Husqvarna LOGTH2548A tractor User Manual

Husqvarna

02139

Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES

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IMPORTANT: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE

TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH.

L GENERAL OPERATmON

o Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting,

o Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine,

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc,,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade,

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-

ing, Stop machine if anyone enters the area,

Never carry passengers,

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary, AF

ways look down and behind before and while backing,

o Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not

point it at anyone, Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place,

Slow down before turning,

Never leave a running machine unattended, Always

turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting,

Turn off blades when not mowing,

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un-

clogging chute,

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light,

o Do not operate the machine while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs,

o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-

ways,

Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck,

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-

lated injuries, These operators should evaluate their

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from serious injury,

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris

build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts

and burn, Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-up to occur,

Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or

storing the machine, Allow machine to cool before

storage,

H. SLOPE OPERATmON

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death,

All slopes require extra caution, if you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it,

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across,

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc,

Watch for hobs, ruts, or bumps, Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will

not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

o Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if tires lose trac-

tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

o Do notmow 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.

o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

HL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

the presence of children, Children are often attracted to

the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume 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.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the

atea.

• 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.

o Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, sh rubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

mVoSERVICE

o Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels,

They are flammable and vapors are explosive,

Use only an approved container,

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running, Allow engine to cool before refueling, Do

not smoke,

Never refuel the machine indoors,

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

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

Never run a machine inside a closed area,

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tight and keep equipment in good condition,

o Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper

operation regularly,

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up, Clean oil or fuel spillage, Allow machine to

cool before storing,

Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object,

Repair, if necessary, before restarting,

Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

o Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-

age, and deterioration, which could expose moving

parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check

components and replace with manufacturer's recom-

mended parts, when necessary.

o Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)

or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.

o Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

SAFETY RULES

SAFEOPE.AT,O.P.ACT,CESFO..,DE-O.MOWE.S

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,, Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

,, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades

off.

,, Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

,, Never carry children.They may fall off and be seriously injured

or interfere with safe machine operation.

,, Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

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

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

children.

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

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

,, Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could 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 necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: in order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making

repairs, always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it

cannot contact spark ptug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral you may tose control of

the tractor.

WARNING: Tow onJy the attachments

that are recommended by and com-

ply with specifications of the manu-

facturer of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Operate onJy at

the lowest possiMe speed when on a

stope. Too heavy of a Joad, while on

a sJope, is dangerous. Tires can Jose

traction with the ground and cause

you to tose controJ of your tractor.

& &

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-

tain vehicte components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

A wAR.u.GA

Battery posts, terminaJs and reJated accessories

contain tead and Jead compounds, chemicaJs known

to the State of CaJifornia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons

and type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (APFSG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/FiIter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3,5 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion

(Gap: ,030") RC12YC

Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5,8

Reverse: 0 - 2,1

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR: 35

MIN, CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 FT, LBS,

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

Road and observe the safety ruUes,

Follow a reguUar scheduUe in maintaining, caring for

and using your tractor,

Follow the instructions under"Maintenance" and "Stor-

age" sections of this owner's manual

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internaUcom-

bustion engine and shouUd not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered orgrass-covered

UandunUess the engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if

any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator,

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your

nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE PAlR

PARTS section of this manual),

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance,

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/

department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly, Al-

ways observe the "SAFETY RULES",

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4

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

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

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

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 16-19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 20-26

STORAGE .................................................................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 28-29

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 32-45

UNASSEIVIBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Steering Sleeve

_ Steering Sleeve

Extension

Steering

Wheel Adapter Steering

Wheel Insert

Seat

(4) Lockwasher

(4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4

Mower

(5) Retainer SpringsC_

(double loop)

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(2)Flanged

_::_Pins

(1)Front Plate

Assembly

Gauge Wheel

f" (4) Adjusting Bar

'' @ i

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(4) Clevis Pins

._, (4) Wheels

(4) Retainer,S, prings

^,..(4) Washers

, _/_x3/4x14Ga.

(4) Locknut

3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt

Nose Roller

Brackets

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

(2) Locknuts _Retainer Spring

5/16-18

For Future Use

Keys

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

YournewtractorhasbeenassemMedatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsUeftunassemMedforshippingpurposes.

ToensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractoraHpartsandhardwareyouassemMemustbetightenedsecureUy.Use

thecorrecttooUsasnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wHUmake assemMy easier. Standard

wrench sizes are Hsted.

(1) PHers (1) Tire pressure gauge

(2) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

When right orUefthand is mentioned in this manual it means

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheeU).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove aH accessibUe Uooseparts and parts cartons

from carton.

o Cut aUongdotted Hnes on aH four panels of carton.

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

o Remove mower and packing materials.

o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE REMOWNG TRACTOR FROM

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

_LOCKNUT

_LARGEFLATWASHER

STEERING

/WHEEL ADAP-

TOR

STEERING

WHEELEXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

FmG.1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

* Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering

shaft.

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

o Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into

bottom of steering wheel.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

o Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut

and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

, Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO

ROLL OFF SKID.

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig, 2)

o Lift hood to raised position.

o 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 the Maintenance section of this

manual for charging

.... _ LABEL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3)

Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so

that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal

and safely operate the tractor,

o Remove the two (2) bolts and flat washers securing

the seat to cardboard packing, Keep the two (2) bolts

only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts

and four (4) washers in the parts bag, Discard the flat

washers and cardboard packing,

o Release L,H, seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on

adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position

exposing seat mounting holes from bottom, Slide R,H,

slide to same rear position,

o Mountrearofseatonslidesusingmountingboutsand

bckwashersasshown,

o PuNoutonadjustmenthandbandslideseataHtheway

forward,installfrontmountingboutsandbckwashers,

TightenaHmountingboutssecureUy,

Lowerseatintooperatingpositionandsitonseat,Press

dutch/brakepedaUaHthewaydown,ffoperatingposi-

tionis notcomfortabb,adjustseat,

o Toadjustseat:Graspadjustmenthandbandpunout,

slideseattodesiredpositionandrebaseadjustment

handb,

ADJUSTMENT

LH. SEAT

SUE

SEAT

MOUNTmNG

BOLTS

FIG. 3

Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly

drive tractor off skid,

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

motion control lever in neutral position,

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position,

Continue with the instructions that follow,

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck

in proper position when operating mower, Be sure they

are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance,

Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning hobs are on top,

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,

3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten

securely,

For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge

wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins

and spring retainers,

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower, See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section

of this manual,

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Op-

eration section for _ocation and function of

controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position,

• Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal,

• Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged

position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

o Roll tractor forward off skid,

TO DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

eration section for _ocation and function of

controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual, Be

sure tractor is in a welPventilated area, Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects,

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pbted,

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

• Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged"

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section

of this manual),

o Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal

and set the parking brake,

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position,

o Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position,

o Start the engine,After engine has started, move throttb

Release parking brake,

RETAINER SPRING

ADJUSTING I

SNOULBEB BAD

BOLT _

GAUGE

WHEEL

3/SWASBEB

318-16 CENTER

_/ LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

(See Fig. 5)

Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower

mounting brackets as shown, Tighten securely,

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes

in mower brackets,

Position nose roller between brackets and install rod

and retainer spring,

LOCK BEX

NUT BOLT ROD

HOLE

RETAINER SPRING

7 FIG. 5

ASSEMBLY

iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT NOTE: To assist in bcating hob in flanged pin, the hob

