McCulloch MC25PH48ST, MC25PH48STA Owner's Manual

MODEL NO. MC25PH48ST (MC25PH48STA) 25 HP 48 Inch Lawn Tractor

194282 9.29.04 RD

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE

TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine

WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are rec om mend ed by and comply with spec i ﬁ ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose trac tion with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while back ing.

• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and working.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

• Operate machine only in daylight or good artiﬁ cial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for trafﬁ c when operating near or crossing road ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

• 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 them selves and others from serious injury.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.

Always keep the machine in gear when going down

slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

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

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other at tach ments; they can affect the stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in.

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

III. CHILDREN

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

Never

the ma chine and the mowing activity. children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

assume that

IV. 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 manufacturer's 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.

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely ﬂ ammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

• Use only approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never fuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open ﬂ ame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

• Never ﬁ ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when ﬁ lling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• 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.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

• Never overﬁ ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed are.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working 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 spillage and remove any fuelsoaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine run ning.

• Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

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

• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040")

Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5 Reverse: 0 – 2.4

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR: 35 MIN. CCA: 280 CASE SIZE: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered 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.

A spark arrester for the mufﬂ er is available through your nearest authorized service center/depar tment (See RE PA I R PARTS section of this manual).

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .......................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...............................4

ASSEMBLY ...............................................................6-9

OPERATION .........................................................10-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................16

MAINTENANCE ....................................................16-19

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ..........................20-25

STORAGE ..................................................................26

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ..........................................27-28

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................30-45

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Extension Shaft

Steering Wheel

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

Steering

Boot

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering

Wheel Adapter

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

Gauge Wheels

(4) Adjusting Bars

(4) Clevis Pins

(4) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Shoulder

Bolts

(4) Wheels

(4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Locknuts 3/8-16

Battery

(1) Large Flat

Washer

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4

Seat

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(5) Retainer Springs

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(2)Flanged Pins

(1)Front Plate Assembly

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

Keys

(2) Keys

(2) Keps Nut 1/4-20

Mower

(double loop)

Slope Sheet

(1) Knob

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ASSEMBLY

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 9/16" wrenches Utility knife

(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge

(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

(2) 7/16" wrenches

When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels ﬂ at.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.

• Assemble large ﬂ at washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten se cure ly.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND RE MOVE ANY STA PLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC TURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

LOCK NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

1/4 LOCKNUT

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

STEERING BOOT

TABS

STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR

1/4 HEX BOLT

TAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected ﬁ rst to prevent sparking from accidental ground ing.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual for charg ing in struc tions).

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

DISCARD TER MI NAL PROTECTIVE CAPS

TERMINAL COVER

POSITIVE (RED)

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CABLE

6

HEX BOLT

KEPS NUT

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and ﬂ at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

• Pivot seat and pan forward and as sem ble adjustment knob and ﬂ at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)

WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and ﬁ ll fuel tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion en gaged" po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Op er a tion section of this manual).

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing brake and place motion con trol lever in neutral po si tion.

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

SHOULDER

02617

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BOLTS

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FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid

.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.

• Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al.

• Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are prop er ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per for mance.

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. As sem ble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion of this manual.

RETAINER SPRING

AD JUST ING

SHOULDER BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

3/8 WASH ER

BAR

3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 5 and 6)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park ing brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with deﬂ ector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

• If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter clock wise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops up as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brack ets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

CHASSIS BRACKET

• Position front plate assembly between front mower brack ets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert ﬂ anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in ﬂ anged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left foot rest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clock wise to remove slack from mower sus pen sion.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

FRONT SUS PEN SION BRACKETS

DOUBLE LOOP RE TA IN ER SPRING

FRONT PLATE AS SEM BLY

GAUGE WHEEL

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOP UP

ANTI-SWAY BAR

SUSPENSION

ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS)

FIG. 5

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FLANGED PIN

SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS

DE FLEC TOR SHIELD

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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinﬂ ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the ﬁ gures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD UCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ✓ All tires are properly inﬂ ated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinﬂ ated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inﬂ ated for leveling).

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EX TRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is ﬁ lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gas o line.

✓ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition. ✓ It is important to purge the transmission before op er -

at ing your tractor for the ﬁ rst time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Op er a tion section of this manual).

