OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
oOperation
oCustomer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
o Repair PaNs
CAUTION: Read and follow aH safety rules and _nstruct_ons before o£erat_#g this equipment,
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation PractiDes for Ride-On B_owers
IMPORTANT: THIS (;UTTING MAC 4NE 1S CAPABLE OF AMPU't"ATIN(_ HANDS AND FEET AND T[_ROW NG
OBJEC]:S, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOL.(')WING SAFETY INS[RUCT'F}NS COULD RESULT N SER:iOUS
INJURY OR DEAlt H
L GENERAL OPERATION
Read ur d@stand, and follow a_ inst_ _cions r the manua
and on the n"achi _e before stadng.
o Only a!_ew esponsibe aduRs who ave famliar wth the
ir structiens to ape ate the macMne_
o Clear the area of objects sue as recks, toys wire, etc
whch cold be pcked up and thrown by 1he blade.
o Be sure the a_ea{scear of ether people before mew}eg_ Step
mact_ nef anyone ent@s the a'ea.
Neve _arty passengers.
o De no mow n _everse aness abse u ey ne sessary AIways
oak down and behnd before and while back r g
o Be awa_e of the mewe dscha ge di_ec on and do not point
t at anyone Do not operate }e mower wtheu e he_ the
entke g_aes catcher o_ the 9sa_d e pace
S_ow down before umng
Never teave a rune _g machine unatte ded. A!ways urn off
blades set parkng b_._ke stop e_gne and remove keys
o Turn offhades wte_ ne mewng
o Stepergnebefore re _ovi_ggrass catre er uI_clog_r
chute.
o Mow any n dayi ght o good artif ciai tght
o Do not operate fl'e roach ne who uede_ the nfiuence of
a eohoi or drugs
o Watch fo tmffi_ whe_ ape a _g near :_ c_essir 9 roadways
o Jse extra ca_e w_en oad}ng or ;oread n9 the r_"achne rt(
a traitor or frucL
l# CHILDREN
Th_gic accident,s can occur f he operale s no a/e_t to the
p_'esence of chi dren_ Childet_ are often attracted to he machine
and the mowng actvity Neverass_Jme that ch@e_ wi en_ain
where you ant saw them
o Keep ch dren out of the n owi'_g a_e _a'_d and_:_the war( 1h I
ca'e o_ another espc _sibb ar_ul
Be a/e_t and turn acMne off if ch Idren ente t_e area.
Be{ore and when backing leek be _nd and d_:_unfor sma
ct fl@en
o Never ear_ ehi/dren_ "They may fa off and be seroue/y
nju_ed or intede e wt safi_ roach ne opeiation
o Never aIew ch Idre _to operate the maehine_
o }se extra sa_e whet app_oach}rg bird come's shr._bs
trees o othe eb_ects that may ebseure vsien.
S_RV_C_
Use extra _are n hand 'tygaso iqe and othe_ he_s. _Theyare
flam_'ab e and vapers a_e exp osive.
Use o ly a_t appro ed contaner.
Neve_ _emove gas cap e add fuel wth tee engne
runnng Aowengine_ecoo_before etseng De not
sin( Re.
Neverml e the nanhne ndo:s_s
Neve ste_e tbe mach}ne or fiJe co'in -_ernsde where
here s an open flame, sbch as a water' heater,
Never/un a roach ne nsde a cased area,
H, SLOP_ OPERATION
Siopes are a mater tactor e _ted to oss._ f.eont e', emJ tpove_
aecdents whict can resut severe int _ry)r death. Ali s_opes
require extra caut o_ f you can _otback up the Mope o' f you feel
u _easy on it do net mew }t.
Be:
o Mow up and down slopes not aeons
Remove obstaces sae_ as _ecks tree }robs etc.
Watch for xtes, ruts, or bxmps Jneven terrain eo_d
eve'Iun 1he machne Taf gr,_ss cat fide;, obstacles.
o Use sow speed, C} ease aow gear so that you wit not Pave
to step or shfl whle en t_e sope.
• Feiow the na ulactu_eCs recom'_sendations or wheel
we ghts or cote terwe g'_ts to _mprove sab ity
o Use extra care wth grass catchers or other attachments
T_ese can change the stab i y of _he machine
Keel _i_ movem_ n on the sopes sew a_d graded. Do _ot
make, udden e '_anges in speed or d _ect on
Avoid_ stad ng or stopping as a _-sl°pe' If tree lose trae ieu_
d sengage the Madei_ an?.'i)roc ed sbwly s_f\;_fi?htdown the
o Never tampel wth safety devees Check the_ paper
operat on !egu_ady
Keep '_sachne D'eeof ffrass eaves o_ othe debs b_ d up
Cean oi o rue sp age A/ow ma<h_e to coo beere
Stop and inspec the eqip_e_t f yo_ strke a_ ebect
Repab f _ecessary bek_e restad}n 9
Never make ad ustmeets o_ _epa rs with the engne rur,_ _g
G_asscatc _er components are subject to wear_ damage, aqd
deterioration whch couid expose movng parts or a/ow
ebiects to be thrown Frequently cheek conper ents and
replace wth manufacturer s _eeemmended parts when nec°
e sary.
Mewer Mades are sharp and can cut Wrap the bade(s} or
wear g eves, and use extra r a _tan whet sew c}ng them
Check brake operatien h'eque_t}y Adjust and servce as
required_
DO NOT:
Do net mew near drep._offs ditches or embankments The
mower could suddenly turn ever if a whee_ is ever t_e edge
of a cliff or df_ch, or if an edge caves in
L?e net mow on wet g_ass Reduced tract on could cause
Do net t_yto stabilize the _'achir e by puttir g your foot on the
Do not use grass catcher on s_eep s_opes
CAUTION: A_ways disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where [t cannot
transporting, adjusting or making
CONGRATULAT[©NSon yourpulx2aseof a Sears
Tractor tthasbeendesignedengneeredandmanufac
tired t¢ 9ve youthe best[xsssib[edependabtityand
Shouldyou _ _ _ _ p ....{_xpel_,.nc(,,any mbt_myoucannoteasty
_emedypleasecontactyourneaeatSearsAuthorized
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MODE_
NUMBER 917257721
SEPAL
NUMBER
DANTEOFPURCHASE.........................................................................
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FORFUTUREREFERENCE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER 180
GASOLINE CAPAC!TY 35 GALLONS
AND TYPEs UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 above 32'ff_)
SAE 5W.30 (beew 32'F}
OiL CAPACITY: W/F!LTER; 40 PINTS
W/O F LTER: 35 PINTS
SPARK PtUG: CHAMPION RV17YC
(GAP: 025_)
VALVE CLEARANCE{: N'T'AKE: 003' ._006'
EXHAUST: .0t3 ,,016
I
; GROUND Sit EED (MPH): F:or_,4_rd ._O H
Ist 08 8
2nd i 4 3.4
3rd 2.4 5.6
Reverse 0.9 2.2
TRANSAXk,EeL 4 QUARTS
CAPACTY AND TYPE: SAE 30 AP/-SF/SG
FRONT: I4 PSi
REAR: I0 PS
CHARGING SYSTFM: I5 AMPS @"3600 RPM
30_35 F:T LBS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Seas Ma arena ce A{iI eeme s is ava ab!e on this prod°
uct Contact yo_._rnearest Sea_s ate@ for deta Is
CUSTOMER RESPONSB LIT ES
o Read and observethesafr£yn_les
o Folow a regua_schedu e _ n'antanin% ca_ng or and
o Fellow the nstr act or s w_der "C._stomer Respons bii
tes' ard ' Storage' sectors of t_s ow_er s mar_ a.
