Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Tractor manufactured by Cub
Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. Cub Cadet
LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs
and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub
Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address
and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to
ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related
issues with regards to performance, power-rating, and
specifications.
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Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the
model plate by looking beneath the seat. This information will be
necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site or
with your local Cub Cadet dealer.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Customer Support
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com◊
Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684◊
Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019◊
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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!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices 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.
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General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1.
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. 2.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 3.
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 4.
instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, 5.
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 6.
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 7.
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 8.
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 9.
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 10.
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 11.
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 12 .
contact or thrown object injuries.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or 13.
roads and while not cutting grass.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing 14.
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of 15.
alcohol or drugs.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.16.
Never carry passengers.17.
Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up 18.
slowly. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. 19.
Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and 20.
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 21.
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 22.
a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or
down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed
manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 23.
not touch.
Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under 24.
low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or pulled from the
machine, which could result in serious injury.
Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake 25.
pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting
to start engine.
Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of 26.
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 27.
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 28.
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 29.
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for 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 machine on
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that
area or serious injury could result.
Do:
Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme 1.
caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden 2.
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so 3.
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 4.
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. 5.
These can change the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do 6.
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, 7.
disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down
the slope.
Do Not:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly 1.
and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The 2.
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on 3.
the ground.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. 4.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause 5.
sliding.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding 6.
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 7.
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).
4SECTION 2 — IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 1.
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.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in a.
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the b.
area.
Before and while backing, look behind and down for c.
small children.
Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. d.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, e.
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
path of the machine.
To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage f.
the cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse.
If equipped, the “Reverse Caution Mode” should
not be used when children or others are around.
Keep children away from hot or running engines. g.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
Remove key when machine is unattended to h.
prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 2.
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Tow in g
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for 1.
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight 2.
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.3.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause 4.
loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.5.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.6.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 1.
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.
Use only an approved gasoline container.a.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck b.
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment c.
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.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel d.
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other e.
sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.f.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine g.
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ h.
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for
fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.i.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and j.
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, k.
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside l.
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before m.
storing.
General Service
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. 1.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
and deadly gas.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the 2.
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 3.
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 machine
should be serviced professionally by an authorized Cub
Cadet Service Dealer.
Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear 4.
during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
5SECTION 2 — IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent 5.
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, 6.
and use extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 7.
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other 8.
safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect 9.
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 10.
machine while the engine is running.
Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are 11.
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 12 .
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 13.
necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, 14.
etc. to protect the environment.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270
hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy
a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an
authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and
safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
WARNING:Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
6SECTION 2 — IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees
(a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding
mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...
15°
Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope)
or a corner of a building...
or a fence post
7SECTION 2 — IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
One Lawn Tractor• One Oil Drain Tube• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler•
Four Hex Flange Lock Nuts, 5/16-18• One Allen Wrench, 3/16”• Two Hex Tapp Screw, 5/16-18 x .75•
One Seat Assembly• One Steering Wheel/Stub Shaft Assy.• One Bumper/Tow Plate Assembly•
One Kohler Engine Operator’s Manual• One FMZ Tractor Operator’s Manual• One Product Registration Card•
Optional Small Crate Contents
All Above Listed Components• One Deck Assembly• One Deck Frame Assembly•
One Shock Absorber Assembly•
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General Information
All FMZ tractors require some initial assembly. Some FMZ
tractors are shipped with the mower deck and deck frame
installed on the tractor. For shipping purposes, others are
packed in a smaller crate with the mower deck, deck frame,
and frame shock absorber removed from the tractor.
For ALL tractors, perform the following assembly and
set-up procedures up to the “Installing the Mower Deck and Deck Frame” sub-section on page 11. If the tractor
being set-up has the mower deck and frame installed, skip
the “Installing the Mower Deck and Deck Frame” subsection. If the deck and deck frame is removed, perform
ALL of the set-up and assembly instructions.