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

ENGINE OFF

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

(Automatic Models only)

LIGHTS ON

FREE WHEEL

NEUTRAL

FUEL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HIGH

ENGINE ON

OIL PRESSURE

LOW

ENGINE START

BATTERY

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

CHOKE

PARKING BRAKE

REVERSE

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

FAST

P

FORWARD

KEEP AREA CLEAR

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT

15

SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

IGNITION

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

15

Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.

BRAKE PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

AMMETER

AT TACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR

CRUISE CON TROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the mow er blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your trac tor.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward move-

ment of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

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FIG. 6

FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mow er cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position.

REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement of tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and re lease pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should re main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

CHOKE

THROT TLE CONTROL

“BRAKE” PO SI TION

BRAKE PEDAL “DRIVE” POSITION

CON TROL

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

IGNITION KEY

“DISENGAGED” POSITION

FIG.7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.

IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine to “backﬁ re”.

• Turn ignition key to “ Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un author ized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

STOP” position and remove key.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

PUSH IN TO “DISENGAGE”

REVERSE PEDAL

FORWARD PEDAL

CRUISE CON TROL LEVER

PA RK ING BRAKE “EN GAGED” POSITION

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com plete ly, as described above, before leav ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

• Start tractor and release parking brake.

• Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.

SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage. do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrain or while trimming or turning.

• With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to “SET” position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever.

• To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to “OFF” position, or fully depress the brake pedal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 7)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad just ment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (

• Turn knob counterclockwise (

) to raise cutting height.

) to lower cutting

height.

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OPERATION

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The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the ﬁ rst cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a ﬂ at level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual).

• Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

• Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

• Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER SPRING

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift control.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

019

77

CLEVIS PIN

FIG. 8

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch con trol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the de ﬂ ec tor shield in place.

PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE"

AT TACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGED"

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION

POSITION

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set ting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 10)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

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LOW

OPERATION

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

02219

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp tied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage In struc tions for ad di tion al information. Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

FIG. 10

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TAC H MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with speciﬁ cations of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already ﬁ lled with sum mer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overﬁ ll.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of ﬁ ller neck. Do not overﬁ ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open ﬂ ame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting the engine for the ﬁ rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than ﬁ fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several sec onds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

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OPERATION

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating po si tion.

• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during the engine warmup period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke con trol be pulled out slight ly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the ﬁ rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Dis en gage parking brake

• Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

• Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake.

• Drive tractor forward for approximately ﬁ ve feet then backwards for ﬁ ve feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even dis tri bu tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until ﬁ nished (See Fig. 11).

FIG. 11

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible ﬁ re hazard from dried clip pings. Make ﬁ rst cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mow- ing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis charge of material. Regulate ground speed by se lect ing a low enough gear to give the mower cut ting per for mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tach ment being used.

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

Check Battery Level

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

E

Clean Air Filter

N

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

BEFORE EACH USE

BEFORE STORAGE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

3

4

1,2

2

1

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

5

,

2

SERVICE DATES

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air ﬁ lter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air ﬁ lter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

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➀ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ➁ REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.

➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEAR ING ZERK

➁ENGINE

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MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main te nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock sys tems are work ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is

fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor

to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the at tach ment clutch

is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never operate unless

the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged blades.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

• Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS

SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY.

• Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED.

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

STAR

BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

02544

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a ﬁ le or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal anc er.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

CENTER HOLE

BLADE

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

FIG. 13

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf ﬁ cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not nec es sary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to “leak” power.

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MAINTENANCE

0

2

4

63

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable ﬁ rst then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the Assembly sec tion of this manual).

V-BE LTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling ﬁ ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling ﬁ ns for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling ﬁ ns.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and ﬂ uid main te nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classiﬁ cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

-20 0 30 40

F

C

-30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-20 0

-10

32

60

10

80

20 30 40

FIG. 14

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

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Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classiﬁ cation SG-SL.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the ﬁ tting.

OIL DRAIN VALVE

CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION

DRAIN

YEL LOW CAP

TUBE

FIG. 15

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise.

• To open, pull out on the drain valve.

• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

• Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom ﬁ tting of the drain valve.

• Reﬁ ll engine with oil through oil ﬁ ll dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overﬁ ll. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man u al.

