Craftsman 917256451 Owner’s Manual

ODEL 917.256451 OWNER'S MANUAL

_°Assembly __Qperation

_CUstomer Responsibilities _Service and Adjustments

_Repair Parts

_AUToOP_; Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SAFETY RULES

t. GENERAL OPERATION

o Read_ understand, and foI!ow all instructions in the manual

and onthe machine before starting.

, Only a!tow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine,

* Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

* Be sure the area isclear ofother people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area. * Never carry passengers, , Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

!ook down and behind before and while backing. , Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in ptace. o SIow down before turning.

, Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncIogging

chute.

o Mow only indaylight or good artificial light. o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

= Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

.._ a trailer or truck.

lL SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe _njuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO: o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tal! grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so that you wiJlnot have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

o Fottow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep att movement on the slopes stow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

sfope,

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradua]ty downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-effs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of aCtiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

, Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

" DOnot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground,

* Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Itl. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing actMty. Never assume that

chitdren will remain where you last saw them. ° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machir_e off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation, Never allow children to operate the machine.

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

iV. SERVICE * Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

running. Altow engine to cool before refueling, Do not

smoke,

Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

* Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build_up.

Clean oil or fuel spiIlage. Atiow machine to cool before storing.

" StOP and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

, Never make adjustmerits or repairs with the engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aliow obiects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec*

essary.

, Mower blades are shaqo and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions, _t means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY JS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark ptug

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

wire and place wire where it cannot contact starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product cpn- rains c_iemicais known tothe State of Cati_or.

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or Other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance. Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Sewice Center/Department, We have competenL we_i- trained technicians and the proper tools to se_iice or repair this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always obsewe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL

t NUMBER

917,256451

PRODUCT SPEO F OAT1ONS

HORSEPOWER: 12.5

', e" t P _ ¢'T"

GA_OL,NE _,A, A_I, Y ! .25 _'_A_t ,'_......

ND TYPE: ._

_A UNLEADED REGULAR ]Otl TY_>E (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32'W)

1 SAE 5W-30 (below 32'_F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJIgLM

(GAP: .030") STD 3614.58 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"

GROUND_SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

EXHAUST: .009" o .0I I"

Ist 1,0

2rid 2.1 3_d 3. I 4tt_ 4.0 5th 5.'i

REVERSE: I ,,6

THE MODEL AND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

.. r _.,_,__. UNDER THi_ SEAT.

rot ; qHthUi D RE,J .DRD BOTH S;_4 ..<c t.fu, JIBE,, A. _D

' DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP _N A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERE]NCE.

s :NANkA ! ACSR {E aENT

A b_a,s Maintenance Agreement Jsavailable on this prod_

uct° Contact you_ nearest oearo store for details,

o Read and obsewe the safety roles.

Foliow a regt_ar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

doiny yOU, ,R:_,,_._...

-_' Follow the instructioss under"Custom@:' Responsibili.-. tkes': and "Sto(age '_sections of this owner's manua!.

, _U,JiqOct_,,a aDO td, ,8 Li[:) aCCO_dii']Ci"°' " E.d_lr.,y_x_ I.IS _ }1For one k_) year f._omthe date of ourch,ase_ if this Craftsman Riding "_,, ',...... i.'. maintained, _"_"" ...._.... _ , n _d

to the instructions in the owner's maneaJ, Sears wiii repair or repiace, :free of charge, any [saris found to be defective in rnateriai :! o_workmanship, i

This Warranty does not cover: _ _ Expendabb items which become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark piugs, air cteane(s, beits, etc. o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as na_, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipmeni according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Riding equipment used for commercia_ or rental purposes.

TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PFL

j CHA_GING..,._.:,Y'S__M.

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i BATTEF1Y:

]_aL_-,b__BOLT TORQUE: WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internai

combustion engine and sho_..lld not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,, br-sh-covered or grass-.cov -. e{-ed land uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable iocai o__st_,_talaws

(if any), if a spark attester is useG it should be maintained in effective working oMer by the operator.

in the state of Caiifomia the above is _equired by !aw (Section 4442 of the Caiifomia Pubiic Resb'urces Code).

O_.h_r _t;:_l_:P,rnav _ave s rnila_ laws. Fede "_.ilaws _,b[) Von f_de_i lands A s ad< a_"es_e_ for t_ m_,ff _r i's av;diabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized ::;ervk>_ Cented DepaRment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

RF _ n, 12 PS:i 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS Iflc.ADLiL-_fmtS AMP!FIR: 25

MtN° CCA: t90 CASE SIZE:: U!R

30°35 FI', ___:"

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ,ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of ourchase if an}, batteR7 included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery, will not held a charge, Sears will replace the battery' at no charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQJIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SER _IC_ CENTER. AF-!X::R 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR _.,RAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS .:_RVICE CENTER. (IN@JOME WARRANTY c_Emv,,._,_WILL STILL BE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY

.°, ,..,_::_ONLY VVH!t_ETHIS :PRODUCT _StNTHE UNITED STATES.

This War_nty gives you specific iegat fights, and you rnay also have other rights which may vaPy from state to state.

.... AVM _._Lc

SEAR& ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN LoTAT=S, IL ,'-n_,.,.,,_o,,_

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... :............................... t4

SERVICE AND ADJUST_ENTS ........................... t9o24

STORAGE .................................................................... 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ,.o;....................................... 26_27

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................. .................. 48-52

PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE ............... BACK COVER

Accessories ........................................... 5

Adjustments:

Broke ................................................ 2"I

Cart)L!_etor.................................... 24

Mower

Front.-TooBack ......................... 20

SideoTo..Side ........................... 20

Thrott!e Contact Cable .................. 23

Air Fii!:eh Engine .................................. 17

Air Screen Engine ..................... :........ 17

Assemb}y ............................................. 7-.9

Battery:

Charging ......................................... 8

• 3ta@_g witiq Weak Battery .....:..... 22

Sto_age ........................................ 25

Terminals ...................................... i 6

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

iV_owerBlade(s)

Blade:

B;'ake Ad]usiment ................................ 21

......ss<o.'...,,__!"_.o!"Adjustment ........................... 24

%,0 n,t_oi:,s _o.,,.I,_1 i 0

Customer Responeibi!ities ............... 15o,i8

Cutting Height, _4ower ......................... t I

RemovaItRep!acement ............ 21

:!.harpening .................................... l 5

:::_epi_cement .................................. !5

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Air Filter .................................... i 7

Air Smeen, Engine ..................... 17

Cooling Fins, Engine ................ !7

Engine Oi! ................................ 16

Fuei Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ............................ I8

Tractor:

Battery ...................................... I6

Bk_de ........................ ,................ i5

Lubrication '-'- "

Maintenance Schedule ............ i4

Tire <}}are.......................... 8,t 5,22

Transaxie ................................. I 8

,_hart ...................... 14

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 23

Schematic ..................................... 29

Wiring Diagram ............................ 30

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ !7

Air Screen .................................... 17

Cooiing Fins, Engine .................... 17

Oil Change ................................... 16

Oil Level .................................. ! 2,16

Oil Type ......................................... I6

Preparation ................................... 12

Repair Parts ............................ 48_52

Sta_ing ......................................... I3

Storage ........................................ 25

Filter:

Air Filter ........................................ 17

Fuel .............................................. 18

Fuel:

Type ............................................. I2

Storage ........................................ 25

Fuse .................................................... 23

Hood Removattlnsta[lal:ion ................... 23

Leveling Mower L.e,.k .......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................. i4

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 20

Blade Sharpening ........................ 15

Blade Replacement ...................... 15

Cutting Height ...................... :....... 11

Installation .................................... 19

Operation ..................................... 12

Removal ....................................... 19

Mowing Tips ........................................ 13

Muffler ................................................. 18

Spark Arrester ........................... 3,40

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ t2,16

Engine .......................................... ! 6

Storage ................. ......:................ 25

Operation ....................................... i0-13

Operating Mower ................................ I2

Options:

Accessories .................................... 5

Spark An'ester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake .................................. 104 1

Pa_s Bag .............................................. 6

Parts, RepiacementiRepair ............ 30-47

Product Specifications ........................... 3

Repair Parts ................................... 30--47

Safety Rules .......................................... 2

Seat ....................................................... 8

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-24

Carburetor ........ :........................... 24

Fuse ............................................. 23

Hood Removallinstatlation ........... 23

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............ 21

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back .......................... 20

Side4o-Side ............................ 20

Mower Removal ........................... 19

Tire Care ................................. 8/i 5,22

Stope Guide Sheer .............................. 5 !

Spark Plug(s) ....................................... 18

Specifications ......................................... 3

Starting the Engine ........................ 12- I3

Steering Wheel ................................. 7,22

SIopping the Tractor ............................ ! i

Storage ................................................ 25

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

Tires ............................................ 8,t 5,22

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 2&27

Transaxle ............................................ 16

Warranty ................................................ 3

Wiring Diagram ................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ................................ 29

ES D ATTACH

These accessories arid attachments were avaiiab_e through most Sears retaii out!ets a_sdcease.......s, ,_=,s wn..,] the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these }_ems for you when you provide the mode! number of yo_Jrtractor,

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SPARK,

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_NGINE O_L ] FUEL STABILIZER

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PSzRFOB ANC£

Sears offers awide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are tinted be_owwith brief explanations o_how they car_hetp

you. This list was current at the time of pc_b_icatk_n;however, it may change in fuiure years ..more attachrner_ts may be .added, chan9es

may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger be available o_ iit your model, Co_ta.ct your 5nearest Sears store for _he

accessode_ and attach_'ae_ts that are avaiiable for you_" t_'actot.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

attaching and detaching.

A_:RA"_OR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-. pe_ed 2Sqnch steel spikes moun_.ed on 10-irich diamete" discs puncture holes in 8oi_ at ciose k_tervais to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased ps,qetration. BAGGER iets you. co{bct g_ass c_ippings and leaves for a

healthier, nea.ter !ookJng _awr. Two Permane,x containers isold 30-gallon piastic bags.

BUMPeR protects front end of tracto_ from damage. CARTS make hautbig easy. Va_iety of sizes avaiiabie, pRts

accessories such as side pans.i kits, tool caddy, car1 cover_

proteciive mat and doiiy..

CO_t_G A_RATOR takes small plugs out of soil to a!tow mo_s_.

ture and nutrients _e reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24

hardeeed steei coring tips. 150 }b. capacity WEight tray. _ASY ©_,. ©_Usji,,_VALVB makes 6i! changes easier, faster. FROKT NOSE Re LL_K:_can(era in f_'antof mower deck to reduce

ch_w_,cesof ":£:xdpi_g" on unev:::_rte;_ain.

GAN(I_ _4([_C_qk,_tsyou :ow 2 of 3 pull-behind attachments at once, such as sw_e.p_ws, dethatchers_ aerators 0"_otfo_ _se with rol!ers,

carts or other heavy attac_'_ments). ,@A_JG_ '@'{N£:HX8 on both sid_-s of the mowe_ deck reduce

char_ces o_;%s_aiping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks r_otso equippe£

_qi!jLC_-__:_{AKI_J{}_THA'TCN_£B_oosens soil and flips thatch and matted ieaw;_sto !awn suHace _o_'easy pic-kL_p.Twenty spring line

taeth_ UseXl to p_epare bare areas to,seeding. AvailaNe forfi'oni

o_ rear rnet.intin_. H_GH PXRFO{a_JIAHC;{ R£9:b,.ACT_©H SPFIIHG 7_N_ t:iiqi_.-:TH_itrCH_Rcovers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into _a_!e hopper_ Mounts behir_d tractor.

MUL,CH_HG ©LOSS_OUT PkAT#£ HK once insta!led, lets you roach, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) withodt

changing biades For models no_equipped as 3qml Convertible

mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Pa_Is section of this

manual RA_P 70£S AND _£_'I _let you k)ad and untoad tractor from a

pickug truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x !0 Iumber. ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184neh

d;ame[e_,'wate_4ight drum holds upto 390 Ibsoof weight. Rounded edges prevent i3amq to tu,ff. A@ustable scraper automaticaJly

cleans dt'um,

SN©W 1_loAD£ for snow removal only. 14-inch higiq, 48qr_ch wide btade eF;ars 4.24nanpath when angled !eft orright. Raises, !owers

with side [eve_'. AdiIsstable skids; _ep!aceabte, reversible sc_aper bar. (Us,_ with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawba!- weight.)

SNOW°_%_ROW_:_Rhas 4i}...inchswatK Drum-.type auger hat, dies powdery and we,/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin a_rarigement. Discharge!._eh_.£eadjusts from tractor seat. 64nch

diameter spo_£ discharges snow 10 to S0 feet. Lift eont_o_Iedat tractor seat. (Usa with chains and whee! weights and/or rear drawbar wef£iht,)

a_'_._£_a use 12.ovolt :DO _ r_.__',-_s,._.,_,..motor that connects to _ss

tractor ba_t,ery or other 12-volt source, !rscludes booms foe automa£ic si.wayk_gand h_,.ndhe!d wand for spot a_}r.win% Wa_sd has adjt_st_:_blespray pattem_ For appiyir_g herbick_es_ inse.cti_

cides, [ungicides end }iquid fe_!i_izers_ SPF}£AB£B/S_©i_'_RS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiiF

i!_g e_,sy, @_oadcast spi'eade_s are aIso user@ for gran@ai de._ ieers arc:t sand,

SWSEP!_._:.::9iet yo_._co!_eet grass clippir_gs and leaves, T_LL_!iI!:}!__as5 hp er_Nne and 36.-inch swath to p_epai'e seed beds,

cu_tiw4e and com::}est garden residue. 7ifler has its own buik4a }iftand depth control system and does NOT require a s_eevehitch

Fits any kawn,yard or gai'd.entractor. Simpiy hook _@i:othe t!actor drawbar and go! O_st]©_'_ai accs-sse_ies convert _nit for

dethatching, aerating, hiJli,qg...without toeis_ "f'_RBC_,_A,_NSate heavy duty; closely spaced e-;traqarge cross

iinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction,

S-°RACT©R CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tt._butarstaei frame, ABS p_astic top; Near plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged me_al doers with catch. Keeps opet'ato_'warm and d% Remove viny! sides and windshields for use as sun

protecto_" in s.snmer. O}st]oaa_ accessories _ck_de; tinted/

tempered soiid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

!2-voit amber caution light for mour_tir_g on cab top.

VACS for poweff@ collection of heavy g_ass dippi_sgs and ieaves. Optior_a_ wand attac_'wsser_tto pick up debris in hud4o-reach piaces. VAC/CH1RP_R includes a chipper_shredde.n

WEIGHT BRACKK1 _for drawbar for snow removai appiicatior's. Uses (t) 55 ib. weight.

