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Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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LAWN TRACTOR

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i» di an/'jiife Do n< jt operate the mo wet withcut either the entire gta® ' -atrhf r r.<- ihe auard

oD* d... 0 Ь;*СГ' * wTrg f TvW lea 0 3 machins unattended Always turn

blades sei parking Drake, stop engine, and remove keys

disniotiiuirg Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or undogging

chute. Mow oniy 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.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injuiY 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. Tail grass can hide obstacles. Use stow 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 all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

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

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

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

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

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

• Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously

• Never aiiow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra cate wf;en approaching blind corners, shrubs,

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chidieri injurg'd or intedere v^ith safe machine operation.

trees, c* r=ther objects that ma/ obscure vision.

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i¥. SERVICE

• Use extra caro in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container,

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

Allow engine to cooi before refueling. Do not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there IS an open fiame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a mactiirie inside a biosed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

® 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.

Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

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CAynON!!! BECOME ALERT!»! YOUR SAFETY IS lN¥OL¥ED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prewent accidental starting when set ting up, transporting, adjusting or mak ing repairs.

A WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiwe harm.

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:USTOMER RESPONSIBILiTIES

Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor. Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities"

and “Storage" sections of this manual.

'EARNING* Thic tractor i=- oqijipport with an internal com-

ijGtor anoint; and ahjuU net Ue jsf J on l, fit^r any iiifTipiovu*] .'titeal ctirft-rea. brush uoieifd c»i gra^; cuy

■'6(i land unless the engine's exhaust syalem iS equipi.ed ith a •'pa'k arrester roeetim applrable local or state !rws

any} If d impark dfir jict i'. Used, ¡t i'Odid be niaintained

effective w jrking ordet b\ the opeiator.

1 the state of California the abo ve ic- required by law (Section

442 of the California Public Resources Code). Otherstates lay have similar laws. Fede ral laws apply on federal lands.

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TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

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SAFETY RULES ..................................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 3,14-17

WARRANTY ......................

ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION ................................................................ii-13

REPAIR PARI T tro

PARTS ORDERING.................................. BACKPAGE

MAIMTENANCESCHEDULE ................................... 14

SERWICEA»ADJUSTMENTS ....................... 1S-24

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

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3(M5

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the originai consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured P free from defecss in materials end wo'krTianship. For a period of iwo (2} years from date of purchase by ttie original consumer purchaser we vril! repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmarship This Warranty T subject ¡o the following lirr.ilations and e^lusions

1. This wairariiy dues not appiy to the fiigtne. other than FHP (FouiaaTYeeci Eater) .Tianuiaciured trarisaxie/transiTHCSior. compcneiiis. battery (except as noted below) or corripunentc Darts thereo. Please refur to the appdcabie manufacturers warranty on these items.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility me purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Frigidaire Home Products (Poufan/Weed Eater).

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 ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month 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 limited to 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 of the product.

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 have 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:

Frigidaire Home Products Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA

giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale.

This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

In Canada contact: Frigidaire Home Products

7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6

CONTEMTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts Bag contents showri full size

(1) Large Flat Washer Lockwasher 3/8

5X Bolt

3/8-16 X 1

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1)Knob

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

(2) Washers 17/32 x7/8x 16 Ga.

(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 (2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16

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(2) 1/2" wrench

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

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TO REMO¥E TRACTOR FROIJ CAR TON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5).

• Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all fourcorners 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 wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and 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 materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE

TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SK!D (See Opera tion section for location and fynction of con

trols)

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

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

® Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

ASSEMBLY

:::HECiC tY (See Fig. 2)

Lift seat pan to raised position and open batteiy box door. If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minlfnum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BAT TERY^ in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAI

LABEL

BATTERY BOX DOOR

TERMINAL-

FIG. 2

^STALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

idjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten

shoulder bolt securely. Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not

tighten. Lower seat into operating position and sit on 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 adjusted position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SE ROLLER (See Fig. 4)

• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be

sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

• Install 3/8-16 X 1 hex botts and 3/8-16 lock nu iwn.

Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE; Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

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

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS^ section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEYELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly feveied. See ‘TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments 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 ¡earn 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 manuai.