• Use gauge on oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when ﬁ nished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum ﬁ bers.

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MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling ﬁ ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling ﬁ ns and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling ﬁ ns, and/or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁ lter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil ﬁ lter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂ er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a ﬁ re hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs ﬁ rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 16)

The fuel ﬁ lter should be re placed once each season. If fuel ﬁ l ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel ﬂ ow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.

• With engine cool, remove ﬁ lter and plug fuel line sec tions.

• Place new fuel ﬁ lter in position in fuel line with arrow point ing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gas o line.

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 16

CLAMP

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CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁ nish, etc. of all foreign matter.

• Keep ﬁ nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:

• Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17)

• Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est set ting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas sis bracket and dis en gage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate.

• Remove retainer springs from sus pen sion arms at deck and dis en gage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park ing brake.

• Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with deﬂ ector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

• If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter clock wise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops up as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brack ets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

• Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert ﬂ anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in ﬂ anged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brack ets.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left foot rest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clock wise to remove slack from mower sus pen sion.

• Raise deck to highest position.

SUSPENSION ARMS

CHASSIS BRACK ET

RETAINER SPRING

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOP UP

ANTI-SWAY BAR

SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS (Out ward pointing deck pins)

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

FIG. 17

20

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

02566

FRONT PLATE AS SEM BLY

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING

SINGLE LOOP REATINER SPRING

FLANGED PINS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

02517

02516

02548

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inﬂ ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinﬂ ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front cor ners of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND

A

00598

GROUND LINE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

A

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of trac tor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade.

• Before making any necessary ad just ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change distance. “B” by approximately 3/16".

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

FIG. 18

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

01553

FIG. 18

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is ap prox i mate ly 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

“B”

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “D”

FRONT PLATE AS SEM BLY

FIG. 21

TRUN NION

NUT “C”

21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22)

• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove

cover.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

• Install belt in both idlers.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

• Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

• Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

RH MAN DREL COVER

SPRING ARM

RH SUS PEN SION ARM

PRI MA RY IDLER ARM

02514

FIG. 22

ELEC TRIC CLUTCH PUL LEY

IDLER PUL LEYS

R.H. MANDREL

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC OND ARY) DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake.

• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

• Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and re move covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” il lus tra tion in this section of manual).

• Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

• Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. man drel pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have ac cu mu lat ed around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in sec ond ary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

• Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of man u al).

• Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley and around both idlers. Pull belt to front of mower to remove slack.

• Reinstall mandrel covers and se cure ly tighten all screws.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this section of manual).

L.H. MANDREL

SEC OND ARY IDLER ARM

IDLER PULLEY

SPRING

SEC OND ARY SPRING ARM

CENTER MANDREL

22

R.H. MAN DREL COVER

02515

FIG. 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.

TO CHECK BRAKE

• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

• Depress brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in “trans mis sion engaged” position.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if nec es sary. If stopping distance is still greater than ﬁ ve (5) feet in high est gear, further main te nance is nec es sary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualiﬁ ed service center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

• Disconnect clutch wire harness.

• Remove clutch locator.

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

• Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Carefully remove belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

• Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Carefully work new belt down around transmission cool ing fan and onto the input pulley.

• Slide belt into the center span keeper.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley.

• Install belt through stationary idler and clutch ing idler.

• Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

• Reconnect clutch harness.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all belt guides and keep ers.

• Install mower (See “TO IN STALL MOWER” in this sec tion of manual).

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

CLUTCH LOCATOR

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-3/4"

02537

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR EST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 24

CLUTCH ING IDLER

STATIONARY IDLER

CENTER SPAN KEEPER

TRANS MIS SION INPUT PULLEY

CLUTCH WIRE HAR NESS

FIG. 25

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26)

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY (See Fig. 27)

WAR NING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, ﬂ ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance sec tion of this man u al).

If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow this pro ce dure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable ﬁ rst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

RE TA IN ING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

WAS H ERS

FIG. 26

663

00

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED BATTERY

02614

FIG. 27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 28)

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec es sary, see engine manual.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

02495

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

FIG.28

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open ﬂ ame or spark. Al low the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re place ment instructions in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this man ual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis con nect ed and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR MA TION OF ACIDS DURING STOR AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE EN GINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Engine ﬂ ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 5. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

6. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 6. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 1. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 4. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

Engine will not turn over 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery. start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 4. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 7. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/ﬁ ns. 11. Clean engine air screen/ﬁ ns.

