Poulan 2002-11 User Manual

MODEL NO. 271150

13.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Ser vice and Adjustments

• Troubleshooting

• Repair Parts

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:

call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

185514 11.25.02 RD

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules .......................................... 2

Product Specifi cations........................... 5

Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7

Operation............................................. 10

Maintenance Schedule........................ 16

Maintenance........................................ 16

Service and Adjustments..................... 20

Storage................................................ 25

Troubleshooting ................................... 26

Repair Parts......................................... 30

Warranty.............................................. 46

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw-

ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing 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 in struc tions, to operate
the machine.

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

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

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless ab so ­lute ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while back ing.

• 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 un at ­tend ed. 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 un clog ging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.

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

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

• Use extra care when loading or un­ load ing 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 them selves and
others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn .

Do not allow the mower deck to plow
leaves or other debris which can cause
build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine . Allow machine to cool before
storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

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

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un­even terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide ob sta cles.

• 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 rec om men d­a tions for wheel weights or coun ter ­weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or
other at tach ments. These can change
the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes

gradual

and
changes in speed or direction.

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

DO NOT:

Do not

•

sary, and then, turn slowly and grad­ u al ly downhill, if possible.

. Do not make sudden

straight

turn on slopes unless nec es -

slow

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•

Do not

or embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.

Do not

•
traction could cause sliding.

Do not

•
putting your foot on the ground.

Do not

•
slopes.

mow near drop-offs, ditches,

mow on wet grass. Reduced

try to stabilize the machine by

use grass catcher on steep

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the ma-

Never

chine and the mowing activity.
sume that children 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

down

and

• 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.

for small children.

as-

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are fl ammable 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 fl ame, 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 op er a tion regularly.

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

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

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

• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, dam age, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check com po nents and replace with
manufacturer's rec om mend ed parts,
when nec es sary.

• 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.

• 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 ab so ­lute ly necessary. Al ways 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 overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.

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

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SAFETY RULES

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, dis en gage 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 nec es sary,
and then, turn slowly and grad u al ly
downhill, if possible.

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

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

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

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
com po nents contain or emit chem i cals
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause
can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc­tive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 1.25
Capacity and Unleaded and
Type: Regular

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

Oil Capacity: 3 Pints
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward: 1st 1.1
2nd 2.2
3rd 3.4
4th 4.3
5th 5.5
Reverse: 1.7

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 12 PSI

Charging 3 Amps Battery
System: 5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28
Min. CCA: 230
Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main­ tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Main te ­nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this
own er’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 op er a tor.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar­rester for the muffl er is available through
your nearest authorized service center/de­partment (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).

CONGRATULATIONS on your pur chase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
en gi neered and man u fac tured to give
you the best pos si ble de pend abil i ty and
per for mance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please con tact
your nearest authorized service center/
department. We have competent, well­trained tech ni cians and the prop er tools to
service or repair this trac tor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to as sem ble
and maintain your tractor prop er ly. Always
observe the “SAFE TY RULES”.

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel Insert

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

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(1) Hex nut 1/2-20

(1) Locknut

1/4-28

Seat

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Large Flat Washer

Steering
Extension

Steering

Boot

Shaft

(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use

Keys

(1)Knob

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this man ual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the op er at ing po si­tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts boxes from carton.

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

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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

8. Remove protective materials from trac­ tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.

1/2 Hex Nut

Insert

Steering
Wheel

Adapter

1/4 Locknut

Large Flat
Washer

Steering
Boot

Tabs

Extension
Shaft

1/4 Hex
Bolt

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT

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

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se­curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

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

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

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

Lower
Steering
Shaft

Ta b
Slots

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.

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

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

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolt is positioned over large
slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoul der
bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of
tractor.

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

6. Lower seat into operating position and
sit in seat.

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

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

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Flat Washer

Adjustment
Knob

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE: 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 Maintenance
section of this manual for charging instruc­tions).