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f < remdinino loose 034=^ ii oer.-’f.

Piftb^V if praoerlv piep-irw. «ird claiotr» {Minimum 1

•".Ou. it o -i< ips| Pe 4 i adjusted i orn%rtably and tightcne'i sejrev-

pii j.r: *tt propedy hfiatfcd |Fc' shippioj^ puv ('j-rs, the

tires *ere oierinflated at >4*= fartory* Be sura mower cieclr is properly iewfed '^sde to side/front-

io rear tor oesl rutting resuii*^ jl ires roust ue properly iniiat&d ‘‘jS ievenf'q)

Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers

Check wiring. See that al! connections are slil! secure and

wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

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

gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and func

tion. Operate them before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

OPERATION

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

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BATTERY

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

CAUTION OR REVERSE

WARNING

STOP

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FUEL

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

FORWARD

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FAST

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ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

TUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

HIGH LOW

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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PARKING BRAKE

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FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

F' > I ‘ 'S OWNER' ^ T • UAL AND SÄFEW RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOU' F-": T1

Compare ihe illusirat«ons with your tfaclor to familiarize yourself with the total ions of various controls and adjustrrier'iis, Sav e this manual for future reference.

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, ot ether attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and

off. THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL; Used for declutching and brak

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjustthe mower

cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks ciutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

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 attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can

f'i, I . i' ■ - ‘ wfs wear safety gla* n »Ids wliite operating four

.Ijusimentso '^^recoitiifiendawidevisionsafetfmask

¡safety glasses.

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ISillQ

witch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

I..I >r .. ■ • f •'»pihi.ui fsrtf ‘ eii! ig hi p, rking

rake will shut off the engine.

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Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” nosition and

n »i Kill. lutir'Di^rc pV" rtl Peci d shouicl rctiiii.in ni \K j ill n i\t tr^ pelkny i rake wili held iracl«. ii<e

CHOKE

CONTROL

HROTTLE

ONTROL

^BRAKE”

POSITION Г- \\ /

'XUTCH/BRÄKE

“DRIVE” HEIGHT

rOSITiON ADIUSÌMENT

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ATTACHMENT CtyiCH LEVER '‘EMGAGED“ POSITION

IGNITION KEY

/ .“DISENGAGED”

POSITION

.PARKING

n W BRAKE LEVER

“ENGAGED” POSITION

GEARSHIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

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“DISENGAGED”

posmoN

FIG. 6

TOPPING (See Fig. 6)

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To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to ‘'DISENGAGED” position.

ROUND DRIVE-

To Gtop^groand drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full

“BBAKt’' position, idove gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

■dGSNE Move throttle control to slow position.

JIL Failure to move th rottle control to slow position and

lowing engineto idle before stopping maycause engine to

ackfire”.

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always

remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT;: LEAVING

POSITION C »THER Tl-IAN "OFF" И /ILL C, 4USE THE

ÎTHEIGNITIC iN SWI"ГСН IN ANY

BATTERY TC1 BE DISCIHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Unde r certain c(jnditlons wher

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pleteif, as described above, before leav ing llie operator's positiciir to empty grass catcher, eie.

TO ySF HBOl 11 F G ONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engifie ai full throttle. ® Operating engine at less 'dan full throttle reduces the

battery changing rate

® Full throttle offers the best bagcjirirj and mower perform

ance

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

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 MO¥E FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6|

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

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TO ADJUST MOV^tK CyrriilG HFiGhl (See F:g. e|

The cuh'iip Iwiuh! G llnd l.y * . ul- u the height adjusirr.er<tl«r '!• r <T.‘I'Cff dirr'iD..;

* Turn Ktk D ' ioi L\v sr i ^! >11 <r( iitf r I h: ight.

® Turn I'iid. GviU.ik rcl'ji./ribi-(k Rt-^low i cutiing height. The cutting iieight range Lsapproximattiyi to 4“. The

heights are nw asured from the ground to the biade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary dependii ig tpor, so! conditions, height 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 first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

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Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in

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conditions.