WARNING: TPs tractoF s equpped with an rlter_a
comb_ st or engne and should not be used on or near any
_n r'nproved forest, cove_ed, brusbcovered or grass.coy
ered a'_d uness t?e eng ne s exha sst system s equ pped
wth a spark attester meeting appt cab e !oca o state laws
(f any} f a spark anester is used, t sheud be ms nta ned
ir_effect ve work ng order by the operatoh
In the state of Ca/foma the above s re% ired by aw
(Section 4442 of the Ca_fern a P_Jbic Reso(s_ces Code}
Ot/' er states may have smlar aws, fh: de_a aws apply on
federa_ ands. A spa_k attester fo_ the m_ ffer sava tab e
through yo_r nearest Sears Aufl orzed Servce Center/
Department {See REPAIR PARTS section of ths manual}
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two 2} years fler_ t_e date el pun'.base I ths rdrg equpm_ t is mantaired ub_cat_.,dand _unedup acco dir_gto _'e
nst_qJcte'_sin the owners mauta Sears w repair or replace, flee of charge a_y pars found to be de#ectve n mate al or
Ths War an_y does _ot covert
o Expendable ite_ s wtch become worn durng norma use such as bades spark plugs,arc eane_eand belts_
o °Ire rep acement or rep_i caused by punc u_esfrem outside obiects such as na/s thorns stumps, or gass
o Repas necessary be_sauseof operator abuse _eglgenee, mproper stotase or accdent or the _a_ureto 'ha ntan the
eq ptr ent _cco'd ng to the nstructiors contained in the ew_er s manua_
Riding equ p_er_t used fopcomme_cia_or _enta_purposes
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BAKERY
For n}nety (90} days from date of pu c _ase _ any batte y incuded with #_is _dng eq_ipment p_eves def_-tve }n matera/ or
wofi_s_ansh p and o_r test ng determinesthe battery wit net hod a cha't_e,Sears w_treplace the battery at _o charqe
WAARAI'#IY SERVICE S AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RDiNG EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENff R/[EPARTMENF/N HE UN!TED STATES
This Warrar ty gves you spec f c egai d9 sts, and you may also have e_ler rg)_ts whch may vary fsom state to state
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, LL/NOIS 60179
SAFETY RULES 2
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS 3
CUSTO_4£R RESPONSIS_UTiES .................... 3_154 8
WARRANTY 3
TRACTOR ACCSSSORES 5
ASSSMSLY 7ol0
OPERA°Y_ON ! 1"14
MAIINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTNENTS .................... 19_25
STORAGE 26
TROUBLESHOOTING 28_29
REPAIR PARTS _TRACTOR ........................... 31,47
REPAIR PARTS o ENGINE 48_57
PARTS ORSER_NG!SERV_CE ................ BACK COVER
A
Accesser es ............... 5
Brake .................... 21
Cart;t retor g8
C,N;h Pulley 21
Ga@e Whees 13
Mower
Frnnb To,Back 20
S de lo,@de ....................... 19
T_ r<ttb Con1 ei Cable 25
ArFlter E,gne 18
ArSc_-een Engse 18
Assemb y................. 710
B
C _ar9_ g .................... 8
Cear _0 .................. _7
hera/at on 10
teves 8 17
Pre )a_a on 8
Sad nf}_w / Weak BaSeq/ ..... 23
S/o age 25
]'e m na_s ................. 17
Bet:
Moo_ Drve
BemovM/R< p aceme_4 .... 22
Mowe Dye
£emovaYBep acement 20
Mowe_ Blade D've
Be_ evali_:_ep ace see_t 21
Biad<,:
Sharpen ng t 6
Fep/ace_ ,@nt.......................... t6
B{:Ae A@ street t ............................. 2I
Ca/bu_e o A@ustment 25
Cuct Puey 2
Coates T_acter 11
CustomerHesporsb tea .......... 15 18
Ai_"Fter 15
A' Screm ............. 18
Cooag Fir,s t8
Bag I_e O ................... 1316
Fe/Fief 18
Spak P _g(s) ............... 18
Y_actoH
Battery 17
Bade t6
Lubt cat on Char t 5
Main e sance So sedate 15
T're Care 8 16,22
Tra:_saxle 16
C£t_g Hef_ht Mower 12
E
Eleetr cal
Interlocks and Reays 22
Schemat e ...................... 30
Wring Diagram ......................... 32
A Fire 18
Ar Screen 18
Seeling Fir's t 8
Oi Change 17
O_ Leve_ t 7
Oi Type I 8,I 7
Preparat on .................... 13
Repai_' Pads .......................... 48,57
Starting 1&14
Storage 26
F
F[[tec
AirFe ...................... 18
Fue 18
O 15
F:r_e:
Sterage 6
Type ................... 14
Fu_< ........................................................28
Hea !{ ghts .....................................23
Hood Remova[/{nsta a [ou ............24
L
Leveing Mowe Deck ....................19
Lubrcat on:
Chart 1
Engne 17
M
Mai _te_ ance Schedule .....................f5
Mowe<
Adiastme_t h_ont,e [:_ack..........20
Adiuetment Side4o-S de .............lg
Blade Septacement ..................t 6
Blade Sharpen ng .......................16
Cut1ng Heght .............................12
Insta[atior_.....................................t9
Operation ....................................t 8
Bemova_ ......................................8
Mowng Tips ......................................14
Muffler ...................................................18
Spark Aries e ............................340
Oih
O
Cold Weather Cond[t ons 18_17
Engne .....................................t7
Storage 26
Operation ...........................................11 -I 4
Opera[ ng Mower 13
Acces_sor es 5
Spark Attester 340
P
Park ng Brake t 1-I2
Parts Bag 6
Pads Rep!acen enL_Repai ............3147
Prod _etSpecificat or s 3
R
RepairPaRs 3[,47
Safety Rules ...................................2
Seat .....................................8
Serv ce and Adius me _s ................1!:<25
Carburetor 25
Clutch Puey 21
Fuse ............................23
_oed Bomow_Instab o_ ............;:>4
Remove/Replacement ........22
Mower Drve Be_t
Rernov;_;Repacemer4 .........20
Mower Bade Drve Bet
RemevaVFtepacement ......... 21
Fro_t4o Back ...........................20
S[de4o-S de 19
Mower Remora / nstaI at o_ 19
Tre Care 81622
Sope GLide Sheet ............... 59
Spak PI ,ig(s) 17
Spec feat one ......... 3
Sta4i_sg the E '_gne 18-14
Steer ng Whee K22
Stepp ng the Tractor 12
Storage ..............................26
T
Thrott e Controi Cable Ad ustment .....25
Tires .....................................8 i6 22
Troubtesh ot ng Chad 25,29
T_'a_sax_e ........................16,4547
W
Warranty..........................................3
Wiring D agran ......................................32
Wiring Schematic .................................30
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Me@ Sea_s stees c_'_ oo_e_ '_ese iems _o yes whet you pmvde rise me(st _mbe of y<:_u H_ct@,
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN BNGINE OiL, AR FILTER BLADES BELTS
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Sea_s often a wie va_ey o_ aIaci_ments bat yo_r t aster May o tess ae/sod bek,,w wt_ bref exp anal ons e how they can hop
y_u Th s s wt;s c!!r_nt at _'e tb}e _ puLicaiox ho,_'vel [_m y spa ge [r f;t,_e years- [_<'a•eal_c_/•nerts nay be added changes
may }e _'_de _ these attac" Torts o_'sane _ay '_o or g_;[ )e av_@ab[ %r [ yo_r nEe(el Oo_fact you_ nearest Sears stere fe_ _he
accesse_ es a£_d at_aehme_ts that a£e eva/ebb _o_yeu_ traE_o_
Mosto theseaSactx_e_%donot_equ_eadditiera c esorcoave_sosks ( ose ha dose ndcated}andaedesg_edfis easy
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REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 in< hes wide ard operated fern dr vers
seat, Reveis b!e stse b!ade <an be a 4_ ed a 30 degrees fo gr{_d E}
_eve sos for pushing ssow backw_,@s. {ReG _ res sisera hteh
ROLLER forsmoot/_er_awt s 'ac< , 86-nch_vde I8 nc/}dameter
w_;_teptgtl drum h</ds _/';_to 390 bS Of weght Ro,_nded edges
prevent ham'_ to tuft Ad ustable scrape auton atcaiy cleans @tin.
SLEEVE ( ULT_VATOR s 43 i_o es w[de Prepares 9roLfid for
seeding Fops weed c@so See/flame '_olds 1;adiastab e sweeps
Adsssvetteaiy srzontay, (Requ@sseevehch} Options
acsesso_y see fwsow ope_e_ o wrist apenngs for Beta ass
co_ asrt athe_ deel:? see(led crops
SLEEVE R/T(,H fo _se w[h maste_ ift syst@,r, Single pin co[_p e,si
_; scou[: es,
SHOWI"HROWER Has 42,_eh swa_ D urn*type a_xgel hardee
pOW<ery_ndwetiheavys_ w M:_ ttsaasIywthsimplepnartarge
merit Dschart]_;_ch eadiuets[r:)mt_act@'sent 6 r_ h_ar*eter
spou((_seha _)tess£_ow 10 to 50 eet L car _olied a acta_ seat
(Usewt cha_ssar_dwsea/weghsandior_eardawba_weght}
SPRAYLRS _se 12roe DO e ectAe _oto'ibet connects to the _'a<:tot
bate(/ o_ ot_er 12-vat sot£os / oh;des booms for automate
sprs:y s/iand and he!d waqd fo_ spot spray ng Wand ['as ad s ab®
sNayt;at@s _o appiysghebcides, _ssecedes, f(n_cdesa_sd
!qudfeRL;/es
SPREAOER/SEEOERSma,,eseed_g, e_ilzn 9 a_dweedk kg
easy, Broadcast sp _,_adersae a/so usa_] for g ant;/ar d_ ors and
sand,
SWEEPERS e yo, coect gasscIppqgs are eaves
T/LLERh_sShpe_g_e oprepaeseedbedsc_/ vats andcompos
gardens'sadie CDandrvetra_smssios Sxll nob da_ete one
peceleatl_eatedstes/ass T s 30 ncbpath (Req_ esseeve
hitch) Or •so 5 hp tow beh _d T_LLER wtb 36rich swath to p epan:_
seed beds e _tvste and compost 0arden res :;us '[/er has ts own
b,; t, n fi and d_:ptl_ :;out@ system ;:rod does NOT req_e a seers
htch, Fta 8_y _aw_h yau:_ @ gaH:/@_ tractor Sm@y hook up to the
t actor drawb_:,r _d !:}o Optio_aI accessories _or 5 hp tia_ convert
unt o"de sates g as{stag h ng wtscsttoo/s
T_RE C ,[A/HS a,T heavy dty c ese}y spaced extra/argo e_oss n{._;
gve smooth _de, o, tstard_g rac o_h
TRACTOR CAB ms heavy d_ty vv fabric over tub,, ar steel tram(:
A S paste top clear p/astcwndshed offers 360 degree visbfty
H},2!;ed ,-rata does wt, catc_ Keeps operate warm a'd d%v
Remsve vryl sdes are wndshelds for _;se as sun prates Or _s
S _ms' Optene_ accessories includes trtedilenpa_'e:t eat
saley glass wndshed wth hard operated wNer; 12_vot a_ber
ea_to: _ g_tfo_n'ountngoneat top
VACS to powefl coeete of heavy grass c_p[J, ngs and lear s
Optional wand atta{:hmen_ to pck up debts n ha rd te reach paces.
VAC/CR[PPER _c_;des a ehppar shredder_
WEIGHT BRACKET or draw_ ar _or snow remove app cations Can
bemo_nbdor_t_ontoftractorforpowingappcat@_s Uses (i 55
/b wesff
WHEttL WEIGHTS o_ rea_ whe(_ s p ovd_, minded mdion o snow
(,_ ,ova_ o_ de!hi heavy mate_ & s,
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(3) Retai_e SI:_ngs (doube/)op)
(4} R_stair'eFSprr'gs (singJe oo:_)
1
(2) l_{x Bats /4o20 x 3/4
(2} Hex Nuts 1/4-20
2 Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge
Pa£s packed separately in ca_ton
....................................Seat
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Pa_ts ba 9 contents not shown full s[ze
...._................................ x7/8× 4Gauge
(2} Shou der
BoB (2} Ce;_te_-,
Io_:k Nuts
...... Whee_
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Yo_r new tractor has been assemb e( at the faciory wth the exception of thane :._a_Isleer_nassembied for shFpr g purposes
-_oer_s _resafe and proper operation of your tractor at parts and hardware yc_ assemble must be t ghtened securely_ Use
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the correct too:s as necessary to ns._re prope_ t_gh[neo;s
TOOLS REQURED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket w_e_ch set w make assembly easer_ Standard
wrench szes a_e sted_
(2 '7/16 wrench('s Tre pressure {#e_ge
(1) t/2' wrench Ut#ty k_ fe
(t) 9/16" wrene_
(1) 3/$ socetwthdrveratchet
When rght e eft hand is mertoned n this marwat t
means whe'_ you are n the operatng poston (seated
behnd the sleet ng whee}
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remow:_ a _;_cc_'_ssbe case p_._dsaed pa-ts cartons
from carton (See pase 6)
o Cut from top to bottom, act9 ines on ai fe_r co_r ors
of carton, and lay panes fat
Remove mower and pack ng nate_;a s.