WHSFCLWB_GHTS for roar wheeis provide needed traction for snow removai or dozing heavy matedais.

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' {2) Hex Nuts 114-20

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Slope Sheet

YournewtractorhasbeenassembledalthefactoPiwithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembiedforshippingpurposes°

, , _' _'_ , dg, _u:;n_d .-_d_*:4yo UseTo ensure safe and proper ooeratbn of your _,ac,._.,all _oarts;and hardware you assemble mus_ be + _,+,_,_ ,-,_r- -=',

the correct toots as necessap! to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE_IBL¥

A socket w_ench set wil! make assembiy easier. Standard wrench sizes are iisted.

(!) 5/16" wrench (!) 9/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Ti_epressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utlity knife (1} 3/4:' wrench

When Aght and left hand are mentioned in this manual, ;t

means when you ane,in the operating position (seated behind the steering whee0.

TO R_2_:JIOV[_TRAOTOB _RO_q OARTON

UNPACK CAn'T'ON

_._ Remove eli accessible :loose pa._Ssand parts ca_tons

fi°om cai!:on (See page 6)_

° Cut s.Jonglines on ca_tono,from top to _._.,._,h_-.¢-_.,-w_,_,_a.t four

comers of ca_ton and Iay panels flat.

n,<_c_for any additionai I _ ..

remove,

. .OO.,_-,_padre Or Ca_ons ahd

BEFOR_ _ROLLtHG °TRAO°TOF_ OFF

SK@

ATT,AOH STffff_]NM WHffE£ (See _]go t}

'_ Side the steering bushing ove_'the steering shdto

Raise steering shaft fc,n_varduntil screw holes in dash

lne up with steering bushing° instatI two {2) she,et

mete; screws and tighter_ securMy.

* Position steering• boot ova( ,:_..,,.,,_-___.-,_;_shall ,_ Piece tabs of steedng boot evertab st(>ts in dash and

push down to secure.

,_ Slide steedng wheei adapter onto upper steedng shaft,.

o._it_.__,front wheeis of the-'+r..,,--',--r.......'_---,......

,, n,...._,'._o._., _.........e, _,,,t,_;=,ya_e poiKt;ng

st..'aightfo_wa_'d.

_* Position steedng wheel so cross bars are hoAzontai

{ieft to dght) and siide onto adaptor..

o_ Assets:hie l_cu._ fiat wasf_er ........ "":=,_e3/8-z_,_iocknut and

t_ghten secure 8,

_> Snap steering whee_ insert into center of steering

wheel,

'_ Remove protective ptastic from tractor hood and gdk 1M_OR ANTk, HECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK![) THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

is To ROLLO_:F SKtO,

TO BOLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera° tics s®ctios f@_ !oeat]o_ and _unetion of con-

t_ols)

o Press _itt}ever plunger and _ais¢attachment lift lever to

}is highest position. Re!ease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

peda!.

'_ P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. _, Rol tt'actor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up agains;: tractor.

ASSE BUsf

The tires on you_"tracto__were ovednflsted at the factor_ for shipping purposes: Co_rect tire pressure is important for

test cutting periofmancso

Reduce tire pressure _e PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPEC!FtCATJONS' on page 3 of this manual.

OH_OK ©_OK LEV_LHESS

Forbestc_4ttingresuits_mower housingshouldbe pFoperiy

leveled, See N°O L._2VELMOWER HOUSING" inthe Serdce @nd Adius'tmet_tssectiono_thismanual.

See the figut"es that a_e showr., for re@acing motion and mowe_°b!ade diive be!ts in the Secvioe and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify thst the belts are routed corrt_ctly,

I:;£&AT

S ¢+,'I''?I£FQV £i,L)I<O00:?I /! '

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I::;'!f.';;,,:-3

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;-u_eryou Ieat'n how to ope_a_eyour tractor, checL Io see

that =-_ is ......

t_e brake p_'opedy adjusted. Se_-'."TO A©JUST

i'[}aflIlal,

..... 8,._,n of

BEFC_RE YOU OPE];©_,7'2:AND &-N#OY YOUR NEW

7WEBLY:S'TPI£'/::_FOF_%IANCEANDS/4 FiSF:AC 770N #-i:_OH

0 Aoo urn.. TH,q7-"ytOU RES'E'IVE7WACTOR, WF Vi:,qSH_" , ,':,..........= ,c-

N-lie QI_z_£iTY PRODUCK PLi.EASE REWzZW K_E FOLiOW!NG OHEC_:fZ._ST;"

/ All assemNy }nstl°uctiens have been compJeted.

# No rems_ining ioose pa',_tsin earl:on. / Battery is pr,,.)peAyp_epa_ed and chai'ged. (MinimL,'m

! !_,our_'.t'¢ amps). ¢" Seat is adjus%_=,dcomfor!:e_biyand tightened secL_reiy. / AI tit'es are pi'operiy inflated. (For shippi¢.,gputpcses,

the tiles were ovednfisted at the factory)°

/" Be sure mower deck is pi'opedy ieveied side-to-:side/

front.;to-rea_ l%r be.st cutting _'esuits. (Th'es y_ft..istbe ptepe_ly inflated fe_ ieve!ing).

# Oheck mower _.q"sdddve be!ts. Se sure they are routed

p_operiy aro_nd puleys and inside at bait keepet-s. t.,f,_osswiring, oee m.a_.al connections are s,.&,secure

and wires are propedy cIamped.

WH&K fiEARN@G HOW7"O USE YOUR KRAOrOR. PAY

E)(_r-?AA7hCEN770NTO THESFOLLOWING IMPORTANT !7_MS:

V" Engine oit is at proper ]ev@,

/ Fuei tank is filied wkh fresi% clean, reguiar unIeaded

gasoline.

../ Become familiar with al controls - their location and

function, Operate them befo._eyou sta_ the engL__e,

7" Be sure b_ake system is in safe operating con,::i_tion.

Thesesymbo!smayappearonyourtracto_orinliteraturesuppliedwiththep_'oductoLearnandunde,,standthei_meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINEON ENGINEqFF OILFREo,_,I.;_:.

rUE_

_H J,\_;. MOWER HEIGHT DiFFEREN]]AL

REVERSE NEUTF_AL -_v"_

LIGHTSON

PARKING BRAKE jNo_,_.Klxb'

i C)*%_

LIGHTS" .......

L_Y .....

MOWER UFT

_ANG_:_, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

AttACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED ..,LUTort DISENGAGED

IGNiTiON

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models oniy)

OPE ON

A_i-_u_ _%gUH FRAC I OH

._,-0E,_uW:£TM THIS OWNEWS _ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE_ATING YOUR TRACTOR

cvmu_:_,_e the i!iu.sti'ations with your tractor to famiiarize yourse! with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this rqar uai fi:)r?.mxe refers)nee.

Our t<actoi's co<from] to lh.q ,:,<_..f_'_'v,,%,standa_'ds of the American Nationa.i Standards !nstitute.

_r'.<_._,*,l._mI_;:w.'t"CLUTCH LI.':VIIR: Used to engage the

_' ,,,e,_b}ades, or _' .... "_'_ to _, _,

,,,o ..... othe¢ .=Lavhr,__n.,_ muunt..d to your

< {11,,,,kO _.