' Adjust lo dfesued c.J«i->g r(e«giii (Ste ‘T'J AfuLihi

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels

• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

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T GAUGE WHEEI

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MOWER ('U FTiNG HEKyHT -n ft*#* i5p«ra‘ior> s«=—tjon of >hi..

manual}. should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. adjustment hole.

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TO OPERATE ON HILLS

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operatorio 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 attachmenr lift control. * Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch 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.

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and

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

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

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

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart move ment.

® To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

® Make all turns slowly.

do not drive across any slope. See the slope guide in the back of this manual.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

» Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck ora trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the adachrr.ents that are fecomrnended by ard

comply with soecifications of the manutocturer cf your tractof. Use common sense when sowing Too heamr ct a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires car lose Ira-ction with the ground and cause you to lose control of yourtractor.

OPEFi;^

kTlOW

B H 8

iSEFORE STJ^iRTING THE EN

JHECIC ENGINE 0

The engine In y factory, aliBady f

Check ecgiiie oil

||L LEYEL fSee Fig. 141

our tractor 'has been ship

lied iwith summer weight oi

with tractor on level groun

GINE

*pecl, 1шш the

Remove oil fill c;ap/dipstick and wipe cieai 1, reinsert the

dipstick and sersi

T 5“ 1“ S 1 gij |.> 1

J f fn |< 9 i h

cap tight, wait for a few se<

. If nscossairy, add oil uniii '!

^ ^ HD

2onds, remove ™LILL”markon

or cold weather operation you should change oil for easier

.< li .1 jtf U'l i/iji'i II - CHr-‘rti tn ill tkisuiiBt

f I 1 'tr nr.i, i

I') I"! r.j M'4i! 11 a, r,H rfii S' HP-:|: .r>Fi')!<it‘er

l-''!« 1. il > till" (fi-S'lOf •

riii <1)^1 tjif •!'- Irt-'f< f I' «, r ci'jfr' иц|г > I ''‘.«le v< t>i ! (fiinwiom ol P < ‘ iB.if iiLf'll 1=* ide<J yarol'iit ,vii

•I s И-14 .¡i f >i aO e-..)i Jt|'0 II i.i-iPf'UiP /Ji ь

>iIm jit i".i («Ч' Ш -'itii ' « irN ,'p iup' iti qi.ar.tiii that i -ii h*- wifhir 'A | j S'-ч'ь *ur! freshness.

iPoeiAilT, WHLri urEFiATirt^ IIJ ТЕМРГ r.ATURE. Flow da'1 |ti C| FFiESl! • ,l LAi J V^lH I LP i.HAt«-

дсоппг lO MELl in ;URF (lOOn ( 01 h WFolHtH

! ARFirJO

*<IPi%iNG Ьлреич!. t’iri'iK aV- ihrt. ■'ь|„,! Ы» nd^^P

>ris ille'l i.ja^ohi f ujI ly c-lhalioi i nitihaii!ii) i, ди

-tratf moi !мгелК.(.Ь!еа^_.1с.ььркгайо!'jnfJMrmdtiofKif itfc duiinrj sp'faq- Acidii, ga- can rfamagt th- fuel Ociii of (П engirit! Ahiif in stoiage Тэ a¥uid eiiyii-i

иЫеть, the fuel ovsfeni dnou.a be emptied befoie stoi-

jec.f 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank эШ the engine

nd ifcf it run until the luei line>- and carburetor зге empt;.

it tiesh fue. next s<=»asofi See Sioraye instructions fur iditional inloimatiori fJevei ust engine s>( carbureft-r ' ararproducts in thefue i tankoi pr'iiTiarieiiidarrt ige may

ilCLir.

CA'JTiON. F'di ÍC festtom u* gas tairl*

“I

filler rieck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or iuei Do not store, soiii or ear neat jr¡ oper fíame.