(See Figs. 6 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on bveUsurface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment Hftcontrol Engage park-

ing brake,

* Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and beUts,

Swing antPsway bar to bft side of mower deck,

* SHde mower under tractor with deflector shbUd to right

side of tractor,

IMPORTANT: Check beUtfor proper routing in aH mower

pulley grooves,

* if equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops,

o Lower mower Hnkage with attachment Hftcontrol

o Be sure beUttension rod is in disengaged position,

o Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove,

o Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck

pins, Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

up as shown,

o Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension

brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs

as shown,

* Position front plate assembly between front mower

brackets, Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes

and insert flanged pins, Secure pins with double loop

retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower

brackets,

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,

o Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking

bracket,

* Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring,

* if equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to

remove slack from mower suspension,

o Raise deck to highest position,

* Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual,

BELT TENSION

ROD

(DISENGAGED

PosmoN)

CHASSIS

GAUGE

WHEEL

LOCK BRACKET

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT ELECTRIC

SUSPENSION CLUTCH PUL-

BRACKETS LEY

DOUBLE LOOP

FRONT

PLATE

ASSEMBLY

SINGLE

RETAINER

SPRINGS

FLANGED PmN

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

ANTFSWAY

BAR

USE PUERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOP UP

SUSPENSION

ARMS

DOUBLE LOOP RETAmNER

SPRING (OUTWARD POINT-

ING DECK PINS)

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

CHECK TmRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory

for shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance,

o Reduce tire pressure to PSU shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting resuUts,mower shouUdbe propedy UeveUed,

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSUNG" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for repUacingmotion, mower

drive, and mower bUadedrive beUtsin the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual, Verify that the belts are

routed correctly,

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM

Afteryou learn howto 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,

,/CHECKMST

BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT "YOURECEIVE THE

BES T PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

v_ All assembly instructions have been completed,

v_ No remaining loose parts in carton,

v_ Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps),

v_ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,

v_ All tires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinfiated at the factory),

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results, (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling),

v_ Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers,

v_ Check wiring, See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped,

v_ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position,

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

v" Engine oil is at proper level,

v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline,

v_ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function, Operate them before you start the engine,

v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,

v" It is important to purge the transmission before oper-

ating your tractor for the first time, Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO

START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual),

OPERATION

These symboUs may appear on your tractor or in lterature suppled with the product, Learn and understand their mean-

ing,

R N

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW

I",1

IGNITION

G G

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE

LIGHT

FORWARD

PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEETAWAY

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KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

,_)_{IltlINI},,

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.

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.

OPERATION

KNOW YOU R TRACTOR

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

Compare the HUustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseff with the Uocation of various controUs and adjustments.

Save this manuaU for future reference.

LIGHT SWmTCR

HOURMETER

AMMETER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

LiFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

BRAKE

MOTION DRIVE

BELT TENSmON

HANDLE

CHOKE

CONTROL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

SWmTCR

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

FiG. 7

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH : Used to engage mower

blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor,

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position,

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting

the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER- Selects the speed and direc-

tion of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

AMMETER - Indocates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL : Used to control engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE- Used when

changing motion drive belt and, if necessary, starting engine

under extremely cold conditions.

OPERATION

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

in severe eye damage. Atways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor

or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec-

tacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens=

ing switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine,

Depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and

hold,

o Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position

and release pressure from brake pedal, Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure,

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWmTCN

PULL OUTTO "ENGAGE"

PUSH IN TO

DISENGAGE

mGNITION

KEY

"DRmVE

POSmON HEIGH1 CONTROL LEVER

ADJUSTMENT POSmON PARKING BRAKE

KNOB "ENGAGED" POSmON

FmG.8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch

to "DISENGAGED" position,

GROUND DRIVE -

o To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full "BRAKE" position,,

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position,

_MPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)

position,

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire",

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key,

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

o Never use choke to stop engine,

_MPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY

TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass, To eliminate this possibility, aF

ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas,

CAUTION: AJways stop tractor com-

pleteJy, as described above, before Jeav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle,

o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces

the battery charging rate,

Full throttle offers the best mower performance,

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine,

Do not use to start a warm engine,

To engage choke control, pull knob out, Slowly push

knob in to disengage,

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

See Fig. 8)

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate motion controJ

tever when the parking brake is set or when the

brake pedaJ is depressed. Doing so may resuff in

misadjastment to the drive control system.

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever,

o Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position,

Release parking brake,

o Slowly move motion control lever to desired position,

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT

(See Fig. 8}

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-

justment knob in desired direction,

o Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting height,

Turn knob counterclockwise (1_-'_)to lower cutting

height,

The cutting height range is approximately 1ol/2" to 4ol/2",

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running, These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed,

o 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,

o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches

in height should be mowed twice, Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height,

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)

Gauge wheeUs are property adjusted when they are sHghtUy

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height

in operating position, Gauge wheeUs then keep the deck

in proper position to heUpprevent scaUping in most terrain

conditions,

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheeUs with tractor on a fiat UeveU

surface,

* Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD=

JUST MOWER CUTTUNG HEUGHT" in the Operation

section of this manuaU),

o Remove retainer spring and cUevis pin which secure

each gauge wheeUbar,

o Lower gauge wheeUs to ground, Raise gauge wheeUs

sHghtUyto align hoUes in bracket and gauge wheeU bar

and insert cUevispin, Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground,

o Replace retainer spring

* Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting,

_MPORTANT:BESURETO READJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU

CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PmN

FmG°9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

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,

* Select desired height of cut,

o Lower mower with attachment lift control,

o Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shieJd in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH HIGEST PC=

SWITCH PULL OUTTO SmON

"ENGAGE"

LOWEST

POSmON

PUSH IN TO DEFLECTOR

"DISENGAGE" SHIELD

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

hiH_reater than 15 ° and J

* 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,

IMPORTANT: THE MOTIONCONTROL LEVER RETURNS TO

NEUTRAL (N) POSITIONWHEN THE BRAKE PEDALIS FULLY

DEPRESSED.

o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

brake pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting,

o Make all turns slowly,

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position, Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor,

* Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment

lift control,

* Pull freewheel control out and 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 reengage transmission, reverse above procedure,

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,),

FIG. 11

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-

tel Use common sense when towing, Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous, Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor,

FIG. 10 13

OPERATION

BEFORE STAFMNG THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filbd with summer weight oil,

, Check engine oil with tractor on level ground,

o Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstbk; wipe oil off,

Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on

the tube, Do not thread the cap onto the tube, Remove

and read oil bvel, if necessary, add oil until "FULL"

mark on dipstick is reached, Do not overfill,

o For cold weather operation you shoWd change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Maintenance section of this manual),

* To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in

this manual,

ADD GASOUNE

* Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck, Do not overfill,

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life), Do not mix oil with gasoline, Purchase fuel

in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness,

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING iN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP iNSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

CAUTION: AJcohol bJended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanoJ) can at=

tract moisture which Jeads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fueJ system of an engine while

in storage. To avoid engine proMems, the fue!

system shouM be emptied before storage of

30 days or tongeh Drain the gas tank, start

the engine and Jet it run until the fueJ Jines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fueJ next

season. See Storage Instructions for additionaJ

information. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuet tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGmNE (See Fig. 8)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine,

* Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged

position,

* Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal

and set parking brake,

* Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,

* Move throttle control to fast position

* Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.

