Poulan 157257 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. CHD145H42A

14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor

Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adj'usiments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

* Repair Parts

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: cali 0800-849-1297

For Technicai Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

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157257 1.31,97 TR

F^RiNTED IN U.S.A.

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'ORTANT:

L U H E T O C)BSERVE TT FOLLOWING

THIS CUTTI

NG MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AM

SAFETY RI

ration Practices fc

SAFETYINSTRUC

GENERAL. OPERATIC...'■ Г; tl

Read, un derstand, and fc Oniy aliow

instruciions Ciear thè area ot objects :S rocks. toys, wire. etc..

Which COLiidbe picked up De fui t IIarea is clear of

machíne li einyone enters a.

1Nc;Viri Í..M ypcJODCi ly cd t .

Do noi il look 'io a nd behind be ii and while t

Be av/, 1. ( Í' a mowr 1 '1 ìt a , Do not ope entire C(i

Sic

Neverl lunmnci n ' Inn unattended. biado', 1 ' iiking i ' angine, an

bet '....R.Ji lill K...I,

Tuni of' 1 li 1 Stop engine before remo

chute. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

li. SLOPE OPERATION

responsible .

. fo operate tti

I If W.tsr Uhl ahsolutel /it' 'ays

catcher or thf n 1 id in place.

01 e tUi'

li s wnen n i II ang.

instruction

vho are fr imiliar with the

ne.

own by ih€

1 he people before mowing. Stop

h i.ge directic i

' it if rnov""i the

v'ing grass catcher or unclogging

s in the manual

: blade.

king.

oint

.Always turn off

d remove keys

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

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine. Keep ail movement on the slope and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes m speed oi c lection.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slop.. . ..res lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowiy straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

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

• Donof mow neat ini I ii Im > m ich iiiKiTienw Un mower could SLidrt nl/nm j , \ ‘u I i i ver tne 'u

of a cliff or ditch

• Do not mow on ' i i i t n could sliding.

• Do not try !o stabilize the nmcivne bv irutiing your foot on ihe ground.

• Do not use grass catchei on steep slopes.

If Rjcif

рут

Mow

it alert to the acted to the .ssLime that

r U'lCi VVrlKjl'liul

Be alert and turn machine oft it children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down tor small children,

v tall j f and be seriously

liip.i Oí ( lakon. .

the machine.

I lit' iSIOn.

i i

■ki till ' tui •

lers, shrubs.

els. They are

with the engine

refueling. Do not

IV.

r carry children

<i or interfere wi

r allow children

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or other obieci:

tree

SERVICE

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care in har

Allow c

nain

smtiKo.

Never refuel the machine indoors Never s

there is an rpeni tiie Never run a m a iinr n I Keep nuts a

and keep ecjiiii' if'it i i ' '

Never iam|

operation rei'M ul'

Keep machii le m f of a .

Clean oil 01 fuel piN ei storing.

Stop and inspcn the Repair, If necesi rn' ‘

Never make ad|ii mi ' *

Grass catcherccit v .nrnt

deterioration, wt' ' < k objects to be thr i, I i replace with marmf atuiei essary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

such IS a waiter heater,

I ll\ M ii attachment bolts, tight

d c ii ii ion.

. leave

Al I

•C|uipmer

II I ' I

I -p iirs with the engine running.

.If ' uDjerttovrear, damage, and otiose moving parts or allov; |Uf Illy check components and

te-onimended parts, when nec-

ontainer inside where

area.

Check their proper

■ other debris build-up, tchine to cool before

t if you strike an object,

rtinq.

Lc. !, f n this symbol to point out imtjoit'ri ‘'c’-ety precautions. It means

САИППК*"! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

LAiTIN S INVOLVED.

AUTIUN Alwdvs disconnect spark plug

wiiearid ilanewiie where it cannot contact

¡.m I ,1 u j n Older to prevent accidental

■'t mnr wh n setting up, transporting,

d|.m t ,o .naking repairs.

A WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perior.mance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, welMrained tecta nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. Tne instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit fwoperly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES”,

MODEL NUMBER

CHD145H42A

SERIAL NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

. 1^.. V ^1

FRONT: Ì4PSI REAR: 12PSI

3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMR HR: 25 MIN, CCA: 190 • CASE SIZE: U1R

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring forand using your unit.

• Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili ties” and “Storage” sections of this owners manual.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT, LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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 muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See RE PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLI' CONTFNJc

SAFE

ист

5PONSIBILITIE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT!

STORAGE ................................

TROUBLESHOOTING..............

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOFl...

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrant.s to tfie original consumer purcha.ser that thi.s product as manufactured is free

from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the

original consumer purchaser, we will refiair or replace, at our option, wiibout charge for parts or laboiincurred in replacing parts, any part whidi we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions,

1, 'fhis waiTonty does not apply to the engine, Lransaxle/tran,smi,ssion components, ballen" ''('xcept as noted tielow' or

comtionenls part,s thereof, Piea,se roTor to the applicable manufacturer ,s warranty on lhe,se items,

2, Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the

purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return i,s requested by the Manufacturer,

3, Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which

we find to be defective in manufacture, during the first year of ownership. After one year, we will exchange the

Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month after one U) year from the date of the

original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

4, The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is iimitc'd to ninety (90) days from the

date of original purchase.

5, This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in

accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear oi'Lhe pi’oclucL

6, Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments,

standard hardware and normal maintenance.

7, In the event you h:we a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:

In U.S.A. contact:

American Yard F’rodiicts Service Departmmit P.O. Box ,370 McRae, СЬ-\ 310,ñ,o

giving the motlel number, señal number and da,te ot purchase ol yoi the authorized dealer from whom it was tiiircliased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTI.AL DAYIAGES AND ANY

IhIPLIED W.:\RRANTIES ARE LIGHTED TO THE SAME TIYIE PERIODS SILVITÍD HEREIN FOR OUR EXrT'fE.S.SED WAl\R,:\NTIIvS. Some ai’cas do not allow tlie iimitatioii of consmjuentmd damages or hmitm

tions of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. I'liis Warrantv giviw vou spi'cific h.'gal rights, and you may have other rights which wiry from locale ti.'

locaile, I’his IS a ImiiU'd Whinvmtv witliin ilu' moaning of that tmari ,as cl(dln('d in the .\Iagniis()m,\Ios,4 ,:\ct of 19 oY

In Canada contact:

American Yard Products

1580 Trinity Drive. Units 5-8 Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1 L6

International contact:

American Yard Products ,Sm-V1 cc D e partm e n t

P.O. Box 1687

Otmngeburg, ,SC 29116 U.SA

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:ind addn

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

/ /_

/ / Steering

/ / Boot

Steerina Wheel

Manual Parts Bag

f our new iracior hr fo ensure safe anc

he correct tools as

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMB!

A socket wrench set will make assc

wrench sizes are iisiecj.

(2) 7/16" wrenches i i i (1) 9/16" wrench r (2) 1/2" wrenches i i pn ji ' naiioe Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manuak it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

issernbied at the factory 'with excep rperation of your tractor all parts an згу to insure proper tiqhtness.

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in ve ratchfc

T O REMO VE TRAC TOR FROM CA RTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove a!i accessible loose part's and parts cartons from carton (See page 5),

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18-22 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.

• Slide steering wheei adapter onto steering shaft exten sion.

• Position steering wheei and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKiDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR IS T O R O L t, O F F S KID

nassembled for shipping purpo

re VC

ie must be tightened securely.

PEER

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

• Roll tractor backwards off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

CAUTlOd: Do not short battery termi nals. Before connecting battery, re move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

» Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat

pan to raised position.

• Open battery box door,

• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

• If t.his 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.

• First connect RED battery cabie to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi nal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer

and hex nut. Tighten securely.

• Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard

ware),

• Inspection for corrosion.

• Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).

• Periodic charging .

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden

tal grounding.

DISCARD

^TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE LOCK CAPS WASHER

FLAT

HEX NUT

WASHER

BATTERY -

BOX DOOR

FIG. 3

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shouiaer con.

• Assemble adjustment bolt, iock washer and fiat wasnei loosely. Do not tighten.

• Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,

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

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 2

mSFUBÍY

ASSEMBLE

GAUGE V VHEELS 1 1

ñOWER

DECK (See

Assemble qaug

^ Adejst mow

JUST MOV

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P r ( f ) f'5 P p ; f p, f j

/ER CUT'TINf

section of tfiis manual). With mowe

in desired h

/imcis^li ) jid be assemb

ground. Install aauge wh shoulder be locknut and

It. 17/32 was

tighten secur

same adjustment hole

GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING

BRACKET

3/8-16 LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER^

GAUGE WHEEL-'

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BOLT

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off the

CHECK tíre pressure

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

• Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

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

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WHILELEAflNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR. PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/ Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

/ 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 operat

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START

ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Op

eration section of this manual).

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion 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 BR/\KE" in me Service and .Adjustments section of this manual.

OPrRAFKiN

'hese symbois may appear on your tracto

or in literature supplied with the proi

:t. Learn and understand their mean

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BATTERY

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

(0 l\l ái #

FUEL

CAUTION OR

WARNING

STOP

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

* I

REVERSE FORWARD

LOCK LOCKED

FAST SLOW

R N H L (®)|I

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET A'WAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

Pèm

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

Wyorc thcaeis ,:;ruyi

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL

UStraiiOnb Wiin ;

■ future referenc

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self With

lATiNC

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ~ Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachmients mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ^ Used tor starting and

controlling engine speed.

FREE WHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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

PARKING BRAKE ~ Locks clutch.brake pedal into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speeo am;

direction of trsictor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attacnmeiu :.t:

lever when changing its position. IGNITION SWITCH ^ Used for starting and stopping me

engine.

OPF RATION

jperation Of г

t in severe e' tractor or per

: over the S0i

ly tractor can result i

5 ci2íTi3Qe= Always w

arming any adjustmei rtacles or standard s

U*u(. ■ ron

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

Yoet iM lull < ui!(ji ( I Ktiiii' r if n t V (( ppsinq switch. When engine iS running, any attempt by the

jpc III u ’ Vi til th ii t ii 1 1 ¡lie pari ing

hi al I- 'vill < hu Off he r gim

De >ri ' itrh/bt ifp fi> dr ! into full YH¿I i po&iuoi

ana hola,

• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle,

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

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLA.DE.S -

• Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED” po sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSiTION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow < ) position,

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow {•A) position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire"

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key wnen leaving Iractcr to crevent

unauthorized use,

• Never use choke to stop engine.

thrown into the eyes, which can

s or eye shields while operating

= recommend a wide vision safety

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

1 Jl< m 11 I ' ' jil iH 1 ihi 11 [ ii ( )h II f ^ j ii- [ fill

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this p(.)ssibiiiiy, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

t.AUTiC 'a AlWrom = ^ о t.nc u,r com | picielv , I'jeJ sucu Í tv ÍUF leov i

ing the operator's position: to empty I

glass ra cher, etc ¡

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig 9'(

mofic I > I t >U 'k I

• otion control lever in neunmi iNi rv 11(11 i

• R( a H (iifkin''"'i ike and clutch,"brake pedal,

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position,

of movement is controiifvj by ttm

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 9)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever,

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

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

• The average lawn should be cut to approxim.ifteiy 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 first cut

relatively high: the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

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,

• Select desired height of cut,

• Lower mower with attachment lift control.

• Start mower blades by engaging attacnment clutcn control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis charge guard in place.

iTTACHMENT CLUTCH LE

ENGAGED" POSITION v

fiPFRAFfON

ATTACHMENT LIFT .EVER HIGH POSITi

"DISENGAGED"

POSmON

FIG. 10

/ LOW

/ POSITION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTiOfi' Do noi drive up or down

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

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• if slowing is necessary, move throttie control iever to

slower position.

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

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

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

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 8 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by piacing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor,

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment iift control.

• Puli freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod.

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

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

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 (rooe, cord, etc.).

hills with slopes greater than 15'" and do not drive across any slope.

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For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Res

To change engine oil. see the Customer Responsibi ties section in this manual.

»TARTINGTHE

lL-T ’ -.A 'I 1 7;

/ith summer weight oil.

ractor on level ground.

with

rew c.i

,o .vouched. Do not overfill.

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ENGINE

1 the

1 wipe clean, reinsert the wait for a few seconds.