Shoulder
Bolt

Seat pan

Label

Terminal

Terminal

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
Op er a tion section for location and
function of con trols)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
at tach ment lift lever to its highest po­ si tion.

2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake ped al.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
po si tion.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding defl ector
shield up against tractor.

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

WARNING: Before starting, read, un-

der stand and follow all in struc tions 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.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been com plet ed.

2. Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the
parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

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5. Press lift lever plunger and raise
at tach ment lift lever to its highest posi­tion.

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

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

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

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

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were over in ­fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

“PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section
of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS

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

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

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

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.

✓

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new trac tor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
per for mance and sat is fac tion from this
Quality Prod uct.
Please review the following checklist:
✓ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

✓ No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

✓ All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were overin­fl ated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all con nec tions

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 fi lled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar 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 operat-

ing 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.

REVERSE

ENGINE OFF

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

NEUTRAL

LIGHTS ON

FUEL

OIL PRESSURE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HIGH

ENGINE ON

LOW

ENGINE START

BATTERY

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

CHOKE

PARKING BRAKE

REVERSE

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

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

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

FAST

P

FORWARD

KEEP AREA CLEAR

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT

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SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

IGNITION

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

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

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

to the tractor and/or engine.

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

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

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment
Clutch Lever

Throttle/Choke
Control

Clutch/Brake
Pedal

Ignition Switch

Light Switch Position

Lift Lever
Plunger

Attachment
Lift Lever

Height
Adjustment
Indicator

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Stan dards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at­tachments mounted to your trac tor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and brak ing the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.

Parking Brake Lever

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to re­ lease attachment lift lever when chang ing
its position.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the
head lights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks
clutch/brake pedal into the brake po si tion.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.

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The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es
or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments
or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over spec ta cles or
stan dard safety glass es.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

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

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and
re lease pres sure from clutch/brake
pedal. Pedal should re main in brake
position. Make sure parking brake will
hold tractor secure.

Throttle/Choke
Control

Clutch/
Brake
Pedal

“Brake”
Position

“Disengaged”
Position

Attachment Clutch

Lever “Engaged”

Position

Ignition Key

“Disengaged”
Position

Parking
Brake
“Engaged”
Position

Gearshift
Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move at-

tach ment clutch lever to disengaged
po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

po si tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow po si tion.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
to slow position to allow engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
“backfi re”.

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized
use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go
dead.
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
com plete ly, as described above, before
leav ing the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CON TROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charg ing
rate.

• Full throttle of fers the best bagging and

mower per for mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD

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

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neu­tral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired po-

si tion.

3. 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

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

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is ap prox i­ mate ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade

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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 ap­ prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.

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

TO OPERATE MOWER

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.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tach ment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES ­disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the en tire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector
shield in place.

Attachment Clutch Lever
“Engaged” Position

Attachemnt
Lift Lever
High Position

Low
Position

“Disengaged”
Position

Defl ector
Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes great er than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throt tle

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. Be
sure you have allowed room for trac tor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly re lease
parking brake and clutch/brake ped al.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

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

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

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
fi ve (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 AT TACH ­MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are rec om ­mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when tow ing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw
cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re­move and read oil level. If nec es sary,
add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is
reached. Do not overfi ll.

• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See “OIL
VISCOSITY CHART” in the Main te ­nance sec tion of this man u al).

• To change engine oil, see the Main te ­nance section in this manual.

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ADD GASOLINE

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

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper­atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gas o line to help insure good
cold weather start ing.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separa­tion and for ma tion 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 stor age of 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

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

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

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

3. Move attachment clutch to dis en gaged
po si tion.

4. Move throttle control to choke po si tion.

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

5. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more
than fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, move throt tle control to fast
position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)

6. When engine starts, move the throt tle
control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the en gine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as de scribed above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and
below)

6. When engine starts, leave throttle
control in choke position until engine
warms up and begins to run roughly.
Once rough running begins, im me ­di ate ly move the throttle control to the
fast position. Engine warm-up may
take from several seconds to several
minutes (the colder the tem per a ture,
the longer the warm-up).