3 .Ti.ai ENGINE i t 'u -

/hen starting the engine for the first time or if the engine as run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

e ifjii in<’ t.ini* lu hr Ku’oe-

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

»tirfl siw ' |: ir-iiy hif ffEf't-.. f ,, hift ftiPi II i ^ 1*1. i dJ| fosition f i> , nil-(.r mr‘( «’< *1 Imi II t'“trAi-ED” p •* II on Move throttle control to fast position

• iUI-w ionin!c‘i! r Cl vrit cwn an<'ri''- in a

¥ li'f tifiine stad tiilc .iipt tri ch <ke rcr.irol rrsi ti~t be

needed.

ilD Bi t t -lErhiiq rPdQ ihp # ii n r lu cold Ntanii'g

OCfctiUl ccE IjcjIUW.

|i f il i f If ifiia loiiitii r n‘'inr' rc/il iivK fi if I” lu 111 < <‘ii 1 rey ' O.J I T' 1-1 ( I k -I 'I j 111 t

■ in t nei r^iitin in'Ey - t. f in , tibwi... id p r nil.til. 'f!l. ^mi.r iff !. > I it r IE /ill if , push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If f life til* nut lai , I ill .hr whift iciita! < nd rcirv.

WARM WE

engine I

roughly, and tiiei

• The alia

eiiQine 1

allow it

ATHER STAF ngirie starts, sk

jegins to run s

pull the choice <

1 continue to p

chments and g

loes not accef

to warm up fc

ITING (50* F and above) ywly push choke control in

moothly. if the enoine stan iorifrol out sllgiitfy for a few: ush the control in slowly. round drive can now be use >t the load, restart the eiic

V one rriiriute osino the о

until the [s to run seconds

id. If the iirie and

hnkfk

describeid above.

COLD WE#iTHER STAR'

id «ht 1 1 n i ^oi

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the

ik-g.li ,i(*tr|'i < ‘•«UMJJiC pit! tb i ii'b

fill 4 I -iMjfl E I. 1^ „ .Jlsisnsli j if 11, 41^ I 6 I rl\ 1 1 ¡ if ni I

it jriJi ill

i.. «Ííbi nyjt _ » u1 I., f,i ( Ciljnl^ рч'ЧЬ I ij'4 'nkifÁ

Ы liqlul/b/f 'д If /'„f . > |k‘ .tr<> hr П • <> I It U '.i.ntllsr-

11 1

, I ) ,J ntlO'if ilOlr is Jl/

fniini IciMiv |hs III' ! q,,-, ' CMlir>r ¥ Ц11 nr

I иЬ fi.'N < n.p l, Í . I . , ill.i.t.u it,/“! t ImU uh ¡.life; icmpdaiUffc.

Л1о SH ( -a«' I UMi *1 p Í .iríí^jn tf« rni lip

uifli .1 lU-ifr/f 'i и IIoj Oüi

shahilv.

fJOTE: Il it - hif]ii "jit'lüdc Ht« vs, lOoy ifEEfl) 'п in cold

Í'ifipfaturc ibr-l'jw VFtideслгЬи«til»'flic!mutur -rnay

Г|.1е1ЙчЬаас||иЛсик|ГЬс teriíiin^prnoitiijn ' Sit ‘TO

ADJUST GaRB'JRF roR ’litii-St*r 1(1 itnenis Cfc-ction ul ifii- irijiiua!

MúwmG 4PS

’ M(>m jh 1 ilcJ b'* ptoncilyto! *.i't t.o.virig perfur-

пчпсе See'roi EVtl MCjWEFiHOn^.lN'S' •iith/ ''¡ervice

^rd Adjusti.'’Mfr rcJ: n cf n.-n ч!

' rii .rii • aii'j ..iJi i > hiu¥ к ah.Hjiu he dreri 1()Г iiimming.

Dr vest fhatf lipp'ngt'are disthaiged onto thr-jrea that has beer cut Have the rut aiea to the right of the tractor. This wii| msult 1(1 a more ri‘ n lBiiihutior, rf ,-i pp.'nqc and mote uniform cutting.

= Vt/heE( mowing large- tas, -fartDytiriiingtotheryjlitf’nth.^t

c ippig-r и .i| difirharye •‘wa^ fmiri fEhtiib^ ffnA'' Uri' wayw гуцр (I round' I •'</, ir* i! f> jopii'K)

dtiectior ,>i?l<ina ‘etf »i.cid I >rr< t rit.i ¡k' •=Ьек , >■' f >g

' it ’0'^ . - (.smel, ».JÍ! . .. -'*1 'i. *. If di¡<

load c-id [ojicible fir^ f<nzv',fd iT'>n Jiir j '.1>рр1Пч' flefri fuel i.ut ►-Ntwelv high 1гв ж-f -.'.и tu ! e t. >tqh

' [*onottiiow0ГЛ -u'hfciiiti m' V\nit,f4, wiii./liir,пин<ч

fr. lit . ncif: irahíu f hnip.' ik'- r c i” i 7 t. il 10 Wirtes.

