Craftsman 917251572 tractor User Manual

SWA/RS

MODEL NUMBER 917.251572 OWNER'SMANUAL

oAssembly

oOperation

o Customer Responsibilities

o Service and Adjustments

oRepair Parts

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

SAFETY RULES

_b Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &

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

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

t. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow aUinstructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing

° Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone_ Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended Afways turnoff

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute_

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs_

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck

II. SLOPE OPERATION

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

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

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

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

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etco

• 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 thatyou wilt not have

to stop or shift whlle on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the sfopes slowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction_

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, ifpossible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

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

sliding

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

ground

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

111.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 ofthe mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult

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

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

children

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care inhandUng gasoline and other fuels They are

flammable and vapors are explosive

Use only an approved container

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke

Never refuel the machine indoors

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly_

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

- Grass catcher components are subject towear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them

Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as

required.

Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH! BECOME ALERT!H YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs,

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• ,LWARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CentedDepartment Department. We have com-

petent, wel!-trained technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properiy

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917251572

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER TIdE SEAT,

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERfALNUMBERAND

DATE OFPURCHASEAND KEEPIN A SAFE PLACE

=OR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 25.0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4 2 PINTS

WiO FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: O- 5 8

REVERSE: 0-21

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 40

MIN CCA: 340

CASE SIZE: UtR

CHARGING SYSTEM; 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS

• Read and observe the safety rules.

, Foflow a regutar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor..

, Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator,

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)°

Otherstates may have similar laws Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).,

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according

to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will i'epair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material

or workmanship

This Warranty does not cover:

" Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass

- Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery wiiFnot hotd a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WiLL APPLY ) THIS WARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THiS PRODUCT iS IN THE UNITED STATES

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may afso have other rights which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .................... ........................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20

WARRANTY .................................................................. 3

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 7-10

OPERATION .......................................................... 11-16

aNDEX

Accessories....................................................5

Adjustments:

Brake ......................................................23

Carburetor. .........................................27

Clutch Pulley .......................................23

Gauge Wheels ............................. 14

Mower

Front-To-Back ........................ 22

Side-To-Side ........................... 2t

Throttle Control Cable .................. 27

Air Filter, Engine ..................................... 20

Air Screen, Engine .....................................18

Assembly ...................................................7-10

Battery:

Charging ......................................... 8

Cleaning .............................................20

Starting with Weak Battery .......... 25

Storage ........................................... 28

Terminals .................................. 19

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............. 24

Mower Dd ce

Removal/Replacement ............ 22

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ............. 23

Blade:

Sharpening .................................. 18

Replacement ................................. 18

Brake Adjustment ................................ 23

Carburetor Adjustment ...... ....................27

Clutch Pulley ......................................... 23

Controls, Tractor. ................................ 12

Customer Responsibilities ............... 17-20

Engine:

Air Filter ................................. 20

Air Screen .......................................19

Cooling Fins .................................20

Engine Oil ............................. 15,19

Fuel Filter .................................... 20

Spark Plug(s) ............................ 20

Tractor:

Battery ........................................ 18

Blade ...................................................18

Lubrication Chart ....................... 17

Maintenance Schedule ............ 17

Tire Care .......................... 8,18,25

Transaxle .........................................19

Cutting Height, Mower .......................... !3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 21-27

STORAGE ................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING, ......................................... 29-30

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 32-49

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-57

PARTS ORDERINGISERVIOE ............... BACK COVER

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays ......................26

Schematic ...................................... 31

Wiring Diagram .............................. 32

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ 20

Air Screen ....................................... 19

Cooling Fins ................................... 20

Oil Change ................................... 19

Oil Level ........................................ 15

Oil Type .................................... 15,19

Preparation ................................ 15

Repair Parts .............................. 50-57

Starting ............................................ 15

Storage ........................................ 28

Filter:

Air Filter ............................................. 20

Fuel ................................................ 20

Oil .................................................. 20

Fuel:

Storage ..............................................28

Type ................................................ 15

Fuse ................................................... 26

Headlights ............................................ 26

Hood RemovaVInstallation .....................26

LevelingMower Deck......................... 22

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................ 17

Engine ...........................................t9

M .:

Maintenance Schedule .Z:..:ii_.;; .......... 17

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-tooBack ......... 22

Adjustment, Side4mSide ............... 21

Blade Replacement ......._................. t 8

Blade Sharpening ....................... 18

Cutting Height ................................ 13

tnstaflation ...................................... 21

Operation ....................................... 14

Removal ................................. ; ...... 21

Mowing Tips .........................................16

Muffler ..................................................20

Spark Arrester ........................... 3,40

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ 15,19

Engine ........................................... 19

Storage .......................................... 28

Operation ...................................................11-16

Operating Mower .................................. 14

Options:

Accessories ...................................... 5

Spark Arrester. ..............................3,40

Parking Brake ........................................ 13

Parts Bag .....................................................6

Parts, Replacement/Repair ........... 32-49

Product Specifications ............................. 3

Repair Parts ...................................... 32-49

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

Seat ........................................................... 8

Service and Adjustments ............... 21-27

Carburetor ....................................... 27

Clutch Pulley ............................... 23

Fuse .....................................................26

Hood Removal/Installation ........... 26

Motion Drive Belt

Removal!Replacement ........... 22

Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ..............22

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............. 23

Mower Adjustment

Front4o-Back ........................ 22

Side-to-Side ...................................21

Mower Remova!/Installation .......... 21

Tire Care ....................................... 8,16,25

Slope Guide Sheet .............................. 59

Spark Plug(s) ..................................... 20

Specifications .........................................3

Starting the Engine .......................... 15-16

Steering Wheel ..................................... 7,24

Stopping the Tractor ............................ 13

Storage ..................................................... 28

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 27

Tires ....................................................8,18,25

Troubleshooting Chart ........................29-30

Transaxte ........................................................ 19

Warranty .................................................. 3

Wiring Diagram ...........................................32

Wiring Schematic ................................. 31

ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH aENTS

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased

Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL

FUEL STABILIZER A1R FILTER

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help

you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor_

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered

2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on lO-inch diameter discs puncture

holes in soil atc!ose intervais to let moisture soak in Steelweight tray

for increased penetration

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy Variety ofsizes available, plus accesso-

ties such asside panelkits, tool caddy, cart cover, protective matand

dolly.

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soi_to allow moisture

and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inchswath 24 hardened steel

coring tips 150 Ib capacity weight tray

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 sfeel blades that angle from 10 to

20 degrees, 40 inches wide Can hook 2 units in tandem. (Requires

sleeve hitch )

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel 48

inches wide, 17incheshigh, clears 44finch pathwhen angled Master

lift control lever for operator ease Spring trip for snow removal on

uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow ground contour.

Reversible, replaceable scraper bar (Use with tire chains and wheet

weights and!or rear drawbar weight)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at

once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring fine

teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or

rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide pathand tosses thatchinto

large hopper Mounts behind tractor

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow Crank adjust-

ment controls depth, 3-posilion yoke sets width Heavy steel landside

for straight furrowing (Requires sleeve hitch.)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a

pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber

REAR GRADER BLADE is42 incheswide and operated from driver's

seat Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading

Reverses for pushing snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch )

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter

water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight. Rounded edges

prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cteans drum

SLEEVE CULXIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for

seeding, helps weed control Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps.

Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch) Optional

accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,

corn, and other deep-seeded crops

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system Single pin couples/

uncouples

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles

powdery and wet/heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin arrange-

ment. Discharge chute adjusts lrom tractor seat 6-inch diameter

spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lift controlled at tractor seat

(Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC eleclric motor that connects to the tractor

battery or other 12_volt source Includes booms for automatic

spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adiustabfe

spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and

liquid fertilizers

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing

easy Broadcast spreaders are also usetul for granular de-icers and

sand

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and teaves

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost

garden residue Chain-drivetransmission Six11-inchdiamelerone

piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve

hitch ) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36qnch swath to prepare

seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own

built-in lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve

hilch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the

tractor drawbar and go! Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert

unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links

give smooth ride, outslanding traction

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame,

ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility

Hinged metal doors with catch Keeps operator warm and dry

Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in

summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/tempered solid

safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber

caution Hght for mounting on cab top

VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves

Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places

VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Can

be mounted on front of fractor for plowing applications Uses (1) 55

Ib weight

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow

removal or dozing heavy materials

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/t6 x 12 Gauge

ner Springs (single loop)