THIOTTL!iCHOKE OONTtOL: Used for sta_ing and oonti'oiIing engine speed.

,+,.olj _CH,=_#RA¢_Ic ;=¢,:_,_=_.. Used 'lOtdec,IuIchfflg and ....

ingthe tractor and starti,-@ the engine.

PA,'_MH_:_ BRAKE: Locks c!utchibrake pedal into the b<s.keposition.

o,ra_k-

_AR_'m,r I _% _,R, Selects the speed and direction of

t_actor. ATTACHMENT LIFT L[!V[R: Used to raise; lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

Lt_\T L_V_R PLUNGER: Used to _elease attachment fft lever when changing its position. IGNFIqON SWITCH: Used for sta#:ing and stopping the

engine,

OPE

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAOT_R

TO SET PATx_K@4QBRAKE (See FiG 6)

You r:tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch,, When engine is running, any 8fttempt by the operator to ]eave the seat without fi!*stsetting the parking brake wit shut off the engine,

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hoido

_. P!ece parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

rebase pressure from ciutchibrake pedal Pedaishouid ;,amain }n ;:BRAKE_'position. Make sure parking b_ai,,:_::::

wil! hoid t_stctor secu_eo

NOTE: Unde_ certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning:" of grass, To e!iminate th}s pessibiity, always stop engine when stopping tri_ctor on grass area_,

,_,*,L!f!O .... Always stop t_aotor ogre- ,

p4ete@,as desc,sqbed above_ _efo_e lear° 1 j_'_:_the ope_a_.o__sposition, te empty I

{:;_ass catc_qer_,etco :_

AM_I',/soperate engine at fl.Althrotth_iL

Operating engine at }ass than Mi throttle reduces the batte._ycharging rate.

_ F:uilthrottie offers the best bagging and mower peffo_--

f_aP, ceo

TO _iOVE FO_:aWARD AND BACKWARD (See 15"i9,(5)

The diFection and speed of movement is cont_oled by the gea_shif!: bver,

+ Staff b4actorwith ciutchibrake pedai dep_°essed and

gearshift iever in neuti'ai (N) posH:]ono

-_ Move gearshift ieve_ to desired position. € S!o,_,Ayr,aiease c;utch!brake peda; to start moven;enL

ii?IPOR!R/&HY:BRING TRACTOF] TO A CO?dPL,_iT'E S'FOP

_;,::;,-_,iH: :brIn-F_NG OH CHANGING ....'-" "=' Fi:'ALUREI

TO DO ,10 WILL.SHORT!N'-i '!-H-{USEi:-UL LiFE O_: YOUR TIIAHSA)(LE.

_._ L :I%,Y'i [9 ,

STOPP@4Q (See _:'iG 6}

MOWER BLADES -

,:_ Move attachment c}utch lever to "DISENGAGED '_pc.,

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

= Demess clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutraD(N) position,

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position, HOTE: Faiiuf8 to move throttle control to stow (,_)

position aad aitowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engineto "backfire",

Turn ignitior_ key to "OFf position and remove key. Aiways remove key when leaving t_actor to p_"event

unauthorized use,

o Neve_ use choke to stop engine.

TO £©dUST H2iiGHT

{See FiG 5)

The post:ion of the ath_chm,er_t iift iever determines ihe

cutting height,

-- Grasp lift 1ever, Pr:_:}sspiunger with thumb and move iever to desired

poftion,

The cutting height range is approxime, te!y !-I/2 to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground £oIhe biade tip with

the en@ne not running. These heights are appro×imate

and may vary depending upon sot conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximateiy 2-I/2

inches duqn9 the cooI season and to over 3 inches during hot months, f:o_"healthier' and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,_ For best cutting pe,donmance, grass ove_"6 inches in

height should _e mowed twice, Make the first cut re!ativeiy high; the second to desired height.

U oE

TO OPERATE! _OWdA (See _!ig, 7) You rtracto__isequipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attemot by _he operator to ieave the seat wih

the engine running and I've attachment aiutch engaged will

si_ut off the el]gine. _ Se!ect desired height of cut.

StaF: mow@" blades by engaging attachment clutci] cont_oi.

"X) <rw'x_:_,uOW:=H d se_,_s_getsttachment

, ',"....... m i & ,_'%vit 0

o To res.tad movemer %.dowfy, .dease e.ark,t g b_akeand

cit..'tchibrake :pedaJo

o Make a 1.um_ slowly

R_e attachment fft to.highest position with attach- ment lft control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

Ieve_ is in neutral (N) position°

DO ROt , ' _""_

iNOTB: To p_otect hoed from d@mage when Wansporting

_;},o.,_,or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

yod_'tractor on s.ta;ck or a traiier, be s.u_-ehood is clesed and secured to t_actor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to .t,,acto_"{rope, cord, etc.).

........ _o,. !._,.uof hen been shipped, fromthe

" ".he<.._with summer vve,g A;oil,.facto% aiready ":_ " " '"_ _"

............ r g_neot with tractor on _ --,_

o FJemove oi!-iiti.cap/dipstick, ,._nd_.t,,_,_..,e_ ,, '-*" _"," ";':-"

lo /,,., qround,

s i q'i_,Ss pk " _'m

,..,,i_'_'°fi"<'-,..--and screw -.'-,.-,,..<.tight, wait for _s_.f¢.._gs_..--,,s,_o_d_,,

remove and _'eadoi! !<.veL If necessary, add ol g.ntii

....FULL" mark on dipstiok is _.._c__,-_

.e_,_,_,_.._.Do not overfi!l.

..,.,,a,. _, .,.,.rs..,,J,, you shouid cr_ange oil fo_

!r"._g.I

C:hx_se the .>,.,,,_q-',,e_,.'o_s_.eed before starting up o_down

>. Avoid stopping .::_changirsg speed on isils.

if s}owir_g _!{ ecessary, move throttie control {ever to sbwe_" pos_i:ton,

,,, H"s:oppi_g Js..}psoluteJy'necessa% push ck£chiD_ake

pedai q.Hc}dy te brake position and engage pa_king

brai<e.

Mov:s- ._earsisfft iever :'o.!st .'sear.,.. :Be.sure you }save "_Sowed morn _or traei:or to roll oJ,gt,_,y as you rested:

..d_.J[o,,4s,-.-.les,ue_'_,,b!lities_," "sof this . . ' '}

C............." .......I .....; ' . ,;_..,.1,O. ix]anuall.

., To :hancje ..... ........... the 0 d---_,,, -c_.... ,:'_'._li-

ties seotJon ii'] this menuS.

. Fiii K_ei lank. Use fi"esh, ciean, regt.Aar urfie.:.ttded

gasol_se with 8 mir@rium of 87 octane. (Us _::,of ieaded gasoiine wiJ!incrs'ase cs.rbon and _ad oxile deposits

and reduceva-.ive!ire},.Do _otmi:,<el wJ-i:t_ga:..o!ne.

}]:'tJrGi%ase !L}(,} ]o q_JaN_ities _hai ca, _',be iJse(J within _}0

,daystoassu;'crue! f_eshness.