NOTE: Some parts may have been factory assembed. Disre-
gard any instructions that have already been completed.
Unpacking the Tractor
Remove the top and sides of the shipping crate. Cut any
bands securing the tractor.
Remove the oil drain tube and deck wash hose coupler •
from the manual pack and store for later use. The flange
lock nuts, hex tapp screws, and allen wrench in the
manual pack will be used in assembly of the tractor.
Cut the bands securing the seat assembly to the pallet •
and carefully remove the seat assembly. Cut the ties holding the steering wheel assembly to the drive pedals and
remove the steering wheel assembly.
Cut the cable tie holding the seat base in the down •
position.
ONLY for units with deck and deck frame installed.•
Remove the bumper/tow plate assembly from the rear
of the tractor frame by removing the internal cotter pins
and clevis pins.
ONLY for• units with deck and deck frame removed.
- Cut the tie and remove the carton containing the
bumper/tow plate assembly. Remove bumper
assembly from carton.
- Cut the ties and remove the shock absorber assembly.
- Cut the bands securing the mower deck and remove
the wooden block, at the center of the deck’s rear
rollers, from the pallet. Roll the mower deck off the
shipping pallet. Roll the mower deck off to the side
for now.
- Cut the straps securing the deck frame. Cut the tie
holding the frame’s front hanger rod to the rear tie
rod of the tractor. Carefully slide the deck frame out
from between the two rear tires of the tractor and off
the shipping pallet. Flip the frame over onto its caster
wheels and roll off to the side for now.
- Cut the ties holding the deck belt around the hitch
brackets on the rear of the deck. DO NOT cut the tie
holding the belt to the belt keeper.
- From underneath each side of the tractor, just
forward of the tractor’s front wheels, locate and cut
the tie holding the lift link upward on each side of the
tractor. Refer to Figure 3-14.
Attaching the Battery Cables
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery. The
positive battery cable is factory connected. The negative
cable must be connected. The positive battery terminal is
marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked
Neg. (–).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position before attaching the battery cables.
Flip the seat mounting plate upward and forward to •
access the battery and remove the hex screw and sems
nut from the negative (black) cable.
Pull the protective cap, if present, off the negative bat-•
tery terminal. Attach the negative cable (heavy black
wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt
and sems nut. Refer to Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
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The positive cable (red cable) is secured to the positive •
battery terminal (+) at the factory. Make certain that the
rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on
top of battery, charge the battery as instructed as instructed in
this manual prior to operating the tractor.
Install the Steering Wheel Assembly
NOTE: When correctly installed, the steering wheel spokes
should form the basic “T” shape facing the operator when the
rear wheels are in the straight ahead position and the operator
is facing forward in the tractor seat. If the steering wheel does
not face the operator in this manner after being installed,
reposition the steering wheel on the steering stub shaft.
Use the allen wrench from manual pack to remove the •
socket head screw and flange lock nut from the steering
stub shaft tube of the steering wheel assembly.
Position the steering wheel spokes of assembly as de-•
scribed above, and compress the steering boot upward
to expose bottom of the steering stub shaft tube of the
assembly.
Approximately align the holes in steering stub shaft •
with the holes at the top of the lower steering shaft,
then slide the tube of the steering wheel assembly onto
the lower steering shaft. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
Align the holes in the steering stub shaft with the holes •
in the lower steering shaft. Refer to Figure 3-2.
Note that one of the holes in the steering stub shaft •
tube is larger than the hole on the other side of the
tube. Insert the socket head screw through the larger
hole and fully through the lower steering shaft and stub
shaft tube, and secure with the flange lock nut. Refer to
Figure 3-3.
Position the steering boot to align with the opening •
at the top of the steering console. Working around the
bottom perimeter of the boot, insert the lower edge of
the boot into the console opening. The bottom groove
of the boot should engage the edge of the console
opening to hold the boot in place. Refer to Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
If the steering wheel spokes are not properly positioned
toward the operator as described earlier, reposition the
steering wheel as follows:
Pull the center steering wheel cover upward to remove •
from the steering wheel.