(4) Retainer Springs =r-q

(2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga,

(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x t (2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 @

(2) Hex Nuts t/4-20

(2) Washers

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

• (2) Lock Washers 1/4

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Steering

Wheel

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Manual

Parts bag contents not shown full size

_ /f-_\, _ (2)Washers3/8

, Bolts \ _.//y(2) Gauge z_. (2) Center-

\_ Wheels _ lock Nuts

_(2) Front Link Assemblies :_

Steering

Wheel

insert

Nose Roller

Brackets

(2) Keys

Steering

Slope Sheet Sleeve

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.. Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEIVlBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife

(2) 9/16" wrenches (1) 3/4" wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)_

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers

of carton, and lay panels flaL

, Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

- Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shafL

o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,

o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shafl_

° Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

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

* Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel

o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVEANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

FIG, 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section for location and function of con-

trols)

= Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position.

= Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal

" disengageP'acefreewheeltransmissionC°ntr°li_fre,,_w_leTeRli_l_lPl_tl_°_,tin°

the Operation section of this manual).

o Roll tractor forward off skid.

. Remove mower and packing materials.

• Remove ties from V-belts.

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CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc_

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position,

o Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-

tive caps and discard,

= 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-t0 amps.

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

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as shown Tighten securely

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock

washer and hex nut° Tighten securely.

° Close terminal access doors,,

Use terminal access doors for:

o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

- Inspection for corrosion.

- Testing battery,,

• Jumping (if required)_

Periodic charging,

LOCK FLAT

HEX NUT WASHER WASHER

DISCARD TERMINAL HEX,"

_ROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

= Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely,,

Do not tighten,

° Tighten shoulder bolt securely,

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat°

• Sfide seat until a comfortable position isreached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedat all the way

down.

. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely,

SEAT

SHOULDER _ _\ \r'T"'_ \' \\ \

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4)

• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and

nose rolter between deck mounting brackets as shown.

Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown°

• Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 crownlock nuts

as shown_ Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in

deck brackets.

"B"BRACKETTAB

HEX

"A" CROWNLOCK

BRACKET NUT

TAB WASHER

FIG. 4

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT °

(See Figs. 5 and 6)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension °

arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park-

ing brake. °

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts° °

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

o Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right °

side of tractor,.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO -

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE

° Install one front link in top hole of the L,H. front mower

bracket and L.H front suspension bracket., Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.

, Install second front link in RH front suspension bracket

only and retain with single loop retainer spring as

shown

,, Slide right side of mower back and install link in top hole

of R,H. front mower brackeL Retain with single loop

retainer spring as shown_

- Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops,,

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control

. Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,

Retain with double loop retainer springs

CHASSIS DOUBLE LOOP

BRAC ET ANTI-SWAY RETAINER SPRING

DOUBLE LOOP BAR (inward pointing deck

RETAINER pins)

SHOULDER SPRING

BOLT

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring°

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension,

Raise deck to highest position,

Assemble gauge wheel bars to brackets using clevis

pins and double loop retainer springs

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center locknuts. Tighten

securely,

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual°

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual, Verifythat the belts are

routed correctly FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

FRONT

LINKS

SUSPENSION ELECTRIC

ARMS CLUTCH

PULLEY

Loll, GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

318

WASHER

3t8-16

CENTER

LOCKNUT

SINGLE

LOOP RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

CLEVIS

PINS

IDLER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 5

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

BLY

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE /CHECKLIST

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for

shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual°

_" All assembly instructions have been completed..

v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)..

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ NI tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

#' Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-side/

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

properly inflated for leveling)..

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped°

,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position°

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

•/ Engine oil is at proper level

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine..

J Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

,/ tt isimportant to purge the transmission before operat..

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See"TO START

ENGINE" and 'PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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OPERATUON

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

WARNING

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE

FORWARD FAST SLOW

CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FUEL CHOKE

MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

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OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compale the illustratfonswith you rtractorto familiarize yourself with the location of Various controls and adjustments° Save

this manual for future reference_

CHOKECONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCHtBRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

KNOB

THROTTLE CONTROL

AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH SWITCH .UNGER

HOUR

METER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

SPEEDS:

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

FIG. 6

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage mower

blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor°

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the

mower' deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor_

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine.,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

LIGHT SWITCH - 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°

AMMETER -Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/bi"ake pedal into

the brake position_

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB _Used to adjust the mower

height°

OPERATION

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

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

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

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tractorisequipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine.

= Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold.

• Place parking brake tever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal.. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position_ Make sure parking brake

witl hold tractor secure.

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO

CONTROL LEVER "ENGAGE'

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL"BRAKE"

POSITION

IGNITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

HEIGHT

"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT PARKING

POSITION KNOB BRAKE

"DISENGAGED .... ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

FIG. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES

° Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position_

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

= Move throttle control to slow (,,_.) position

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (,_)

position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engine to "backfire".

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use

o Never use choke to stop engine

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

_stop tractor com-

_ _ letpely, as described above, before leav-

J _ ,_o_rator_ position; to empty

_cher_ etc_

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.

Do not use to start a warm engine

° To engage choke control, pull knob ouL Slowly push

knob in to disengage

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig, 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

, Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate

- Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance

TO iVlOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control [ever.

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

position..

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal

° Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 7)

The cutting height iscontrolled byturning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction°

° Turn knob clockwise (f"_) to raise cutting height.

, Turn knob counterclockwise (V_,)to tower cutting

height

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

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running.. These heights are approxi-

mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being mowed..

° The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth

° For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 8)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface_

= Adjust mower to desired cutting height,

° Lower mower with tift control. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.

o Lower gauge wheels to ground° Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insertclevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground '

. Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER

SPRING

GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL'

BRACKET

FIG. 8)

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator' presence sens-

ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

with the engine runningand the attachment clutch engaged

will shut off the engine.

- Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower' with attachment lift control.

° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

. TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower I

without either the entire grass catcher_

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place. "'

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

RUNNER

FIG, 9

"DISCHARGE

GUARD

_rive--_p or'down i

i hills with slopes greater than 15° and I

! do not drive across _any slope. I

o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move tt]rottte control lever' to

slower position.

° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

_edal quickly to brake position and engage parking

rake_

. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal

. Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

. Make all turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs, 6 and 10)

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 lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.

. Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod.

o Push control rod in to disengage transmission and

reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket

, 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 traile r,be su re hood isclosed and

secured to tractor:. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

14 FIG. 10

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground_

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; 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 level If necessary, add oil until "FULL"

mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

= For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL V_SCOSITY CHART' in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)

, To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual,

This engine on this product is designed for maximum

performance and life if operated with the choke (l\l) fully

open and the throttle control in the fast (,_) position. To

open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of

several seconds to several minutes, depending on the

temperature°

After starting the engine, first open the choke slowly until

the engine just begins to run smoothly.. Then open the

choke in smal_ steps, allowing the engine to accept sma}i

changes in speed and load, until the choke isfully open..

During engine warm-up, the equipment can be operated

When starting engine for the first time or ifengine has run

out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

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

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position..

• Pull choke control out to choke (N) position for cold

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke

control

FIG. 11

ADD GASOLINE

• Fil! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve rife). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING tN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engfne while in storage To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

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!_ CALITION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill, Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

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o Move throttle control to midway between fast (,_) and

slow (,_) positions

o Insert key into ignition and turn keyctockwiseto"START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen

seconds per minute, tf engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,_)

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in..

° Move throttle control to fast (,_) position_

o Mow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachments

IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW

40°F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE

DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR (1)

MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN

NEUTRAL AND RELEASING CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture

may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual

PURGE TRANSMISSION

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I _ CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning,

To ensure proper operation and pedormance, it isrecom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

- Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and

parking brake set,

o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

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

is running, move throttle control to slow (,_) position_

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disenqage clutch/brake pedal.

