Poulan 178500 User Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL:

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

WARNING:

PRGT2046B

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

178500 3.5.01 TR

Printed in U.S.A.

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SAFETY RULES

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

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

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

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

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 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 backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

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

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging 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.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris buildup 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 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.

• 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 all movement on the slopes 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 the slope.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

slow

and

gradual

straight

. Do

down

DO NOT:

•

Do not

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•

Do not

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

sliding.

•

Do not

the ground.

•

Do not

turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on

use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and

children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

Never

assume that children

down

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care 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 cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed 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 buildup. 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.

for small

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

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

children.

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

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over-

turn 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.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If 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.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

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

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. 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.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W-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 RC12YC (GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: LO HI

1st 0.8 1.7 2nd 1.4 3.3 3rd 2.3 5.4

REVERSE: 0.9 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27–35 FT. LBS.

CUSTOMER 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 owner’s manual.

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-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR 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.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured 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 technicians 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 properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................4, 16-19

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

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

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................20-25

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

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................27-28

REPAIR PARTS ......................................................30-47

WARRANTY ................................................................ 50

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CONTENTS OF HARD W ARE PA CK

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Seat

Wheel Insert

Steering Sleeve

Steering

Steering Sleeve

Extension

Gauge Wheels

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Wheels

(4) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Clevis Pins

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

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

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

(1) Knob

Mower

(5) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(2)Flanged Pins

(1)Front Plate Assembly

Slope Sheet

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

(3) Mulch Blades

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ASSEMBLY

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. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pliers (1) 9/16" wrenches (1) Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

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

• 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)

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into

bottom of steering wheel.

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

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. 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.

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING SLEEVE EXTENTION

STEERING SHAFT

STEERING SLEEVE

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

• Lift hood to raised position.

• 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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and flat 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 bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

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

• Pivot seat and pan forward and 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.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER BOLT

FLAT WASHER

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

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

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

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set the parking brake.

• Place gear shift 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.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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

properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble 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 section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIG. 3

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

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

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

• 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 deflector shield up against

tractor.

SHOULDER BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

RETAINER SPRING

ADJUSTING BAR

3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

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ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE

MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MOWER (SEE FIG. 5).

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

MULCHER PLATE

LATCH HOOKS

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING (See Fig. 5)

• Turn the mower over to allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer and

remove high performance blades. Store in safe place.

• Install mulcher blades with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

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

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

• Install mulcher plate if previously removed.

TRAILING EDGE UP

BLADE

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

CENTER HOLE

LOCK WASHER

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

STAR

FIG. 5

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 6)

NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install

the mulcher plate.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

FIG. 6

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but

for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades.

• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual)

• Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 7 and 8)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking 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 deflector shield to right side of tractor.

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

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.

• Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets 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 flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged 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.

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ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower

pulley grooves.

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

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE 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 PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHASSIS BRACKET

GAUGE WHEEL

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

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 figures 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.

FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOP DOWN

ANTI-SWAY BAR

SUSPENSION ARMS DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS)

FIG. 7

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

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 inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

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.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY 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.

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OPERATION

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

LIGHTS ON

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

(Automatic Models only)

FREE WHEEL

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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

CHOKE CONTROL

IGNITION SWITCH

AMMETER

LIGHT SWITCH

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

RANGE SHIFT LEVER

GEAR SHIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower 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 tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

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

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

FIG. 8

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine. PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

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

battery. RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for

all forward and reverse gears.

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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

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

• 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.

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL “BRAKE” POSITION

PUSH IN TO

“DISENGAGE”

“DRIVE”

POSITION

FIG. 9

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

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

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow 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 when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

IGNITION KEY

PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

“DISENGAGED” POSITION

GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

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 performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

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. 9)

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

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 9)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". 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 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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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)

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 flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section 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

CLEVIS PIN

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 11)

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 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 deflector shield in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO “ENGAGE”

PUSH IN TO “DISENGAGE”

LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSITION

LOWEST POSITION

DELECTOR SHIELD

FIG. 11

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

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

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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

• Make all turns slowly.

