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MODEL NO. SP25PH48STC

25.0 HP 48 INCH LAWN TRACTOR

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty................................................ 2

Safety Rules .......................................... 3

Product Speciﬁ cations........................... 6

Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8

Operation............................................. 13

Maintenance ....................................... 20

Maintenance Schedule........................ 20

Service and Adjustments..................... 24

Storage................................................ 31

Troubleshooting ................................... 32

Repair Parts......................................... 36

WARRANTY

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 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 ﬁ nd 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 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 manufacture, 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 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 main tained in ac cor dance 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, stan dard 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, 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 purchased. 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 MagnusonMoss Act of 1975.

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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.

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 duc tive 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.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions 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 direc-

tion 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 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 buildup 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.

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SAFETY RULES

• 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 slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

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

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless nec es -

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

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

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

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

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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 chine and the mowing activity. Never as- 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 and down for small 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.

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.

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SAFETY RULES

• 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.

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 4.0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular

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

(Below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

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

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

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging 16 Amps @ 3600RPM System:

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280 Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt 45-55 Ft. Lbs. Torque:

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”.

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).

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Steering

Sleeve

Steering Wheel Adapter

Steering Wheel

(1) Large Flat Washer

Insert

Steering

Extension

Shaft

(1) Locknut

1/2-20

Gauge Wheels

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

(4) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Clevis Pins

(4) Shoulder Bolt

Seat

(4) Wheels

Nose Roller

Retainer

Rod

(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1

Spring

Mower

(5) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(1)Front Plate Assembly

(2) Locknuts 5/16-18

Nose Roller Brackets

(2) Retainer Springs

(single loop)

(2)Flanged Pins

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

(1) Knob

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(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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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

1. Remove locknut and large ﬂ at wash er from steering shaft.

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

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve ex ten sion into bottom of steering wheel.

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

6. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large ﬂ at wash er pre vi ous ly removed. Tighten securely.

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

8. 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

Lock Nut

Large Flat Washer

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Extention

Steering Shaft

Steering Sleeve

Steering Wheel Adaptor

Tabs

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood 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).

Label

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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 bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots 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

Shoulder Bolts

02615

Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

2617

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 attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.

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

3. Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis en gage trans mis sion (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

WARNING: Before start ing, read, un-

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

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

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

3. Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

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

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

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

7. Release parking brake.

8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set park ing brake.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

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TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in mower brackets.

2. Position nose roller between brackets and install rod and retainer spring.

Hex Bolt

Rod

"B" Bracket

Nose Roller

Ta b Hole

"A" Bracket

Lock Nut

02612

Retainer Spring

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK

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.

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

2. For ease of mower to tractor as sem bly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing mower. See “TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion of this manual.

Retainer Spring

Shoulder Bolt

Gauge Wheel

Ad just ing Bar

3/8 Washer

3/8-16 Center Locknut

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

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

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

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

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

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

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

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

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position

Chassis Bracket

Gauge Wheel

Lock Bracket

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

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in ﬂ anged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left foot rest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

12.If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clock wise to remove slack from mower sus pen sion.

13.Raise deck to highest position.

14.Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing

mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

Electric Clutch Pulley

Front Mower Bracket

Front Suspension Brackets

Front Plate Assembly

Double Loop Retainer Springs

Flanged Pin

Single Loop Retainer Springs

Double Loop Retainer Spring

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

Loop Up

Anti-Sway Bar

Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Spring (Outward pointing deck pins)

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De ﬂ ec tor Shield

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

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

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

CHECK 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 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 cor rect ly.

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 as sure that you re ceive the best performance and sat is fac tion from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ✓ All assembly instructions have been

com plet ed.

✓ 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 over in ﬂ ated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly lev eled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly in ﬂ at ed for leveling).

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed prop er ly around pul leys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

✓ Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel

control is in “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS PORT” in the

Operation section of this man u al). While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following im por tant items:

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

u lar unleaded gas o line. ✓ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and func tion. Operate them

be fore you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is in safe op er -

at ing condition. ✓ It is important to purge the trans mis sion

before op er at ing your tractor for the ﬁ rst

time. Follow proper starting and trans-

mis sion purg ing instructions (See “TO

START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANS-

MIS SION” in the Op er a tion sec tion of

this man u al).

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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

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ENGINE ON

OIL PRESSURE

ATTACHMENT

HIGH

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

FORWARD

KEEP AREA CLEAR

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT

SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

IGNITION

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

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

Ammeter

Hourmeter

Choke Control

Throttle Control

Brake Pedal

Clutch Switch

Ignition Switch

Light Switch Position

Lift Lever Plunger

Forward Drive Pedal

Attachment Lift Lever

Height Adjustment Knob

Free Wheel Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Stan dards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - 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. BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine. 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. HOURMETER - Indicates hours of op er a tion.