= 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 isbeing removed from hydraulic drive

system

• 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" inthis section

of manual).

• Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. After the engine

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

With mot on contro lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position, After the

tractor moves approximately five(5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times.

° Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation_

MOWING TiPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing

is attached to tractor

o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a

guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig 9).

= The left hand side of mower should 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 wilt result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting

- When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig_ 12 )o

o If grass is extremely tail, 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.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower' and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

° Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired

° When operating attachrnents, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

FIG, 12

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"MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__.-__o__ ....................

FtLL iN DATES /__,_/_+ _"_

REGULARSERvlcE .......... ATES

Check Brake Operation 6/ _#' !

Check Tire Pressure 6/ 6/

T Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ --_ --_6/7 6/

R "Shar;en/Replace Mower Blades 6/'4 t

'Lubrication Chart 6/ I

T Check Battery Level/Recharge

0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ 1 6/

a CheckTransaxie Cooling 6/

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 6#15

Adjust Motion Diive Beit(s) Tension 6/5

Check Engine Oil Level "6# 4 ' ' 6/ .... ' ..............."...... _===

Change Engine Oil 6/ _1,2,3 6/

Clean Air Filter

N Clean Air Screen ..... ....

G inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester 6/

I Replace Oil Filter(ifequipped) _,2 L J

Clean Engine Cooling Fins i 6/2 i

Replace Spark Ptug ................................. 6#4 6/ ..............

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _ _ __ 6/2 j !

Replace Fuel Filter ! 6/ , ,,

1- Change mareallen when operating under a heavy load er in high ambien_temperalures 5 - g equippedwi_hadjustable system

2 - Sen'ice more oflen when opmaling in dirly or dusty conditions 6 - No] requi[ed i:[equipped with maintenance4ree battery

3 +I[ equipped withoil {flier,changeoi_ever,/50 hours 7 +Tighten {runtaxle pivot boil to 35 I1-_bs maximum

4 +Replace b_adesmore ellen when mowing in sandysoil 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 full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual..

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor°

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

, Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear.. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_)SPINDLEZERK f,q i___,-,,/ \ "_ SPtNDLEZERK(_)

(_) FRONT WHEEL "__. _:_:.,:'_ FRONT WHEEL(_

®STEER,NG ?1%'

SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)

TEETH

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level

o Check brake operation.

, Check tire pressure

, Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHfCH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRi-

CANTS W+LL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LiFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. iF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

(_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION

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CUSTOMER

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requhes 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 Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

" ' al

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manu ).

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

cals which can harm rubber.

* Avoid stumps stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause t re damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged blade&

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

, Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

bfades_

, Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

blade.

, Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

, Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

, Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

MANDREL

BLADE _L_,_ _ ASSEMBLY

FLAT WASHER _._, _%_I /

LOCK WASHER _ ____ /

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8) _

•AGRADE8HEATTREATEDBOLTCANBE

IDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 13

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TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced btade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine_

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

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

steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

, Stide blade on to an unth readed 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.

NOTE: Do not use a nai! for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE 7 /

5t8" BOLT

BLADE

FIG, 14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

. Keep battery and terminals clean

• Keep battery bolts tight.

. Keep small vent holes open°

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour_

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

• Remove terminal guard,,

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED 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.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

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TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooting fins of transmission should be kept

c{ean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot° To prevent

possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water

or steam to clean transaxle

o 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 air or high pressure sprayer.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

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.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace if necessary. The be_ts are not

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

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oit rated with API service

classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature..

...... SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

aF "20 _ 0" 30 ° 32° 40 _ 60" B0 _ 100°

°c ._o" ._oo ._o_ 0o ;o' 20, _0o 4o_

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 15

NOTE: AIthough muttFviscosity oifs (5W30, 10W30, etc..)

improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°C. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at beast 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 continuous use.

