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Thank you for purchasing an American-built product,
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
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 muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-7544F
DANGER:
Your unit was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any
type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
1. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. This unit is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
4. Do not allow children under 14 years old to operate vehicle. Children
14 years and over should only operate unit under close parental
supervision. Do not allow anyone to operate it without proper instruction. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use your mower.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals,
or sneakers.
6. To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or give rides. Keep
children, pets and bystanders out of the area while mowing. Only
the operator should ride on the unit and only ride in the seat.
7. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power
lines, guy wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before
entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result
in serious injury.
8. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the possibility of upset
or collision, operate the tractor smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
9. Thoroughly inspect the area to be mowed. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects. Keep the area of
operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower. Although
the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects, a small object may have been overlooked and could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury
to you or a bystander. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge
of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, pets and the like.
10. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine In any direction.
11. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
12. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake
pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
13. Before leaving the operator's position, disengage blade(s), place
shift lever in neutral, engage parking brake, shut engine off and
remove key.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade(s) can
cause injury.
15. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop engine before mak-
ing any repairs or adjustments. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
16. Before attempting to unclog the mower or discharge chute, stop
the engine. The mower blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure the blade(s)
have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
17. Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use.
18. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 150 as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
19. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow
up and down face of steep slopes; never across the face. Use
extreme caution if it is necessary to drive the tractor up an incline
or back the tractor down an incline because the front of the tractor could lift and rapidly flip over backward which could cause
serious injury.
20. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Always keep the tractor in low gear when going
down steep hills to take advantage of engine braking action. Choose
a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
21. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which may
cause the unit to tip over.
22. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in
owner's manual.
23. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
24. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
25. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
A. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and all other sources of
ignition.
B. Use approved gasoline container.
C. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine
or fill fuel tank indoors. Allow to cool at least 2 minutes before
refilling. Wipe up spilled gasoline. Always use original type
vented cap.
D. Open doors if engine is run in garage. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
26. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
27. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and cutting deck free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease or oil.
28. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition,
and keep safety devices in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator's manual. Do not operate this unit unless the chute deflector, guards, and safety interlock system are installed and func-
tioning properly.
29. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
30. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for
damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
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32. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: 34. Look behind to make sure the area is clear before placing the
A. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. transmission in reverse and continue looking behind while back-
B. Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running ing up. Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing
if operator must dismount to do so. up.
C. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com- 35. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto a trailer or truck
plete stop before removing the grass catcher. under power, because the unit could tip over, causing serious per-
D. Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent sonal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load properly.
intervals. Also, check blades for wear or damage (e.g. bent, 36. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service according
cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equipment to brake adjustment instructions in this manual.
specifications. 37. Muffler, engine, and belt guards become hot during operation and
33. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. For can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.
safety protection, replace only with new bag meeting original equip-
ment specifications.
This owner's manual covers two models of lawn
tractors. Follow only those instructions which per-
tain to your model lawn tractor.
Refer to the separate deck manual for all informa-
tion concerning the deck.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL; however, a small amount of oil
may be present from the factory. Do not overfill.
After assembly, service engine with gasoline and
oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
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A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It is also
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rub-
ber gloves and apron) when working with it. *
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area im-
mediately with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
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NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing
forward.
UNPACKING
1. Remove the lawn tractor from the carton as follows.
Open the top flaps. The loose parts (includes the
battery fluid, steering wheel with steering cap attached and chute deflector) may be on the seat and
wrapped in plastic, or may be located in a box.
Remove all loose parts and carton inserts. Cut the
front corners of the carton. Make certain brake is
released, use the relief valve and push the unit out
of the carton.
2. The seat has been mounted backward for shipping
purposes. If the loose parts are on the seat, carefully cut and remove the plastic wrap.
NOTE: On some units, the seat may be packed with
the loose parts. The self-tapping screws will be attached
to the seat. Remove the screws and assemble as in-
structed.
ASSEMBLING THE SEAT
Remove the hex self-tapping screws which secure the
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place in position against the seat pivot bracket, lining
up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the holes
in the seat. Select desired position for the seat, and
secure with hex self-tapping screws. See figure 1.
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D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it into
any sink or drain. Before discarding empty electrolyte containers, rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to bat-
tery while charger is turned on as it can cause
sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, matches,
lighters) away from the battery as the hydrogen gas
generated during charging can be combustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the battery in
a well-ventilated area.
* Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
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ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the battery.
NOTE: Some units may have the battery and battery
hardware packed with the battery fluid.
1. Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover by press-~ing
in on the sides and lifting up. See figure 2 in-
set. Remove the battery from the rear frame.
2. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture
the box. It contains the battery fluid (acid) in a
plastic container and one short plastic tube.
3. Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make
certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on
the vent elbow.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the battery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage
the fill caps. See figure 2.
5. Place the battery fluid container on the table or
workbench. Carefully cut off tip of the spout and
attach the short plastic tube provided. Do not
squeeze the container when cutting tip.
6. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP-
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Use caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after
the bottom of the cell is filled.
7. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill
caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.
8. If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing
period, refill each cell with battery acid to the UP-
PER LEVEL line on battery. Replace the fill caps.
9. Before discarding the empty container, neutralize
any residue with baking soda and rinse container
with water. Puncture container several times
before discarding.
10. Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing
period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT
FAST CHARGE).
Model 704F: Charge the battery at a maximum bench
rate of 1.4 amperes until the specific gravity reading
is 1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of 2 hours and
a maximum of 8 hours.
Model 734G: Charge the battery at a maximum bench
rate of 2 amperes until the specific gravity reading is
1.265. Charge for a minimum of 3 hours and a
maximum of 5 hours.
NOTE: This engine is equipped with an alternator. The
current for the battery charger alternator is unregulated.
During normal operation, it is only necessary to charge
the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the lawn tractor after winter storage.
NOTE-Model 704F: Charging rate after battery has
been put into operation-the battery is to be charged
for a period of 14-16 hours. NO LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
After battery has been charged, add only distilled
water. Do not add acid.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Raise the seat.
2. Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire)
and negative cable (heavy black wire) are routed
outside the battery opening.
3. Place the battery inside the opening so that the
positive terminal is toward the front of the unit. See
figure 3. Route the battery drain tube down beside
the battery.
4. Remove the hex bolt from the positive (+) terminal.
Place the positive cable on the positive terminal.~See
figure 4. Secure with hex bolt. Be careful not
to lose the nut inside the terminal.
5. Secure the negative cable to the negative (-) terminal in the same manner. Replace the battery
cover over the positive terminal. Lower the seat.
6. Insert the drain tube through the cable tie which
is attached to the transaxle reinforcement bracket
.on the left side of the unit. Be certain drain tube
is routed away from the wheel rim. Pull on end of
cable tie to tighten (do not collapse drain tube).
Trim excess end of cable tie.
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ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
Attach the chute deflector to the deck, following the instructions in the separate deck manual packed with
your unit.
WARNING: Do not operate your unit unless
the chute deflector has been properly in-
stalled.
ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
Model 704F Only:
1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer from
the steering shaft, and remove the steering bellow.
Pry the steering insert off the center of the steering wheel.
2. Attach one end of steering bellow to the steering
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3. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are
pointing straight forward.
4. Place the steering wheel and steering bellow over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired.
5. Place the washer with the cupped side down over
the steering shaft. Secure with hex lock nut. See
figure 6A.
6. Snap the steering wheel insert over the four spokes
of the steering wheel.
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Model 734G Only:
Model 734G is equipped with indicator lights, located
in the steering wheel. The steering wheel must beassembled
as follows for proper operation of the in-dicator
lights.
1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer from
the steering shaft, and remove the steering bellow.
Pry the sterring wheel insert off the center of the
steering wheel.
2. The opening in the steering bellow is wider at one
end than the other. Route the five indicator wires
up through the smaller end of the steering bellow.
Slide steering bellow over steering shaft. Insert the
five indicator wires up through the slot in the steering wheel as shown.
3. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are
pointing straight forward. Place the steering wheel
over the steering shaft so the wires are at the bot-
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4. Place the indicator wires through the cable tie
5. Snap the steering wheel insert over the four spokes
IMPORT ANT: Be certain to follow step six exactly to
prevent damage to the indicator lights and wire harness
when using the lawn tractor.
6. Position the cable tie and secure the wire harness
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7. Pull bellow up against the bottom of the steering
tom of the steering wheel (6 o'clock position).
Secure with the cupped washer (cupped side
down) and hex lock nut removed in step 1.
located underneath the steering wheel insert. Con-
nect the wires to the same color wire leads in the
steering wheel insert. Tighten the cable tie to hold
the wires securely in position.
of the steering wheel, making sure the indicator
lights are positioned at the bottom of the steering
insert (toward the operator).
as follows.
a. Raise the hood of the tractor, and pull excess
wire down through the dash panel.
b. Partially tighten the cable tie under the dash
panel so the cable tie is snug, but can still slide
up and down the wire harness. Slide the cable
tie up until it is against the dash panel.
c. Turn the steering wheel fully in both directions
(wires will be pulled up into the steering bellow),
then return the steering wheel to the center.
Carefully pull the wires down from the dash
panel, and move cable tie down the wires 1/4
inch.
d. Tighten the cable tie securely. Trim end of cable
tie so at least one inch of the cable tie remains.
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TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shippingpurposes.
Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is ap-
proximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer's recommended pressure).
A WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all tires.
LEVELING THE DECK
With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance
from the bottom edge of the center of the left side of
deck to the ground. Measure the same distance on the
center of the right side of the deck Oust behind the
chute area on side discharge units). Or, place the
blades in a straight line, and measure the distance fromthe
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outside edge of the blade tips to the ground.
Adjust the lift link on the left side of the deck asnecessary.
See figure 7. Recheck the adjustment.
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