For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may

not be needed,

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below,

* Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to

"START" position and release key as soon as engine

starts, Do not run starter continuously for more than

fifteen seconds per minute, If the engine does not start

after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again, If engine still does not start,

pull the choke control out and retry,

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

* When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly, If the engine starts

to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push the control in

slowly,

* The attachments and ground drive can now be used, If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above,

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

* When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly, Continue to push

the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to

accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke

control is fully in, if the engine starts to run roughly, pull

the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and

then continue to push the control in slowly, This may

require an engine warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the temperature,

NOTE:In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start, you

may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows:

* Be sure parking brake is engaged,

* Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension

handle to relieve belt tension,

* Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) min-

utes.

, Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.

, Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the

AUTOMATIC TRANSMiSSiON WARM UP

* Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission

should be warmed up as follows:

* Be sure the tractor is on level ground,

. Place the motion control lever in neutral,

. Release the parking brake and let the brake

slowly return to operating position,

* Allow one minute for transmission to warm up,

This can be done during the engine warm up

period,

* The attachments can be used during the engine warm-

up period after the transmission has been warmed

up and may require the choke control be pulled out

slightly,

NOTE: if at a high altitude (above 8000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance, See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual,

OPERATION

PURGE TRANSMiSSiON

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time, This procedure wiii remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have de-

veloped during shipping of your tractor,

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMiSSiON REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, iT SHOULD

BE PURGEDAFTER REINSTALLATIONBEFOREOPERATING

THETRACTOR.

Place tractor safely on level su dace with engine off and

parking brake set,

o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See"TO TRANSPORT" in this

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine, After the en-

gine is running, move throttle control to slow position,

Disengage parking brake

o Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds, Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds, Repeat this

procedure three (3) times,

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement

of drive wheels, The air is being removed from hydraulic

drive system,

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position, Shut-

off engine and set parking brake,

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine, After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed,

Disengage parking brake,

o Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position, After the trac-

tor moves approximately five (5) feet return the mo-

tion control lever to the neutral (N) position, Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times,

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for

normal operation,

MOWING TiPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing

is attached to tractor,

Mower shouUd be properUy bvebd for best mowing

performance, See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

o The bft hand side of mower shouUd be used for trim-

ming,

o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut, Have the cut area to the right of

the tractor, This will result in a more even distribution

of clippings and more uniform cutting,

When mowing large areas, start by turning tothe right so

that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc, After one or two rounds, mow in the

opposite direction making left hand turns until finished

(See Fig, 12),

I'i

(

00272

FIG. 12

o if grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings, Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height,

o 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 fuji throttle when mow-

ing to assure better mowing performance and proper

discharge of material, Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired,

o When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used,

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

F,LL,NOATES

AS YOUCOMPLETE O_ _£x_ _x_ _x_ _x_ _1:_ 9_1x

EOOL SE V,CE O TES

Check Brake Operation I_ I_

Check Tire Pressure if

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 11_5 I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_11_3

C Lubrication Chart _ If

O Check Battery Level

R Clean Battery and Terminals If

Check Transaxle Cooling I_

Check V-Belts if

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2

i= Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1d1_1,2

N Clean Air Filter _1_ 2

(_i Clean Air Screen 1_2

NI Inspect Muffler/Spark

Arrester

i= Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins II_ 2

Replace Spark Plug I_ I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

Replace Fuel Filter

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

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - 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.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To receive

fuHHvaHuefrom the warranty, operator must maintain tractor

as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments wHHneed to be made periodicaHHy to

properHy maintain your tractor,

At Heastonce a season, check to see if you shouHd make

any of the adjustments described in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

o At Heastonce a year you shouHd repHace the spark pHug,

deaR or repHace air fiHter,and check bHades and beHts

for wear, A new spark pHugand deaR air fiHterassure

proper airofueHmixture and heHpyour engine run better

and HastHonger,

LUBRICATION CHART

'_'MANDREL

ZERKS

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oiHHeveH,

Check brake operation,

Check tire pressure,

Check operator presence and

interHock systems for proper operation,

Check for Moosefasteners,

'3._ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

'_#_ REFER TO MAINTENANCE"ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OHLOR GREASE THE PIVOT POHNTS

WHHCH HAVE SPECHAL NYLON BEARING& VHSCOUS

LUBRHCANTS WHLL ATTRACT DUST AND DHRT THAT WHLL

SHORTEN THE LHFEOFTHE SELF-LUBRHCATHNG BEARHNGS.

HFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY,

POWDERED GRAPHHTE TYPE LUBRHCANT SPARHNGLY.

MAINTENANCE

Always observe safety rubs when performing any main-

tenance,

BRAKE OPERATmON

if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted,

(See"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual),

TmRES

o Maintain properair pressure in all tires(See"PRODUCT

SPECiFiCATiONS" section of this manual),

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cab which can harm rubber,

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage,

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to

slow baks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts deabL Tire sealant abo prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion,

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work-

ing properly, if your tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately,

The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is

fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position,

o When the engineis running, any attempt bytheoperator

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine,

When the engine is running and the attachment clutch

is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine,

o The attachment clutch should never operate unless

the operator is in the seat,,

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Replace

bent or damaged blades,

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

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

with heavy cloth,

Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise,

o Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS

SiDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly,

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

o Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft, Lbs,

torque),

IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED.

BLADE CENTER

HOLE

FmG,13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced,

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An un-

balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine,

o The blade can be sharpened with a fib or on a grind-

ing wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the

mower,

To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer, (When using a

cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with

balancer,)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade, The lobes of

the center hob may appear to be centered, but are not,

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground,

if blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position, if either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced,

CENTER HOLE /

5/8" BOLT

OR PmN

BLADE

FmG,14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use, However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life,

o Keep battery and terminals clean,

o Keep battery bolts tight,

o Keep small vent hobs open,

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour,

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps

or covers, Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary,

MAINTENANCE

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power,

Remove terminal guard,

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor,

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry,

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright,

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,

o Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual),

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

of operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not

adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean

to assure proper cooling,

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine

is running or while the transmission is hot, To prevent pos-

sible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or

steam to clean transaxle,

inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean,

inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials, To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed airor high pressure sprayer to clean coop

ing fins,

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUmB

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle, Should

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authorized service center/department,

ENGINE

LUBRICATmON

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG-SL, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100

C -30 -20 -10 0 20 30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil visc chart4 e

FiG. 15

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at bast

once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year,

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs, 15 and 16)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,

All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL,

Be sure tractor is on level surface,

Oil will drain more freely when warm,

Catch oil in a suitable container,

o Remove oil fiii cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil,

Remove yellow cap from bottom fitting of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the fitting,

OIL DRAIN VALVE

YELLOW

CAP _

TUBE

FIG. 16

CLOSED

AND

LOCKED

POSmON

o Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning

counterclockwise,

o To open, pull out on the drain valve,

After oil has drained completely, close and lock the

drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise

until the pin is in the locked position as shown,

Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the

bottom fitting of the drain valve,

Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube, Pour

slowly, Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS" section of this man-

ual,

Use gauge on oil fiii cap/dipstick for checking level,

insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on

the tube, Do not thread the cap onto the tube when

taking reading, Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,

Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished,

CLEAN AmR mNTAKEiCOOUNG AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times,

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds, Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary, Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled,

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/orcooling shrouds removed

will cause engine damage due to overheating,

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AmR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheating, Cban with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers, See engine manual,

AIR FILTER

Your engine wiii not run properly using a dirty air filter,

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions, See

engine manual,

ENGmNE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one

year, See engine manual,

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester

(if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-

age,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS" section of this manual,

mN-UNE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, if fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required,

With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-

tions,

Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned,

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,

CLAMP

CLAMP FUEL FmLTER

FroG.17

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of all foreign

matter,

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc,

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure

washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-

mission 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,

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-

MENTS:

o Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

® Ptace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

, Turn ignition key to"STOP" and remove key.