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 or a 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 attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications 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.

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil fill 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 overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE 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 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 Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage 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.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

When starting the engine for the first 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.

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

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

• 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 fifteen seconds 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 seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

• The attachments can be used during the engine warmup period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

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 Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

• 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 trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that

has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution 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 finished (See Fig. 12).

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first 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.

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OPERATION

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough 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.

FIG. 12

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 13). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

FIG. 13

MAX 1/3

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners

R A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

N G

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. 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.

BEFORE EACH USE

8 H

EVERY 25 HOURS

12,3

BEF

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

5 - If equipped with adjustable system. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum. Do not overtighten.

STO

SERVICE DATES

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 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 operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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.

LUBRICA TION CHART

TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

STEERING SECTOR

GEAR TEETH

CHECK/ADD TRANSAXLE FLUID

SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE”

SECTION

SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRI

CATE)

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals 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 flat 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 systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should 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 clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

MANDREL

TRAILING EDGE UP

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

BLADE

LOCK WASHER

CENTER HOLE

ASSEMBLY

STAR

FIG. 14

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening 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 eventual damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file 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 balancer).

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 CARE

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

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

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

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 15

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient 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 necessary.

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

battery to “leak” power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

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 “REPLACING BATTERY” in the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)

• Block up rear axle securely.

• Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

• Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be

even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug.

• Reassemble wheel to hub.

TRANSAXLE FILLER PLUG

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 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.

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise.

• 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 fitting of the drain valve.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

FIG. 16

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

-20° 0° 30° 40°

-30°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-20° 0°

-10°

32°

10°

60°

80°

20° 30° 40°

100°

OIL DRAIN VALVE

CAP

CLOSED

DRAIN TUBE

AND LOCKED POSITION

FIG. 17

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, 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 fins 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 fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Remove knobs and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth

and squeeze to remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

• Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

KNOBS

COVER

FOAM PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire 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 first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

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

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FIG. 19

FUEL FILTER

CLEANING

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

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

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

FIG. 18

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

• Turn ignition key “OFF” 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. 20)

• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis

bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

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

• Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage 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

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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

SUSPENSION ARMS

CHASSIS BRACKET

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground

level at front corners 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 adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment 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

GROUND LINE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

FIG. 21

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

RETAINER SPRING

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRINGS

FIG. 20

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FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)-

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

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “F” directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, 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 mower housing, loosen nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut “H” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “G” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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

NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will change dim. “F” by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

GROUND LINE

“F”

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) -

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove

cover.

• Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

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

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24) -

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

• Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

L.H. MANDREL COVER

SCREWS

L.H. MANDREL

IDLER PULLEYS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “H”

TRUNNION

FRONT PLATE ASSEMBLY

NUT “G”

FIG. 23

MOWER DRIVE BELT

PRIMARY IDLER ARM

BELT KEEPERS

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

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

• Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

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

• Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and L.H. mandrel pulley.

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

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

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• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

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

• Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

L.H. MANDREL

SECONDARY IDLER ARM

MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

SPRING

SWAY-BAR BRACKET

CENTER MANDREL

IDLER PULLEY

R.H. MANDREL COVER

SCREW

• 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”.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-3/4"

NUT “A”

OPERATING ARM

JAM NUT

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 26)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.

• Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position.

• Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

NYLON

ROTOR

LOCKNUT (3)

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT (3)

.012"

BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 26

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

FIG. 27

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

• Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only

(See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual).

• Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

• Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley

and front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers. BELT INSTALLATION -

• Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.

• Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

• Make sure V part of belt engages V-idler.

• Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

• Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper.

• Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCH-

CLUTCHING

ENGINE PULLEY

V-IDLER

BELT KEEPER

ENGINE PULLEY

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FLAT IDLER

ABOVE BELT KEEPER

V-IDLER

ING IDLER

BELT TWISTS

BELT KEEPER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29) -

• Position front wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).

• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear

dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30) -

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

FIG. 29

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

FIG. 30

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

• Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL -

• Block rear axle securely.

• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

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

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

FIG. 31

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

• RED cable last from both batteries.

• Install new battery with terminals in same position as old

battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

KEPS NUT

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

FIG. 33

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.

“POSITIVE”

(+)

L.H. PANEL BOLT

“NEGATIVE”

FIG. 32

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

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 first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

(-)

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 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 34)

• While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments.

• Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING. WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

JAM NUT

SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35)

• 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 procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

• Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

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.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

FIG. 35

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

• Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner.

SWIVEL

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 36

FIG. 37

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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.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

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

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.

• 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 disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Responsibilities section 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 ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, 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.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start 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 storage. 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 drain 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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

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 ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOO TING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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

Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

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

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

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

5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

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.

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

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

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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.

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.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

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

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

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

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 filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

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 filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

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

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

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. 1 5. Contact an authorized service center/department.

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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TROUBLESHOO TING 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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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 1 1. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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.

Engine “backfires” 1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW” 1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow when turning engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

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

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

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

BROWN

RED

BATTERY

RED

FUSE

WHITE

BLACK

A2L

RED

WHITE

BLACK

ORANGE

PTO (DISENGAGED)

BLACK

CLUTCH / BRAKE

BLACK

(PEDAL UP)

RED

BLACK

RED

WHITE

SOLENOID

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

85 86

RED

STARTER

BLACK

87A

GREEN

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

FUEL LINE

BLUE

GREEN

BLACK

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

UNIT

OPERATOR

PRESENCE

RELAY #1

BLACK

SPARK PLUGS

ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

BLACK

GAP

(2 PLUGS

IGNITION SWITCH

OFF

CIRCUITPOSITION

M + G + A1

B + A1ON + LIGHTS B + A1ON

B + S + A1START

“MAKE”

NONE L + A2

NONE NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

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

FUEL SHUT-OFF

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

87A

8586

RELAY

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

SOLENOID

RED

REGULATOR

PTO SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

C + G, B + H

C + F, B + E, A + DON

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

YELLOW

ALTERNATOR

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

BROWN

HEADLIGHTS

BLACK

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

ELECTRICAL

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REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144926 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 X 7.5 zinc 11 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Harness Headlight 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4206J Cable, Battery 25 146149 Cable, Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 170697 Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Plunger 30 175566 Switch, Ign 33 140401 Key 40 170238 Harness, Ignition 41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174653 Switch, PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bulbholder 81 109748X Relay Asm.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

157

130

141

138

158

137

130

144

140

148

152

122

139

106

146

150

143

139

130

122

142

153

130

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175465 Rail, Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14Unc 5 163976X428 Dash 6 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 145166 Support, Battery 14 175259X428 Hood Asm., Pnt 16 121794X Cover, Access 17 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 18 175289X428 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 20 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 21 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 24 145243X428 Footrest, RH 28 145244X428 Footrest, LH 30 145051X014 Saddle 31 161419 Bracket, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering 32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis LH 33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis RH 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 37 167286X428 Fender, Pnt. 39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front 42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2 50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 58 175315 Bracket Asm., Fender

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

60 17060620 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 63 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 67 156973 Guide Belt Gear Dr. 68 17490508 Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2 70 177679 Keeper Belt GD 84 142992 Stop, Over Center Mower 85 144911 Bracket Support Transaxle 86 74760716 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1 88 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr. 7/16 90 11050600 Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8 91 175464 Rail, Frame Lh 106 138776 Bolt 5/16-18 Type TT 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 130 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 137 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Gr. 5 138 163975X428 Cupholder YTGT 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT 140 163806 Magnet YTGT 141 163805 Stricker Plate YTGT 142 161897 Bracket Dash RH 143 169847X428 Grille Skirt RH 144 161900 Bracket Dash LH 146 169848X428 Grille Skirt LH 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 150 161237 Duct Heat Hood 152 177956 Shield Browning 153 160568 Lens Asm HL Bar 157 161840 Lens Bar 158 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 TYT