Remove the hex screw from the center of the steering •
wheel and pull the steering wheel from the stub shaft.
Reposition the steering wheel and push onto the •
splines of the steering stub shaft. Install the hex screw
and fully tighten to secure the steering wheels.
Position the center steering wheel cover in the steering •
wheel and press downward until the cover snaps into
the steering wheel.
Install the Seat Assembly
NOTE: Use care to avoid scratching painted surfaces when
installing the seat assembly. Pivot the arms upward and rest
the back of the seat on the steering wheel to aid in supporting
the seat during the seat installation procedures.
Tip and hold the seat mounting plate partially forward. •
Locate the electrical connector end of the seat switch
wire harness lead. Route the wire harness lead forward
between the seat mounting plate and the seat hinge
bracket and over the top of the seat mounting plate.
See Figure 3-5.
9SECTION 2 — ASSE MBLY & SET-UP
Figure 3-5
Align the four studs on the bottom of the seat assembly •
with the matching holes in the seat mounting plate,
then insert the studs through the four holes in the
mounting plate.
Securely connect the wire harness connector to the seat •
switch on the bottom of the seat assembly.
Thread the four hex flange lock nuts from the manual •
pack onto the studs and fully tighten to secure the seat.
Refer to Figure 3-5.
Install Rear Bumper/Tow Plate Assembly
NOTE: The rear bumper assembly is normally attached to
tractor using only the two clevis pins and internal cotter pins.
This provides a secure but easily removable installation of the
bumper assembly, but may allow some bumper rattle to occur
when traveling over unlevel terrain. If desired, firmly secure the
bumper assembly to the tractor support brackets by installing
the two hex tapp screws provided in the manual pack.
Working from the rear of the tractor, locate the shoulder •
bolt in the support bracket on each side of the tractor.
Refer to Figure 3-6.
Remove the internal cotter pin and withdraw the clevis •
pin from each side of the bumper assembly.
Position the rear bumper/tow plate so that the hitch •
hole of the tow plate is at the bottom and faces rearward. See Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
Slide the rear bumper assembly along the outside of •
the support brackets and slide the lower/front notch of
the bumper assembly onto the shoulder bolts in both
support brackets. Pivot the bumper assemble as necessary to align its larger upper/rear mounting holes with
the comparable holes in the support brackets. Refer to
Figure 3-6.
From either side of the bumper, maneuver the clevis •
pin up inside of the tractor support bracket and insert
through the holes of the bracket and bumper. Insert the
internal cotter pin through the clevis pin to secure. Refer
to Figure 3-6. Repeat on the other side of the bumper to
secure.
If you desire to firmly secure the bumper assembly, •
insert a hex tapp screw through the center hole on each
side of the bumper assembly and thread into the support brackets. Fully tighten to secure the rear bumper/
tow plate assembly. Refer to Figure 3-6.
Gasoline Fill-up
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use
gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum
deposits in the fuel system.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. •
For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of
87 or higher. In countries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves •
less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful
exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended
and must not be used where emissions are regulated.
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded •
gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/
alcohol blends are not approved.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gaso-•
line blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume)
are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
The fuel fill cap is located at the rear of the RH console to
the right/rear of the seat. Turn the fill cap approximately
1/4-1/2 turn and pull upward to remove. Add fuel to the
tank.
Align the threads of the cap and fuel tank fill neck, then
push the cap downward on the tank and turn clockwise
until a ratcheting sound is heard to indicate the cap is tight.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in
the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual provided with
your tractor for instructions on checking the oil level.
10SECTI ON 2— ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
Opening the Tractor Hood
To check the engine oil level the rear engine hood must be
opened. Proceed as follows:
Locate the rear engine cover retainer strap located •
behind the seat, just left of the center line of the seat.
Refer to Figure 3-7.