, Make sure the Mades and all moving parts have compJetely stopped.

® Disconnect spark pJug wire from spark pJug and pJace wire where it cannot come in contact

with ptug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting,

Lower mower to its lowest position,

Disengage belt tension red from lock bracket,

& CAUTION: Rod is spring Joaded. Have atight grip on rod and retease slowly.

Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis

bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket,

o Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly

and remove plate,

o Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck

and disengage arms from deck,

o Raise attachment lift to its highest position,

Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley,

o Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

TO mNSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park°

ing brake,

o Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck,

o Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right

side of tractor,

_MPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL

MOWER PULLEY GROOVES=

o If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counter°

clockwise until it stops,

o Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control,

o Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position,

o Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove,

o Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck

pins, Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

up as shown,

Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension

brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs

as shown,

LOCK BRACKET

FRONT ELECTRmC

MOWER CLUTCH FRONT PLATE

BRACKET PULLEY ASS 'MBLY

BOUBLELOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

CHASSIS

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRING

USE PUERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

LOOPDP

ANTFSWAY

BAR

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

FLANGED PIN

SUSPENSION ARMS

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRINGS

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

FIG. 18

02565

SHIELD

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Position front pUate assembUy between front mower

brackets, Raise deck and pUateassemMy to align hoUes

and insert flanged pins, Secure pins with doubUeUoop

retainer springs between the pUateassemMy and mower

brackets,

NOTE: To assist in Uocating hoUein flanged pin, the hoUein

pin is inHne with notch on head of pin. ff necessary, move

mower side=to-side to give space between pUateand mower

brackets,

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING iN ALL

MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

o Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking

bracket,

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

toaded. Have a tight grip on rod and

en a e stowty.

o Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under Ueft

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring,

o If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to

remove slack from mower suspension,

Raise deck to highest position,

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground

or driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual), If

tires are over or underinfiated, you will not properly adjust

your mower,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 19 and 20)

Raise mower to its highest position,

o Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground

level at front corners of mower, Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same,

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only,

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side,

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side,

NOTE: Each fuji turn of adjustment nut wiii change mower

height about 3/16",

Recheck measurements after adjusting,

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM

OFMOWEB_ _ -! _EBGEOF

ToGBOO. ilt --i Im!l tMOWED

oooooo

FmG.19

NUT

FIG. 20

FRONT-TO=BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 21 and 22)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SDE-TO-SDE. HFTHE

FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,

BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should

be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 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 gJoves andlor wrap

Made with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right sid e of tractor, Position any blade

so the tip is pointing straight forward, Measure distance "B"

at front and rear tip of the blade,

o Before making any necessary adjustments, 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,

o 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",

o When distance"B"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links,

o 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.

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BLADE

FIG. 21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL mNLENGTH

NUT"B" NUT"C"

• TBUNNION

FRONT PLATE I,°_ _/1 _

ASSEMBLY __

FroG.22

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig, 231

o Park tractor on a bvel surface, Engage parking

brake,

o Lower mower to its lowest position,

o Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket,

o Remove screws from R,H, mandrel cover and remove

cover,

o Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface,

Disconnect R,H,suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removing retainer spring,

Roll belt over the top of R,H, mandrel pulby carefully,

o Remove belt from electric clutch pulley,

o Remove belt from idler pulleys,

Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they

rotate freely,

Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and spring arm,

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig, 23)

o Install belt in both idlers,

Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley,

Roll belt into upper groove of R,H, mandrel pulley care°

fully,

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly,

• Reconnect R,H, suspension arm to rear deck bracket

with retainer spring,

• Reassemble R,H, mandrel cover,

o Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking

bracket,

BELT RN

TENSION ROD SUSPENSION I

(DISENGAGED ARM ,

POSmON)

X,S IDLER

PULLEY

RH MANDREL

COVER

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

IDLER

SPRING

ARM

PRIMARY

IDLER ARM

R.H.

MANDREL

FIG. 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY)

DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24}

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake,

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

o Remove screws from R,H, and L,H, mandrel covers

and remove covers,

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration

in this section of manual),

o Carefully roll belt over the top of R,H, mandrel pulley,

o Remove belt from idler pulleys,

o Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they

rotate freely,

o Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and spring arm,

REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

o Carefully roll belt off L,H, mandrel pulley,

o Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and R,H, mandrel pulley,

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated

around mandrels and entire upper deck surface,

• Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that

they rotate freely,

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

secondary spring arm,

iNSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE

BELT

• Install new belt in lower groove of R, H, mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown,

• 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),

o Install belt into upper groove of R,H, mandrel pulley

and around both idlers, Pull belt to front of mower to

remove slack,

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

o Reinstall mandrel covers and securely tighten all

screws,

o Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in all

grooves correctly,

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See"TO iNSTALL MOWER"

in this section of manual),

L,H, MANDREL SECONDARY IDLER ARM

IDLER PULLEY

SECONDARY

SPRING ARM

CENTER

MANDREL

B.H. MANDREL

COVER

FmG°24

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 25)

The ebctrb dutch should provide years of service, The

dutch has a built°in brake that stops the pulby within 5

seconds, Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop

as required, Adjustments should be made by your nearest

authorized service center/department,

o Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are

in "OFF" position,

Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures ,012" at all three slot

locations cut in side of brake plate,

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate,

ROTOR

NYLON I

LOCKNUT (3)

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT (3) XX.