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

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REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

39 40

117

150

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REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 5 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 8 12000034 Klip, Ring 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 10 142509 Disc, Brake 11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 12 73750800 Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf 13 139419 Washer, Special 14 138901 Bushing 15 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 17 126909X Spring 18 137104 Lever, Brake 19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 23 106932X Knob 24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 26 137552 Spring, Return 27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd.

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 29 137213 Brake, Rod 30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 34 71673 Cap, Plunger 35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

38 150035 Nyliner 39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 40 178575 Actuator, Interlock Switch 41 73931000 Nut Centerlock 10-24-Umc 42 8883R Cover, Pedal 46 145170 Retainer, Spring 47 138228 Clutch Rod 48 72110612 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 51 73800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 53 207J Washer, Hardened 54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly 55 105706X Bearing, Idler 56 137153 V-Belt 57 141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo 59 122253X Shift Rod, Hi-Lo 60 122268X Spring Clip, Connecting Link 61 137524 Pulley, Transaxle 62 10040700 Washer, Lock 7/16 63 74760720 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal 65 67609 Bolt, Shoulder 66 140296 Washer, Hardened 67 19131312 Washer, Flat 68 5142H Pin, Roll 69 136327 Hub, Cover 117 73900600 Nut, Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc 150 9858M1 Key, Woodruff

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

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

14 15

37,39

38,40

14 15

6 6

15 14

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 2 178557 Axle Asm., Front 3 6855M Fitting, Grease 4 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 5 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 121232X Cap, Spindle 10 74781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 11 136518 Spacer, Brg. Axle Front 12 73901000 Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc 13 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 14 10040600 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 15 7810H Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf 16 145103 Shaft Asm., Steering 17 137347 Rod Tie 18 175572 Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt 19 156011 Support Asm., Steering Vgt 20 163887X428 Boot Steering Stealth GTYT 21 159945 Adapter, Wheel Steering 22 155105 Bushing, Strg. 23 152927 Screw 25 74780616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 26 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg WH 27 3366R Bearing, Col. Strg. 28 17000612 Screw Hexwsh thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 29 104239X Bearing, Flange 31 138136 Bushing, Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 33 10040500 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 34 74780512 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 35 138059 Gear, Sector Steering 36 137156 Tie Rod 37 73360600 Jam Nut RH Thread 38 109850X Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread 39 73700600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-24 LH 40 109851X Joint Asm Ball LH 41 155246 Bracket Switch Interlock Vgt 97 42 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 44 160135X428 Extension Steering 45 19132411 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/2 x 11 Ga.

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

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ENGINE

41 42

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

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ENGINE

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 407777

(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 2 149723 Muffler 8 121361X Pulley V-Idler 9 177748 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 10 175287 Bushing 11 170056 Clutch Electric 12 143996 Pulley Engine Grnd Drive 15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 16 109227X Pad Spacer 17 106082X Pad Spacer 18 140527 Cap Asm Fuel Top Vent N/Lany 20 175437X428 Control Throttle 21 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 22 175440X428 Control Choke 24 11050600 Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8 25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 UNF 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 35 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr. 5/16 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 Screw 3/8 - 16 x 2-1/4 UNC TT 40 17490664 Screw 3/8 - 16 x 4 UNC TT 41 126197X Washer 1-1/2 OD X 15/32 ID X .250 42 10040700 Washer Lock 7/16 43 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Thr. 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket Muffler 70 176069 Tube Exhaust LH 71 176070 Tube Exhaust RH 74 162295 Elbow Street Brass 79 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 81 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 83 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 84 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

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

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 171684 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 3 140675 Strap, Fender Asm. 4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn. 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Sems 10 174894 Pan, Seat 12 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing, Snap