11" necessary, add oi! until

of this manual)

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank gasoline u / f lEohne wi I incif and reduce vamc

IMPORTANT: WHEN (T LHATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32 F(0 C) U LM Eo H, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELt Li tiRE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING,

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longe engine and let it run until me luei empty. Use fresh fuel next season

tions for additional information,

cart'uri lor cleaner products in the dam,/ ' may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

iL( a ‘ n clean tegular unlemic'd

( ibop and lead oxicie deposits

Dram

‘ (Uw cf leaded

he gas tank, start the

ies and carburetor '.m/

See Storage insiruc-

Never use engine or

Lie! tank or oermaner’’

OPFRATKÌN

TO START

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IGINE (See Fiq

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• Depress cluich/brake pedal and set parking brake.

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

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke (|\|) position. 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 fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (^) position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke (j\|) position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 F and above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast

(•^) position.

• 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, aiiowengineto run with the throttle

control in the choke (j\|) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to fast (*^) position.

This may require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis

sion should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

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

• The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period afterthetransmission has been warmed

up.

NOTE; If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or m 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 Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSiWISSlOf

I: Neverenqac

I lever while th IS ru

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r ГТ

trac

IM* r> . I t NT REQUIRE R( Rtf' f 1”"IJ

RM'i /L AlOrfl twi ORE UprfuT.NC^ fiW

TR/5' I OR

• I 'W.'t p dfelynn icvnl surface with engine off and f iin ,'u ' et

• ly m ic u I isir.ir s mn b','placing freewheel control

this section of manuali,

• f tki ' nth iiai tot ( tt mmt engine, Atterthe engine

disengage (dutch brake ivrdal,

• i'lin "k cni 'Pi 1 le”! m full forward position anct li J II r 1 V (” 1 M ( md Move lever to full reverse fi liinh an i tioici f( I fi/e (5) seconds. Repeat this ( u( Jurt (I irec ( h im( s

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

• Move motion control leverto neutral (N) position. Shut-' off engine and set parking brake,

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TFSANSPORT” in this section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Atterthe engine is running, move throttle control to half (1,0) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch,'brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times,

• Your tractor is norv purged ana now ready ‘or norma operation.

ride the transmission wh inippmc of your iractor,

SHOULD YOUR

OR ) BE

ee "TO TFiANSPORl

trol to Si(..,)W (*A) position. leutral (N) position, siowiv

rn may I

cieve

TRANSMISSION

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OPERATION

WING TIF

Tire chains c used when the mower housing is

wic

s are discharged onto the area

\/e the cut area to the right of the

uit in a more even distribution of

iiform cutting.

'r'l riicwirni i,jc weas, start by turning to the right

discharge away from shrubs,

fenr i fiiivrv' ys -ic. After one or two rounds, mow

finished iSee Fig. 12),

pir

desin

ured height. D( ni iTiOvr (u mow I and k \' ur <esirab!e clumips. Allow grass to

di\' L r Toie tiK v\iii( Alw 1/ L pel lU ( rigina at full throttle when mowing to as Ljit bet» I iiiuviiKj performance and proper dis^

ch tgeofm .mal Regulate ground speed by select ing L,. iovv tiK^ugh gear to give the mower cutting performance 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 attachment being used.

on making left hand turns until

all. it should be mowed twice to

ible fire hazard from dried clip-

elativeiy high; the second to the en it is vret. Wet grass will plug

FIG 12

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i MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

I FILL ÎN DATES

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Cneck Brake r„)Deraiion

Check Tire Pressure r/

Lubrication Chart

Check Batten/ Level/Recharge

Clean Battery and Terminals

0 R

Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Beltfs) Tension Adjust Plotlon Drive Belt(s) Tension

Cl'ieck Engine Ci* Level 1/ Change Engine Oil Dean Air Filter

Dean Air Screen

Inspect Mutfler Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Dean Engine (Sooiing Fins

Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when o 2 - Service more often '.vhen 3 - If equipped with oii filter, ch 4 - Replace blades mere of'en

ners er Blades

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GENERAL RECOIVIMENDATIONS

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 maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter 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 for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

0 SPINDLE ZERK--------------------

0 FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

©ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

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