<//

BBAKE PLATE

FIG. 25

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest

speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted,

TO CHECK BRAKE

• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,

depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake,

o 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/REPLACE PADS

Contact a qualified service center,

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake,

For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal

on bottom of left footrest,

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

BELT REMOVAL -

• Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from

drive belt tension handle,

Remove belt from all idler pulleys, transaxle pulley and

then from engine pulley,

BELT iNSTALLATiON °

o Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around

transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys,

o Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on

proper side of all belt keepers,

Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the

o Reinstall mower,

DBIVE BELT

TENSION HANDLE

ENGmNE PULLEY TBANSAXLE

_IBELTKEEPEB PULLEY_

FLAT mDLEB

KEEPEB

VqDLEB

BELT

KEEPEB

CLUTCHING CLUTCHING

KEEPEB IDLEB FLAT IDLEB

FIG. 26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTmON CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

The motion control Heverhas been preset at the factory and

adjustment shouHdnot be necessary,

o Park tractor on HeveHsurface, Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking

brake,

Loosen the adjustment boHtin front of the right rear

wheel

o Move motion controH Heverto the neutral position (N),

o Tighten the adjustment boHt,

_********'/ 02508 /_

.... _ N_ JE3

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig, 28)

BHockup axHe securely,

Remove axHecover, retaining ring and washers to aHHow

wheeH removal

o Repair tire and reassembHe,

RepHace washers and snap retaining ring secureHy in

axHegroove,

RepHace axHecover,

REAR WHEEL -

BHockrear axHesecureHy,

Remove five (5) hub boHtsto aHHowwheeHremoval

Repair tire and reassembHe, RepHace and tighten hub

boHtssecureHy,

NOTE: To seaHtire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to

showHeaks,tire seaHant may be purchased from your HocaH

parts deaHer,Tire seaHant aHso prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

FroG.27

TRANSMmSSmON REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

ShouHd your transmission require removaH for service or

repHacement, it shouHd be purged after reinstaHHationand

before operating the tractor, See"PURGETRANSMHSSHON"

in the Operation section of this manual

TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL ALmGN-

MENT

Hfsteering wheeHcrossbars are not horizontaH (Heftto right)

when wheeHsare positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheeHand reassembHe per instructions in the AssembHy

section of this manual

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE

COVER

FmG.28

FRONT WHEEL TOEqN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

your tractor, if damage has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department,

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGmNE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(Bee Fig. 29)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate e×plosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged, (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section

if "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow

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 -

* Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSiTiVE

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to

short against tractor chassis,

* Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery,

* Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good

chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery,

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

* BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery,

* RED cable last from both batteries,

lid l--lt

02614

WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED

BATTE BY BATTE BY

REPLACmNG BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

WARNING: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminaJs

at the same time. Before connect-

ing battery, remove meta! bracelets,

wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acci-

dentaJ grounding.

* Lift hood to raised position,

* Remove terminal guard,

* Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor,

* Install new battery with terminals in same position as

old battery,

* Reinstall terminal guard,

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

terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown, Tighten

securely,

* Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery

terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut, Tighten

securely

Close terminal access doors,

Close hood,

KEPS NUT

TERMINAL

ACCESS

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE

CABLE

TERMINAL

GUARD

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 30

FIG. 29

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

• Raise hood,

o Puff buUbhoUderout of the hoUein the backside of the

grHk

• RepUace buUbin hoUderand push buUbhoUdersecureUy

back into the hoUein the backside of the grill

• Cbse hood,

mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorUy,stop running, or prevent it from starting,

o Check wiring, See eUectricaUwiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

RepUace with 30 amp automotive=type pUug=infuse, The

fuse hoUderis Uocated behind the dash,

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 31}

• Raise hood,

• Unsnap headlight wire connector,

• Stand in front of tractor, Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor,

• To replace, reverse above procedure,

FIG. 31

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, If adjustment is nec=

essary, see engine manual,

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad=

justment should not be necessary, If adjustment is neces=

sary, see engne 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 for repair

and/or adjustment,

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end

of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days

or more.

WARNING: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Atlow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage, When mower

isto be stored fora period of time, cban it thorougNy, remove

all dirt, grease, haves, etc, Store in a dean, dry area,

Cban entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual),

inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual),

o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual,

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened, Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessary,

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

lightly before painting,

BATTERY

o Fully charge the battery for storage,

o After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging,

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-

connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual),

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals,

if battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces,

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: ITIS IMPORTANTTOPREVENT GUMDEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH

AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATESTHAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOLOR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH

LEADSTOSEPARATIONAND FORMATIONOF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACiDiC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE.

o Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty,

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,

Use fresh fuel next season,

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-

mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage,

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container,

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container,

Run engine at bast 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to

allow the stabilizer 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 en-

gine oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of

this manual),

CYUNOER(S)

Remove spark plug(s),

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hob(s) into

cylinder(s),

Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oil,

o Replace with new spark plug(s),

Do not store gasoline from one season to another,

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust,

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems,

if possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt,

Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic, Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust,

iMPORTANT: NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND

EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not"CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adiustment.

fl. Extreme cold conditions.

f. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adiustmenL

1. Brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

f. Weak or dead battery'.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttle in"CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

f0. Spark plug wire loose.

fl. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

f3. Loose or damaged wiring.

f4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

fS. Engine valves out of adiustment.

f. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See"TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fue! filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See"To Adiust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

f0. Contact an authorized service center/department.

f 1. See "To start engine" in operation section

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adiust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. ChecWreplace solenoid or starter.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Adiust throttle contro!.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fue! filter.

f0. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

f 1. Clean engine air screen/fins.

f2. Clean/replace muffler.

f3. Check all wiring.

f4. See "To Adiust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

f5. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

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

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment crutch

engaged

Pooreut:uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when

turning engine "OFF"

CAUSE

1= Faulty operator-safety presence control system=

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Switch is"OFF".

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4= Loose or damaged wiring=

5= Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4= Faulty alternator=

1. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

2= Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken=

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing.

1. Engine throttle control not set between half and

full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Turn switch"ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2= Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

1. Move throttle control between half and full speed

(fast) position before stopping engine.

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04

SCHEMATmC

BATTERY SOLENOID

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

G A1

IGNITION

SWITCH

RED _ RED

FUSE

WHITE

BLACK

WHITE

I _1

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

RED

i STARTER

BLACK

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

i D i

..... J

PTO (DISENGAGED)

BLUE

FUEL i

I I

L -- I

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

RED

BLACK

_ HOUR

METER

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

, ,

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

BLACK

A •

Iw SPARK PLUGS I

GAP

I _ (2 PLUGS v ,.,

I ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

i i

OHARGINGSYSTEMOUTPUT 28VOLTSAO_ _00RPM

,AMPDO_ 3600RPM _¢_/REGuLAToR01SOONNEOTEO/i

REGULATOR __

0 I IiALTERNATOR J •

)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

ON+LIGHTS B+A1 L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE

START B + S + A1 NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F,B+E,A+D

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

PTO SWITCH

CONNECTOR

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i JE

42 J

I \\ L

I \1

I \l

"1"

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NO. GTH2548 (GTH2548A), PRODUCT NO. 954 57 20-04

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 532 14 49-27 Battery

2 874 76 04-12 BoHt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 532 12 48-86 Tray, Battery

10 532 14 52-11 BoHt,Battery Front 1/4-20 x 7,5 Zinc

11 532 15 01-09 HoHddown Battery Front Mount

12 532 14 57-69 Nut, Push NyHon 1,4" Battery Front

16 532 17 61-38 Switch HnterHockPush-Hn

21 532 17 56-88 Harness Socket Light w/4152J

22 532 O0 41-52 BuHb

25 532 18 54-56 CaMe, Battery

26 532 10 88-24 Fuse

27 873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20

28 532 17 06-97 CaMe, Ground

29 532 12 13-05 Switch, PHunger NC Gray

30 532 17 55-66 Switch, Hgn

33 532 14 04-01 Key

40 532 18 80-34 Harness Hgn,

42 532 15 43-36 Cover, TerminaH Red

45 532 17 75-00 Ammeter

46 532 17 75-01 Hourmeter

50 532 17 46-51 Switch, PTO

79 532 17 52-42 Socket AssembHy BuHb

81 532 10 97-48 ReHayAsm,

NOTE: AHHcomponent dimensions given in U,S, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