Reverse Drive Pedal

Parking Brake Lever

Cruise Control Lever

2795

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mow er cutting height. FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor. REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement of tractor. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

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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 brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and re lease pres sure from brake pedal. Pedal should re main in brake po si tion. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Switch

“Engaged” Position

Choke

Throttle Control

Clutch/ Brake Pedal

“Disengaged” Position

Control

Height Adjustment Knob

Ignition Key

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“Brake” Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, push at tach ment

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress brake

pedal all the way down. IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive pedals return to neutral position when not depressed.

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 “back ﬁ re”.

• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized

use.

“Disengaged” Position

Reverse Drive Pedal

Forward Drive Pedal

Cruise Control Lever

Parking Brake “Engaged” Position

• 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 elim i nate this possibility, always stop en gine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com plete ly, as de scribed 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 USE CHOKE CONTROL

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 dis en gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

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

1. Start tractor and release parking brake.

2. Slowly depress forward or reverse

drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.

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

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

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

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

• Turn knob clockwise (

) to raise cut-

ting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (

) to

lower cutting height. 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 tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the ﬁ rst cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

Retainer Spring

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Clevis Pin

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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift control.

3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch con trol.

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

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: Be sure tractor is on a ﬂ at level surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height(See “TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual).

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

3. 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.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. 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.

Attachment Clutch Lever “Engaged” Position

“Disengaged” Position

Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position

Low Position

Deﬂ ector Shield

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TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater 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 starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

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

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

• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

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

1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi-

tion with at tach ment lift control.

2. Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

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

• To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

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Transmission Disengaged

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 the oil viscosity chart in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Main te -

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank ﬁ ller neck.

Do not overﬁ ll. Use fresh, clean, reg u lar un lead ed gasoline with a min i mum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide de pos its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan tities 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 gas o line near an open ﬂ ame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem per a tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean win ter grade gas o line to help in sure good cold weather start ing.

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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or us ing ethanol or methanol) can attract mois ture which leads to separation and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acid ic gas can damage the fuel system of an en gine while in storage. To avoid en gine prob lems, the fuel system should be emp tied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are emp ty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Stor age In struc tions for additional in for ma tion. Never use engine or car bu re tor clean er prod ucts in the fuel tank or per ma nent dam age 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. Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mis sion en gaged position.

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

3. Move attachment clutch to dis en gaged position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

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

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

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clock wise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter con tin u ous ly for more than ﬁ fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the en gine 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 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)

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weath er,

the trans mis sion should be warmed up as follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for trans mis sion to warm up. This can be done during the en gine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the trans mis sion has been warmed up and may require the choke con trol be pulled

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

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or dis-

en gage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. To ensure proper operation and per for mance, it is rec om mend ed that the trans mis sion be purged before operating trac tor for the ﬁ rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mis sion which may have de vel oped dur ing shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or re place ment, it should be purged after re in stal la tion before operating the tractor.

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

2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged position (See “TO TRANS PORT” in this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start en gine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake.

4. Depress forward drive pedal to full for ward position and hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for ﬁ ve (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this pro ce dure three (3) times.

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

5. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing free wheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of manual).

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

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

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

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

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

Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

Clean Air Filter

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Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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

in high ambient temperatures.

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

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

BEFORE EACH USE

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.

BEFORE EACH USE

BEFORE STORAGE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

1,2

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 overtighten.

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

SERVICE DATES

LUBRICATION CHART

➀ Spindle

Zerk

➀ Front

Wheel Bearing zerk

➀ Spindle

Zerk

➀ Front

Wheel Bearing zerk

➁ Engine

➀ Mandrel

Zerks

➀ General Purpose Grease ➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

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

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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 allow access to blades.

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

2. Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter clock wise.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

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

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.

Blade

Blade Bolt (Special)

Center Hole

Mandrel Assembly

Star

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.

Blade

5/8” Bolt or Pin

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem which is suf ﬁ cient for normal use. How ev er, periodic charging of the bat tery with an automotive charger will ex tend 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 elec tro lyte is not necessary.

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

nals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

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

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

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

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

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

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling ﬁ ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or trans mis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos si ble damage to seals, do not use high pres sure water or steam to clean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades

are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling ﬁ ns for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool ing ﬁ ns.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and ﬂ uid main te nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact our authorized service center/department.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid pos si ble engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of op er a tion or at least once a year if the trac tor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 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

Drain Tube

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 tem per a ture.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

5W-30

-20 0 30 40

-20 0

-30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-10

SAE 30

100

20 30 40

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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.