12. Dirty/clogged mufﬂ er. 12. Clean/replace mufﬂ er.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction. rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”. (if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. 1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3. Purge transmission. or servicing.

Engine “backﬁ res” when 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed turning engine “OFF” full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. (fast) position before stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

02757_188024

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

G

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

BROWN

RED

BATTERY

A

RED

FUSE

WHITE

S

B

BLACK

M

A1

CG

B

RED

WHITE

F

H

A2L

E

A

BLACK

D

ORANGE

PTO (DISENGAGED)

BLACK

CLUTCH / BRAKE

BLACK

(PEDAL UP)

RED

BLACK

RED

WHITE

SOLENOID

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

RED

M

STARTER

BLACK

GROUNDING

BLUE

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

CONNECTOR

BLACK

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

M+G+A1

B+A1ON + LIGHTS

B+A1ON

B+S+A1START

“MAKE”

NONE L+A2

NONE

FUEL LINE

RED

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

02757

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNITION

UNIT

REGULATOR

PTO SWITCH

OFF

SPARK PLUGS

ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

BROWN

HEADLIGHTS

CIRCUITPOSITION

C+G,B+H

C+F,B+E,A+DON

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

GAP

(2 PLUGS

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

ALTERNATOR

BLACK

FC

G

E

H

A

D

PTO SWITCH

CONNECTOR

B

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REPAIR PARTS

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ELECTRICAL

22

21

42

24

41

33

30

27

43

27

25

27

40

26

16

50

D.C. AMPERES

2

27

1

91

8

_27

Battery

51

52

29

45

55

28

188024

30

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC25PH48ST (MC25PH48STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 32-03

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 14 49-27 Battery 2 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 532 18 64-91 Box Battery 16 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 532 18 37-59 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 24 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 25 532 14 61-48 Cable Battery 26 532 17 51-58 Fuse 27 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 28 532 14 54-91 Cable Ground 21" Blk 6 Ga 90T 29 532 12 13-05 Switch Plunger Normal NC Gray 30 532 17 55-66 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04-01 Key Ign 40 532 18 80-24 Harness Ign. 42 532 13 15-63 Cover Terminal 43 532 17 88-61 Solenoid 45 532 12 28-22 Ammeter 50 532 17 46-53 Switch PTO 51 532 14 04-05 Ring Retainer PTO 52 532 14 19-40 Protective Wire Loop 55 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Typ 90 532 18 04-49 Cover Terminal Battery 91 532 19 02-70 Strap Battery

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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REPAIR PARTS

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

259

208

90

31

209

11

217

10

159

209

264

28

17

18

10

30

5

9

209

208

58

263

39

278

258

261

209

60

142

2

74

209

143

26

207

144

38

142

14

209

32

37

64

1

13

145

37

208

38

14

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC25PH48ST (MC25PH48STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 32-03

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 5 532 15 52-72 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 532 19 46-16 Dash 10 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 11 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash Lh 13 532 17 52-55 Panel Dash Rh 14 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 532 19 45-88 Hood 18 532 18 49-21 Bumper Hood 26 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock w/Insert 3/8-16 unc 28 532 18 38-28 Grille Lens Asm (Includes Key #'s

258, 259, 261, 263, 264) 30 532 19 46-18 Fender 31 532 13 99-76 Bracket 37 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 38 532 17 57-10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 532 17 47-14 Bracket Pivot 58 532 18 93-50 Duct Air 60 872 14 06-06 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 3/4 64 532 15 47-98 Dash Lower Stlt 74 873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 90 532 12 43-46 Nut Self-Thd Wsh-Hd 1/4 142 532 17 57-02 Plate Reinforcement 143 532 18 66-89 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 532 17 55-82 Bracket Ft Rest 145 532 15 65-24 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 532 19 46-22 Cupholder 207 817 67 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 208 817 67 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 209 817 00 06-12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 c-x 3/4 217 532 19 46-19 Consol Fuel Window 258 532 18 97-55 Lens Grille RH 259 532 18 97-54 Lens Grille LH 261 532 18 97-53 Insert Grille 263 532 18 38-33 Bezel Grille RH 264 532 18 38-32 Bezel Grille LH 278 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex

- - 532 19 39-35 Plug Switch Light

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DRIVE

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DRIVE

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from

transaxle manufacturer)

Hydro Gear Model 336-0510 6 817 06 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 532 17 93-34 Clutch Elec 15 874 49 05-44 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 16 873 80 05-00 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18

unc 17 532 12 61-97 Washer 1-1/2 OD x 15/32 ID x

.250 19 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16

Unc 20 532 17 39-37 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 21 532 18 65-71 Knob Custom Control Cruise 22 532 17 58-96 Rod, Brake 24 873 35 06-00 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc 25 532 19 20-36 Spring, Brake Rod 26 819 13 13-16 Washer 27 876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 28 532 17 57-65 Rod, Parking Brake 29 532 07 16-73 Cap, Brake, Park 30 532 16 95-92 Bracket, Transaxle 32 874 76 05-12 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 33 872 14 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x

3/4 34 532 17 55-78 Shaft, Foot Pedal 35 532 12 01-83 Bearing, Nylon 36 819 21 16-16 Washer 37 532 12 49-63 Pin, Roll 38 532 17 91-14 Pulley, Composite, Flat 39 872 11 06-22 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 Gr.

5 41 532 17 55-56 Keeper, Belt Idler Flat 47 532 12 77-83 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 48 532 15 44-07 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 49 532 12 32-05 Retainer, Belt 50 872 11 06-12 Bolt 51 873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 52 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 53 532 10 57-10 Link, Clutch 55 532 10 57-09 Spring, Return, Clutch 56 817 06 06-20 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 57 532 14 02-94 V-Belt, Ground Drive 59 532 16 96-91 Keeper, Center Span 61 817 12 06-14 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 62 532 12 48-72 Cover, Pedal 63 532 17 46-07 Pulley, Engine 65 810 04 07-00 Washer 66 532 15 47-78 Keeper Belt Engine 69 532 14 24-32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2

unc

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

74 532 13 70-57 Spacer, Axle 75 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 76 812 00 00-01 E-Ring 77 532 12 35-83 Key, Square 78 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 89 532 19 22-59 Console, Shift 95 532 18 08-25 Bypass Asm 96 532 12 47-88 Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad 120 873 90 06-00 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16 unc 150 532 17 54-56 Spacer Retainer 151 819 13 32-10 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 202 872 11 06-14 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 214 532 17 47-35 Link Transaxle 217 532 17 94-33 Pedal Reverse Asm 218 532 17 47-13 Arm Control Pedal Reverse 219 532 17 48-39 Bracket Frest Pdl Ctrl. Hyd 220 532 17 47-11 Bracket Mtg. Pedal Control 221 872 14 06-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4 222 873 68 07-00 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc 223 532 17 48-40 Washer Nylon 11/16 ID x .060 224 532 17 47-36 Pedal Forward 225 532 17 47-12 Arm Control Pedal Forward 226 532 17 49-02 Bolt Pivot Spacer 227 532 17 47-10 Cam Reverse Pedal LT 228 532 17 90-32 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 229 532 17 64-51 Washer Serrated 5/16 x .75 231 532 17 45-73 Strap Torque 232 532 17 55-70 Actuator Cruise Disengage 233 532 17 48-56 Pawl Control Cruise 234 532 17 48-58 Lever Control Cruise 235 532 17 48-57 Sector Control Cruise 236 532 12 89-03 Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 unc 1/44 237 532 17 01-65 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 238 532 17 58-07 Arm Mtg. Cruise Sector 239 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16 x 1/2 240 532 17 56-10 Spring Return Cruise Control 241 873 93 04-00 Nut Centerlock 1/4-20 unc 242 874 78 04-12 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x .75 243 532 19 07-36 Bracket Anti-Rotation 244 817 49 05-10 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 251 817 06 05-16 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 252 819 13 16-16 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 253 532 17 94-22 Washer .3125 x .615 x 16 Ga. 254 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 263 817 00 06-12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 272 817 67 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 273 532 17 96-10 Pad Pedal Reverse 274 532 17 56-46 Cover Pedal Forward 276 532 17 80-62 Clip Retainer