161

158

122

130

146

17_144 / 143

" 7-_, 156 156J_-_ 2

Y---_--_130 159 _156

chassis-stealth 44

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON

1 532 18 03-75

2 532 17 52-82

5 532 18 56-04

6 532 15 78-82

7 817 72 04-08

8 532 18 46-68

14 532 19 00-55

15 532 16 18-41

16 532 12 17-94

17 8170006-12

18 532 18 28-73

19 819 13 13-12

20 874 78 06-16

21 873 80 06-00

24 532 18 10-58

25 532 16 18-42

28 532 18 10-57

30 532 14 50-52

31 532 16 14-19

32 532 16 13-27

33 532 16 13-26

34 532 17 70-18

35 819 11 11-16

36 8170605-12

37 532 18 17-20

39 532 17 52-78

43 532 13 69-39

44 532 13 69-40

45 532 17 60-18

47 817 49 06-08

50 532 17 54-76

56 532 17 60-16

58 532 18 35-69

68 817 49 05-08

86 874 78 07-20

91 532 18 03-74

99 532 17 71-43

122 5321614-64

130 5321718-75

138 5321817-98

139 5321718-73

142 5321618-97

143 532 17 75-86

144 5321619-00

146 532 17 75-87

148 532 16 46-55

150 532 19 03-09

152 532 17 79-56

153 532 18 82-12

156 8170005-12

158 817 67 06-08

159 8170006-12

161 5321817-87

162 532 14 24-32

165 532 18 35-54

166 873 68 07-00

Rail, Frame RH

Drawbar, Gt

Dash, PUastic

Dash, 1PCS, Lower

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

Support, Battery

Hood Asm., Pnt

Lens LH

Cover, Access

Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4

Grille

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ca.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Footrest, RH

Lens RH

Footrest, LH

Saddle

Bracket Supt 1-pc Vgt Steering

Bracket, Frame Pivot Lh

Bracket, Frame Pivot Rh

Plate Asm Engine Chassis

Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ca.

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Fender, Pnt.

Bracket, Axle Front

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm. Susp Chassis Rh

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket, Chassis Front

Bracket Asm. Susp Chassis Lh

Bracket Asm., Fender

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1/2

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 unc x 1-1/4

Rail, Frame Lh

Rod Asm. Bypass

Screw Hex WSHD 8-18 x 7/8

Screw Hw Hd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

BoUtShouUder 5/16-18

Bracket Dash SteaUth RH

Skirt GrHUeRH

Bracket Dash SteaUth LH

Skirt GrHUeLH

Extrusion Bumper

Duct Heat Hood

ShieUd,Browning

Light Box Asm. w/Lens

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

ConsoUe FueUWindow

Screw Hex 1/4-1/2 unc

Bracket Support Tank

Nut, Crown Lock 7/16-14 unc

167 532 18 46-72 Bushing Snap

NOTE: AHcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

drive 6-vgt

121

117_

36 / 68

120

111

114_. 120

23-

125

_124

112

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON

1 Transaxb Hydro Gear 77 874 78 07-16

331-3000 (Order Parts From 89 873 68 07-00

Transaxb Manufacturer) 94 532 13 38-35

2 532 O0 70-70 Key Sq, 1/4 x 2,5 98 532 14 10-04

3 532 O0 75-63 Washer 106 532 14 29-18

6 876 02 04-12 Pin, Cotter 107 532 15 47-39

7 532 14 05-07 WheeU, Hub AssembUy 108 532 14 29-17

9 532 14 00-80 BoUt,Hub 111 532 15 62-40

20 873 94 08-00 Nut 112 5321785-58

22 532 18 02-35 Lever Asm Shift 114 873 80 05-00

23 5321408-45 Knob 117 873 90 06-00

29 532 17 66-00 Brake, Rod 120 817 O0 06-12

33 8120000-53 RingE 121 5321756-11

34 532 07 16-73 Cap, Parking Brake 122 872 01 05-20

35 532 13 76-48 Rod, Parking Brake 123 532 18 32-54

36 532 14 94-12 Spring, Drive Ground 124 532 16 54-92

37 5321217-49 Washer 25/32xl-1/4x16Ga, 125 8174905-10

38 532 15 00-35 NyHner 126 532 16 60-02

39 874 32 10-16 Screw, Fin, #10-24 x 1 127 532 17 73-62

40 532 17 85-75 Actuator, Unterbck VGT 128 532 17 66-24

41 873 93 10-00 Nut Centerbck 10-24 unc 129 532 17 94-73

42 532 12 48-72 Cover, PedaU 130 819 13 10-16

46 532 14 51-70 Retainer, Spring 131 876 02 03-12

48 8721106-14 BoUtRdhd3/8-16xl-3/4Gr, 5 132 5321754-67

50 532 13 14-94 Pulley, UdUer,Fiat 133 532 17 54-68

52 532 12 77-83 Pulley, UdUer,Grooved 135 532 17 73-64

55 532 10 57-06 Bearing, UdUer 137 532 12 49-49

56 5321615-97 V-BeUt 138 5320013-70

58 874 76 07-24 BoUtFin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 142 532 17 54-69

61 532 14 39-95 Pulley, Transaxb 143 817 06 05-12

64 532 17 66-01 Shaft, Brake PedaU 145 532 16 31-68

65 532 17 96-13 BoUt,ShouUder 146 532 14 04-62

68 532 O0 51-42 Pin, Roll 147 532 14 13-22

69 532 12 38-00 Washer 151 874 76 05-14

70 532 18 17-88 Console Automatic YT/GT 152 532 17 87-05

73 874 49 05-48 BoltHexFIghd5/16-18x3Gr, 5 153 5321247-88

74 532 14 24-32 Screw Hex Wsh, Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc

Fastener Christmas Tree

Bracket Shift

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear

Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear

Spacer Shift Lever VGTH

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut Lock Hex W/ins 5/16-18 unc

Nut, Lock Fig, 3/8-16

Screw 3/8-16 x ,75

Bracket Strap Torque

Bolt RDHDSQ 5/16-18 unc x 2-1/2

Rod Shift

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x ,561

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Washer SRRTD 5/16 ID x 1 x ,125