• The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.
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).

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MOWING TIPS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MAINTENANCE

g

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R
A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

Check Battery Level

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

E

Clean Air Filter

N

G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator
must main tain tractor as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
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 fi lter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air fi lter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

BEFO

E

S

U

H

AC

E E

R

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

3

4

1,2

2

2

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

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY 100 HOURS

5

1,2

1

,

2

2

2

BEFORE STORAGE

EVERY SEASON

hten.

SERVICE DATES

LUBRICATION CHART

➀ Spindle

Zerk

➀Front Wheel

Bearing
Zerk

➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE”

SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will attract
dust and dirt that will short en the life of
the self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel
they must be lu bri cat ed, use only a dry,
pow dered graphite type lu bri cant spar ing ly.

➀ Spindle

Zerk

Front Wheel

➀

Bearing Zerk

➁Engine

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per­ form ing any main te nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in high est
gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See
“TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Ser vice and
Ad just ments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS”
section of this man ual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemi cals which can harm rub­ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.

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

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM

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

• The engine should not start unless
the brake pedal is fully de pressed and
attachement clutch control is in the
disengaged po si tion.

• When the engine is running, any at­tempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat
without fi rst setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.

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

• The attachment clutch should nev er op­erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged
blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-

low access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

fl at washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer
and fl at washer in exact order as
shown.

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

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.

Trailing
Edge
Up

Lock Washer

Blade Bolt
(Grade)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identifi ed by six
lines on the bolt head.

Center
Hole

Flat Washer

Mandrel
Assembly

Star

Blade

TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

en ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
excessive vibration and even tual damage
to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a fi le

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone bal anc er,
follow the in struc tions supplied with

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal po si tion. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8” Bolt or Pin

Center Hole

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem
which is suf fi cient for normal use. How­ ev er, 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.

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NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or cov ers.
Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is
not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to “leak”
power.

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

2. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.

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

4. Coat terminals with grease or pe tro ­leum jelly.

5. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD­ JUST MENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

V-BELTS

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

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

5W-30

-20 0 30 40

F

C

-20 0

-30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

32

-10

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 25 hours of op­eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start­ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.

SAE 30

60

10

20 30 40

100

80

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classifi cation SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

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

Oil Drain Valve

Closed
and
Locked
Position

Yellow Cap

3. Un lock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.

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

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dip­stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll.
For approximate capacity see “PROD­UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this
man u al.

8. Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when fi nished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air fi lter. Replace pre-cleaner after
every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs fi rst.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.

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Drain
Tube

1. Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and
rotate towards engine.

2. Remove cover.

3. Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.

4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.

5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
fi rmly in base.

6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing and replace cover.

7. Hook handle on cover and push down
on handle to close.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause de te ri o ­ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car­tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean
cartridge.

Blower Housing

Screws

Dipstick Tube
Assembly

Engine
Cooling Fins

Air Screen

Screws

Spark
Plug

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning
of each mowing season or after every
100 hours of operation, whichever occurs
fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS”
section of this manual.

Handle

Cover

Cartridge

Pre-cleaner

Base

Tabs

Slots

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fi ns to prevent engine damage
from overheating.

1. Remove screws from blower hous ing
and lift housing and dipstick tube as­sembly off engine.

2. Cover oil fi ll opening to prevent entry of
dirt.

3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle
brush to thoroughly clean engine cool­ing fi ns.

4. To reassemble, reverse above pro­ ce dure.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

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

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

2. Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu­retor.

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

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso­line.

Clamp

Fuel Filter

Clamp

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with au to -

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

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

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

2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

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

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

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN­GAGED” position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to
low er mower to its lowest po si tion.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and
remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide
col lar off and push housing guide out
of brack et.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chas sis
bracket by re mov ing re tain er spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing re tain er
springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by
re mov ing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under trac­tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment oth er than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
trac tor, remove the front links and hook
the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its high est
position.