IB_IPOF_TAH%',".WHEN OPERATING IN TZMP[iRA-!'UR_.S

S-i']LOW32°F(0<:0), USF FP;ESH,CLEAN W_N-YEIRGRADE GASOLIH£ TO H£LP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHYR

S'T'ART!NG, WARH/HG: Exoedence _ccares _ "

, , }at alcohol blended

fuels (ca!led gasohei or .....,_'_-,gethan@ or methanoi) can

attract meisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. -To avoid engine prob eros.,the _,u.=,,;-_,system should be emptied before stof

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, sta£ the engine and IeI it run until the iuei lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuei next season, o_;e Storage Instruc-

ions for additionai information. Never use erN_ne or ca@uretor cleaner p['oducts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

I _.._,,TlOk,!o Fill to bottom of :gas t..ar_k :1

0 9 E

TO STA aT EH@HE (See Fig, 6)

When staddng the engine for the first time or if ti!e engine

has run out of fuel it wJJt<take_"÷ "

fuel from ÷t-._ .

,, Place gear shift lever in neutrai (N) position° o Move attachment clutch to °'m_M'_'A_¢zcm"

Here: Before "'-" the procedures below.

WARM °'amx_°"_'_:_c_'_"_' _' _....

-_ When engine .>.aabo_-_'_-'.move the in rottF',,....... cont tel to t_e fast

o 1%e<_.4t_d__=.nts and g,o._na ch,_,e car,,now be used. !f

COLD WEATHI:!!R STARTING ( 50':' F and beiow)

-_ VVhene.nginesta _:s,allow engine to run with the throttle

_'-' The attachmer_ts can also be used c!uring the engP_e

NiOT_: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures {bebw 32 F) the carburetor fuei mi4tu!'e may

,.i_ tank to the engine.

Depress o!utchibrake pedal and set parking beake.

Move thrott!e controt to choke (iX[) position.

.:s_.art_t_g,read _. _ warm and coid starting

hsert keyinto ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position and retease s_eyas so(m as engine starts_ D.e

not _un sta_er continuously for mere than fifteen sec_

onds per minute° ....i_t_'e engine does not <_._._,.afte_

severa_ a_.t_mpt_ move tt_rottie controi to Tast (@)

position% wait a few m autos anci try again° If_a_,ne ,_MI

doe_ rK)t rt "''d

" ..._.¢_..... move the thro@e control beck f:o the

choke {1\I) oosition and rot%

_v,,,:,:.,,_,.;_o _Ai_ t _N',.;_(50° F and above,}

(@) position.

the erx]ine does not scOOp!,the !oad, restart the ,_"-%in_:,_ "_

and aibw itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

control in the choke (]\]) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throi:fie control to _ast(.'@)position.

This may require an e_!;ff,e warm--t_p period from severai seconds to several minutes_ depending on the

temperature.

warm-.upperiod

_.,_da 8rar_king time to move

........ _s_,,a.... position.

ADJUST CARaURE] O q"'in the Service and Adjusm_ents section of this manual.

FIG, 8

.,13

R R:SP BI ES

I _ _}Tia _g(: _mx<:_o[te_; wilen opera:ring under a hear 7 ioad or in hif_h amb[erll temperatures,

2, S<}!_/i?;_ moe_ ofte;_ !,/net,, ope_(,£fng its @ty o!' dasty colditions, :':f. i ::du :}_ed wRh oii fif;'er, chm:ga ot evsy 50 hours,

4- ;:_epk_ ;a bktdes more o[_ea when mow_i G ]rl sandy ,';-._ol.

Son% adjtJstme_sts wiif %-ed to be rP.,adepe_°iodically to 7:',_opetiymsJr_taitsyour tr%i:or.

AII adjt,_stmer;ts ir_t!-e Semicf; and Adlus';:ments section of

t!;is .................... _ be checked ai:,.._._ o,,c_...<d. ,>,_a..o,,,

Once a year you shouid }'epJacethe spa_°kplug, clean or replace ai_ tilted a_sdcheck blades and belts for

we% A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air@el mixture and he!p your engir_erun better

and last longer°

_:_ _'Dt__-?"-e"<,__ -__,;',_'=

bh_{.: erigiRe 011 ,:,_e

Oheck b:ak:e operatk}n.

+ C_-#._-_-.,,_._....,..tit-ep_'essure.

Check ' " :o'_s,., "

._of . .. _astefiers.

5 - If aquipae<,i wlti_ _:ctjusiabie sy.sterr_. ",B- Not reqq_ed if ,_quipped with mainlenm_ced,_e6 batep/.

7 - Tl!7_:#.eniront ax}_:_pivot boll to 35 fblbs, maximum,

Do fiat ovsqighten.

!ITtPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL. NYLON BEARINGS. VISOOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILl., ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN Tlq_ LolF_ OF THE SELF+LLIBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

r"£EL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CU MER LKIES

TRACTOR

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any ma]nte-

Ranc@_

BRAKE OPBRATIOH

if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed inhighest gea,r,then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the SewJce and Adjust°

merits section of this manual)_

Maint@n proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIF]CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat)°

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep _"ru,,_, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLAD£ @A8_8

Fo_"best resu!ts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged btades,

BLAD£ R_,MOVAL (See _dg°_'°°_'_,G

Raise mower to highest position to allow acce@sto

biades.

* Remove hex belt, iock washer and flat washer securing

biade.

._ i.qstal new or resharpened blade with traiIng edge up

towards deck as shown. Reassemble hex boll _ockwasher and fiat washer in

exact order as shown.

_, Tigi_tep,bolt securely @0-35. FI_._....,_:_._h_, torque}o..

',:_ ,¢I_;1HI: ;.:_:,u,._ =.,..,,.....iSGRADEoilEAT _hEAIID.

NOTE: We do not £_cor'nmer@sharpenir_g bl_._de-bul: ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced

[

BLADB

i.. J

! l

]

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even-

tuat damage to mower and engine, + The blade can be sharpened with a fiie oron a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. To check blade balance, yo u wit! need a 5/8" diameter

steel boit, pin_or a cone baiancer. {When usk'6Jacone baianc@r, blow the instructions supplied with bah

ancer)_

Side blade on to an unthreaded poddon of the steel bolt or pin and held the boit or pin paraiiei with the :£!round..

if blade ;s balanced: it should remain in a hodzont_i position, !f either end of the !:,'.lademoves downwar:::i_ shad°penthe heavy end until the blade is balanced.

HOT_!: Do not use a nail fo_ balancing his.de. The lobes of the center hole may appear Io be centered, but a_e net

:................%..f

FIGo 9

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,/- /"

/ /'

,/ / ! i

£qG, ! 0

S B LK ES

8A_'%EF_Y

Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi- cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the

batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo

_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.

Keep battery bo_ts tight.

Keep smatl vent holes open.

,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..

Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause the battery to %ak _'power,

_ Open battery box di}or. ,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-

tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°

,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.

._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis

,tintii bfighL

'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y. _, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the

Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_

_,h..s.....\ .,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ ....and wear after !00 hours of

._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not

adjustable_ Heplace _a_,.,,,,if:_hev becim _osup from wear.

_',_;_ut ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which

C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-

Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service

HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oH after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before staring the engine and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.

TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12) Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.

lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.

_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

_'_oh oi! in a suitable container. Remove eli fi!Icap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to e_ter the engine when changing oil. o Remove drain plug. o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely. o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour

slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this

manual, Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate ,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£

OIL HLL CAPiDIPS'?_8}(

SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES

c"" ..2@' 0 _

[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [

i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V::NEXT OIL CHANG_ [

F_G, II

F_G,,12

tBl _S

AtE FILTE_ (See Fi9o 13)

Your engine wi! not run pmperiy usir_g a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after even./25 hours of opera-

tion or eveR/season. Service paper ca_ridge ever7 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PAE-CLEANER o Slide foam pYe-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it in fquid detergent and water,

Squeeze JtdB_in a clean cloth.

_ Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it Jn clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil

,o If very diRy or damaged, replace pro-cleaner.

Reinstat p_e-clearler over cartridge. Reinsta!i cover and secure with k_ob(s}..

TO SERVICI C/\RTRIDGE

OL£AN AIR SCREEN (See Figo t4)

Air screen must be kept fr_e of dlR and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheatir_go Ctean with awire brush

or compassed air to remove dirl arqdstubborn dried gc._m fibers.

INGtNI COOLING FINS (See £g. !4

Remove any dust, dirt or oii from _ngi_e cooling fins to prevent engine damage from ov_rheating.

*, Remove screws from biower housing and !ift housing

and dipstioR tube assembly off engine°

_ Cover ot ftl openi_g to prevent entry of dirL <_ Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean englr_,ecooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above procedure°

FIG. t3

Ii!Gill @OOLIIQ 7IN::I

Fl(]h i 4

_V_UFFL£R ,.

!nsoect and reotace corroded _-, equipped) as it co,aid create a fire hazard and/or damage.

, muffi_, and spark attester (if

SPARX PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

ILiT ESCUSI°O

1N,dN[{ RiF, L _aLTER (See Fig° I5)

The rue! fiiter should be reptaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged_ obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

With e%ine cool, remove filter and plug fuei line sections.

P_e _,p,*,f-_ fiiter in sos t or in fuei line with arrow pointing towards carburetor,

', Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and ciamps are

p_opedy positioned. !mmed;ately wipe up any spiiigd gasoline.

'_IG,15

CLEANING

.>_ Clean engine,batte% seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

ma_ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc_

_, Protect paff_ted sudaees with automotive type wax, We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your

tractor unbss the electrical system, muffier_ air filter and carburetor are Covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can resuit in .ashortened engine life.

A E

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOR_IN_:_ ANY SERVICE OR AOJU_T_ENT_:

Depress c_utch#brake pedai fuliy and set parkin 9 brakeo P_ace 9eat'shift _eve__n _seut_a_{N) positior_0

o P_ace attschme_t ciutch i__"O_S_NGAGED" positioned o _m ignition key "OF_" and ram®re key,

Make sure the blades arid a_ moving parts have comp_eteiy stopped.

O_sconneot spark P_4g wire from spa_k plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in co#tact with [

TO RE,_!#_©V_{ B_qOW_R (See Pig_, 18).

Mower wiil be easierto remove _romth#_dght side of tractor,

P!ace attachment clutch in "©;SENGAGDD '_position. Move attachment JiltIever forward Io iower mower to its

iowest position°

_ RoJlbe!t off engir_e pa!Iey,, ,_ Disco_ssect cit£ch rod from clutch iever by removing

retainer spring.

'_ Disco;_nect anti.-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by ,_emoving retainer springs. Disconp,,ec_front links from deck by removing retainer

sprhsgs.

o F_aise!ift lever to raise s_Jspensio_sa_"ms.Slide mower

out from ur_der _racto£

_[_.aPO£TA_tT';tF AN ATTACHMENT O]'HER THAN THX MOW_!iR DECK _{!:;TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVi_i]i--.i_:£F:qON! L!NKS_

_ Raise attschmer-_t lift ieve_ to ib highest position° _ S_ide_ssowerunder tractor with discharge guapJ to dght

side of tra:::-tor.

o Lowe_ lift ieve_ to its iowest positio_

_* hstatt mower _I peve_,se o(der _.... _ _

CL, LITCbl RO_ L,_V_R

/ 9:USP_NS_ON FRON'T

ARbIS UNKS

ENTS

TO L£VBL kaOW_£R HOU.,,_sNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPEC1F}CAT!ONS" on page 3oftMs manuat).

!fti_esare over or undefinfiated, you winnot properly adjust

your mower.

S!DE_TO-S!DE ADdUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and t8)

o Raise mower to-its highest position.

o A! the midpeint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on boris sides of mower shou!d be the same or within !/4"

of each other. If aqustment is necessa% make adjustment on one

s}de of mower only.,

_0 To raise one side of mower, tiqhten lift link adjustment

nut on tha.t s:d_°

To bwer on_::_side of ,,,._,t_..,_'o,_,_' .oosen }ift l_r¢",,. adjustment

nut on that .. :e

,d,i tU_"r!S

mow._srhJe,ghtabout I/8'L

Recheck _ a,_,,-.o ,-._t<, adjusting.._e _.:,,._..m...,,.._after

,_3OTTOM EDGE BOTTO_il 8©GE

OS_':£iOWER TO OF MOWER TO

)

"_4_ I_.- _7{I,_"---..;j!_.-_I -47

ki.{.........V1-':!-_'<"'_'_......... _-_ i;I..... ._

,_',,'" i t l f _....A

,_s*adjustment nut wii! change

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IR,1PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDEZFOoSIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front isapproximately I/4" to

3/4" lower than the rea_ when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance "D'_directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before makint_ any nacessary adjustments, check that beth front links a_e equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8,. !f links at:enol: equal in _ength, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equai number of turns. When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" iower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links. To raise _rontof mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on

both front !inks. Tighten nut "E" on both front !inks an equal number of tums_

When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" !ower at front than

rear, tighten nut °%"against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

Ff@° !8

LiFT _ _.4"

ADJUSTmeNT NUT

_=_"_.,_ _,_S_,i_>s -.... _...... _. _ '_ "_ _ _1 _,€_T_

f-f _ 'i I

[

NUT "5"

NUT

_RONT L1NI(S TRUNNION

FIG. 20

SE CE A

A©J

TO REPLACE _IOWER BLADE ©RWE BELT

(See Fig. 21}

The mower btade drive be!t may be rep!aced without tooIs. Park the tractor on ievei sudace. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

s _aceattachment clutch in" _"=_ " '_" _'"

o _ Dlo,.__IGAu_Eu position.

Move attachment lift lever fon*7ardto iower mower to its iowest position°

Roli bait off engine pulley,

o Disconnect R.H, suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removi;qg retainer spdng.

Wori_tbe_toff both m{_:nd_eip@ieys and idter puileys.