Link Control Clutch

Spring Drive GRND

Bracket Asm Idler Tensioning

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga,

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT

Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT

Link Asm Control Hydro 3500

Nut Lock 5/16-18 NC Thd,

Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1,10 x 1/32

Strap Torque HG-3500

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Washer Axle Flange HG-3000

Fan 7" Hydro

Washer

Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 7/8

Bolt Hex 5/16 x 1 W/Patch

Spring, Retainer

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEEFIING ASSEMBLY

18 _ steedng 13_,'gt

13 /

REPAIR PARTS

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 532 16 66-27

2 532 17 85-57

3 532 18 32-26

4 532 16 18-49

5 532 16 18-48

6 532 12 49-31

7 532 12 17-48

8 812 O0 00-29

9 532 12 12-32

10 874 78 10-44

11 532 13 65-18

12 873 90 10-00

13 532 12 17-49

14 810 04 06-00

15 873 54 06-00

16 532 18 68-14

18 532 17 55-72

19 532 15 60-11

20 532 17 75-92

21 532 15 99-45

22 532 15 51-05

23 532 15 29-27

26 532 16 66-26

27 532 12 49-37

28 817 O0 06-12

29 532 10 42-39

31 532 13 81-36

32 819 11 16-10

33 810 04 05-00

34 874 78 05-12

35 532 18 70-39

36 532 18 67-99

41 532 15 52-46

42 817 49 05-08

44 532 17 75-93

45 8191824-11

46 819 13 16-10

47 532 17 94-71

49 532 17 58-20

50 873 90 06-00

51 873 94 08-00

52 532 17 55-53

53 532 18 89-67

WheeU, Steering

Axb Asm,, Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindb Asm, LH

Spindb Asm,, RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga,

Ring, KHp #T5304-75

Cap, Spindb

BoUt,Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer Brg Axb Front 1,570

Nut, Lock FUange 5/8-11 unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga,

Washer, Lock Hvy HUcUSpr 3/8

Nut 3/8-24

Shaft Asm,, Steering

DragHnk, BaH Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm,, Steering Vgt

Boot Steering

Adapter, WheeU Steering

Bushing, Strg,

Screw

Cap, WheeU Steering

Bearing, CoL Strg,

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, FUange

Bushing, NyHner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga,

Washer, Lock Hvy HbUSpr 5/16

BoUt,Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Bracket Switch Unerbck VGT97

Screw 5/16-18 x 1/2

Extension Steering Premium

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga,

Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga,

Bracket Asm, Idler

Pulley Idler Flat

Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 unc

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unc

Clip Steering

Washer Harden

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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ENGmNE

KEY PART

NO. NO.

"_ 20

18 15

26 27 39

engine=kawasaki 1 vgt

2 532 14 97-23

8 532 12 13=61

9 532 17 77-48

10 532 17 52-87

11 532 17 93-35

12 532 14 39-96

15 532 17 91-15

18 532 18 18-03

20 532 18 29-37

21 532 17 18-75

22 532 17 81 =48

25 873 92 06-00

26 532 O0 36-45

27 532 13 92-77

28 532 O0 78-34

29 532 13 71-80

31 532 14 50-06

37 532 12 34-87

39 817 49 06-36

40 817 49 06-64

41 532 12 61-97

DESCRIPTION

Engine Kohler, Model No, CV730

(Order parts from engine manufac-

turer)

Muffler Side

Keeper Asm, Belt Engine VGT

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel 5,0

Cap Fuel

Control Throttle

Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

Control Choke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 unf

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Clip Pushqn

Clamp Hose

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2ol/4 unc

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc

Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x ,250

_86

84 82

l SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

42 810 04 07=00

43 532 17 99-53

47 532 17 52-88

62 532 14 66-29

70 532 17 55=46

71 532 17 55-45

80 532 16 33-05

81 532 14 84-56

83 532 17 18=77

84 817 06 06-24

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16=20 x 3,75 Ga 5

Bushing

Shield Heat Muffler

Gasket (Order from Enigne Manu-

facturer)

Tube Exhaust RH

Tube Exhaust LH

Nut Flange M8=1,25

Tube Drain Oil Easy

Plug Oil Drain ((Order parts from

engine manufacturer)

Bolt 5/16=18unc x 1=3/4 W/Sems

Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

86 532 18 43=62 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8-1,25

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free

number for your engine manufacturer listed below:

Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723

Kohler Co, 1-800-544-2444

Tecumseh Products 1-800-558-5402

Honda Engines 1-800-426-7701

Kawasaki 1°949-460-5688

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LmFT ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 73

38 34

31 9

30 10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 532 12 10=06

2 532 18 00=45

3 532 15 91 =89

4 812 O0 00=22

5 8192920=16

6 871 11 06=24

7 532 12 56=31

8 532 12 45=26

9 532 12 23=64

10 532 18 38=94

11 532 17 53=75

12 532 16 35=52

23 532 12 46=70

24 873 35 08=00

26 873 80 08=00

29 532 15 02=33

30 532 11 08=07

31 819 13 10=16

32 532 13 71 =50

33 876 02 03=08

_=_ _ - 2-_...78

Hflrh 11

DESCRIPTION

Rod Asm,, Lever

Shaft Asm,, Lift Vgt

Lever Asm,, Lift Rh

E=Ring Truarc #5133=87

Washer 29/32 x 1=1/4 x 16 Ga,

BoUt,Fin Hex 3/8=16 x 1=1/2

Grip, HandUe

Button PUunger

PUunger, Lever Lift

Spring

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2=13 unc

Nut CrownUock 1/2=13 unc

Trunnion UnfinHeight

Nut, SpeciaU

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga,

Spring, Compression UnfHgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

34 532 13 71=67

35 532 13 80=57

38 532 15 50=97

39 532 12 39=35

40 8170605=16

41 532 17 59=94

42 819 11 24=10

43 532 12 39=34

70 532 14 52=12

72 532 11 04=52

73 873 35 06=00

74 532 17 58=02

75 532 17 58=05

76 532 17 55=60

77 532 17 62=05

78 532 17 56=89

79 532 17 53=78

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Unf 3/8=16 Unc

Pointer Height Undicator

PUug,HoUeBUk, 1,485/1,515 Dia,

Screw 5/16=18 x 1

Nut, Lift Link

Washer 11/32 x 1=1/2 x 10 Ga,

ScaUe, Undicator Height

Nut Hex FUange Lock

Nut Push Phos & OH

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8=16 unc

Arm, Suspension Rear RH

PUate,Asm, Susp, Front

Pin Flange

Trunnion Susp, Arm

Trunnion, Front, Susp

Arm, Suspension Rear LH

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

33' 26

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 532 18 87-15

2 532 14 05-51

3 532 14 06-75

5 532 14 50-06

6 873 80 06-00

7 532 12 41-81

8 532 17 18-77

10 532 18 24-93

12 532 12 12-46

13 532 12 12-48

14 872 05 04-12

15 532 12 12-49

16 532 12 37-40

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO.

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap asm Fender

CHp, Push in Hinged

Nut, Crownbck 3/8-16

Spring, Seat Cprsn

BoUt5/16-18 unc x 3/4

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

BoUt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

seat 10-vgt

17 532 12 39-76

20 532 12 42-38

21 532 17 18-52

24 532 17 79-46

25 532 17 79-47

26 819 11 10-12

28 810 01 05-00

33 874 78 05-12

35 532 17 84-26

37 873 80 05-00

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Track Slide Seat LH

Track Slide Seat RH

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 12 Ga,

Washer Split

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 3/4

Cap Vinyl 1 x ,34 Red

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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DECALS

1 3 4 7

15 10

5 5

| • •

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 532 18 97-22

3 532 18 89-47

4 532 18 89-48

5 532 18 97-08

6 532 17 05-63

7 532 18 09-41

8 532 17 84-82

10 532 15 71-40

11 532 18 12-53

12 532 17 85-02

DESCRIPTION

DecaU,FinaU

DecaU,Hood, RH

DecaU,Hood, LH

DecaU,Side PaneU

Decal, Warning

Decal Hood Cust, Resp,

Decal Mower Heavy Duty

Decal Danger

Decal Foot Rest

Decal, Deck Caution

KEY PART

NO. NO.