Check for ar,y add;t o _,a }sons pats o_ cartons aid
r_pR_ove
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig° 1}
o Re,rove hex bet oc< was#_},_sr,d ;i_rge fur w_,_sh_,r
fro "_stee i_g shaft
o Posit on front whees of the tracto_ so they are po _t ng
st_a g't fo ward.
o Side fie s ear _s9 sleeve over the steer tg shaft
Poston seem 9wheeisocrossba_sare orzorta
(/eft to _g/t a°_d slide ore stee ir_gwhee adapter_
o Secu'e steer r_9 wheel to steed _9 slat wh hex bolt
lock was '_erand/arse fat washer prey o_ls y '_emoved
t f_hter secure/y_
{tinap steering whee insert rite cente_ ol seerrg
wheel
o Remove p erect ve paste fro'n t_acto_'hood and gri
it_ffPORTANT: C.tECK FORAb_D REMOVE ANY STAPL S
N SKID TilAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE 'TRACTOR
/S TO ROLL O[:g SKD.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKD (See Fig,, 7}
,, R_dse attact merit it lever to its '_ghent pest on
o Reease la_[[rg >rake by depressng cutci brake
o Place gea_ssit lever i_ reutr / (N;t p}ston
R:/t _ctorbackwarcs f[skd.
HEX BOLT
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LOCK
ADA_TER
STKKN_NG
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ST£BR}NG .............
SHA_:_
F_G t
BOW TO c- 0[ UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs,, 2A and 2B}
CAUTIONs Wear eye a#d face shield
Wash hseds or' c_othi_ 9 ismediately if
acs_denfaHy _neo_ta_t w_th ba'_ery acetic
Do not smoke F_umes from charged
battery acid a_e e×plos[ve
Aead the i_'_structiona ioeiuded with the
battery ve_'}tcaps A_waye wear gloves,
c_oth#}9 sad goggles to protect your
ha_sds skin and eyes,
You' bactor has a battery charging system whch sstff..
cent for _ormat ._se However periodc charsin 9 of 8'e
battery with ar_autorr otive charger wi[ extend its [fe_
o See _struct ons packed wth vent caps n pads be%
o Lft hood to rased post on,
o Remove batteili f!em transactorto fiii wth acd and cha'ge
To _emove battei'y remove term na_guard and battery
bets sac _ r 9 battery to tractor
o _:/_ att_/-q/wth scd FI/each col until t reaches the
boltom of tfe vent wells. Do not ove_S/1
co_reclevelisreacheG
WhiebatteryiBstanding{af'_eraddingacd)andlater,whle
batteryisbeingchargedcenthuewithassembtyoftractor_
I_t_PORT£tIT:TO MAXIMIZET.tE LiFE OF YOUR
BATTERY,YTiS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
C_ARGED BEFORE USE. FA1 URE '1'O CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT _N A SHORTENED BATTERY
LFB
o Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes fo_'1 hour. Use
a _2 vet batte%/charger Observe at safety pmcau-
tons required fo _battery chaq_ing_
o Cheek the acd level after the battery s cha@ed if the
acd _as fale_ beowthe correct eve add dBt ed or
iron flee water.
o hr'sta t_'e vent caps te cover the vent wets. Wash the
top of the battew vvitt' water to remove a_y acid the_
Check battery case fo _eakage to '_sake sure that _o
damage has occurred n hat dting.
Dspose of excesB batte%, acid Neutralze acd fo_
d spesa by addng it to two _t_aons of water in a fve
gaon p astic co_tainer Str wth a woode s or pastc
paddle w_o addi%; baking soda untii t_e add t on of
!ore soda cs_ ses no more fBamn G
o Foow _st _cions on how to insta battery.
INSTALL, SEAT (See FiG S}
Adiust seat before t ghter ng ad ustment knob
o Remov,o cardboa@ pack ng on seat pan_
o Place seat or seat pan and assemb e sho@der bolt,
o Assembe ad ustment knob and fla_ washer ksose y.
o T[g}ten shouder bolt securey_
o Lower seat rto operating post or and sit on seat
o S/de seat unt/a eomfo£aNe posit or_s reached whch
BLOWSyou to press ciutchibrake pedal aHtse way
down,,
o Get of seat w thout moving its adjusted pOSition
o Raise seat and t ghten adiustment knob securely
BBAT
BEAT PAN
ABJUB?k_ENT
KNOB
F_G,,3
CHECK T_RE PRESSURE
The tres o' yo_ r tracto we_'eoverir fated at the facto%i fo_
shipengp_rposes Coreettrepessure simpo'tartfor
o Reduce tre pressure to PSI shown r_ PRODUCT
SPECIF CATIONS' on page 3 of t'_s man _a.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you _oam how te operate yore baeto_ chock to see
t}'a the braise s propery adosteG See "70 ADJUST
BRAKE' n t_e Sewco a'd Adustments secton of this
manua_
F_G,.2B
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
(See Figs° 4 and 7)
Be slur ratter 5 o_ eve/surtace and mower suspenso:-:
arms are rased wth attachment lfl control. Engage park_
ing brake
o Cut and remove te down securing aet;-sway bar.
Swrg ant sway bar to eft sde (f n'ewer deck
o Side mower under t_actor wtf discharge g_aId to rg_t
sde of trade'.
o Connect a_'_t-sway bar 'to cPass s bracket under ieft
footrest and retain wth do _ble k_op reta ne_ sprng
o Turn height adi_stment knob cockwise to rerreve
slack from mower suspens on
o Raise deck to highest pes ton.
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IMPORTANT; CHECK BEL FOr PROP£RROUT NG N
A/.._ MOWER PL .EYO "< _, ....
_ROOVEo 4S;'A{[ LEt l N'TO
E:_E(,TR/., (LUTCk PULLEY GROOVE.
° lr'stalt :nefront nk ntophoeoflheLH, frontrr'{we.
bracket and LH. fiort suspens or bracket Retair_wt*_
two sirgle cop _etainer spr nge as shown
o lnsta tsecededfr)nt irk n RH. font s _spens;on b_acket
and etan wtk singe loop retainer sprier3 as s (wr
e
loop reta n(r spring as shown
o Turn hegbt ad .sst _ent knob c_x r'terc ockw se i
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Fo_ besl cutt r_7resu ts mower o_sing should be property
levek_d See FO LEVLL MOWER HOUSING _ n the>
Service a_x:JAdi_.stments sectio_ of ths manual
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
See tt_ef gules tlat are shown for replacinf 3motio _ rower
1rive and mowe blad_ drive belts n the Set,Joe and
manual Verify that the bets are
FRONT
SUSP[iNS_ON FRON] SUSPERS ON
ARMS LINKS BRACKET
Ck UTCR
PULLEY
LH GAUGE
WHEEL BAR
318 WASN,t R
31816
CENTER
LOCKNUT
ANT_-SWAY
BAR
PULLEY
£RONT
SUSPENSION
BRACK£T
BRACKET
i
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_NSTALL BAKERY (See Figs° 5 and 6}
r
CAUTION: Do not sho_ battery ten_i_
rings ÷_c_
Positive termina_ must be conn®cted
lit'st to prevent sparking from acciden,_
o Lift hood to raised posit on_
o Be s,4re battery drain tube has not come loose and is
secu'ely a tached to dran n battery tay
o Lowe_'batter}! into t attery tray with e_m nas to ffonl of
tractor
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CEX NUT
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
F_G_6
fastene s on suppoH plate
Tighten battery bolts securely but do not over t ghten
Open terminal access doors
First connect RED batteGz cabe to pos tire (+} batteq/
tern _ina with hex bott, Iat washe_ _ockwasher and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely_
washer and _ex nut ]ghen secure/y_
o Ck}se terrn nai access doors
se teFm na access doors for:
o _spectof for secu_e cornectons (o tghten _md-_
Inspecton fo co resorL
_, Tesng battery,
o _snps 9 (_ _,,<luled}
,,_ BAT [£RY
........ BOLTS
TCRE:ADED !i
FASTENER ......
BATTERY
TRAY
F_G, 5
BLJ._C}R£: YOU OPERA Y!! AND _VJGY Y(:?U#:;tN6W
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE Bt%BTPE NCE AN['? SA 7VSFACWOAtFrOM
77£S Q JAL/TY PRODUCT
PLEASE REWEW 7}_fEFOL LOWVNG CHE CKL fS T}"
/ All assemby _structons have been competed.
/ No remann 9 oose pa_ts r carton_
/ Battery sproper/yp_s_pared anddarged (Mnmum
t hour at 6 an'ps}.
¢ S_at sad _sted comfo#aby ar;d tg'_te _edS_:CuR:y
/ Attires are propedy nfiated (Forshppng p_ rposes
the tits were or@ 'fftated at t_e factor!/)
7 Be sure mowe_' deck: s p_operly Ieveed side t@_sdd
fro_t to_rea__for best cutting results. (Tres must be
pmpedy nf ated for _evel ng}.
/ Check mower and drive bets Be sure they are routed
p_apedy areund p_ teys and inside a bet keepe!_s
/ Check wiring See that a/connect ons are sti_tsecure
and wres are propedy clamped.