Grasp the upper end of the strap pull upward and for-•
ward to disengage the hood pin. Refer to Figure 3-7.
Align the shock absorber and mounting bracket holes •
and insert the clevis pin. Secure with the internal cotter
pin. See Figure 3-8.
Mounting
Bracket
Internal
Cotter Pin
Figure 3-7
Lift the front of the engine hood and pivot rearward to •
access the tractor’s engine.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 25 psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the
tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 10 p.s.i. for the front tires.
Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
If the mower deck was factory installed, use the lift handle
on the tractor to raise the mower deck. Start the tractor
engine (Refer to the “Operation” section of this manual)
and carefully drive the tractor off of the shipping pallet.
Clevis Pin
Shock Absorber
Assembly
Figure 3-8
Temporary Deck Frame Installation
To drive the tractor off of the shipping pallet, the safety
interlock harness on the deck frame must be connected to
the tractor wire harness.
Roll the deck frame to the front of the tractor and •
position with its caster wheels toward the front and
the frame arms pointing rearward and approximately
aligned with the sides of the tractor frame.
Remove the internal cotter pins and remove the long •
and short clevis pins from the pivot handle bracket at
the front of the shock absorber assembly.
Remove the internal cotter pin and withdraw the clevis •
pin from the rear of the lift arm on each side of the deck
frame. Refer to Figure 3-14.
Rotate the shock absorber handle forward, then lift and •
hold the shock assemble upward while carefully rolling
the deck frame rearward to the tractor frame. Refer to
Figure 3-9.
Installing the Mower Deck and Deck Frame
The following set-up instructions apply only to those
tractor’s that are shipped from the factory with the mower
deck and deck frame removed.
Install Shock Absorber Assembly
Remove the internal cotter pin and withdraw the clevis •
pin from the body end (non piston end) of the shock
absorber assembly. Refer to Figure 3-8.
Working at the front of the tractor facing rearward, •
position the shock absorber assembly so that its pivot
handle is to your right. Position the body end of the
shock absorber between the two ears of the shock
absorber mounting bracket on the front of the tractor.
Refer to Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-9
Make certain the deck frame aligns with the receiver •
brackets on each side of the frame; then push the deck
frame rearward onto the outside of the receiver brack-
11SECTION 2 — ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
ets. Maneuver the deck frame as necessary to engage
the release pins fully through the receiver bracket holes.
Refer to Figure 3-10.
NOTE: If the deck frame is properly aligned, the ramped
surfaces of the receiver brackets should push out the deck
frame release pins and guide the pins into the receiver holes. If
desired, the release pins can be manually pulled outward and
turned to lock in the disengaged position while installing the
deck frame.
Figure 3-10
Install the shock absorber pivot handle bracket on the •
outside of the deck frame mounting brackets, then temporarily insert the long clevis pin through the forwardmost holes of the pivot handle and mounting brackets.
Secure with the internal cotter pin removed earlier. Refer
to Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-12
Figure 3-13
To avoid possible damage to the deck frame lift arms •
when driving the tractor off of the pallet, connect the
lift arms to the lift links on both sides of the tractor
using the clevis pins and internal cotter pins removed
earlier. See Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-11
From the front of the deck frame, facing rearward, pivot •
the shock absorber pivot handle fully rearward. Align
the rearward hole on the right front of the pivot handle
with the hole in the right mounting bracket. Insert the
short clevis pin and secure with the internal cotter pin
removed earlier to lock the pivot handle. See Figure 3-12.
Connect the safety interlock harness to the tractor har-•
ness. Refer to Figure 3-13.
12S ECTION 2— ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
Figure 3-14
Start the tractor engine (Refer to the “Operation” sec-•
tion of this manual) and carefully drive the tractor off of
the shipping pallet. Stop the tractor engine.
Remove the internal cotter pins and clevis pins to •
disconnect the lift arms and lift links on each side of the
tractor. Refer to Figure 3-14. Hold the internal cotter pins
and clevis pins for assembly of the deck.
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