_ Pull bett away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION

lnstalt new belt in reverse order- of removai.

o Ma£e sure bett is inail puNey grooves,,and'tn_:4ut,oo -_--ail betl

guides+

/ ...H/2,,_, \\

WITH P,_;_H,..a :BRAKE _IGAG_:D

NUT"A"

""_-..._,_._-_

°O4 _ "'_ _,_ -

F]Go 22

JAM NUT

You_ ti'actor ;s equpped with an adjustable brake system which is mounteci ors the dght s}de of the transax!e.

if tractor requi_es more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted,

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between b_ake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

tfdistance is o'ther than ! 4/2% ioosenjam nut and turn nut "A" un!i! distance becomes !4/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

Road test t:actor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessa% If stopping distance is

still grealer than six (6) feet in highest geaq further maintenar_ce is necessary, Contact your nearest au,°

thorized service centen

TRANSAXL_ PULLEY

21 FtGo 23

ifsteedngwheelc_ossbarsa_enothorizontal(}efttorigh0 whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ingwheeiarid(eassemDieperinstructions;nt!_eAssembly sectiofofthismanual

Fqtj!tq _ .....,_,.=°'+"*:;_,,,=.. TO_-_dOAZ#!B!I_:R

,,, Bleck up axle secu_e-iy,

_ F:%;)move._xxLecovei, te_:2ifh_g h_ and washers I;oatow

wheel i-emo'-+'s.f,{ree_-"wheel conLf&"_s::0,sq,uare key - Do .qot ose),

".' Rep-_ir tke and _es.ssembk-,

*: Orstea_'wheels only; align _!c<:)vesh'_,_"earwheel hub

and axis. inse_i sGu@fe key,

_; }se:i.AaOe W:_8}q@1% aN@ st_,an ' " ' d_,_-........... _<

i;}(it_ _:J .... ; = %

_ i;:_epte,oe _!t.)(,9 oovei%

if your battery is too weak to start t_seerGk'_e_it should be rechad@d, if ".}.'drapercabies" are used for emergency

star_in_!, blow this procedure:

,_']_-_., _,....... Y O t JH Y"RA C i _<>;{ _lS :::a I __*_,:'p <::_n WKH A 12

VOLT _ '-"_ _;"_"'"'-'+ _ .... SY "_Tl::l",f_

:_qc:!.a_-',__:: GROLCa);ED ........... [}-ii!_OYHER

VEHICLE MUST AL.SO 817:: i',. "ii.! VOL.Y N_'iIEGATiVE

GFiOL,_NDF.{DSYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOL;R TRACTOR BA'rTERY T'O STARY OTHER V!EHICI...ES.

Cermec'i each end of the _"°=", ..........t,-, PF)SIJtVI;

\_/?'*"%'t'="F'v*i_"Y_ld_.i=lc"_ Ot eSOf _o._.i"_'%<:_"'5,,[eKllSq''" oate qoI',. 11ooN_l_'=r-+

aga_instchassis

_, Connect one end of the _-__,o_ " ' to.......-........ cable the NEGA-

,,,-,,,,-(.).............

Cor•inect the otisei" end of _._,..:..,.........-,.,...,,

,_ " +,_.- _ _,ov cable ix- good

C"';-4 __t;<:;t_:::.'#:wx; ': i_,q% :' " ' " "_d b_"ttam_

.,, A,. ............, ,OU,,_...., away !'t:_mfuel cariu(<._,,.... _,...,:_,._

"_"r'_.. I-s.l: _,M'_ ,, '1:1- r_ ,_ F"I _-c, iiliiVf;fi:_ 17:11 kiWI"h'_"-;[,?t11.2.]',l-i

'_ m_b+_,.4",cable 'ill'Sttrenq ciqaSsls _,""-d+.=then h'om the fully

_-_"_:::_.=...%<_."M",_*:,,.,,....,,_:.fail ftori! bath batt!f'iel.

POS!'i"IIIE "[LRRIIl:NikL

CABLES

BATTIRY

71iG, 25

D ADJ

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT _ =_

o Raise hood_ o Pult bWb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

o Replace bulb in holder and push buib hoider securety

back into the hole in the backside of ._hegriii.

o Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND AELAYS

Loose or damaged widr_ may cause your tractor to run pooriy, stop Rmnin{:_ or prevent it from sta_ing.

Check wirinft See _::"_"_:._ : ' °

Replace with 30 amp automotive-4ype D,,.,._qJrjfuse. The

fuse holder is located btmmd the dash..

... :+:,.,# _at wiring diag;am in Repair

(S,.(_®#i$ 2M

o Raise hood.

Unsnap headiight wire connector.

o Stand in front oftracton Grasp hood at sides, ti_ttovvard

entwineand lift off of tractor, To replace, reverse above procedure.

-4N

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL OABL£

(See Fig. 27}

The thro_tte contro_ has been preset at the factors; and

adjustment should not be necessaPy. Check adjustment as described beiow before loosening cabte. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as fot_ows:

With engine r_ot ru,qnin_, move throttte control iever from siow (_@**)to choke ('_,) oosit:,on. Slowly inove

fewer from ono_,t (I _,,),.ofao. (_ #...;.::;4wn. Check that holes "A" in governor centre! lever ar,_dho!e

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are r_otaiigned_ loosen clamp screw and move throttle eabie untiJ .qoies

are aiigned. Tighten clamp screw securely°

¢ i

F_G. 26

SERVICE AND ADd

ENTS

The carburetor isas been p_eset at the facto_j and adjust-

merit should not be secessary. However, minor adjust ° merit may be _'equiredto compensate fordifferences in fuel,

tempe_ature_ a!titude or load. If the carburetor does need

adiustment, p_oceed as follows:

!n ge,qecai, tumi_g idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

cre _s:sesthe suppiy of fuei to the engine giving a leaner fuel/ ai_"m,i×t_.._re.Turning the idle mix:ture valve out (counter-

c!ockwis ::).incre ¢_sesthe supp:iy of fuel to the;engine giving

a richer fuei/a;_ mi;<ture_ !WiSOF:_iTA_4T_DAMA(_£ TO THff NEEDLE VALVE AND

1'HE!}_EAT!N CAHBUf::_.L{TORMAY RESULT !F SCREW 1S TU :I:NiLDtN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIM!:NARY SETTING -

_, Aii°clean.,.ir_ssembty paustbe assembled to the ca_bu_,

_"eto_w! ;_n __..:_:kin_.]ca_'bui-eto__adjustments,

_, Be sure the th_"ottleconti-oi cabie is adjusted properly

(see above). With en{_iir::eoff turn idle mixtiye valve i_,_(clockwise)

ck)s;__git finger tigY£and titan turn otat (countercleck-

F!NAL S_I}TFTi:NG- _ Start engine and allow to warm fo__five minutes. Make

iinai adit._strt_e,:_tswith engine i-urming and shift!motion controi ievet" in _eub'at (N) position.

,_ _4ove throt<Jecontrol ieve_to siow(<_s_) positieno With

_inger_;]ii!ta1:ea__dho!d th_ottle !ever against idle speed screw, sum idie speed screw !:o8.1:rain!'750 RPM_

.,, VVb_:ie:stii: hold:r:f: th_ott!e !eve:" sga:nst :die speed

sc_'ew turn idle mixture .iaive :_-_(ciockwise) until am ji£':,eb_:_g[nsto <fiea_"_.dif:an turn ,s:,_ut(cou nterciockvd se)

:._n:::iies,:_ff_e _.ms _'oufS";. -rum :,,'alva _o a Oeird: midway

beb_vees those two positions. R@ease th_'ottb ieve[o

A,..,._LERA __O,(_T_o T o Move throttie control !ever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat tes_and

continue to adjust, if necessa% untii engine acceler- ates smoothlyo

High speed stop is factom/ adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may resulto

_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENG_NESPE_D, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

i-HE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE_GOVERNED i-IIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE OENTERi

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENOE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

_DLiI_?_I_XTU_8 VALVE

_:iG_28

STO E

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or

more,

gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !

_ CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1

_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1 before stodag ]ma,_y e_otosu_e° _

TRAC°'[OR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When * mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o

oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s,leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry area.

_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer

Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o

,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-

placement instn.sctions inthe Serdce and Adjustments section of this manual).

_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties

section of this manual

_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely

fastened, k'_spectmoving palls for damage, breakage and wear, Replace if necessuy.