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

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest po si tion.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and
secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear
deck brackets and secure with retainer
springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket and secure with retainer spring.

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into
bracket, slide collar onto guide and
secure with large retainer spring.

8. Place fl at washer and clutch spring on
idler pulley bolt and secure with small
retainer spring.

9. Install belt onto engine pulley.

Clutch
Spring

Retainer
Spring

Anti-Sway
Bar

Collar

Housing
Guide

Flat Washer

Clutch Spring

Small Retainer
Spring

Large Re tain er
Spring

Small Retainer
Spring

Suspension
Arms

38

42

Bracket

20

Square Hole

Engine
Pulley

Front Link

Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)

Defl ector Shield

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bot tom edge of
mower to ground. Distance “A” on both
sides of mower should be the same or
within 1/4" of each other.

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

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

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

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after ad just ing.

Bottom edge of
mower to ground

Bottom edge of
mower to ground

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

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”
on both front links an equal number of
turns.

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

• To raise front of mower, loos en nut “F”
from trunnion on both front links. Tighten
nut “E” on both front links an equal num­ber of turns. The two front links must
remain equal in length.

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

• Recheck side-to-side ad just ment.

Mandrel

“D”

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

“D”

Ground Line

Suspension Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

AA

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
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
that 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 trac­ tor. Measure dis tance “D” directly in front
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.

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

Nut “F”

Trunnion

Front Links

Nut “E”

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be re­placed without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN ­GAGED” po si tion.

2. Move at tach ment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.

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38

42

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from
rear deck brack et by removing retainer
spring.

5. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.

6. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work new belt around both mandrel
pulleys and idler pulleys.

2. Install new belt into engine pulley
grove.

3. Reconnect R.H. suspension arm and
secure with retainer spring.

4. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.

3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loos en
jam nut and turn nut “A” until dis tance
becomes 1-1/2". Re tight en jam nut
against nut “A”.

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

With parking brake “Engaged”

1-1/2"

Nut “A”

R.H. Suspension

Arm
Mandrel
Pulley

Retainer
Spring

Mandrel
Pulley

8
3

2
4

Engine
Pulley

Idler
Pulleys

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able
brake system which is mounted on the
right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in high est gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be checked and ad just ed.

TO CHECK BRAKE

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

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

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

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and en gage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake op er ­at ing arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

Jam Nut

Operating Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

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

BELT REMOVAL -

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

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

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around
en gine pulley.

4. Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor.
Remove belt upwards from transaxle
pulley by de fl ect ing belt keepers.

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

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down be tween
transaxle belt keepers and onto the
input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll
around the top groove of engine pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and
clutch ing idler.

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

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

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Engine
Pulley

Clutching
Idler

Stationary
Idler

Center Span
Keeper

Transaxle
Pulley

TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN­ MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not
hor i zon tal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer­ ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

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

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

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

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

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

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

5. Replace axle cover.

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

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BAT TERY

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame
and smoking ma te ri als away from bat­ ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT­TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this man u al).
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy
starting, follow this pro ce dure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -

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

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead
Battery

Fully Charged
Battery

Retaining

Ring
Axle
Cover

Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)

Washers

REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short bat tery

ter mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before con nect ing battery,
remove metal bracelets, wrist watch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
fi rst to prevent spark ing from ac ci den tal
grounding.

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1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from trac tor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.

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

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) ter mi nal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten se cure ly.

Seat Pan

Terminal Cover

Positive
(Red)
Cable

Keps Nut

Hex
Bolt

Negative
(Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

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

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

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS­SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re­connect the headlight wire con nec tor.

Hood

Headlight Wire
Connector

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL
CABLE

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

1. With engine not running, move throt tle
control lever from slow to choke posi­tion. Slowly move lever from choke to
fast position.

2. Check that holes “A” in governor con­trol lever and hole in governor plate
line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned,
loosen clamp screw and move throttle
cable until holes are aligned. Tighten
clamp screw securely.