WHILE LEAR#_7"dG h#OW 70 USE YOUR :_%_CTO#:L
£AY EXTRA A T_WT_X%_#TO _i'.f6 FOLLOWING tMPOR_
/ En{;ine oi is at poper !evet
/ Fuettankisf edwthfresh, cea_,reguarunteaded
/ Become famiar wth alt cont os. their tocaton and
function Operat them before you tar_ the en_ine
/ Be sure brake system is in safe ope a ing condit on_
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THiS OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compa e the _/lust at or_sw tl yo _;rtractor to faro ar ze yoursetf w_thth:_ eeat ons of w_rio _scontrols and ad ustments_ Sve
this manua_ for _;t _re refere_ce
ATTACHM_NT CLUTCH SW_TCH
CHOK_ CONTROL
\
LIGHT SWITCH
THROTTLE
CONTROL
GEARSHWTLEVER
FIG_ 7
O Jr 'I actors confem_ to the ,,#dey ,ta _srd,_of t_e Ame can Nationa 8tande_'ds tr_sttute
ATTACH_,_ENT CLUTCH SWITCH Usedto er gage mower
blades or other attaehmer4s r:r_ountedt( your tractor,
UFT LEVER Used to raise and low rmew_s,rdeck or ott er
attachm_mts mour_ted to your tractor_
L_FT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachement ft
ever when changi _9 its position.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL o Used for dec/£chng ard
brak ng the tractor a_'_dsta_ ng the engine,
GEARSHIFT LEVER _ Selects the speed and d recto of
tractor,
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to cortlcl engine speed,
RANGE SH_F_° LEVER ,-A/!ows high (H) or low (L) speed
for ail foP¢_arda_d reverse gears
_GN_T_ONSW{TCN .. Used to sta_l and stop the er gine
AMMETER -}nd cates battery charg r_g(_} or d seharg ng
UGHT SWITCH --_ums the head ights on and off
PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks crutch/brake peda_into
the brake posit on_
CHOK_ CONTROL - ,Jsed when start nga cold engne
HE[GHTADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used o adjust the mower
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The operation of any t_aetor ea_ resu{t _n_ore_gn obiects tbrow_ _nto the eyes_ wMch ¢a_s
_esu_t _nsevere eye damage, A_waya wear sa_e_y g_aases or eye shields while operatk_g
your tractor or pc#otto#s9 any adiustments or repa_rso We recommend a wide vSs_onsafety
mask over the spe_ac_es or standard safety g_assea_
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING DRAKE (See Fig, 8}
Yo{r rracto_is eqt pped wth an operator presence sens ng
swtch_ Wle_m engine is runnr} 9 any attempt by the
operator to uawr the sea_ without first sett r_gthe park eg
brake wt shut off the engne
o Depress ciutch/brake peda into fu "BRAK£: poston
and h@d
o Place parkr_ I_ak{; teven ENGAGED postonand
w il hold t'actor sec,s e,
l HROr/'Lb:
CONTROL
LEVER
F_G 8
STOPP_NG (See Fig° 8)
MOW[!] A 8LAD8:S _
o Mcwe stt_÷chw:,'_4 cutch swteb to _DSEsNGAGEDI' '_ " '_ _" '
NOT_: Under certan cordt oss when trac or s standin¢_
die with the engine rt_ sing, her engine exhat st gases r'_ay
cause browning' of grass. To e/imi'}ate ths possibi fy
aways stop engir'e when stoppin 91factor ._n grass areas
CAUTION: A_ways step tractor eom_
p_etel:y,as described above, before _eav,_
ing the operators positions; to empty
grass cateber_ etc
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL,, (See Fig, 8)
Aways operate engne at rut throttie
° Operat[ _geng '_ea less tha_ fu/throttle reduces the
battery c_arg ng _ate.
o Fu thrnIfle Dries the East newer per'formarce
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fi 9 8)
Use choke control whenever you ore stad r g a c('/d engir_e
Do not use to start a warm angi; e
o loer gage choke centre, p_/krob ost Sewy p_sh
knob in to disengage
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8}
The d rect or and speed of movemer_t s c xqm/ed by the
gearshift lever
Star Iractor wtt c/_tdibrake peda dep essed and
gearshift leve_ n r e_tra/(N} posit xL
Move tiearsh ft and range sNft levers to dashed pas
ton
Siowiy re ease clutch/brake peda to start movement.
_MPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR IDA COMP,ETE S'SOP
BEFORE S U TNG OR C4ANG_NG GEARS FAiLJRE
TO DO SO Wi,,L SHORTEN THE USEFUL LKsE OF YO_R
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUT'HNG HEIGHT
(See Fig_ 8)
1he cuKr% heght s controlled by tumn 9 the heght ad usto
meet knob ;n des red d rect on
o Turn knob ctockw sa (//_ } to raise cutt n!:; heght
o T_rn knob c@_ntereockwse(_ ,}to owerc ttin9
GROUND DAVE -.
Depress c/£c'Ybrake peda nto ful BRAKE '_postion
o Move gearshift ev@ a ne@ra (N) positon.
ENGNE,
o Move throttle centre to sow (_} pos tiers.
NOT_; Fakre to move t_ fettle cor4ro! to @ow (_)
poston arsd a/owng engne to die before stopping may
cause engine io "backfire*
o Turn ig_t on key to OFF'_ pasties ard remove key
Aways r'emove key when /ear ng tractor to prevent
s_a £h@"zeal use
_ Never __sect_eke to stop eeg ne_
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The culting tre ght ravageis approx mat@y 1._'I/4_to &1/4'
T_e he ghts are measured for'r: the grout@ to the blade tp
wth the en9 _e not runnin 9, These hegPts a_;, app_oxio
mate and may vary depend ng (@on so_ cond tions heigl t
of grass and types of tpass bang mowed
o Tt"e average awn sho@d be cut to app _oximat@y 2-1/2
nches dring the coo! season and to over 3 inches
durng _ot months. For heather and better lookng
/awes mow often and after moderate g owth.
o For' best curt _sgpe forma_ce grass over 6 riches in
heght sho@d be mowed twice Make tie fbst cut
relat very high tie second to des red height
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig° 9)
o Adust mower to desred cutting height
o Lower mower witt tiff contro Remow_ rear reta er
sprng and ctevs pR wheh secure each gauge whee
o Lower gauge wheetsto ground Raise gaugewheets
s ight y_io align robs in bracket and gauge whee bar
and nsen cevis pns Gauge wheeis sho;d be slightty
off the ground_
r_eplace reta rer springs Rio clevis pin&
RETAiNeR
SPR_NG
GAUGE
BRACKET
70 OPERATE MOWER (See Figs° 7 arid 8)
Your tractor is equ pped with an operator prese _cese "_sin9
switch Any attempt by tte operator to leave t_e seat wth
the enine turn ng and ti_e attachment c utc"_e_gaged wl
shut off the engine
o Select desired hegh of e_t
_owe mower wth attachment/fl centre
o Stad mawer bad_s by engag "_g attachment cLtch
co n to/
o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - d set,gage _ttach _ee_t
ck£;c"_control
CAUT_ON: Do r}ot operate the mower
without e_ther the ehtire grass catcher,
o_ mowers so equipped_ or the dis,-
RUNNER
TO OPERATE ON H_LLS
o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
his
o Avoid stopping or chasgng speed on hiI_s
f sowug s necessary, move t_ rotde centre} fever to
sower posit on
o is absotute y necessary, push ciutch/brake
peda quck/y to brake poster and engage parkir_g
brake
o Move gearah ft lever to ! sl gear and range shfl tever to
ow (L) post on_ Be sure you have allowed roorn for
tractor to re st ght/y as you resta£ movement
To resta£ rrtovement slowy release park sg brake and
o Make atl turns slowly
TO TRANSPORT
o Raise attachment ift to highest poster with attach _
'_,qentfl coRt;'ol
o When push n9 or tcw g your tractor be sure gearsh ft
eve_ s n neutral (N} portiere
Do Rot push el tow tractor at more tha_ ire (5} MPH.
NOTE: To pratect hood from damae when transpo_ r_g
your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood s cosed
ard sec.Jred to tractor Use aS appropriate means of tyng
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc}
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig_ 11)
o The e_g n_.n ym tractor has been sh pped, from the
factop_ already fled wth smmer weight oi
o Check engne oi! wth tractor' on _eve ground.
o Remove oil fl/cadd pst ck a_d wpe clea_%reinsert the
d pstick and pusi it a/:he way down into the tube war
for a few seconds remove arid read oii /eve tf
'/ecessapL add el uni '_FULL mark on dpstick s
reached. Do _{'t ovedili
For cod weather ope ation you she< Id change o1 fo
easm sta_t sg (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" n the
Customer Respor_sibitities Sector of thS manual}_
o To cha '_geengne o, see the Customer ReapeRs bi *
tes sect on n this manual
OIL F_LL CAP/DIPSTiCK
F_G i0 FIG, 11
ADD GASOLINE
Fi_ ue/ tank Use fi'esh clean_ regular unleaded
gaso [ne (Use of ieaded gasol ne w/[ increase caeDor_
and cad oxde deposts and red£e valve ireÀ,,
IMPORTANT: W_ ENOPERATNG [U TEMP_RATURES
START NG
WARN_f4G: Experence ndcates hat alcoho blended
fuels (ca/led gasohol or usng ethanol or methane ) can
attract me sture whch Ieads to separation and forma on of
a<ds durng storage Acidc gas can damage the fuel
systerr eI: an ergne whle in storage. To avod e gne
problems the fl_e system shoud be e'_@t ed before stof
age of 30 days or longer D_ain the 9as tank start the
engne ard let t _ur__._nt_the fi_e }nes and carburetor are
empty, Use fresh rue next season. See Storage/nstruc-
tons for additonal infom'_ation Never use engne or
carb_retor cleaner products n the rue tank er permanent
damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig_ 8)
Wren stadn 9 engne for the f_st tithe or f eng}r e has run
out of rue it w/take extra crank ng tree to move fuel fron
the tan< to the e _gno.
o Pace gearshift/ever in ne_tra (N) I:ost on.
o Move attachment e_itch to DISENGAGED' posit on_
o Put c}oke cot tro/out to doke (X}) p:}s t o'_ for cod
engine start For warm on@no starl do not use choke
centre
_, Move tt rot le contra to mdway between fast @} and
sow {_} pc sit ons.
o need k<::yrite gnit on and turn keyc ockw se to _S'TARF'
posit on and release key as soon as e_gne starts Do
rot r_ starlet (ontnuous/y for more than ffteen
seconds per innate If engine does not star after
severa attempts move throttle centre to fast (@}
pos tion, wat a Jew m nutes and try again
When ergne starts slowty psh choke control
o Mere th 'otto cor_troI to fast (@ } pos t on,
o Aiow e_gre to warm up for a few mr utes beIore
engag n9 drve or attachments.
t_OTB: If at a high a ttude above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (bebw 32F), the carbureto_ fuel mxt,_re
may need to be adiusted for best engne performance See
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR' n tke Sewce and Ad ust.
ments sector of ths rnant_al.
MOWING TIPS
o Ti_echanscannotbeusedwhenthemowerho{_ r_gs
attached to t 'actor.
o Mower should be p_'opery eveed for best mowing
peA:orrnance See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING _i_
the Sewce and Adjustments sedion of ttis manual.
o Ltse tie r _nner or' the rght hand sale of mower as a
gude. The btade cuts approximately an inch o,£side
the runner (See F% 10).
o The left hand sde of mower shot ld be used for trim
Drve so that clippings are discharged onto te area
that has been cuL Have the cut area to the right o the
roach ne Ths wit resut n a more even distributor of
c ippings and moFe un form cuttng
fences, drveways etc Afle ore or two reunds mow
n the opp\e_te d reclen n'ak _g /e_t l'a_d tun unt
fin shed (See Fig, t 2)
If grass s ex_remey tail t shoud be nowed twee to
red(.ce toad and pose bfe fire haxa"d from @ed clp.
pngs_ Make frst cut re ative y big; the secor d to tie
deskx_d heght
o Do not now grass when t s wet. Wet grass w/pu 9
mower and cave undes rab/e ckmps A/ow grass to
dry before mowng
Aways operate e_9ine at full thro tie whe_ mowng o
assure better _ owing pedormance and proper dis _
charge of mater a Re%:sate ground speed by seecD
ng a low erougt gear to 9ve the mower c4ttn 9
pedormance as we as te qaty of ctt des red
o W_en operat ng attachments seiect a grout d speed
that wi/s. it the terrain and gve best perforrr ar ce of
the attachment beng useG
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F:IG, 12
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Ihe warran y on this tractor does not cove_ {terns tha have
beers %_bected to opea£o ab_se or he9 gence To
rec_:ive f_/value from he war anty operator m_st mair_ta n
tractor as instructed n this manua.