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

Determine temperature range expected before oil change

All oil must meet APf service classification SF or SG,

. Be sure tractor is on level surface,

. Oil will drain more freely when warm_

- Catch oil in a suitable container,

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

to enter the engine when changing oi!,

• Remove drain plug,

o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely,

° Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual

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

sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading°

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,

AIR SCREEN

OIL DRAIN PLUG

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP1DIPSTICK

FIG. 16

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

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

engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds.. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled°

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air'cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

o Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

= Wash it in liquid detergent and water_

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

o Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Remove nut and cartridge plate_

o Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis-

lodge dfrL Do not wash the paper cartridge or use

pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge°

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

• Reinstall the pie*cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartridge.

. Check rubber seal for damage and proper position

around stud, Replace if necessary.

o Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

o Reinstafl air cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE \\ RUBBER

SEAL

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

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

year.

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

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

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 18)

The fuel filter shoutd be replaced once each season_ If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is require&

" With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

o PLace new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor_

= Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FIG. 18

CLEANING

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

matter_

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor'are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine Iife.

FIG. 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,

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

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key°

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

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

plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

• PTaceattachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_

° Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

o Lower mower to its lowest position.

° Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

° Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck°

o Raise attachment lift to its highest position,

o Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

o Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.

- Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK 1STO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual

SUSPENSION

ARMS ADJUSTMENT

NUTS

LIFT

LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET,

CHASSIS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

Iftires are over or underinfiated, you wilt not properly adjust

your mower.

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

o Raise mower to its highest position,

- Measure height from bottom of deck curl 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 half turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16".

o Recheck measurements after adjusting

BOTTOM BOTTOM

OF CURL OF CURL

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRING

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY RETAINER

BAR SPRINGS

FIG. 19

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

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE ',

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position,

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at

bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

o If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link_

• Tolowerfront of mower housing, loosen nut"G"on both

front links an equal number of turns.

- When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links°

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from

trunnion on both front tinks_ Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

- When distance "F" is t/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front

links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by

approximately 3/8".

o Recheck side-to-side adjustrnent.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) -

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

o Remove four screws from Loll, mandrel cover' and

remove cover.

° Roll belt over the top of L H,,mandrel pulley,,

o Remove belt from electric clutch pulley,

= Remove belt from idler pulleyso

o Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

sudace.

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

rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler' arm

and bolt in mower housing,,

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 23) -

MANDREL

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "H" _

FRONT LINKS

Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown

* Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

. Roll belt into upper groove of L.Ho mandrel pulley,

- Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

o Reassemble L.H. mandrelcover,

L.H. ELECTRIC

MANDREL CLUTCH

COVER PULLEY

SCREWS

SPRING

IDLER

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT BELT

KEEPER

BOLT IN

HOUSING

FIG. 23

FIG. 22 22

SERVnCE AN

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.,

. Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual)°

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual),

. Remove four screws from R.H mandrel cover and

remove cover° Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.

• Carefully rol! belt off RH_ mandrel pulley

- Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and L,,H. mandrel pulley.

o Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface,,

. Check secondary idler arm and idfer to see that they

rotate freely

o Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket.

• Install new belt in lower groove of L,,H.mandrel puUey,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Roll belt over R.H. mandrel puliey- Make sure belt is in

all grooves properly,

. Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall RH mand[el cover.

- Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual)°

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual),

LH, MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

MANDREL

COVER

/SCREW

SECONDARY "/"'"i I

IDLER ARM

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 25)

The electric clutch should provide years of service, The

clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5

seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

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

as required, Adjustments should be made by your nearest

authorized service center/department,

o Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are

in "OFF" position,,

. Adjust the three nylon tocknuts until space between

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

locations cut in side of brake plate.

ADJUSTMENTS

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

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch p_ate_

RO_ CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT {3

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

o012"

BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle

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

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

° Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

,, tfdistance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn

nut "A" until distance becomes t-1/2L Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

- Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above Readjust if necessary, if stopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service centeddepartment..

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

_ , OPERATING

,J L.,

FIG. 26

= ,,,Hf

SERVICE AN ADJU ENT$

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on fevet surface° Engage parking brake.