Holes “A”

Governor
Control Lever

Clamp
Screw

Governor
Control
Plate

Throttle
Cable

TO AD JUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the
factory and ad just ment should not be nec­essary. However, minor ad just ment may
be required to compensate for dif fer enc es
in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If
the carburetor does need ad just ment, see
engine manual.
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 an authorized service
center/department, which has proper
equip ment and experience to make any
nec es sary adjustments.

24

STORAGE

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

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

TRACTOR

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

1. Clean entire tractor (See “CLEAN ING”

in the Maintenance section of this
manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if nec es sary

(See belt re place ment in struc tions in
the Service and Ad just ments section of
this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance

section of this man ual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. In spect moving
parts for damage, break age and wear.
Replace if nec es sary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before paint ing.

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 stor age,
battery cables should be dis con nect ed
and battery cleaned thor ough ly (see “TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS” in
the Maintenance section of this man u al).

• After cleaning, leave cables dis con -

nect ed 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.

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam­age the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor clean er

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in min i miz ing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor­ age container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the sta bi liz er 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 Maintenance section of this man ual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

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

3. Turn ignition key to start po si tion for a
few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one sea son

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 in doors

and cover it to give protection from dust
and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois­ture. Do not use plastic. Plas tic cannot
breathe which allows con den sa tion to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
en gine and exhaust areas are still warm.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of

25

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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

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

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

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

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

6. Dirty fuel fi lter. 6. Replace fuel fi lter.
7 Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refi ll tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel fi lter.

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

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Car bu re tor”
in Service and Adjustments
section.

10. Engine valves out of 10.Contact a qualifi ed
adjustment. service center/department.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Car bu re tor”
in Service and Adjustments
section.

8. Engine valves out of 8. Contact a qualifi ed
adjustment. service center/department.

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

2. Attachment clutch is 2. Disengage at tach ment
engaged. 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 9. Contact a qualifi ed
switch(es). service center/department.

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

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

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

26

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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

fast. reduce speed.

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

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean un der side of mower
and trash under mower. housing.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carbure
tor, refi ll tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
fi lter.

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

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

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

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

14. Carburetor out of 14. See “To Adjust Car bu re tor”
adjustment. in Service and Adjustments
section.

15. Engine valves out of 15.Contact a qualifi ed
adjustment. service center/department.

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

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact a qualifi ed
service center/department.

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

Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety 1. Check wiring, switches and
to run pres ence control system. connections. If not
when operator contact a qualifi ed
leaves seat with service center/department.
with attachment
clutch engaged

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

blade bolt.

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

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

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Contact a qualifi ed
service center/department.

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

27

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.

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

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact a qualifi ed
service center/department.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Buildup of grass, leaves 7. Clean underside of mower
and trash under 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 11. Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass, open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec­ tions.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

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

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

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

stopping engine. stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

A

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

B

G

L

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

RED

FUSE

WHITE

RED

M

STARTER

BLACK

SOLENOID

S

M

A1

A2

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

BLACK

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

FUEL

BLUE

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

LINE

ORANGE

WHITE

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

(CLUTCH OFF)

BLACK

BLACK

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT
3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT
5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

WHITE

IGNITION

UNIT

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

BLACK

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

SPARK

PLUG

GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM
(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

DIODE

ALTERNATOR

BLACK

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN/LIGHT

B+A1RUN

B + S + A1START

“MAKE”

NONE

A2+L

NONE

NONE

14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

BROWN

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
THE LIGHTS ARE NOT
CONNECTED TO THE
BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

HEADLIGHTS

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE
BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS
WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE
SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS
WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS
SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO
PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

BLACK

29

ELECTRICAL

24

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

22

21

42

41

33

30

27

43

27

25

27

27

26

40

16

16

48

8

52

29

28

27

90

2

30

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery
2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4
8 176689 Box Battery Fender
16 176138 Switch, Interlock
21 175685 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J)
22 4152J Bulb, Light
24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"
25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire
26 175158 Fuse
27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC
28 4207J Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"
29 121305X Switch, Plunger
30 175566 Switch, Ignition
33 140401 Key, Ignition
40 179720 Harness, Ignition
41 71110408 Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2
42 131563 Cover, Terminal, Red
43 178861 Solenoid
48 140844 Adaptor Ammeter Rectangular
52 141940 Protection Wire Loop
90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery

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

31

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

212

208

26

30

31

25

209

11

24

209

15

209

26

17

29

18

24

25

9

5

5

209

8

209

53

12

51

28

54

52

55

57

33

206

26

6

16

3

35

37

10

2

205

38

3

38

3

35

34

26

205

1

13

145

37

208

32

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174620 Chassis
2 176554 Drawbar
3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash
6 174643X014 Saddle Slkscr Flt LT
8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On
9 168347X011 Dash
10 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16unc X 1
11 174996 Panel Dash LH
12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L
13 172105X010 Panel Slk scr Dash RH
15 74180512 Screw Mach TRHD 5/16-18 unc x 3/4
16 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc
17 159639X417 Hood Asm
18 184921 Bumper Hood
24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5
25 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 x 12 Ga
26 73680600 Nut Hex Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc
28 179777 Grille/Lens Asm
29 150209X599 Lens Headlight Bar Clear
30 169465X417 Fender
31 136619 Bracket Fender Repl 109873x
33 179716X417 Footrest Pnt Lh
34 179717X417 Footrest Pnt Rh
35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4
37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2
38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear
51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 1/4-20
52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
53 144697 Bracket, Grille LH
54 161464 Screw
55 144696 Bracket, Grille RH
57 74780412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood
205 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18
208 17670608 Screw thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
209 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16
212 156494 Insert Lens Refl ective

- - 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke

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

33

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

10

14

112

13

77

16

52

21

250

57

8

12

7

12

18

113

11

30

32

4

3

79

170

6

6

26

250

32

51

30

52

59

61

56

41

5

18

62

6

35

38

39

36

34

51

37

66

64

63

65

27

49

212

50

47

120

70

116

55

202

150

48

151
51

15

96

26

29

28

22

26

27

36

35

53

24

19

25

2

77

74

78

1

75

76

34

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - Tran sax le Dana D4360-139
(Order parts from transaxle
Manufacturer)
2 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc
3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires
4 12000028 Ring Re tain er # 5100-62
5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees
6 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
7 162240 Bracket Saddle Shift T/a
8 131679 Rod Shf Sdl LY/YT Str Blk
10 76020416 Pin Cot ter 1/8 x 1 Cad
11 105701X Washer Plate 388 Sq Hole
12 19151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16ga
13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch
14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4
15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x Gr. 5
16 73800500 Nut 5/16-18
18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5
19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc
21 106933X Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds
22 130804 Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840
24 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc
25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc
26 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
27 76020412 Pin Cot ter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad
28 175765 Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt
29 71673 Cap Brake Parking
30 174973 Bracket Mtg Transaxle
32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc x 3/4
34 175578 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed
35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
36 19211616 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga
37 1572H Pin Roll 3/16 x 1"
38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat
39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 3 Gr. 5
41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler
47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

48 154407 Bellcrank Asm. Clutch
49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring
50 72110612 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
52 73680500 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18
53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66
55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75
56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
57 160855 V-Belt Gd Drive 9530
59 169691 Keeper Belt Centerspan
61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875
62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round
63 175410 Pulley Eng Cl Cable
64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5
65 10040700 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 7/16
66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine FP
70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH
74 109502X Spacer Axle
75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x16 Ga
76 12000001 E-ring #5133-75
77 123583X Key Square 2 0 x 1845/ 1865
78 121748X Washer 25/32 x1-5/8 x 16 Ga
79 2228M Key Woodruff #9 3/16 x 3/4
96 4497H Retainer Spring 1
112 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga
113 127285X Strap Torque LH LT
116 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1
120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16
150 175456 Spacer Retainer
151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.
170 178394 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear
202 72110614 Bolt Carr. Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5
212 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