14 532 17 52-91

15 532 18 89-25

17 532 18 28-54

23 532 10 62-02

24 532 14 50-05

27 532 16 69-60

- - 532 18 19-16

- - 532 18 19-17

- - 532 18 99-42

DESCRIPTION

Decal V-BeUtSchematic

Decal Uns,Strg WH

Decal, Saddle Oper,

Reflector, Taillight

Decal Btry Dngr/Psn

Decal Drawbar

Pad Footrest LH

Pad Footrest RH

Manual Owner's (English)

WHEELS & TIRES

2 3

wheel art l-vgt

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 532 05 91-92

2 832 06 51-39

3 532 14 45-09

4 532 O0 81-34

5 532 10 62-30

6 532 12 49°57

7 532 12 49-59

8 532 17 50-39

9 532 10 55-88

10 532 O0 71-54

11 5321445-10

12 532 12 48-60

- - 532 14 43-34

NOTE:

DESCRiPTiON

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

Cap, Hub

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Fitting, Grease

Sealant, Tire (10 oz, Tube)

All component dimensions given in U,S, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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MOWER DECB

112

21 114 I 1

122., 50

110 I

132 95

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

532 18 18-48

532 17 89-15

532 12 46-70

532 17 80-24

532 17 43-65

532 17 39-21

532 18 00-54

532 17 43-60

532 17 43-58

532 11 04-85

532 17 44-93

872 11 06-10

872 14 05-05

532 13 28-27

532 17 43-78

873 68 05-00

532 10 53-04

532 17 81-02

532 11 04-52

532 18 17-07

819 11 10-16

532 13 14-91

532 17 39-84

532 18 76-90

532 17 78-65

532 17 83-42

532 17 79-68

532 17 43-75

532 12 20-52

532 17 43-73

532 18 08-06

532 13 77-29

532 18 08-08

532 17 43-68

873 90 06-00

Deck WeUdment Mower 48 50 872 11 06-12

Bracket Asm,, Sway Bar 52 532 17 58-20

Retainer Spring 56 532 15 59-86

Sway Bar Deck 57 532 15 69-41

BoUt7/16 Asm, BUade 91 532 18 05-35

(The following bUadesare avaHaMe) 94 532 17 60-66

BUade,48" Mubhing (For mubhing 95 532 18 05-34

mowers onUy) 97 532 17 85-15

BUade,48" Hi-Lift (For bagging and 98 532 17 94-79

discharging) 99 532 18 40-58

Shaft Asm, w/Lower Bearing 100 872 11 06-16

MandreUAsm, 110 532 17 50-16

Bearing, BaH, MandreU 112 532 17 43-87

Stripper MandreU Deck 113 872 11 05-06

BoUtRDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1,25 114 532 17 43-84

BoUt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 115 532 17 46-09

BoUt,HexHd, ShouUder5/16-18 116 532 18 42-19

Baffle, Vortex Mower 117 532 13 39-57

Nut, Crownbck 5/16-18 Unc 118 873 93 06-00

Cap, Sbeve 119 819 12 14-14

Spring, Torsion 121 532 17 43-71

Nut, Push 122 532 17 46-06

Deflector Shbid 126 532 17 43-72

Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga, 130 8170006-16

Rod, Hinge 132 8170006-12

Screw, ThdroH Washer Head 182 532 17 91-27

Washer, Spacer MandreU 183 532 16 35-52

Pulley, Mandrel 184 532 17 39-79

Nut, Fig, Top Lock Cntr, 9/16 - - 532 17 43-56

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Pulley, Idler, Driven - - 532 18 15-91

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, Thdrolk 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut Lock Fig, 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Carr, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr, 5

Pulley Idler Flat

Bar Pnt Adj,

Pin Head Rivet

Bracket Asm N Roller RH

Roller Nose 48"

Bracket Asm N Roller LH

Washer Hardened

Spring Primary Drive

Pulley Idb¢'V"

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 2

Arm Spring Secondary

Link Tension Relief Lever

Bolt Carr, 5/16-18 x 3/4

Tension Asm, Relief Lever

Arm Spring Tension Relief

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga,

Spring Secondary Drive

Bushing Pivot Tension Relief

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck

Screw 3/8-16 x 1,0

Screw 3/8-16 x ,75

Rod Roller Nose

Retainer Spring

Keeper Belt Idler

Mandrel Asm, Service

(Includes Key Nos, 13-15 and 33)

Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std, Deck-Order separately nose

roller components Key Nos, 91

- 95 and 132, 182, 183,)

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

Husqvarna

SECTION 1: LiMiTED WARRANTY

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvarna") warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur-

chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the "Warranty

Period" of the product as set forth below:

_if,,e,time,Warranty: All tiller tines against breakage, trimmer shafts, ignition coils and modules on hand

ele product,

3Year Warranty: Spindles (on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk-Behinds)

2 Year COMMERCIALoWarranty: Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment--zero turn riders, wide area

walks, and ground engaging commercial equipment,

2Year NON-COMMERCIAL Warranty: Automatic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors,

walk behind mowers, tillers, chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers, handheld

blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for

noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producinq use, except as herein stated,

Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB-TIERdl and EPA regulations,

except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manu-

facturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at

time of purchase,

1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump grinder, pole pruners and pole saws for non-commercial, non- _pro-

fessional, non-institutional or non-income producinq use, All trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, hover-

ing trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blowers, hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, power-assist collection

systems used for commercial, institutional, professional or income producinq_poses or use,

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first 6 months,

90 Day Warranty: Automatic Mower, Chain saws, power cutters, stump grinders, pole saws, pole prun-

ers, snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any

Husqvarna product used for commercial, institutional, professional, or income producind_oses or use

except as otherwise provided herein,

Husqvama Safety AppareU carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer's original purchase

for defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear, tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Prod-

uct must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form. All care and maintenance instructions must

be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label, The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not

covered under warranty

30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items,

SECTION 2: RUSQVARNA'S OBUGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY

Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component

fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period,

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND UM_TATIONS

This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:

(1)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,

corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits;

(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner's/Operator's manual or instruc-

tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna;

(3)Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product's per-

formance, operation, safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable

laws; or:

(4)Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

OF THE PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT

WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY M A N U FA C-

TURED PRODUCTS,

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBJUT_ES

The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as written

in the maintenance section of the Owner's/Operator's manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur,

the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof

of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.

SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION

It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly

filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10)

days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.

Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty

service, This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and

address of the selling dealer,

SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY TH_S WARRANTY

The following items are not covered by this warranty:

(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not

limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw

chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;

(2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light;

(3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective

manufacturer's warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of pur-

chase: all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer:

(4)Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for war-

ranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and

(5)Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB-TIERdl and EPA regulations

which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer,

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an au-

thorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational

problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner's expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are

not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the "Yellow

Pages" of the local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.

HUSQVARNA

7349 Statesv{He Road

Char{otte, NO 28269

531 83 81-23 2002

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

_b ARNING: 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 among dotted mine indicated above.

2. Homd page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraiiem to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

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

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

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