Some adjustments wN need to be made perodicaly 10
proper 7 mantar yo_ tractor
AI adjustments n the Serv ce and Ac<ltJstrnents sect o_ of
ths manua sf'ou d be checked at leas once e_ch season
Once a year yet should replace the spark plug clean
or' eplace air fter and cheek baden a_d bets for
wear A few spark plug and clean ar fiter assure
proper arAe m xture and help your engir e run beter
and }ast longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engne oil level
o Check brake operation+
o Check tre press/re
o Cheek for Dose faster ers
IMPORTANT DO NOT; OIL OR GREASE! "r'+tE PIVOT
PONTS WHC7 AVt7 SPECIAL NYLON BEAR NGS,
VISCOUS LUBRICANTSW!LI, AT'TRACT DUST AND DRT
THAT W LI, SHORTEN 'it E L!FE OF Tt E SELF
LUBR/CAT NG BEAR NGS_ F YOU FEEL ]HEY MUS]
BE LUBR!CATED USE ONtY A DRY POWDERED
GRAPHITE ]YPE LL,/BR CAN/" SPAR NG .Y_
TRANSAXLE
FLUID
O_SA_ 30 MOTOR O_L API S_/SG
_) G_N_RAL PURPO$_ GREASE
(_})RE_R TO CUSTOMER R_TSPONSIBIL[TIES %NGIN[{ £[!C_IOfI
_[_SPRAY S_LICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOO f'S _I'O LUBRICAT[;)
Always observe safety rues when pedorm ng arty maiete,
R,I,_F_C(X
BRAKE OPERATION
f unit requ res more ttan six (6} feet stopping distance at
hgh speed n hig_ est gear then brake must be adiusted
(See _TO ADJUST BRAKE _'in the Servee and Adust
_ents sect on of ths manuai)
o Manta n prop@ air pressure in a/tres (See "PROD
LCT SPEC FICATtONS _*on page 3 of tts mar4_a)
Keep trES free of gasoiise ol, or nsect control ctemi
cals which can harm rubbe,
Avod stumps, stores, deep ruts sharp obtects and
otter hazards ttat may cause tre damage
BLADE CARE
For bc'_t_,resuts mower blades m_st be kjtte sharp Re._
psce bent or da'v ;_gedbtades
BLADE REMOVAL (See fig, 13)
o Rase mower i:o t' lhest po::don t_: alow access to
bl_des
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F emove hex bot,/o(k washer and f at was s@secu ' _t
bade,
nstal _ew or resharpened btade wth t_*ain9 edge ip
towards deck as shown
Reassembehexbot iockwash randfatwashe in
exact o_der as shown
T 9 _ten bot secure y (30,35 FL Lbs toulue,
_aPORTAW'[; BiADEBOLT SGRADE8-EATTRLATED
NOTE: We do no recBmmer_d sharpen ng bade, but f yoL
do be sure the blade is ba anced.
BLADE
'tO SHARPEN BLADE (See Iigo 1@
,.are shoJ/d be taken to keep tte blade baa'ced, Ar
._"_baanted b ado wil cause excessive vibration and ever
tua/damage to mower and en9 _e.
®
The blade car be sharpened with a file or ors a 9r tsding
wheet. Do not attempt to sharpen who on t_e mower,,
To check btade bataRce, yo_ wi need a 5/8'* diameter
steel bet, pn_ or' a cone balancer (When _sng a cone
ba_ancer foilow the nstrtctons suppled with ba[
Side tiade on to an unthreaded port on _f the steet be!
position tf eRher end of the blade moves downward
sharpen the heavy end urtl the bade s ba anced
NOTE: Do not use a r'!a forbalane ng bade ]he iobes of
the center ho_emay appear to be centered b_£ate ot
518 BOLT
OR PIN
BLADE
FIG, 14
Check V.,b(is for deter Brat or and wear' _-/fter t00 t:urs
and replace f n_,c,s.,ury The belts are adius:_ble
I ep_<=,._:_ if they +....
T
RANSAXLE COOLING
Y,ee_ tar_s_x/efeefro b_r.i.u_ofdi and t_Afv,,,hc
can r str(t coolnq
CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
(See 15)
Beck up rear axe secure y.
o Remove ;eft rear w_ee/by r®rr ov ng "u._bbolts
o Remove 'ier pug from tiansax[e Oil love must be
even wlh plug threads f necessar_ fii wt_ SAE 30
motoroi APFSForSG. Repacefferp/u ,
o Reassemble whee to hub
o For a[ proximate capacity see PRODUCT SPEC F _
CATIONS en page 3 of this manua
o
;I
TBANSAXLE
PLUG
FIG, ti
16
BATTERY (See Hg_ t 6)
Your tractor has a batte@ cha% ng system which s ssffi-
ce_st fe_ n@maI use HoweveL perodc chargng of he
batey wtts an a £omot ve cha%er wl ex_end ts fe
o Acid soiut on eve n each battery cet 5ho@d be ever
Keep battery and tetmiPa s cear%
o Keep ba tery bolts tight
o Keep vent caps ght and s 'r@l/vent holes n caps oper
o Ftecha ge at 6 amperes for 1 hour
TO CLEAN BA I'_rERY AND TERMINALS ,,
Co rosion and di£ on the battery and term nals carseause
the batery to eak power
o Rernow:_>term r a/guad
o Dsco snect BLACK balte'y cabe f_st then RED bat,.
tery cable and _emove batte_'y from traeto
Wash battery wth so/iron of fo_r tablespoons o
bak{n 9soda o one ga/o_ of water Be carefu not to get
the soda solut on nto t_e ce/s
Rnse t'_e batter}i wth plan wate_ and dry
o Cean termina s and battery cabe ends wth wre brush
(_n brgbt
Coal erm na/s wth grease o_ pet o/eurn ely
o Renstall batery (See ' NSTAL , BAYKERY in the
Assembly sect ors of hs manual}
CUTAWAYV/EW
WELL
BATTERY
CELL A@D
LEVEL
F_G_16
Ony use hgf quality dete gent oi rated with AP sewce
c • _' ............. yg ....
.Iass/fica _:)nSF or SG. Seect the ei s SAE viscesib fade
accordinj t:> yo_r expected o?era ing temperak re
SAEVSCOS/ YGRADES
¢ ( _ 8 " I ]
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YEMPERA1 L/R }::_ANGE E ORE H_}XT eL G,}AHG[_
FIG 17
HOTE: Aithough mut-viscosty os (5W30, 1@_!/30etc}
mpreve starting in cod weather these muIt v scosity oiIs
wi/resut in increased oil consumption when used above
32_'F Check your eng ne oil evel more frequentytoavod
possibie e'@ne damage from runn ng ow on oil
Change the o after the first two hours d operation a_d
every 50 hers thereafter or at east once a year if the
t_actor is no_ used for 50 hours in one year,
Check the crank_case o evei before starting the engine
and after each eght (8} ho_._reof operation° Tighten o/fit
eap/dipst ck secule y each tree you check the ot }evei
TO CHANGE ENGNE O_L (See Fgs. 17 and 1@
Determ ne temperature range expected before ot change,
A/el must meet API sewice class f cation SF or SG°
o Be sure tractor s on evel surface.
o O_ wI drain more freety wPen warm.
o Catc_ o n a suitabe container
o Remove (i fl cap/dipstick Be careful not to slow d£
to erter the engne when changing ot
o Remove drairi pug
o After o has drained compiete y, replace o dran ptug
and t ghten see_r@y
%RODUC[ SPECFICAT ONS' on page 3 of this
maua/
Use ga_,ge on oi [}} cap/d pst ck forcheck ng eve, Be
s_._edpstc s in a/ "_e way for accurate readng.
Keepo at FULl re on dipstck
OL DRA_N P_UG
OiL FILL
¢AP/DtPST OR
PIGo 18
CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig,, 19)
Ar scten must be kept !re_ of di£ and chaff to prew_t
engi se damage from over"_eat r'g Cleart wth a wire br._sh
or compressed air to remove dirl and stubborn @ed gum
fibes
ENGINE COOLING FiNS (See Fig, 19)
F{ move any dust drt or oit from engine coo_irsgfns to
p_:went engine damage from over'_eat r g Engine btower
hous ng must be remow_d Remow, side panes a'_d hood
(See TO REMOW[i 4OOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY' n the
Se_wee and Ad]ustmer_ts section of this manua
\
\
F_G,,19
FILTER (See Fig 20)
Yer er_geewi r_ot run propery _}sng adryairfter.
C/can the foam pre_c caner e_ement after ew:}ry 25 hours of
operat on or every season, Sewce paper cartridge overly
t00 f o_rs or every season, wh}chever' occrs frst,
Serv cear c/ea_ e_' more often _nder dsty conditions,
o Remove wing nL_tand (over
o Rer _ove sea} and cartridge plate.
TO SERV CE PRE CLEANEi{R
_, Sde foam p_e_c/eane off ca rdge.
o Wash n/qud detergent arid water
o Squeeze t dr}/in a c_ean clotl
o Saturate t n engine el Wrap it in cean absorbent
eoth and sqt_eeze to Cemove excess o.
TO SE{RVICE CARTRDGE
o Gently tap the flat sde ef the paper ca_r dge te dis
edge dd_ Do no wdsh the paser cartridge or use
pressxdzed ar as t_is w damage the cartrdge
Replace a ddy, bent, or damaged cacti"dge
o Re nstatl the pre_cteaner (cleaned and o_ed} over the
paper ca_r dge.
Reassemble air cteane_ ca£ridge pate, and sea
o I sstal tse ar cleaner cove_ and wing nuL T 9hten w_'sg
n(£ t/2 turn to 't ful turn after nut contacts cover Do not
FOA#
pREoCLEANER
CARTRIDGE
FiG 20
It_spect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (f
equipped) as i eouId create a fire hazard a_s,d/orda_ age.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the teg nni'X_ of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operaton wh chever
comes frst Spark pug type and gap sett ng are shown n
PRODUCT SPECfF_CA'T ONS* on page 3 of t_is na_ua
ENGINE OiL FILTER
engine .)_ fter eve_3!,,:,e4,s_nor ®veeryother o/
c_ange f tPe tractor s ssed more than 100 ho_s r one
year_
_N_UNE FUEL F_LTER (See Fig° 2I}
The fl,,u'_ifter should be rep aced once achsea, sor_ f fuel
filter becomes c ogg_ed obstr_,}ct_g ft_e flow to carbureteq
rep acen ent s re( J red,
o Wth er_gne coo remove f/tot and plug f,_e [ne
sect ons
o Place ew rue fitter n poston i; fue [re with arrow
point ng towards carb_,rotor.
o Be sure there are no f_e ine oaks and camps are
o mined ately wipe up arsy sp fled gaso no.