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

35

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

38

12

39

1

41

42

37

44

51

37

36

54

91

43

68

29

15

15

15

88

71

29

17

82

29

46

8

6

9

2

7

9

5

3

40

47

85

11

10

68

13

65

46

8

85

32

26

28

30

67

67

67

6

9

47

7

9

5

4

43

43

6

8

36

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140044X428 Steering Wheel
2 175131 Axle Assembly
3 169840 Spin dle Assembly, L.H.
4 169839 Spin dle Assembly, R.H.
5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened
6 121748X Wash er 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge
7 19272016 Wash er 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
8 12000029 Ring, Klip
9 3366R Bearing, Steering Column
10 175121 Draglink
11 10040600 Washer, Lock
12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20
13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front
15 145212 Hexfl ange Lock
17 180641 Shaft Assembly, Steering
26 126847X Bushing, Link, Drag
28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge
29 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4
30 76020412 Pin
32 130465 Rod, Tie
36 155099 Bushing, Steering
37 152927 Screw
38 140045X428 Cap, Steering Wheel
39 19183812 Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8
40 7810H Gripco Nut
41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel
42 145054X428 Boot, Steering
43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
44 180640 Shaft Extension Steering
46 121232X Cap, Spindle
47 183226 Fitting, Grease
51 73540400 Nut 1/4-28
54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 x 1-1/4
63 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle
67 72140618 Bolt, Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4
68 169827 Axle, Brace
71 175146 Steering Asm
82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front
85 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree
88 175118 Shoulder Bolt
91 175553 Clip Steering

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

37

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

2

32

3

72

1

78

44

46

16

81

38

14

78

13

4

31

33

40

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

33

37

45

23

38

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170551 Control Th/ch
2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
3 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 28R707-1147-E1
(Order parts from Engine Manufacturer)
4 137348 Muffl er
13 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated
14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy
16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8
23 169837 Shield Browning
29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)
31 184900 Tank Fuel Front 1 25
32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel
33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk
37 137040 Line Fuel 20"
38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy
40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line
44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4
45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16
46 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 ga
72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1
78 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

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

39

SEAT ASSEMBLY

14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

1

8

9

7

10

8

9

7

5

6

22

24

5

16

25

15

11

13

17

KEY PART

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 127427 Seat
2 140551 Bracket Pvt St
3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1
4 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x1 x10 Ga
5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged
6 73800600 Locknut Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16
7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk
8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1
9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga
10 182493 Pan Seat
11 166369 Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut
12 121246X Bracket Mount ing Switch

12

2

21

4

3

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id
14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht 1/4-20x1-1/2
15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc
16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt
17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5
21 171852 Bolt Shld 5/16-18 Unc
22 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18
24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x1-3/16x12 Ga
25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62

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

40

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

6

4

1

2

15

12

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 177109 Decal Lower Dash
2 176394 Decal Engine
3 171828 Decal Hood
4 171829 Decal Fender
5 145005 Decal Battery Danger
6 186216 Decal Replacement
7 171830 Decal Steering
8 156867 Decal, Oper sdl P/L Gear

3

3

1

7

11

5

8

13

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

11 156439 Decal Fender Dnger
12 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng
13 146046 Decal V-Belt Dr Sch tractor
15 136832 Decal V-Belt sch

- - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height
Adjust (Lift Handle)

- - 185514 Owner’s Manual, English

- - 185515 Owner’s Manual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

1

2

6

5,8

7

4,10

3,9

11

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Valve Tire
2 65139 Stem Valve
3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service
4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only)
5 106732X624 Rim Asm 6"front Service
6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)
7 9040H Bearing Flange (front Wheel
Only)
8 106108X624 Rim Asm 8"rear Service
9 124635X Tire Rear
10 7152J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