Forease ofservice there isa belt installationguide decal on

bottom of left footrest,

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)o

° Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys.

o Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

• Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler

pulley.

o Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor_

BELT INSTALLATION -

° Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and

front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

, Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards

back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top

of transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley,

towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan

belt keeper'.

, Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan

idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers°

o Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making

sure to rou_e belt inside of all belt keepers,

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

proper side of all belt keepers°

° Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT,

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L,H, SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE

CLUTCHING |DLER_ BELT

ENGINE ABOVE

PULLEY

VJDLER KEEPER

BELT

TWISTS

BELT

KEEPER

FAN

IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

TO ADJUST,MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 28)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary..

If for any reason the motion control lever wilt not hold its

position while at a selected speed, itmay be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

= Park tractor on level surface° Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking

brake.

= Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

= While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

• Tighten locknut 1/4turn.

, While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut securely.

NOTE: If for' any reason the effort to move the motion

control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening tocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary.

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT

FIG. 28

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before

operating the tractor° See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

Operation section of this manual

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

tf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, rernove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions intheAssembty

section of this manual

FIG. 27

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheei toe-in is required for proper stee ring operation_

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary., If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary.

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

o Position front wheels straight ahead,

. Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions "A" and "B")°

, Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dimension "B",

TO ADJUST TOEqN (See Figs. 29 and 30) -

- Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

. Adjusttieroduntildimension"A"ist!8"tol/4"Iessthan

dimension "B'L

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FIG. 29

FIG. 30

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor° If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 3I) -

o Block up axle securely..

o Remove axte cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal°

. Repair tire and reassembfe.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove

• Replace axle cover..

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

(;OVER

"-,..,.

FIG, 31

REAR WHEEL -

- Block rear axle securely

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

o Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

belts securely,

TOSTART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 32)

_d batteries gener *

"__-.Keep sparks, flame I

__ls away from bat* I

protectionI

" ,, when around batteriesl ...." _ when around batteries, I

If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A t2

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(¥) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis

- Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery

- Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuef tank and battery.,

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

RED cable Iast from both batteries,.

"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (-)

25 Pit=. 32

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

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ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 34)

• Raise hood.

° Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front oftractor, Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting°

o Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type p!ug-in fuse_ The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 33)

o White holding spring bushing with wrench, loosenjam

nut.

, Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

= Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-

tachments

, Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING,

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

) ,,

• (,

FIG. 34

ADJUSTMENT

SPRING BUSHING

e ATTACHMENT

JAMNUT LIFTSPRING

o o

FIG. 33

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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ENGINE CLOSEDFOR

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 35)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (,_) position.

• Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If

it is not, !oosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever isagainst screw.. Tighten clamp screw

securely.

CLAMP SCREWS

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLEj

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

FIG. 35

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Figs. 35 and 36)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable_ tf adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

* With engine not running, move choke control (located

on dash panel) to fu!l choke (N) position..

- Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

° Choke should be dosed, if it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is

completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely..

- Reassemble air cleaner,

FIG. 36

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 35)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle

control cabfe is adjusted property (see above)°

, Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

finaf adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (tt) position

° The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be

adjusted.

° ld{e speed settinq - With throttle control tever in slow

(,_) position, _ngine should idle at 1200 RPM If

engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is attained

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is Iow emission it is

equipped with an idle fuel needle with a limiter cap and is

not adjustable. Do not attempt to remove the fimitercap.

The iimiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust-damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED.. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HiGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS iF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more°

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CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark, Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

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TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage° When

mower' is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

o Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)_

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear_ Replace if necessary.

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage_

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

recharging.

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage durng

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

o After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

= Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached,

. If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

,, Drain the fuet tank.

. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products inthe

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

° Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container_ Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer,

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil(with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer' Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

° Remove spark plug(s).

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

cylinder(s)o

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

to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another_

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

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

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover' it to

give protection frorn dust and dirt°

• Cover your tractorwith asuitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form arid

will cause your tractor to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM..

TROU

LESHOO'F NG POINTS

CAUSE CORRECTION

PROBLEM

Will not start

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Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

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Excessive vibration

! Out of fuel

2 Engine not"CHOKED" properly

3 Engine flooded

4 Bad spark ptug

5 Dirty air filter

6 Didy fuelfilter,

7 Water in fuel

8, Loose or damaged wking

9 Carburetor out of adjustment

!0 Engine valves out of adjustment

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1 Dirty air filter,

2, Bad spark plug

3 Weak or dead battery

4, Dirty fuel filter

5 Stale ordirty fuel

6, Loose or damaged wiring

7, Carburetor out of adjustment

8 Engine valves out of adjustment

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1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2 Attachment clutch is engaged

3 Weak ordead battery

4 Blown fuse

5 Corroded batten/terminals

6 Loose or damaged wiring

7 Faulty ignition switch

8 Faulty solenoid or starter

g Faulty operator presence switch(es)

1 Weak or dead battery

2 Corroded battery terminals

3. Loose or damaged wiring

4 Faulty solenoid or starter

Cutting too much grass/too fast

Throttle in "CHOKE" position

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

1 Fill fuel tank

2 See 'q'o 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 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

8 Check allwiring

9, Contact an authorized service center!department

10 Contact an authorized service center/department

1 Clean/replace air filter

2 Replace spark ptug

3 Recharge or replace baflery

4 Replace fuel filter

5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

6 Check al_ wiring

7 Contact an authorized service center/department

8 Contact an authorized service center/department

1 Depress clutch/brake pedal

2 Disengage attachment clutch

3 Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuse

5 Clean battery terminals

6 Check all wiring

7 ChecWreplace ignition switch

8 Checidreplace solenoid or starter

9 Contact an authorized service center/department

I Recharge or replace battery

2 Clean battery terminals

3 Check all wiring

4, Check!replace solenoid or starter

t Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed

2 Adiust throttle control

3 Clean underside of mower housing

Dirty air filter

Low oil level/dirty oil

Faulty spark plug

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel

Water in fuel

10 Spark plug wire loose

11 Dirty engine air screen/fins

12 Didyiciogged muffler

13 Looseor damaged wiring

14 Carburetor oat of adjustment

15 Engine valves out of adjustment,

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2, Bent blade mandrel

3 Loose!damaged pad(s)

4 Clean!replace air filter

5 Check oil level/change oil

6 Clean and regap or change spark plug

7 Replace fuel filter

8 Drain fuel tank and refil! with fresh gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire

11 Clean engine air screen/lids

t2 Clean!replace muffler

!3 CheckaIt wiring

I4 Contact an authorized service center/department

15 Contact an auIhorized service center/department

1 Replace blade Tighten blade boll

2 Replace blade mandrel

3 Tighten loose pad(s) Replace damaged parts

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PROBLEM

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Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

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Mower blades will not

rotate

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Poor' grass discharge

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Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Eng|ne "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

H '1 ....

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 blademandrei

5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

! Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt

3. Frozen idler puitey,

4, Frozen blade mandrel

1 Engine speed too slow

2, Travel speed too fast

3 Wet grass

4 Mower deck not level.

5 Lowfuneven tire a_rpressure.

6 Worn, bent or loose blade

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

8 Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades impropedy 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) 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 tn "disengaged" position.

2 Motion drive beE!worn, damaged or broken,

3 Air trapped in transmission during shpmant

or servicing

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW'

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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CORRECTION

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1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact an authorized service canted

department

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2, Level mower deck.

3, Clean underside of mower housing

4 Replace blade mandrel,

5 CJean around mandrels to open vent holes

1 Remove obstruction

2 Replace mower drive belt

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel

1, Place throttie control in "FAST" position

2, Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4 Level mower deck

5 Checktires for proper air pressure,

6 Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade boil,

7 Clean underside of mower housing

8 Reptace 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

!, Turn switch "ON"

2 Replace bulb(s),

3 Check/replace light switch.

4 Check wiring and connections

5. Replace fuse

1 Replace battery

2. Check/clean aHconnections

3 Replace regulator

4 Replace afternator

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1 Place freewheel contreJ in "engaged" position

2, Replace motion drive belt.

3 Purge transmission

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Move throtUe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine

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