0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

iightiy before painting.

BA T1"[£RY

<, Fuly charge the batteR1for sto_age.

,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_

• '_ r * ....

rechargiDg ....... ......

}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO

_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:><"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............

romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.

,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace

cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%, terrrAnals.

Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.

,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUBL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO, EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL SYS"iEM OF _k' . - _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.

OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,

Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and

,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A,.+d%:,.

_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty. Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢

fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.

Use f_esh fuel next season+

age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g

stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..

BHGiHE OIL

D_ainoii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e

oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities

section of this manuai),

OYLiHDIIRS

• _d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : , ,

'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ

Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART'_positio_ lots few secou,,ds

to distribut9 oii

_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).

,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_•.

o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,

Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.

._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to

give proteclen from dust and di_. Cover your t_actor with asuitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and

will cause your tractor to rus_.

!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Wil_ not start t

i. Out of fuel.

2. E"_gine not'_CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

,.i B_d spark p_ug,

5. Ditly .',-:_irfilter.

Dirty _uei fiiter.

Water in iuei.

Loose or damaged wiping,

Carburetor o_.xtof adjustment,

! I O.

E_sginew:4'vesout of adjustment,

I. Dirtyair ti!i:er,

2. _3adspark ptug, 3, Weak or dead beaten/,

4. Di£y fuei fitter_

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7, Carburetor out of adiustment. 8, Engine vaIves out o[ad]ustment.

i. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

2. Attaehmen_ b4utch is engaged, 3, Week o_dead battery. 4, Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery termi_ais. iS, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Fau!ty solenoid or staI1en

9. Fra.uityape_ator presence switch(as), i]

RR_2CT_ON

;::ill fuel tank. See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation se.c_ion.

Wait severaI minutes before attempting to start.,

Rap!ace spark ptug, Clean/replace air filter,

Repiaee fuel litter, Drain _ueftank and carburetor, refill tank witis fresh

gasotine and replace fuel filter,

Check all wiring,

i! 9.

Contact an authorized sewice centeddepa£ment.

!i0.

Contact an authorized sen/ice centeffdepaftment,

i i.

Cleanirepface aiTfilter,

il 2.

Replace spark ptug. Recharge o__replace battery.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and refilt with fresh gasoline.

Check nil wiring,

:l 7.

Contact an authorized service eenteridepaAn-_ent.

Contact an authorized service center/depa_ment,

[[ t, Depress ctutchtbrake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

i 3. Recharge or replace battery. ! 4. RepIace fuss,

I 5, Clean batte_iterminals. I 6. Cheek atl w}ring,

7, ChecWreplace ignRion switch,

_] 8, Cheeklreptace solenoid or sfarter.

9. Contact an authorized service centeddepa£ment.

sta_i: 2, Cop'reded bat!e'v;-ermnais :i

3. Loose o,_damaged wiling, i

4. F_.uit7 eoian@d O_'star{at. :!I

;[ t. Cu_}n,s _oo much grass/too _ast.

2. 'Th_'ottle it" "CHOK:E" position.

I 4 Dirty aftPiker,

;i 5. L,ow oil ,.. _,_.,/-,,,_,,,voil,

iJ £ F"_ ", ....... " : 7

! 7 Didy fuei _itfer. i 8. Stale o_ di£y fuel.

iJ 9. Water in iuet,

I0, Spark plug wi_e loose. tl, Di£y engine air screenfiins,

i2, DirWiclo_,ged muffler, !3. Loose o_ damaged wiring.

14. Carbureto_ out oFadjustment.

! 5. 8.ngine v'_.ives out of -:&d!ustment,

I. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Bent b$ada mandrel,

8. Loose/damaged part(s),

I, Recharge or _'ep!ace battery.

2, Clean batte! 7 terminals,

3. C.h,ck n!l wiring. 4_ CheeWreplace sotenoid or sled:at.

i, Setin "Higher Cuff positierdreduce speeci.

2, Adjust thro_ie control, 3, Clears underside of _ssowerhousing.

4, Clear#replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oiL 6, Clean and regap ot change spark p_ug,

7, Replace fuei f[tte_',

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 9asotid'e.

9. Drain fuei tank .and carburetor, refilt tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire, 1!. Clean engine air screenf[ins, 12, Clean/replace muffler,

I3. Cheek all wiring, I4. Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

i. Replace blade, Tighten b!ade boit,

2, Replace blade mandrel,

8. Tighten loose pa_(s). Replace damaged parts,

TROUBLESHOOTING PO

PROBLE_

Engine contin_ee to run

when operator leave_ seat with attachment clutch

engaged

PO0{ OUt _ L_f'_'.ven

_lowe_ btades will not ;'orate

Poe_ 9_ass discharge

CAUSE

t_ Faulty operatorosafe[y presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose btade.

2. Mower deck not IeveI:

3. Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4, Bent biade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent he;as from buildup of

grass, leaves, and t_ash around mandrels,

I, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen ldter puiley.

4.. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. TraveI speed too fast.

3. Wet grass, 4, Mower deck not tevel,

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure, 8, Worn, bent or loose bIade.

7. Buiidup of grass, ;eaves and trash under mower,

8. Mower drive belt worn, 9, BIadesimpropedy installed.

I0, Improper b!ades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, !eaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

,1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/ departmenL

i, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt, 2, Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandret, 5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

1. Remove obstruction. 2, Replace mower drive bell

3. Replace idler puIley.

4. Replace Made mandrel

1. Place throttle centre! in "FAST" pos[tion.

2. Shif[to slower speed. 3, Ai!ow grass to dry' before mowing,

4, Levetmower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure, 6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Rap!ace mower drive belt.

9. Reinsta!I blades sharp edge down.

10. Repiace with biades Iisted in this manual,

11. Ctean around mandrels to open vent hoies,

Headlight{a) net werki_'_9 (if so equipped)

£ngi_e 'ibackfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

I° Switch is {'OFF'L 2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3, Faulty Iight switct_,

4. Loose or damaged wiring, 5, Blown fuse.

I. Bad battery ceil(s), i, Replace battery.

2. Poor cabfe connectior_s, 2, ChecW'eiea_ all cor_nect}oqs. 3, Fautty reguiator {if so equipped), 8, Repiace regt'tator_

4, Faulty alternator. 4, Replace aiternator.

t. E_gine th{o_te control not set at _'SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

I. Turn switch "ON",

2, Replace bulb(s), 3, ChecWreplace fight swkch.

4, Check wiring anti connections, 5, Replace fuse,

Move thtottIe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to [die [or 30 seconds before stopping engine,

SERVICE NOTES

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 9! 7°256451

RED

WHITE

TFiS --. -

}GN1TIONSWITCH

BLACK

oll!o

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BATTERY

FUSE 30 AMP.

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CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

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SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

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YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WFrH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

IGNITION SWITCH

POS_T1ON

OFF

START

---4_.-- NON-REMOVABLE ---¢_--- REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, TIdE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

CONN_.CTIONS

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CHARGING BYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP OC @ 3800 RPM

LIGHTING SYSTEM i

OUTPUT D_ODc:

i_ 14 VOLTS AC IRWIN. @ _00 _PM (L,_*]HT_ OFF}

,,1° HEADLIGHTS

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HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

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(OFF)

W_RING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM l (CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTC:B)

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REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ,_oMODEL NU#aBER 917,25645!

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