• Aif ly '» »r f' a' full к I'!'. o¡ f r П iv'n I '(

h^ ut f-tkr-i! Л П {i‘ii Hi I' jt I pro| I rti Ci|i|f

l- ‘f, it 1' I Ч •! t 1 ,.,ii J -;j. ' -y I < I, , , I. .

f I. ugf. 3' si t. J - ill... 11 Ow- I e lU . t p I 1. I a \ ; ¥. '1

is- (! - f|i| litj ■! ' «<í i! ‘Pf il

® '.УЬ'‘|| i. nl‘M's ■ inimi" I ‘ .| ij, i Í. rf ,,1-i

vill U(! ihe kii-iii ii.d qiii 'f p-u.,p.i., , )f tn.-

rrtäf hrr'r~ni ti.-ir,.t I) ^

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

ChecK Operator apn

l.icict-l

Lh^c(< for 1 or«;'» -

Mi=t M- i-Repla e BidJc LKt'icatr.r Chart C* fA Battery Lc^< 1 Cied'i Bate j md Te-r. C“«? r » rsrSarlo ^ Adjust Blade B&itlsi rei<s«>

AujüS» Molrjii L>ri»e belt(Sl r^'i luii Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

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. 5 - if equipped with adjustable system. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

✓ ✓

!✓

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ 1

✓

^2.3

✓ a

✓ 2

✓

✓ r

✓

✓ 1

^,2

✓ 2

✓

✓ 2

✓

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-tbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

SERVICE DATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fuii 4/alue from the warrarity, operator must iriaintairi tractor as instructed in this manuai.

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

All adjUGtmentG in the Ser/icc and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Ooce a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. Anew

spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture end tielp your engine run better and test longer.

BEFORE each’ USE

• Check engine oi! level

» Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(7) iiPUFBAi DiipprtQP f.Bpa'iF

(3) REFER TO C'JSTOMER RESri^hOiBILiTIES 'ENGINE*

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

i I*

‘M RESPOMSIBILiTIE

BRAKE OPERATlOf

(6; feet stopping distance

o brake must be adjusted,

i> 4 fl',! ^

the Service and Adjust-

ssction of this iT!anu3l|.

Maintain pr<»er air pressure in all tire;

if f • Ji I' 1<»(!■“ 11 i iiw

(See “PRODUCT

niiaii.

i et n .ir- , nr oi u-i. cl> It ui' f» ..¡51 C-'cr nir&l Lhermt-rfls

which can harm rubber,

k ‘KJ i 1-1 ^ i(/i ►- (it.'- ,1 (>_,i I lip I is till! lilfil

1 = ' I i rh I»’ H <-.0 f t'o uo-r' itj*-

I . - 11 i P J'.ntL 0- ''M p o"i (I ‘ !■ '

' H If ;l - ti.r Sr uinnt t.irtv t" piivtiO'-ed k '•in p u; sr-.ai

,.ft- ,J.3ql(r| fiff. |.rrvttll rr* 04 (Fl '

urinjinn

IPERATOR PRESENCE S¥StEM

»€ •'•«j, - (pr-raioi pipsen<,p aric- (r„erbcl> systems art sotVv.q If <ioiji liacioi dufq i 0( fi'.'attiri .»

esciriie‘1. ifpjinheprjl ierr imrrw dnffl/

! n<' tngin«’ ‘-houtc i.oi a«irt unlbSo lue .auith/bi .,rs p* ua! i (•jlly depressed and iifactiriTier.f Ini'h > »jH m'i i|.lhe flisengaged position

Whr!' the er gine i.- rum.ng irij dlcmpi by ihr 'pSi n a ia

„itho’jf first s-tt'og tne part inq oral r ■.he jfd

shut off the engine.

