure 2

(17x47)

(1001054)

Install the Front Wheels

NOTE: Use a piece of wood about 4 feet (1.25 meters) long to raise the front of the tractor. If a piece of wood cannot be found, get another person to help lift the tractor. Be careful, do not let the tractor fall.

Figure 1

Assembly

(17x195)

(17x192)

(30x49)

NOTE: In this Instruction Book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on th

e seat.

Install the Seat

Figure 2

All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled.

1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat.

2. Align the holes in the seat hinge (2) to the holes in the seat (1) (see F seat hinge (2) with the fasteners (4) and (5).

3. Check the operating position of the seat (1). If the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts (5). Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes (3). Tighten the wing bolts.

). Fasten the seat to the

1. Raise the front of the tractor. Set a support (block of wood) under the tractor.

2. Slide the front wheel (1) on the spindle (3) (see

). Install the front wheel so the tire is offset

away from the tractor.

3. Fasten each front wheel with washer (4), washer (7), and cotter pin (5). Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front wheel on the spindle.

4. After the front wheels are installed, lift the tractor from the support. Roll the tractor off of the container.

5. If your tractor has hub caps (6), install the hub caps. Make sure the washers hold the hub caps in place.

1. Make sure the front wheels point forward.

2. Slide the cover (3) over the steering post (2) (see F on top.

3. Slide the steering wheel (1) onto the steering post (2) (see F

4. Attach the steering wheel to the steering post with screw (4) and washer (6).

5. Attach the cover (3) to the steering wheel.

6. Some models have an optional insert (7) in the parts bag. Attach the insert to the center of the s teering wheel.

). Make sure the collar of the cover is

Assembly

(25x3)

(17x146)

3. Slide the frame assembly (8) into the grass bag (9) (see F

igure 6). Make sure the Velcro flap (10) is

on top.

4. Open the Velcro flap (10) (see F

igure 7). Slide the handle (3) through the opening and secure the Velcro flap under the handle.

5. Attach the clips (11) to the frame assembly (8).

Figure 3

Figure 4

Assemble the Grass Bag

1. Slide the top tube (1) onto the wire frame (2) (see Figure 5). Make sure the handles (3) on the top tube and the wire frame are on top.

2. Attach the struts (4) to the INSIDE of the mounting tabs (5) with bolt (6) and nut (7). Make sure the head of bolt is on the outside and nut is locked against the strut.

Figure 6

Figure 7

(1x121)

Mount the Grass Bag

Figure 5

1. To lift the grass bag assembly, use the grass bag handles (3) (see Figure 8).

2. Raise the rear bagger cover (16) away from the

rear plate.

3. Mount the top of the grass bag assembly (12) onto the rear plate hinges (13) (see F

igure 9).

4. When mounting the top of the grass bag (9), hold the bottom of the grass bag slightly away from the rear plate (14) (see F

igure 8).

5. Lower the grass bag (9) until the bottom is against the rear plate (see F

igure 10).

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