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 121249X Spacer, Split 16 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 17 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Flg. Gr. 5 18 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. 19 166369 Knob, Seat 20 124238X Cap, Spring Seat Blk 21 171852 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc-2A 22 73800500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

2 11

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 176674 Decal, Dash 2 170851 Decal, Engine 3 176272 Decal, Hood, RH 4 176273 Decal, Hood, LH 5 176652 Decal, Hood Side PNL 9 172740 Decal, Fender 10 157140 Decal, Danger 11 101892X Decal, Clutch/Brake 14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 15 172743 Decal, Ins. Whl. Strg.

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

16 170563 Decal, Housing Mower, Warning 19 145005 Decal, Battery 23 106202X Reflector, Taillight 29 176650 Decal, Fender

- - 138311 Decal, Handle Lift (Lift Handle)

- - 133671 Pad Footrest

- - 178500 Manual, Owner's (English)

- - 178501 Manual, Owner's (French)

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire 2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106228X427 Rim Assembly, Front 4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only) 5 106230X Tire, Front 6 27 8H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel nly) 7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 104757X Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only) 9 105588X Tire, Rear 10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only) 11 106277X427 Rim Assembly, Rear 12 6856M Fitting, Grease

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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14 41

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 2 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 8 170770 Button, Plunger 9 122364X Plunger, Lever Lift 10 2876H Spring 2-1/8" 11 146704 Link Lift 12 163552 Retainer, Spring 13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt 14 169865 Bearing, Pvt. Lift Tapered 15 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 16 674A247 Spring Asm., Assist Lift 18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist 19 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist 21 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 23 4939M Retainer, Spring 24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 26 73800800 Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Inf. Height 30 110807X Nut, Special 31 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 32 137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 33 76020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug, Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 42 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga. 43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height 70 145212 Nut, Hexflange Lock 72 110452X Nut, Push Phos & Oil 73 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 75 175805 Plate Asm Susp Front 76 175560 Pin Flange 78 175689 Trunnion

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

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MOWER DECK

127

116

117

126

118

9 8

119

106

105

101

104

103

102

104

103

105

106

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT2046B

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 156833 Deck Weldment 3 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 8 850857 Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 9 10030600 Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated 3/8 10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower Vented 11 176084 Blade, Hi Performance

- - 152443 Blade, Mulching 13 137553 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 14 137152 Housing, Mandrel 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper, Mower Round 18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 19 132827 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 20 145055 Baffle, Vortex Mower 46" 21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 22 134753X421 Stiffiner, Bracket 23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 25 149287 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 26 110452X Nut, Push 27 166883X428 Deflector Clipping 46" Blk 28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 29 131491 Rod, Hinge 30 157722 Screw, Thdroll Wsh Hd 31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 32 173434 Pulley, Mandrel 33 178342 Nut, Flg. Top Lock 34 144945 Anchor, Spring Deck 46" 35 17490628 Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Tytt 36 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 37 173438 Pulley, Idler, Flat 38 173900 Keeper, Belt, Idler 39 173899 Pulley, Idler, Driven 40 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

41 17060620 Screw, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt 42 122052X Spacer, Retainer 43 144949 Arm, Idler Secondary 44 133943 Washer, Hardened 45 145059 Cover, Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 47 144959 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 48 148763 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 49 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 50 72110612 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 52 173901 Pulley Idler 46 Pri Drive 56 155986 Bar Adjusting Guage Wheel 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 72 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 101 145579 Cover Mulcher 102 71081010 Screw Pan Head Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 103 70071000 Washer Lock #10 104 19061216 Washer #10 105 160793 Latch Asm Mulch/Bagger 106 2029J Nut Weld 116 137644 Bolt, Shoulder 117 133957 Gauge Wheel, Wide 118 73930600 Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 UNC 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 126 144948 Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46" 127 173902 Pulley Idler V-Gr. Plated 4.25