HG,, 2i
o Clean engine battery, seat firs{sh etc of alt fore{gn
matter
o Keep f nished sudaces and wheets free of at gaso r e,
ot etc,
o Protecl pa nted sur%ces wth automotive type wax
We do not recommend usir9 a garden hose to c/can yot_,,
tractor unless the e/ectrica! system muffler, ar f/ter ad
carburetor are covered to keep wate_ (ut Water e',*,::;_:
car'_resut in a s_odened engne }ire
SE
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place gearshift Sever in neutral (N) pos_t[on_
Pface attachment clutch k_ "DISENGAGED _positron
o Turn Ignition key "OFF' and remove key_
Make sure the blades and all mov[n 9 parts have complete@ stopped
Disco_'_nact spark P_U9wire from epa_'k plu 9 and place wke where Stcannot come in contact
with pIug_
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 22}
o Place attac m'_entc;tch n "DISENGAGED post}on
o Tur_ height ad ustrrent knob to ewest setting
o Lower mower to ts lowest pos t[or'_
o Remove reta rer sprng ha ding ant swaybar to chas
ss bracket and disengage ant swaybar finn bracket
o Remove retar_e_ sI: rr_gs from suspe_so_ arms at
deck and disengage arms from deck.
o Rase attachment Ift to ts h ghest post an
o Remove two reta net spr ngs fi'om each front Ink and
remove }inks
o S/de mower froward and renove belt from eectr{
c __tch puey_
Sde mower out fern _eder rg_t sale of tractor.
_MPORTAN1% FAN ATTACHMENT {?]HER THAN THE
MOWE:_ D_CK SIOF;E MOUNTED ON YHR TRACTOR
REMOVE T_E FRONT LINKS_
TO _NSTALL MOWER
. J<.crbed "_ ll4> A..._ MOWER AND
Folow preced.re ,__,_' '.'
[:[}AVE BELT" n the Asserrb y sectc s }f hs ma'_ ;aL
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adiust t_e mower whle tractor s parked on kwei 9round or
Make sure tres are praper_y nfiated (See
"PRODU(;T SPEC_NCATIONS or_page 3 of this manual)
_ftires are over or undedr fated, you wl not pmpedy adi ;st
yo_,_rmower,
S1DE:TO S DB ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 22 and 23}
Rase mower to ts h ghest position
Measure heght flora bottom of deck cud to ground
/eve at trent comers of 'newer D stance 'W' on both
sides of mower sh<_d be tt'e same_
f adjustment s necessary make ad ustrnent on one
sde of mower only
o T'o raise ore side of mower, t@ten Hft/ink adjt stment
nut on that sale
l'e owe_' one sale et mower, oosen ft Ink ad ustment
nut e_ that side,
Neff'E: Each fu t_m of adiustment rt£w change mower
heght ab@_t 3/'i 6
o Rec'_eck meas ._rements after ad}LSt ng_
RE_:AINER
SPRING
ANTi-,SWAY
BAR
ii
/
i i
1
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
_BONY
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
RETAINER
SPRINGS
3WER
BRACKET
i
FRONT-TO.BACK ADJUSiTM DST(See F:igs,24 and 25)
limPeR'fAST DECK MUST BE LEVEL SU'DE-'TO_SDE /_';
THE F_'OL°OWNG FRONT-TOoBACK ADJUSTMENT IS
N_:CEBSARY, BE SJRE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LNKS
EQUALLY SO MOWERWL.STAYLEVEL StDE_TO_SDE,
To obtain the best cuttng resuts the newer housng
should be ad}usted so t_e front s approx mate y 1/8" to 1/2"
ower than the rear when tfe mower is fl_ ts highest
Check ad_ stment or fight sde of tractor Measure de _
tance F _directy in font of and behnd t'_e mandre at
bottom edge of mower hous ng as shown
o Before making any _tecessary adjustments check that
both front Ik_ksare equal n ength
H i£s are net equal in length, adust cue _nk to same
ength as other ink.
o To ower front of mowe_ ho_ sin% eoser n_t _G on bot_
front inks an eqLa numbel ef turns.
When d stance 'F' s 1/8' to 1/2 bwer at front than
rear t ghten nut H*_aga nst trunn o_ on both front Inks
o To ras® front of mowe_' heusn% ioosen nt 'I-# from
tmnnon on both front inks, T ghten _t 'G' on both
front nks an _qua number of turns.
When d stance _F'_is I/8' to 112' ower at front than
rear, tghte_ nut against tn. nnon on bet/:' front
nks.
I',_OTB Each flit t_m of nut 'G w/change dis' "F by
o _::ec_ecks eto-sdeadiusment
TO REPLACE BLOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See F 9. 2B} -
o Park tractor on a Ieve sudace. Er'gage park r g brake
Remove four screws frem LH mandrel cover and
remove cove_
o Rot ben over the top of L i-L mandrel pulley
Remove bet from efectdc dutch p AIey.
o Remove belt from idler p i/eys
Remove any drt or grass c ppngs wtfich may have
accui' _/ated areund mandre s and entre upper deck
sudace_
o Check primary der any' a_d two tiers to see ttat they
rotate free!y
Be sure sprng is securely tooked to p_rna_y de_' arm
and beIt n mower "_ousng
MOWER DRIVE BELT NSTALLA'_ ON (See Fig. 26)
o tnsta ben n both diets Make su_e be is n beth bett
keepers at the diets as st' own.
o install new belt onto eectr( cutct puey
Re/b(It nto upper goove of LH. ma _dre/pu/ey
° Carefully check bet routing making su ?, beit is n the
grxves cerrecty anc irsde bet k_;_eper_
o Reasse_nb/e LH mudre/cover
/r i ©
/
i
NUT H
FIG, 25
SCREWS
FIG, 26
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig_ 27}
P_:_rkt'_:,_,tractor on/eve! su£ace_ IEngage p;_rk r fl brooke
o Remow;_mow<_r dye belt (See qO REPLACE MOWER
DRIVE BELT' n this sect on of ths manual}
o Rerr eve mower (See 'TO REMOVE MOWER in this
s(sst on ol this manual).
o Remove four screws from RH_ _:_andre} cover and
remove cover. Unhook sprng from bolt on mower
o Carefu ly to! bet off R_.. mand<e puiiey
o Remove be!t 1ram center mar_dre/puey, dte_ p_Iey
and L_H mandrel p_ley.
Remove any dr_ or grass whch may _'_aveaccumu
ated around mandrels and entie upper deck sudace_
o Check secondary diet arm and idler to see Ihat they
o Be sine sprng is h<oked secendar? d/er arm arid
o Insta / r_ew belt n ower groove of LH mandrel pu/ey,
der puey and certe _rnar'_drelpufey as shown
o Roli bet over RH ma sdre pu/ey Mal. e sure belt s _
a/grooves p oper/y
o Reconnecl sprig to bot n mow_:_rho_s ng and ran-
sta RH mandre cover
o Re nsta/mower totractor (See"TO NSTA L MOWER'
r_ the Assembly sect on of ths _ anua).
o Reasse's_'bie mower drive belt (See TO REPLACE:
MOWER DRIVE BELT' nths secton ofti_s ma_._a)
MOWD_ BLAD
DR_VE B L,T
SCF¢#'W
_WAY_B
DLF:R
FIG. 27
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
(See Fig, 28)
[he eectfic cutch shoud provde years of servce 7h_
ciutch has a buit-_ brake t_at stops the p,_iley wtiqn 5
seconds. Eventuaty the i_tema} brake w} wear which
may cause the mower baden to not e '_gage or, to not st<p
as required Ad _o_stmentss! :m!d be made by yor hearesl
autho_ zeal service centeddepa_rr ent
o Make sine atIachment c/utct ard gnton sw tehes are
CLUTCH PLATE
NYLON_OCKNUT(3}
F_G 28
BRAKE PLATE
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fi G 29)
Your tractor s equ pped wth ar ad ustabte brake system
w}'ich s meur ted ors t_'e eft sde of the transax: e,
_ftractor requ res rote than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed n highest gear, then brake m_.stbe ad uste{ _
o Depress clutch/b rake pedai and engage park _gbrake.
Measu e dista ce between brake <perat ng arm and
n_t _A on bra_:_ rod.
f d stance s other than 1-3/4 ioosen am nut and tur'
i4t 'A _untt d stance becomes 13,'4 Retighten ]am
nut aganst mt A
Road _esttr_sctorfor prope stopp ng d stance as stated
above Rea@. st }f necessapL _fsopping dstance s
sti g <:,atertha sx 6) feet r'_ hgfest gear further
ma rtenance s r_ecessary Co _tact yoar nearest a<_-
t_or zed sew[ce cen eWdepartrr ent
WITH PARKING BRAKE 'ENGAGE '_
FIG, 29
o Ad]ust the tt_ree nyon /ocknuts until space between
c _tc _pate ard rotol meas_res 012' at al three slot
ocat or_s cut inside of brake plate.
NOTEs Afte nstalnganeweect cciuch u tractora_
fi._l thrott e and engage and d se_ ga{;]e electric dutch 10
cycles to wea in clutch pate.
ENTS
TO REPLACE £_IOTION DRWE BELT
(See Fig, 30)
P;_rk _he tractor <t_ ew_ surlace Engage parkr_g brake,
Fsr ease of seas/icethere s a bet instal/at on guide decat on
botom of ieft footrest It s not necessaq/te remove mower_
BELT REMOVAL
o £r_gage park XI brake (creates sIack in bett)_
ths sect on of ths ma'_ual)
o Rol motion dve be_ off tmnsaxle puItey
o eel beit off ch£ct ng idler pulteys then off engine
p_[tey and fror_t V. der pulley
Pui bet out of ai belt keepers,
• P!ace V p_£ ef belt rite groeves orser_gine puitey and
front V der, making s_re to route be}t inside ef bet
° Put be_tcorn ng fom V dlerabove m dspan be t keeper,
then otto clutch n9 diet p_ teys as show_x
o Make sure V pad of belt engages Wider
o Pace bet around trEmsaxb pcley beginn ng at top.
V part of bet should engage transax e pitey
o Place ior_gowe section of belt through oop n m dspan
bet keeper.
Check to be sure belt s or pnsper s te of al bei
o Re nuts mower drive b_'t nto e!ectrc cks c"t phley
B£PORTANT CHE_()KBRAKEAD.IUSTMENS
'TRAC'TORV-BELT DRIVE SCREAaATIC
V_EWEDFROM:LH_ SDE O;FTRACTOR
CLUTCHING
ID£ER
BELT TRANSAXLE
KEEPER PULLEY
AS V_EW_O"°FF_O_{_BOTTOM
F_G,.30
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Ifsteedng whee c_ossbars are not horizonta (eft to ri{}_t_t
when whees are pos oned straight forwa rd, remove steer
ing w[eel and reassemb e per instr_._etons n the Assen' bty
sect on of ths manua
FRONT WHEEL TOE4N ADJUSTMENT
Frent wheef toedn is re%_ired for proper steering operat on_
To@n was set at the factory and adjustment sh@._tdrot be
necessary _fpads in the frent ax!e or steer ng meehan sm
have been reptaced ot da'T_aged cheek toe_n and adjust
f necessa_y_
TO CHECK TOEdN (See Fg 31) _.
Position font wheels stra ght ahead
Measure, distance betwee whees at front and tear of
t_es (dimensops A' and B'}
Front dmensen A* sh>ud be 1/8' to 1/4 ess t'_an
rear dmensor *B'
m
TO
ol arid 32),ADJL ST TOE-IN (See F'gs ":*
ge ,,re :_o__te _od
Loosen am nuts a adiuslme_t ®
Ad]usttie rod ur't d mens er "A s 1/S t 1/.4 ess han
d mens(r It¢.
Jgher jar n£ssec rely
F_G 3!
JAM NUTS
PIG, 32
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheet ca °nber s r_otadiustable on your tractor I[
damage has occ _rred to affect the front wheel camber
contact yo_r nearest authorized service cente#depart
ment.
TO REMOVE WNEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 33) -
o Bock up axte secure y
Remove axe cover re a n ng rng and washersto ailew
wheel emova _
o Repair tire and reassemb e
o Replace wa@'ers and snap e ain ng rng sec _@y in
Replace axe cover
HERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
÷
REAR W 4EE .,,
FIG 33
Re hove fve (5) h_b bets to a/low wheei _emovaL
Repar tre and reassembie Replace and t ghten hub
bolts secure y
TO START ENGINE WR°H A WEAK BAKERY
(See F_gso 34}
If your battery s too wea_. to start the engne it s'_ould t,:e
f "}_."a>e_ cabes' are _sed for emerger_cy
start r_q, foow this p ecedu'e:
iMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR SEQU/PPEDWT4A12
VOLT ,4EGA'ttVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VE;iCLE MUS_T ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGXTVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YO R TRACTOR
BATTERY "TO START OTHER VEH CLES,
TO A FTACH JUMPER CABLES
o Connect: eacs erd of the RED cable to the POS lqVE
(-) term hal of each battery, takng care not to shoE
aga nst chass s_
Connect one erd of the BLACK cable to the NEGA--
TIVE (.,} termir a of fily charged batter,/.
o Con_'ect the other end of the BLACK cab!e to a panel
bet ors the teft sde of the tractor away from rue tank
• v., / ,_ ,_
TOR MOVE CAB ES_REiERSEORDER
BLACK cable frst fi'em ct_assis and fuly charged
FIG 34
TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB
o Raise hood
o Pu hub hok%r out of the hole n the backsde of ise
o RepL,;_c:_bub r_ hot ier ard push bub hoder securely
back into fie hoe n the backs de of the gr/_
o C/o:_:: hoed_
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or dama!}ed wrng may cause your tractor to lun
i oory_ stop running, or _rever'it it from start ng
o Check wrng, See e ectr cat wrng d agram in Repar
Pa_s sect o'n of this manua.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace wi' 30 amp aurorae ve.4ype plugJn fuse The
rise 'toder is ocated behind the dast_.
o i:¢EDcabl:e _st from :}oth batteres_
TO ADJUST A_ACHMBNT LiFT SPRING
(See Fig, as}
o While hold ng sprnq bushing wth wrench Ioosen ,iam
nut
Turn ad ustment bolt c ockwise to extend spring and
reduce iifl effort (for heavier a[tachments)_
o _,_m ad} _stment hot counterdockwse for ghter at
tachments
o Retighten iam nut aga nst sprng bushing.,
I_4PORTANT DO NOT ADJUST f.OR MAXIMUM SPRiNG
T'ENS OH WHEN USING LiGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
ASAMOWER ADJUSTLFTLEVERSPRiNGTOAtD_N
tFTING ATTACHMENT DO NOT OVERPOWER SPR_NG
WHEN R MOVtHG A"TTACHMENq ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO KS OWEST POSIT_ON
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig,, as)
Rase hood
o lJssnap head/ght we eor_ector
o Stand in front of tract(: r Grasp hood at sales tl towa_'d
engne and Ift off of tracte_
o To _'ep/ace, reverse above procedure
ADJk_STMENT
SPRING BUSHING
/
HOOD
HEADUGHT
W_RE
CONNECTION
HG 36
ii, ..... ,,_
TO ADJUST THRO_LE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig_ 37 and 38)
The throtte control t"as been preset at the facteq¢ and
adiustment should _'ot be necessary_ Check adiustment as
descrbed below before Ioosenir 9 cabe t adjustment s
necessary proceed as fo ows:
With er gine not runnn 9 move throttle control/eve_ to
fast (@) post on
o C_eck that speed c(nbo ever s against stop screw, f
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fi9, 39)
Tfe carb,;retor has bee preset at the factory and adiust
most s_o _d not be r ecessa ry, However, tuner ad ustme_
may be reqt red to compe'_sate for dfferences n fuel
temperature a/ttude o Dad f the c_rb rotor does reed
adiustment, proceed as fo ows:
/_ ge'_era t_mn 9 the adjr,_sting _eedes ir_ (cockwise)
decrea_es the suppy of fl_e/to the engne givng a Ieaer
f el/air mxtt re Tu_ _ng te adi_st ng need es out (coum
tercockwse} creases the supply of rue tot eengne
gvng archer fue//a __m xture
IMPORTANT DAMAGE 70 THE I/EEDLES AND
SEATS N CARE RETOR MAY RESLiLT F SCREW IS
TURNED N TOOTiG4T
PREL M NARY SEY[ING
o Be sure you have a clear ar liter and tt'e throttle
centre cable s a@ sted p oper/y (see above),
o Wth enpine off turn de flJei ad _,stin9 neede [r_(cock _
wise) c/osr9 t f'_ger tght and tten turn o_t counter
cockwse) 1l/4 turns,
Turn main fuel adiust ng neede in (ciockw se) Dies ng
f nge_'tght and t_en t_;n; out (cour te'c ockw se) 1 turn.
FNAL SETTING _,
Sta£ engne a_ aowtowar_ for fve mirutes_ Make
fnaladt_stmenswitt engire t_rnn9 and shf/me on
control ever in ne_£ra/(N} post or
Wth throttle entre/lever n fast ( @ ) poston turn
man fl_el adiustin9 neede in (( ockwise} until engne
begns to die tPe_ turn out (co;nterdockwse) untii
engne rtns rough Turn needle to a port mdway
between t'ose two pea tions
o - Wti_ throttle contr(!/ever r sow
(_) pos[tk)n eng[re shotld idle a I400 RPM_ tf
engine idles too slow or fasL tt_m idle speed adj ,_sfing
screw n or o, t,[d correct dle is attained,
slow (_) p )s;ton turn ide fl_e adjust ng needte is
(ciockw so) unt engre begins to de and tken turn out
(counterc ockw se) unt engine runs rough Turn needle
to a pont mdway between those two post ons.
Rec eck die speed Read ust }f necessary,
ACCELERAT ON TEST ,
o MovethrottIecontro everflomsow (_)tofast (@)
postion [f engine bes tates or des_ turn idte m xture
sc_cew ou_ (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn Repeat test and
cent hue to ad ust, if '_ecessary, u't_ engine acce[ero
ates smooth y,
High speed stop is factory ad] ;sted, Do not adjusbdamage
may _ssu_t_
_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGNE
GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENG_NESPEED, OVERSPEEDNGTHEENGINEABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SE'T'TING CAN BE
DANGEROUS iFYOUTH_NK THEENG_NE-GOVERNED
HGB SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEAHEST" AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPAR'FMEt, E_ W_CHHASPROPEREQU_PMENTAND
EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS
CASING
CLAMP
SCREW
FIG, 38
F_G_ 39
Re_ove mower from tractor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a pared of tree, ctean it t_of
o.}gh/y, remove a dr% grease leaves, etc. Store n a
cea% lry area
Clean entre tractor (See'_CI...EANING n the Customer
Responsib tes sect on of the mam._a}..
o Inspect and replace bets if r_ecessary (See be!t ra-
p acement nstruct ons n t_'eServ ce and Adiustments
sect}on e ths manua}
o Lubr'care as shown n the C_.sterner Responsbitit es
sectior_ o_ths manL al
o Be s_re tea a nuts boils and screws are sec_rey
fastened aspect reovr g pa_ls for damage breakage
ad wear' Replace if necessa'y,
o Touch _@all rusted or ch pped paint s._daces', sand
ghty beore painting
o F_./y charge t"_e better/f(r store!9
Afer apelodc/tme star,g(! biYr_ery"nayrequ e
Tr: hap i:)rev'en cerrosier; and power leakage durrg
/on9 pe_ods of storage battery cabes shoud be
tomer Responsib i tes section of this manua }.
ATtar cean ng cave cabes disconnected arid piece
cab!as whe'e they cannot come n contact wth battery
termnas
o Be sure battery dran tube is secure y attached
ff battery s removed from tract(x for storage do not
store bal!e_y d rectly on concrete or damp sudaces
i_APORTANT: T _S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING N ESSENTAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUC_ AS CARBUR_TOR, FUEL FLTER
FUEL HOSE, OR _'ANK DURING STORAGE ALSO
EXPER}ENCE NDCATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACDS DURING
STORAGE_ ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE TH FUEl.
SYS_EMOFAN ENGNEWHL.E N STORAGE
o Dr'ia n t'_e fe ta_k
o Sta8 the er_gne and tat it run unt/t_'e fuel/nes and
carburetor are empty.
o Never use engine or carburetor cieaner products n the
rue tank or permanent damage _say occur
Use fresh fuei next season_
_0To: Fuel stab izer is an _cceptabe atar_atve r'
mm_r;,r_zng the f :',,treat( n of f_e _.}r'r depos ts durng sto
ag(.. Add stabiizer to _' _'" ' sto 'agega._o ner f,le tar_k or
conta ne_. Always folow the mi× rat(} fe_._d (n stab izer
container R._n e_: '_eai least 10 mim£es after addng
stabi izer to alow t/"e stab izar to reach the carbureter De
not drain t_e gas tan,k and carburetor f _,._,ng fl_/:_t:_bi zer.
ENGINE O_L
Drain ci (wit engin _warr_'} ad rap ace with ciean eng _e
e (See ENo.:._Nt:'r:......... s i'te (ssom_l' Respansb/ es
sac elsefths rr £
Re'rove sFark p J](s).
Podr ore aur_ce of {:1 tb,_eugh spark pits{ h_/e{s} _'tto
....Fin igri tion key to ,::TAR F pc stien fer a few seco '_ds
t: distnbute e/
Rap ace with new sped< p _.g(s}.
Do not store gaso ne from one seaso _to another
o Rap ace yo_._9asol ne can f your ca' starts to rust
Rust and/or d_Sn your gasot ne wiil cause prob ems_
o tf possbe stoe your trecto ndoo_s a'_d cover t to
gve protection from dust and dd.
o Cover your tractor wth a su tab e protective cover that
does not reran me st_._re Do _ot use pastic_ Paste
cannot breathe whch aliows cot densation to fern and
wit/cause your tractor to n.st
I_PORTA_'T; NEiVERCOVER TRACTORWi_ EENG_'_E
AND EXHAUST AF_EAS ARE SIiLL WARM.
POINTS
PROBLEM
Wii t_ot star1
Hard to star
Engne wffl r_ot tur_ eve_
[mgee effeke but w/f r_et
start
L,oe5 of p®w@
Excessive vlbrat on
CAUSE
!, O£ of %e
2 Engneqot CHOKED ptope_ ,
3 Eegne fkxx_ed
4, Bad spark aug,
5. [)r_ a_ liter
6 DHy f_e fitei'
7, Wate nfue
8 Loose or damaged wirn 9
9 Carb_ rot }_ o._t o adiLlstrr eel
t0. Engne valves f _.dj stment
t D4yair fter
2 8adspa_kpug
3 Weako deadbaSery
4 D_y flee flitch
5 Stae or drty t_et
6 Loose as damaged wdng
7 Carburetor o_ o adustment
8 Engihe vave, s o£ ot a_.lustmer t.
1 C/utcWbrake peda net depressed
2 Attaches tcutcf so,gaged.
8 Week or dead bette_ .
4 B:)wn t*_se
5 Co, reded batte y te_m r as
6. Loose er damaffed wdng
7. Fa_.ty 9niton swteh,
8 auty soenod or eta s
9 FstFi spearer p_4_serce sw t@ (as}.
I Weak e deed battery.
2 Conoded bet cry te m_a s
@ Leose e_ damaged wkng.
4 Fau[%, se}enoi _er s_a_/er
1 Cc.ttin!Li tee m_e gtas_;#eo fast
2 Throttle _ 'CHOKE post_ort
2,,, Buid-up c;t graes_ eaves awl tratb ur_der mower
4 D[rh/at f iler,
5. Low( eve/de€el
6. Fautyspark P 9
7 Dirty us/e
8 Stale or d_y se
% Waie n rue
t0 Spa_k aug wire eose.
11 Ddy engff_e air s@eeWfi_ s
12. D dy/clegged m._ff_e_'
13 Lcose or damaged wrtn 9
14 Carb rote @.£ o1adi,_st_ ant
re. Engine valves @£ of ad/asi'net4
coo biade
2, Bent bh_@(rrar@e.
3 Leese/d e aged part(s}.
CORRECTION
f S_l fee! }}nk
2 See 1"O START ENG}NE" r Operation sootier.
3 Wa seve_a mhtes before af_empt_ _g to staff
4 Re@see spark pug.
5, Coon/apiece arrite
6. Reptaee rue rite
7 Dr_ih fie_ ta_k and carburetor raft tank wtb fresh
gaso _ e and repace rue ttter,
8. Check oil wnrlg
g Co_¢._ct a_ a £ho zeal sewee ceeter'depat_:et
10 Centaet a_ a thodzed setvce center/department
t Cieenlrep/ace air fTte+
2+
3. Recharge o _epface betray.
4 Replace rue Eter.
5. DraRIte taAard el/ wthfrest gasore.
6 Cheek ai wdng
7 Co_ tact a a _thorzed se_,_ce cents depart eat
8 C@__setar a_ t lodzed se_vce ce_4eUdepaRment
1. Depresscttcv%aka pods.
2 Dse }ga@e at_achme _tchtch
3 Recks ge@' rap ace bettery_
4, Repace rise.
5_ Cea_ bat/oh+ tern rials
6 Cheek al wi n9
7 Cheek. ep ace 9r_on svvtch
8 CheeWr_sp ace so one d or eta _er
9 Co_4ad a_ autho zeal s@vce centeUdepa_t;x ant
1 Reeha¢ge o tepees batte%/
2, Clean bat%ry ermnas
3 Checks v,_rng
4, Check/epees so_erod or stanch
1 Set in Hgher C_i' pea ionked _ee speed_
2 Adiast thoEe cot_tr@
3. Clea undersda of mows hous_K_
4 Cean/epa;:e a_ f_ter
5 Cte(k o evei£ha_Ge o
6 Cea_ and regap o chaege epak Nag
7 Repace se rite,
8 Dren rue tank ed _efi/with flesh gate/ne
9 Dra_ rue t;mk and car tear ref/tark wth feeh
gaso_ _e or( re@ace fuel flits'
10 (3o_nect end t_ghter spark aug w{re
I Cean egire air sereeWfi _s
12 C}ee_# pacemuffer
13 C eckaiwdng.
14 CoRti}ot as {_£ho sod servee car to#department
15_ Co tacl an ;_£hor zed serves sager, de,far, nest
i Repla _bk_d _ "[9 te bl _:ebe
2, Aep_cebl_der_n;r I
3 (:ass pal(s} apiece dar aged fats;
PROBLEM
Engine ¢o_'_t_es to _
wher_ operator leaves seat
w_th attaehme_t e_uteh
e_'9aged
_oorcut_neve_
Mower _iadeswiH not
retake
Poor grass discharge
Headi ght{s} not work _9
(f so equipF_ed ]
Battery wil n_t eharee
[!ngir e beckfi[es
when turning enei_e
OFF _
CAUSE
1 _tv operato_ safety prssen<:e c(nte syst_m
1 Wor_ bert or }oose bade
2_ Mower deck ,of eve,
3 BMd_.p of grass _eaves and tins under mower
4, Bent bade mar_@e
5_ Cogged mewe dock ,_eet hoes fK_r b._ dup of
gross eaves, asd trash aK_ nd mandree
1 Obsttucl@ in eutch meet a" sm
2_ Wom/da¢_aged rnowe ddve belt
3 l, oze_ d!e p_ley
4, Foze_b[ade_andrel
1 8,_g ne speed too sow.
2 'Fare speed tee as
3. Wetgass.
4_ Mower {eek t_eteve}
5 LoW(_even te £r p eesu_e
6 W:>m bet_tor oose bade,
/, 8uldep of g_,'xss eaves ahd trash usde _mow_
8 M werdrve be were
9_ Bades r¢_toperiy _sta_ed_
10 mpmi?er hades _sed
11 Cogged m_>werdec vept _oes ft_op b;d@ ot
t_¢ass, eaves e_d tes/s ar@,£_dm_rdtes
1 Swt(_ s 'OFP,
2. 8@b(s}b_ Bedo£
3 Faery gttsv4tc _
4 OOSe or dama<}_edwrh 9
5 [::!own fuse
1 Bad _at'_e%,c_ (sb
2 Poe cable cossec obs
3 auty _e{_siator (f so equ sped}
4 Fs_ty a te_ sa£e_
_, -, -* ¢ ¢¢
CORReCTiON
1, Ch_:,,rAw _K;,sw_tehes ar:d cormectons /f rot
con'ect_d, rx_ntact a_ eu;horzed serve ¢ente£
depa¢ rr/ertt_
1 Aepac_,_ blouse Tgtten bede bet,
2 Leve_ rower deck
3, Cea_ undemde of mower o sing
4. Re@ace bade mandre.
5_ _" ea_ aaund mandr@s to ope_ vent ho_es.
1 Remove o_sb _<t_an_
2. Bop/ace mower @ire beL
3 Rap ace idler puey
4 Rap a_e blade mandre
1 Pace th erie c@_tro/n "FASt pos ion
2 8hI_ to slower speed
3 A/ew {a[_ss e dy beoe mows!#,
4 /ev@ reowe_ deck
5 Check tin}as_er p_'oper a_ Nressa[e
6 Rap ace/el alpen bade 7 gluten blade bet
@ear' Jhdersde_ mower hs_sn 9,
8. Re@ace mower drive bet
9. Re'ete/ibadess_'arpe 9edow_L
10, Re@ace wth hades isted t_th}s ma_'ea
11_ Cee_ afeard mardres to epe_ vent hoes
1 /',_r s,vtCf X}N,
2 Repacebeb{s}_
8 Che R/apace 9h_ewicf_
4 Check wing asd cow'mac o_s_
5, F_epace fse
1 Re@ace batte y_
2 Checkiciear d/conneci or_e
3 Replace _eg@ator_
4 Replete a forester
1 Move tf ro_l e control 1_ 'SLCrVV_ poe t}en e_d ao_
to de fo 30 seeo_'ds before stopping ehgne
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS N_LL
S_GHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL W}TH
SKY LINE OR TREE,
MODEL NO.
917o257721
iF YOU NEED
REPAIR SERVICE
OR PARTS:
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INFORMATION AND
rOLL FR[-:iE NUMBER:
18,0 NP IC
ELECTRIC START
44 °°MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
GARDEN TRACTOR
Esch tractor _°asits own mode_ n_mber Each engine has
It:_own medel r4JmbeL
The m(del rumber fo your tractor will be _ound on the
model piate located unde_ the seal
"The modei m_mber f(r y',;_u_engne wil be found on the
bbwer "_ousing of the engne
AI parts iisted h6_ein may be o_dered from any " _
Roebtck and Co o
serv ce DentedDepar_pr ent and most Re_
Iai_ S_ores
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS G_VE TRE
FOLLOWING _NFORMAT_ON:
o PRODUCT oTRACTOR
MODEL NUMBER ,_917,257721
ENGINE _ODEL NO _MV18So,58560
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
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