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 19 46-37 Wheel Steering 2 532 18 47-06 Axle Casting Iron Lt 3 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 4 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 5 532 12 49-31 Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 6 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 8 812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 532 17 51-21 Draglink 11 810 04 06-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 873 94 08-00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf 13 532 13 65-18 Spacer Bearing Axle Front 15 532 14 52-12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 532 18 06-41 Shaft Asm Strg 26 532 12 68-47 Bushing Link Drag 28 919 13 14-16 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 29 817 00 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 30 976 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 32 532 19 27-57 Rod Asm Tie 36 532 15 50-99 Bushing Strg 38 532 19 46-03 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 819 18 38-12 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga. 40 873 54 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 41 532 18 67-37 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 532 16 96-33 Boot Steering 43 532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga. 44 532 18 06-40 Extension Shaft Steering 46 532 12 12-32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 873 54 04-00 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28 54 871 13 04-20 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 UNF x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 65 532 16 03-67 Spacer Axle Brace 67 872 11 06-18 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 68 532 16 98-27 Brace Axle 71 532 17 51-46 Steering Asm. 82 532 16 98-35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 87 532 17 39-66 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14 88 532 17 51-18 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 532 17 55-53 Clip Steering 95 532 18 89-67 Washer Harden .793 x 1.637 x 060

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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ENGINE

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ENGINE

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 17 07-71 Control Throttle 2 817 72 04-08 Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 445777 Order parts from engine manufacturer 4 532 14 97-23 Mufﬂ er Twin Lo-Twin 5 532 15 99-55 Tube, Manifold Lh 6 532 16 05-89 Tube, Manifold Rh 8 532 17 18-77 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 10 532 16 27-97 Shield Heat Mufﬂ er 13 532 16 39-51 Gasket Mufﬂ er 14 532 14 84-56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 817 06 06-24 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Tap/R 23 532 16 98-37 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 25 532 19 17-17 Choke Control 29 532 13 71-80 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) 31 532 17 90-22 Tank Fuel 32 532 18 29-02 Cap Asm Fuel 33 532 12 34-87 Clamp Hose Blk 37 532 14 21-58 Line Fuel 38 532 18 16-54 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 532 13 92-77 Stem Tank Fuel 45 817 00 06-12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 72 532 18 39-06 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1 81 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 112 532 12 49-52 Bushing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 18 87-06 Seat 2 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot 3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 9 819 13 16-14 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 10 532 18 01-86 Pan Seat 11 532 16 63-69 Knob Seat

12

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4

3

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 532 12 12-46 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12-48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 532 12 12-49 Spacer Split 28x 88 Yel Zinc 16 532 12 37-40 Spring Cprsn 1 310 Blk Pnt 17 532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 Zinc 21 532 17 18-52 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc-2A 22 873 80 05-00 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 unc 24 819 17 19-12 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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DECALS

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 18 95-27 Decal Engine 2 532 18 57-33 Decal Ins. Strg. Whl. 3 532 19 32-03 Decal Hood 4 532 19 43-97 Decal Fender 5 532 14 50-05 Decal Btry DNGR/PSN P/L Sym. 6 532 16 88-69 Decal Tick Mark 8 532 15 70-02 Decal Fender Danger 9 532 18 90-51 Decal Side Panel 11 532 17 35-87 Decal Reﬂ ector RH

WHEELS & TIRES

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11

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 532 17 79-55 Decal Operator 13 532 17 35-89 Decal Reﬂ ector LH 15 532 17 52-91 Decal V-Belt

- - 532 16 69-60 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro

- - 532 19 17-87 Pad Footrest LH

- - 532 19 17-86 Pad Footrest RH

- - 532 13 83-11 Decal Handle Lift

- - 532 19 42-82 Manual Owners Eng.