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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. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOL ING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling ﬁ ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling ﬁ ns and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are re in stalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling ﬁ ns, and/or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.

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.

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 ADJUSTMENTS:

1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

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

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

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

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

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to low est setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

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

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

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

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

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

10.Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

Lock Bracket

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position)

Chassis Bracket

Front Mower Bracket

TO INSTALL MOWER

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

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

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

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

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

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

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

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

Electric Clutch Pulley

Double Loop Retainer Springs

Front Plate Assembly

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway Bar

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

Loop Up

Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Springs (Outward pointing deck pins)

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Single Loop Retainer Springs

Flanged Pins

Front Mower Bracket

Deﬂ ector Shield

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10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left foot rest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

12.If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clock wise to remove slack from mower sus pen sion.

13.Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front cor ners of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link ad just ment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link ad just ment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after ad just ing.

Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground

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Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground

Suspension Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

to-side. If the following front-to-back ad just ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is ap prox i mate ly 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of trac tor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade

• Before making any necessary ad just -

ments, check that both front plate links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C”

on both front links an equal number of

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

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut

“D” from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut “C” on both front links an

equal number of turns. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut “D” against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Blade

GROUND LINE

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Trunnion

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Front Plate Assembly

Nut “C”

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

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

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a ﬁ rm grip on rod and release slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

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

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

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

8. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

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

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12.Install belt in both idlers.

13.Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

14.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley.

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

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

17.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

18.Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position)

Spring Arm

R.H. Suspension Arm

R.H. Mandrel Cover

Electric Clutch Pulley

Idler Pulleys

R.H. Mandrel

Primary Idler Arm

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC OND ARY) DRIVE BELT

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

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

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

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

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

4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

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

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

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

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

8. Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.

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

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

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

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

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

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

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT” illustration in this section of manual).

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

15.Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all screws.

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

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

L.H. Mandrel

Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt

Secondary Idler Arm

Idler Pulley

R.H. Mandrel

Spring

Secondary Spring Arm

Center Mandrel

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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 brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

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

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

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

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

3. 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”.

4. Engage transmission by placing free wheel control in “trans mis sion en gaged” position.

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

With parking brake “Engaged”

1-3/4"

Nut “A”

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. Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3. Remove clutch locator.

4. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

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

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

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

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

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

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

5. Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely.

6. Reconnect clutch harness.

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

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

Electric Clutch

Clutching Idler

Stationary Idler

Clutch Locator

Jam Nut

Operating Arm

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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ RE PLACE MENT

Should your transmission require re mov al for service or re place ment, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” in the Op er a tion section of this manual.

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 our authorized service center/department.

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, purchase and use tire sealant from an authorized service center/department. 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.

Washers

Retaining Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key (Rear Wheel Only)

Weak or Dead Battery

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REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short battery

ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected ﬁ rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

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

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

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

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery terminal with re main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Keps Nut

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 AS SEM BLY

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

02141

Terminal Access Door

Positive

0217

Terminal Guard

(Red) Cable

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.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROT TLE CON TROL CABLE

The throt tle con trol has been pre set at the fac to ry and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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

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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.

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

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 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 empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDER(S)

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 protective 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.

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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” in properly. Operation section.

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

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

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

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

7. Water in fuel. 7. Empty fuel tank and carbure tor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

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

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

10. Engine valves out of 10. Contact an authorized 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. Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank with fresh, clean 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 an authorized adjustment. service center/department.

Engine will not 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress brake pedal. turn over 2.

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.

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

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

Engine clicks but 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Re charge 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.

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

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

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

At tach ment clutch is engaged.

Disengage attachment clutch.

Check/replace ignition switch.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change (continued) spark plug.

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

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. with fresh, clean gas o line.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Empty fuel tank and carbure tor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Empty fuel tank and reﬁ ll tank

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

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact an authorized 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 when presence control system. connections. If not cor rect ed, operator leaves contact an authorized seat with service center/department. 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, and 3. Clean underside of mower trash under mower. housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Contact an authorized service center/department.

5. Clogged mower deck vent 5. Clean around man drels to

and trash around mandrels.

from build-up of grass, leaves,

open vent holes.

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

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

belt.

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

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact an authorized 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. (continued) 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 7. Clean underside of mower 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 man drels 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. (if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4.

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 connections.

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

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

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

2. Motion drive belt worn, 2. Re place motion drive belt. damaged, or broken.

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

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

engine. stopping engine.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out

. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

Check wiring and connections.

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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

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