- - 173559 Deck Complete (Std. Deck-Order separately mulcher plate and gauge wheel components Key Nos. 101-106 and 116-118)

- - 143651 Mandrel Asm. 44"/50" service (Includes Key Nos. 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 33)

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

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TRANSAXLE

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TRANSAXLE

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 4197R Axle Shaft 2 12000034 Retaining Ring 3 4199R Final Drive Gear 4 4216R Differential Gear 5 4215R Differential Pinion 6 4217R Differential Carrier 7 174728 Axle Thrust Washer 8 74020652 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4

(1" Thread Length) 9 7392M Steel Ball 10 137261 Spring Shift Fork Detent 11 4985R Shift Fork, High-Low Range 12 6266H Thrust Bearing Race 13 4212R 4th Reduction Pinion 14 137125 Shaft, Brake 15 6276H Snap Ring, Crescent Type 16 633A63 High-Low Range Gears 17 8118M Needle Bearing 18 8740H1 Sintered Iron Bearing 19 122238X Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 20 4218R Differential Pinion Spacer 21 6252H1 Differential Pinion Bushing 22 7810H Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 23 6262H Shift Fork, R.H. 24 7393R Oil Seal 25 992R1 Sintered Iron Bearing 26 139111 Shift Fork Shaft 27 4986R Shift Fork, L.H. 28 122254X Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 29 6269H Oil Seal 30 5855H Pressure Relief Valve 31 174731 Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft

and Bearings, R.H. (Includes Key

No.’s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 3, 77 and

82) 32 6277H Dowel Pin 33 4225R Needle Bearing 34 7396H Thrust Bearing Race 35 4198R 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 36 4200R 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 37 7395H Thrust Bearing Race 38 160789 Gate, Lower, Shift 39 174729 Gearcase and Bearings, L.H.

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25,

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 40 13320400 Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T. 41 17580520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 45 6271H Oil Seal 46 13060200 Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T. 49 4895H Needle Bearlng 50 4222R Needle Bearing 51 1529R Needle Bearing

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

52 8119M Needle Bearing 53 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 54 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 55 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 56 4442R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 57 4195R 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft 58 4214R Final Drive Pinion 59 4194R 1st Reduction Gear Shaft 60 7528R 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer 61 4208R 3rd Reduction Plnion Hlgh 62 4207R 2nd Reduction Gear 63 7398H Needle Bearlng 64 4203R Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reductlon Pinion Cluster 65 4204R Reverse Gear 66 2898J Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32 67 12000033 Klip Ring 68 4205R Intermediate Speed Gear 69 4206R High Speed Gear 70 1370H Thrust Bearing Race 71 633A69 Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions 72 139120 Input Shaft 73 4201R Low Speed Pinion 74 12000008 E-Ring 75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear 77 6803J Needle Bearing 79 1167R Sealing Washer 80 73360700 Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20 81 6270H Oil Seal 82 136984 Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J Gearshift Lever, Bent 85 2978J Gearshift Cap 86 633A85 Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin 87 8739H1 Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed 88 4924H Spring 89 19151516 Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga. 90 110542X Shift Mechanism Seal 91 19181511 Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge 9 2 75J Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement 93 6274H Shift Ball Cover Gasket 94 76020412 Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4 96 159783 Screw, Hex, Washer, HD. 97 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 98 174742 Transaxle, 6 Speed,

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

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SER VICE NO TES

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SER VICE NO TES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this 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 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 workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these 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 is requested by Electrolux Home Products.

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:

Electrolux Home Products a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. 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 WARRANTIES 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:

Electrolux Home Products a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING GUIDE

CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES

THIS IS A 15

° SLOPE

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

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P ARTS AND SER VICE

Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit.

FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:

1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase.

2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under “saws” for Chain Saws or under “lawn mowers” for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers).

3. For replacement parts, have available the following information: a. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number b. Description of part.

NOTE: Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distribu-

tors and dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer(s). The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to continually improve all of its products. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your local dealer for updated information and assistance.

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