When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

The attachment dutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

3LADE CARE

or best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace

ent or damaged blades.

I LADE REMOVAL (See Fig 10)

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

iPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,

ENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON

'Me h'

W3S

n©r in *

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

I 1 s 5>s jd f . , p<L iif, Kf! r V , f ,1 I j ;

NOTE: We do not recommend shaipening blade - but if you

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An ur-l il,-t>i -d.4 «if- tviii, .1 . ' (>( IV ribrat '• r-

Kil‘Jar■ >f{f {ill' 1 -n j!.1.

'll t.i Hiv I (' i{ -G, I. !■; d t.tti , ’i* o* ■! irfi l>(H|

a Ur v-l s', ^firfrtp ■ > . fi?tp rii"irl (V tr.'

'• i hi« rill Llvl-K ‘Vli viP til '-i ; .Pj!l *• f I.’ i

i sCjil pif I !, J « t! sr L -.! ^1 |V«/t(r 1 I M 111. V i 6 s h .1 {( s« «

(f llul 'I ' Ifl -|l!l (,‘)l Ijj4*|!(-s» h (it . 1 ,<1 4>r 6 1

fltiiL Ici'-y t 1 boif.-ii .iiflnff: II

ih 6«Ii"'Em 1 6( -sy s|-,,sC|i:r| i,«j|

’ ids Ci !(,- vH ‘ J.-. vr.rr.r" vdf! i P !ltiv I m r. f , i U j', r-i

¡.r and hW. ii.F Loll oi p n pdrrfli«-i siith il (ji • nm i bi-.diiv bahneed it efu'uld rf-main s i i ! on outai po tti>)n li tithfr tnd if tiw blodt- liiov-fc •ioAimair! -h.upr-i. the he -'V <^f>d ur til ttv tTiay i • Cai.in.

t LMTi^P KOI r

5/8" BOLi OR PIN

FIG 1 i

YfU' . -'mf b3 ! f /0 m ■<4't h 1

SLitfk tomforuofiiH'i S-' 'cr Oi-nctiic haiginguffh' batter/w |«S ,iSi lUf-iir'Tim haOjei v-i'l ^xt no ¡tr life '■ . p fi itt( I, jiia tH,i ill I (1 i

" i Of |i r .*(« ry '>..!( tirt-t ' M’i p , r I ,li vcdi i| ' h ’ i-'v ti.jfvI' ai r-(0 I ii'-u "(i

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

nr:.imi-!i frm L c .toWtt-rrij.,-ip. ,1 u- riic.cfvp. fjr ( 6,'M i «idiii! >ii Uir^iHiK-i€/i! " i f li Wi »'vr 1 11«4

necessary.

U H III

|CL

Ids con caura

!(<•. A AtWt (I iLO , Tijil II

Corrosion and dirt on the batten

ihf iMimiy I |i -it 1». .v'-i

r't V l 'ill ry I .1

firfuiri- 1 BLi' f f ..tsoiv , itl' f>i t

f h'f!. n.J r msvf- h tt «V fr>'m *■ (in«

ifien F'cD »raitcry

Itiii''' >hi'batte.i with dI m «at i -«nd tty.

' /1 -.r isfrficai‘ i!c'^ sier/cab!. Uidc vifh’.vrcbfi.cn.>rtil

bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

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DO NOT:

FABi F or eONTFNTS

UNPACK CARTON

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

CHECK DECK LEYELNESS

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

F' > I ‘ '*S OWNER' ^ T • UAL AND SÄFEW RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOU'* F-": T1

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f!'.F*^ iL-.i fltf. h;

TOPPING (See Fig. 6)

TO ySF HBOl 11 F G ONTROL (See Fig. 6)

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

TO MO¥E FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6|

TO ADJUST MOV^tK CyrriilG HFiGhl (See F:g. e|

■OPFRATSON

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

TO TRANSPORT

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE each’ USE

LUBRICATION CHART

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IPERATOR PRESENCE S¥StEM

3LADE CARE

I LADE REMOVAL (See Fig 10)

F' > I ‘ 'S OWNER' ^ T • UAL AND SÄFEW RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOU' F-": T1