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 05 91-92 Cap Valve Tire 2 532 06 51-39 Stem Valve 3 532 10 62-22 Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service 4 532 05 99-04 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 532 12 51-21 Rim Asm 6" front Service 6 532 12 49-57 Fitting Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

7 532 12 49-59 Bearing Flange (Front Wheel

Only) 8 532 12 51-22 Rim Asm 8"rear Service 9 532 13 84-68 Tire R Ts 20 x 8-8 C Service 10 532 12 49-26 Tube Rear (Service Item Only) 11 532 19 32-68 Cap, Hub Axle

- - 532 14 43-34 Tire, Sealant (10 oz. Tube)

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER LIFT

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MOWER LIFT

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner/Spring W/Plunger LT 2 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 3 532 18 88-22 Pin Groove 4 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 5 819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 12 56-31 Grip Handle Fluted Blk 8 532 12 45-26 Button Plunger 11 532 17 53-70 Link Lift LH 12 532 17 53-71 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 15 532 17 55-62 Plate Asm Susp Front 16 873 35 08-00 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 17 532 17 56-89 Trunnion 18 873 80 08-00 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 20 532 16 35-52 Retainer Spring 23 532 11 08-07 Nut Special 24 819 13 10-16 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 25 532 12 48-74 Spring 26 532 16 94-84 Retainer Clip 27 532 12 69-71 Rod Adj Lift 28 873 35 06-00 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc 29 532 13 80-57 Knob Inf 3/8-16 unc Blk W/sym 30 532 15 02-33 Trunnion Inﬁ n Height 31 532 17 62-05 Trunnion 32 532 17 59-94 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20 36 532 15 50-97 Indicator Height STLT 37 532 12 39-35 Plug Hole Blk 1.485/1.515 Dia. 38 817 06 05-16 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 40 819 11 24-10 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga. 41 532 15 50-98 Scale Ind. Height Blk. 49 532 14 52-12 Nut Hex Flange Lock 50 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push Phos & Oil 51 819 17 14-16 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 52 532 17 53-78 Arm Susp. Rear Lh 53 532 17 58-02 Arm Susp. Rear Rh 54 532 17 55-60 Pin Flange

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 532 19 46-72 Deck Weldment Mower 48 3 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 5 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 6 532 17 80-24 Bar Sway Deck 8 532 17 43-65 Bolt, 7/16 Asm. Blade 11 532 18 00-54 Blade 13 532 17 51-47 Shaft Asm. Mandrel Sealed 14 532 17 43-58 Housing Mandrel 48" 15 532 11 04-85 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 16 532 17 44-93 Stripper, Mower 17 872 11 06-10 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x

1.25 18 872 14 05-05 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 19 532 13 28-27 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-

18 20 532 17 43-78 Bafﬂ e, Vortex Mower 21 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 24 532 10 53-04 Cap, Sleeve 25 532 17 81-02 Spring, Torsion 26 532 11 04-52 Nut, Push 27 532 18 17-07 Shield, Deﬂ ector Mower 28 819 11 10-16 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 29 532 13 14-91 Rod, Hinge 30 532 17 39-84 Screw, Thdroll, Washer Head 31 532 18 76-90 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 32 532 17 34-36 Pulley, Mandrel 33 532 17 83-42 Nut, Flg. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 37 532 17 79-68 Pulley, Idler, Flat 39 532 17 43-75 Pulley, Idler, Driven 42 532 12 20-52 Spacer, Retainer 43 532 17 43-73 Arm, Idler Secondary 45 532 18 08-06 Cover, Mandrel Deck 46 532 13 77-29 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 47 532 18 08-08 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 48 532 17 43-68 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 49 873 90 06-00 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 unc 50 872 11 06-12 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

5 52 532 17 58-20 Pulley Idler Flat 46 Pri. Drive 54 874 78 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 55 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 56 532 15 59-86 Bar Pnt Adjusting Wheel Gauge 57 532 15 69-41 Pin Head Rivet 72 819 13 13-12 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 92 873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 97 532 17 85-15 Washer Hardened 98 532 17 94-79 Spring Primary Drive 99 532 18 99-93 Pulley Idler "V" 100 872 11 06-16 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2 110 532 17 50-16 Arm Spring Secondary 111 532 17 46-10 Arm Spring Fixed Tension

116 532 18 42-19 Bolt, Shoulder 117 532 17 48-73 Gauge Wheel 118 873 93 06-00 Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 unc 119 819 12 14-14 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 121 532 17 43-71 Spring Secondary Drive 126 532 17 43-72 Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 130 817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 131 819 13 16-06 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 6 Ga. 133 872 11 05-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x

3/4 184 532 17 39-79 Keeper Belt Idler

- - 532 17 43-57 Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hard

ware Only-Pulley Not Included)

- - 532 18 63-53 Replacement Mower, Complete (Std Deck)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

McCulloch MC25PH48ST, MC25PH48STA Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual