Owner’s Manual
♦SET-UP ♦OPERATION ♦MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
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CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
•LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER which appears on your unit and record the information in the space provided below.
IMPORTANT: You must have these numbers, along with the date and proof of purchase to receive warranty or service.
•If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call an authorized dealer.
•Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.
•NOTE: Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your call can be processed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPÉRATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SLOPE GAUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TRACTOR SET-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 OFF-SEASON STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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This unit has been inspected against the manufacturers quality check list. In case of a discrepancy, please call us. We will make every effort to ship the part(s) by courier within one working day of your call.
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—
heed its warning.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
•Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
•Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
•Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
•To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
•Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
•Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
•Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
•Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
•Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
•A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.
•Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.
•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.
•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Never carry passengers.
•Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
•Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
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•Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
•Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
•Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
•Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
•Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.
•Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
•Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
•Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.
•Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
•If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact customer assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
•Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
•For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
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•Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.
•Follow 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 all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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•Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
•Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
•Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.
•Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).
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 activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
a.Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
b.Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
c.Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.
d.Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e.Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.
f.Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it.
g.Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h.Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
•Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
TOWING
•Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
•Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
•Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
•On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
•Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
•Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
•To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a.Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
c.When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
f.Never fuel machine indoors.
g.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Al-
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low engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
h.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
i.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
k.To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
l.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
m.Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
•Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
•Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized Service Dealer.
•Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
•Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).
•Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
•Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
•Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.
•Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
•Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
•Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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This owner’s manual covers various models of lawn tractors. The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model lawn tractor.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE. Check oil before starting engine. Do not overfill. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver’s seat, facing forward.
Tools Required For Assembly
(1) ½" socket wrench (for steering wheel)
(1)9/16" wrench or socket wrench (for seat)
(2)7/16 wrenches or socket wrenches (for battery)
TRACTOR SET-UP
ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
•Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative cable.
•Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
•Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
If battery is put into service after date shown on top of battery, charge the battery with a battery charger before using your unit. A charger with an output of six amps should be used and the battery should be charged for one hour. This charging will help extend the life of the battery.
If a charger with a six amp output is not available, a lower output charger may be used for a longer period of time. Do not charge the battery at a rate higher than six amps as it can damage the battery and reduce its useful life.
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If a charger is not available but the battery will start the lawn tractor, the battery can be charged by mowing for a minimum of one hour using the engine’s charging system. The lawn tractor should be ran at full throttle during this process.
NOTE: More than one hour of mowing may be needed to fully charge the battery since the output of the engine’s charging system is typically less than six amps.
ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
•The hardware for attaching the steering wheel is located under the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
NOTE: There are two different styles of steering wheel caps. See Figure 2.
Styles vary by model.
•Remove the steering bellow (not required on all models) from the lift lever on the right hand side of lawn tractor. Place steering bellow over the steering shaft extending through the dash.
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NOTE: If the openings on each end of the steering bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes down against the dash of the lawn tractor.
•Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Place the steering wheel over the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as desired.
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•Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and seat it with your hand. See Figure 2.
•If your unit is equipped with a steering insert packed in a plastic bag with the literature, snap it over the round steering wheel cap. See Figure 2.
ATTACHING THE SEAT
For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws (or knobs, on models so equipped) from the bottom of seat before proceeding with instructions below.
•Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket.
•Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket with the remaining two holes in the seat’s base.
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•Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the two hex screws/knobs removed. Do not overtighten. See Figure 3.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the tractor’s engine is off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before removing the shipping brace.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the tractor without the discharge chute properly in place could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
•Locate the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. See Figure 4.
•While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.
•Carefully allow the discharge chute to pivot downward. See Figure 4.
•Discard the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag.
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INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (optional)
•Locate the square hole found in the cutting deck surface by pivoting the discharge chute upward.
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