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

41

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

7

8

5

13

13

11

19

31
32

31
32

13

12

20

5

20

1

4

20

18

17

16

15

3

4

6

13

19

2

6

20

15

42

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger
2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift
3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc
4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62
5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga
6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted Blk
8 122365X Button Plunger Red
11 139865 Link Lift LH
12 139866 Link Lift RH
13 4939M Retainer Spring
15 173288 Link Front
16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc
17 175689 Trun nion Blk Zinc
18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 UNC
19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear
20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc
31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift
32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

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

43

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

152

151

158

1

21

153

157

154

153

109

156

67

55

123

155

54

89

107

69

122

89

40

4
2

56

3

8

113

146

36

108

89

40

150

45

30

36

33

31

53

32

148

68

2

110

21

88

87

26

28

25

24

96

97

21

2

2

86

16

3

2

15

29

14

21

23

5

6

4

19

21

149

13

11

10

27

9
8

44

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271150

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly
2 72140506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4
3 138017 Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar
4 169970 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway
Bar
5 4939M Retainer, Spring
6 178024 Bar Sway Deck
8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr 8
9 10030600 Washer, Lock, Hlcl Sprg 3/8
10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade Mower
Vented
(The following blades are available)
11 134148 Blade, 38" Mulching Std (For
mulching mowers only)
11 139774 Blade, 38" Mulching Premium (For
better wear when mulching)
11 138497 Blade, 38" Hi-Lift (For Bagging
and discharging)
13 137645 Shaft and Bearing Assembly
(Includes Key Number 15)
14 128774 Mandrel Housing, Vented
15 110485X Ball Bearing, Mandrel
16 174493 Stripper, Mower, Vented
19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder
21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18
23 137607 Bracket, Mower Defl ector
24 105304X Cap, Sleeve
25 123713X Spring, Defl ector
26 110452X Nut, Push
27 106736X428 Shield, Defl ector
28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
29 106735X Rod, Hinge
30 173984 Screw, Thdro
31 129963 Washer, Spacer
32 153532 Pulley, Mandrel
33 178342 Nut, Flangelock 9/16
36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat
40 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16
45 4497H Retainer, Spring
53 130840 Brake Assembly

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

54 178515 Washer Hardened
55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly
56 165723 Spacer, Retainer
67 149846 Knob
68 144200 Belt
69 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
86 7631J Runner, LH
87 128772 Runner, RH
88 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
89 19131612 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Ga
96 74930620 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
97 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16
107 133502 Spacer, Retainer
108 133503 Stiffener, Idler Arm
109 74760640 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x2-1/2
110 142587 Upstop Deck Front 38"
113 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
122 131289 Rod, Brake, LH
123 169971 Rod, Brake, RH
146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler
148 169022 Spring Return Idler
149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc
150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
151 169670 Bracket Clutch
152 172758 Cable Clutch 38 In
153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8” Type B
154 169675 Spring Retainer
155 169671 Spring Retention Lever
156 169672 Spacer
157 169669 Rod Clutch
158 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut
1/4-20 x 1/2

- - 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes
Housing, Shaft and Shaft
Hardware Only-Pulley Not
Included)

- - 171665 Replacement Mower, Complete

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

45

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product
as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period
of one (1) year 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 fi nd to be defective due to materials or work man ship.
This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than EHP manufactured
transaxle/trans mis sion components, battery (except as noted below) or com po ­nents parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's war ran ty on
these items.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or at­tachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. 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 fi nd to be defective in man u fac ture, during
the fi rst 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 main tained in accordance
with the instructions furnished.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial pur pos es is
limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly as sem bled,
adjusted, op er at ed, and maintained in ac cor dance with the in struc tions fur­nished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected
to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper as sem bly or in stal la tion, delivery damage,
or to normal wear of the product.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, nor­mal wear, nor mal adjustments, stan dard hardware and normal main te nance.

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, Inc.
Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30909 USA

In Canada contact:
Electrolux Canada Corp.
7075 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6

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 pur chased.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME
TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.
Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations
of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c 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 defi ned in the Mag­nuson-Moss Act of 1975.

46

15 DEGREES MAX.

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE

THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

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

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

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

47