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25968

Instruction
manual
Please read these instructions
carefully and make sure you
understand them before using this
machine.

Manuel d'instructlons
Merci de lira tr6s a_lentivement le
manuel d'instructions. Assurez-vous
d'avior- tout compds avant d'utiliser ce
tracteur.

Manualedi
istruzlonl
Pdma di utUizzare la macchina
leggete queste istruzioni con
attenzione ed eccertatevi di averle
comprese bane.

Anleltungshandbuch
Bitte lesen Sie diesa Anleitungen
sorgf_ltig durch und vergewissem
Sie sich, dab Sie diese verstehen,
bevor Sie die Maschtne in Betdeb
nebmen.

Manual

Instructieboekje
Lees daze Inst_ucties aandachtig en
zorg dat u ze begdjpt voordat u daze
machine gebruikt.

de las instrucclones

Per favor lea cuidedosamente y
comprenda estas Intrucciones antes
de ucar esta maquina.

Safety specifications.

Assembly.

Functional description.

Procedure before start.

Driving.

Maintenance, adjustment.

Fault tracing.

Sto_mge.

We reserve

the right to changes

without

prior notice.

1. Safety
Safe Operation

Practices

Rules
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,

I. Training

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.

•

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instruclions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
•

Do not use on slopes of more than 10° ,
•

Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.

- machine speeds should be kept low on s opes and during
tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards;

All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical
instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration when working with
ride-on machines;

- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.

- control of a dde*on machine sliding On a slope will not be
regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:

insufficient wheel grip;
being ddven too fast;
inadequate braking;
the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions,especially slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.

- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested
in the instruction handbook.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways,
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces other
than grass.
When using any attachments never direct discharge of
mateda toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.

II. Preparation

•

While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
weadng open sandals.

Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, shields
or without safety protective devices in place,

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the
machine.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injmy.

WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.

Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments;

- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or addpetrol while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
- If petrol is soilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the r :chine away from the area of spillage and
avoid croat,r=g any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
•

Replace faulty silencers.

•

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and belts in sets to
preserve balance.

- -.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

•

Remember there is no such thing as a =safe" slope. Treve
on grass.slopes requires parUcu|ar care. To guard against
overtummg;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially when traveling downhill;

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurdng to other people or their
property.
•

Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key
- before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;
• before checking, clear _g or working on the lawnmower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment;
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment unless adjustment can
be made from the operator's position.
Reduce the throttle setting dudngengine run-out and, if the
engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at
the conclusion of mowing•

On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.

IlL Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confinedspace where
dangerouscarbon monoxidefumes can collect.

• IV. Maintenance

and Storage

Keep a, nuts, boltsand screwstighHo be sure the equip.
ment is in safe working condition.

•

Never store the equipment with petrol 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.

•

To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battew
compartment and petrol storage araafrae of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease,
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.

•
•

Replace wom or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.

•

On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.

•

When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock
is used.

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.

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

REVER_F

NEU'I1RAL

ENGINE ON

CLUTCH

ENGINE OFF

CHOKE

FUEL

HmH

LOW

FAST

(]._
SLOW

PARKING BRAKE LOCKED

DIL PflESSURE

LIGHTS ON

UNLOCKEO

DIFFERENTIAL

(]
LIGHTS OFF

PARKING BRAKE

LOCK

BATrERY

_l:vFn_

FnnwA=m

MARCIA

I
IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

_AIm_

MOWER

HEIGHT

RFWARI=

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

NO OPERATION
KEEP BYSTANOERS AWAY
READ OWNERS MANUAL
EUROPEAN MACHINERY
ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10°
.
ZUSCHAUER FERNHALTEN
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG
LESEN •
DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY
NICHT AUF ABH_NGEN MIT
TENIR LEe PASSANTE _ DISTANCE
LIRE LE MANUEL
EUROPAISCHE VERORDNUNG
MEHR ALS lr STEIGUNG BETREIBEN
OMSTANDERS UIT DE
OINSTRUCTIONS
FOR MASCHINEN-SICNERNErr
NE PAS UTILISER SUR DEe
BUURT HOUDEN
GEBRUIKERSHANOLEIOtNG
CONFORME AUX NORMES DE
PENTES OE PLUS DE 10 °
GUJ_RDESE LEJOS DE GENTE
LEZEN
S_CURITI_ EDROPI_ENNES
NIET OP HELUNGEN VAN MEER OAN
TENERE LONTANI I PASSANTI
LEA EL MANUAL DE
VEILIGHEIDSRICHTLMN
VOOR
10 ° GEBRUIKEN
INSTRUCCIONES
EUROPESE MACNINES
NO OPERE SOBRE PENDIENTES
LEGGERE IL MANUALE
DIRECTIVO DE MAQUINARIA
DE MAS DE 10 o
DELL'OPERATORE
EUROPEO PARA LA SEGURIOAO
NON USARE SU PENOII CON
NORMATIVE ANTINFORTUNISTICRE
UN'INCLINAZIONE DI OLTRE 10 °
EUROPEE PER MACCHINARI

MOWER UFT
I_HWERKHUB
RELEVt_',E DE L'UNITI_ DE COUPE
|."._M=It OOGTER EGE UNG
LEVANTAMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA
SOLLEVAMENTO APPARATO FALCIANTE

OANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
GEFAHR, HJ_IDE UND FOSSE FERNHALTEN
DANGER, GARDEZ LEe MAINS ET LES PIEDE AU LOIN
GEYAAR, HANDEN EN VOETEN un" DE BUURT HOUDEN
PELIGRO, MANTENGA LAS MANOS y LOS PIES LEJOS
PERICOLO. TENERE LONTANI MANI PIED4

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BAGGER OR DEFLECTOR
NICHT IN BETRIEB NEHMEN OHNE G _ "SFANGBOX ODER DEFLEKTOR
NE JAMAIS UTIUSER SANS
_ OU DI!_PLECTEUR.
NONAZlONARE LA MACCHINA SEI@.A IL CES , O SENZO IL DEFLETTONE DI SCARICO
NO PONGA EN MARCNA SIN :,ECOGEDOR O OEFLECTOR
ZONDER STORTGOOT OF AFWMKENDE SPAll)OEK
NIET OPEREREN

WARNING
WARNUNG
DANGER
WAARSCHUWING
ATENCI(_N
AVVERTENZA

FREE WHEEL
FREILAUF
RODE UBRE
FREEWHEEL
RUEDA LIBRE
COMANDO OISINNESTO

•

IMMEDIATELY

EYES.

SULFURIC

ACID

WITH

WATER. (
FLUSHEYES

___/.
RECYCLE

i .FLAMMES
"CIGARETTES

2•

Assembly•

Beforethetraqtorcan be usedcertainpartsmustbeassembled,
which for transportationreasons are enclosed in the packing.
The pictureshows whichparts mustbe assembled.

rill _

_,,_

_ _ It

•

STEERING WHEEL
Mountextensionshaft(I) to desired holes and installhex
boltend locknut. Tightensecurely.

•

Mountthe mainshaftcover. Make sure that the guidetabs
in the coverfit the cover in respectiveholes.

•

Checkthat frontwheels are alignedforward. Slideadapter
onto shaft extension and place steedng wheel onto the
adaptor.

•

Assemblelargeflatwashers,leckwasherand 3/8 hex bolt.
Tighten securely.
Snap insert into center of steeringwhee|.
1. EXTENSIONSHAFT

_Seat
The seat is adjustablefor individualsettingin relationto the
clutchand brake pedal. Fold up the holderfor the seat and
fit the barrelscrew (1).

_Set

the seat to the correct position by moving it forwards or
backwards, Tighten the adjustment bolt securely (2).

/
3

NOTE!
Checkthatthe flexiscorrectlyconnectedtothesafetyswitch(3)
on the seat holder.
20

2
• .:_)

INSTALL BATTERY
NOTE: If battery is put into service after month and veAr'
indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour at
6-10 amps'.

.t. BattenjCover
2. Screw
3, Cable Positive (+)
4. Cable Negative (-)
5. Fender

6. Battery terminal

•

7. Battery

WARNING: Before installing battery remove metal bracelets,
wrist watch bands, rings, etc. from your person Touching
those terns to battery could result in bums.

3
21

Remove Battery Cover

2
_)_WARNING:
Positiveterminal must be connected first to
preventsparks from accidentalgrounding.
Remove terminalcapsand discard.Connectthe red cable to
+ and then the black earth cable to -. Screw tight the
cables. Grease the batted/poles
with vaseline to prevent
corrosion. Replace batten/cover.

2
To install bagger

oomponents

to tractor

4
4
1. Rear Door

Discharge Chute

3/8Nut

FlatWasher

"%#

2..,.,.,_.
-

Support Bracket

3.
4.

3/8 Carriage Bolt
3/8 Lock Nut

3/8 x 63,5mm Hex Bolt

10,3mm
was'her

•

While holding the rear door open, install the two upper
support I_rackets through the back plate and to the chassis, using the 3/8 x 19mm carriage bolts and Iocknuts
supplied. Tighten securely.

•

Assemble both support brackets to the outside of the
baggger support tube using two each 3/8 x 63 5mm hex
bolts13/32" I.D. flat washers and 3/8 Iocknuts from parts
bag. Tighten securely.

(13/32")

flat

,_'_

3"
Remove dischargechutefrom rear oftractor. Unhook the
two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from tractor.
Removethe two(2) 3/8 nutsandflat washersfromthebolts
at the tractorback plate.

1. 3/8 Lock nut

1-_--.

2. Flat Washer
3. SupportTube

Hook

Discharge

Back plate slot

Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor back
plate, install the bagger support tube to the back plate as
shown. Tighten securely.

•

Replace discharge chute into rear opening of tractor.
, Secure the chute with the two hook straps.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute
only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back
plate. This will allow the discharge chute to float with the
mower deck when moving on uneven terrain.

2
:

Front bagger tuba

114 x 50,8mm Carriage
Bolts

1/4 Lock nut

¸-2¸¸ ....

2,oworbaggertuba' ',.
-

To Assemble Bagger
NOTE: For ease of assembly you may wish to obta n the
assstanceof anotherpersonwhenputtingthe baggertogether,
Assemblefrontand lowerbagger tubas usingfour (4)1/4
x 50,8ram carriage boltsand lock nuts supplied.Tighten
securely,

•

Slidefrontand lowerbaggertube assemblyintothe bagger
asse_by.

•

Assemblefront and upper baggertubes usingfour ._4)1/4
x 50,Smmcarraige bolts and lock nuts supplied.Tighten
securely.

•
•

Slip all the vinyl bindingsover the bagger tubes
Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the
baqger top, installthe clevis pin and secure with retainer
spring.

2
1. Front bagger tuba _.
2. 1/4 x 50,8mmCarriage
Bolts
3.

l_Leckn_

4.
5.
6.
7.

Vinyl Binding
Dump handle tuba
Clevis pin
Retainer spdng

NOTE: Forfutureuse, the clevispin may be removedin order
to usethe handleto clear thechute in the event ithas become
clogged.

4
Bagger adjustment

6MM

For proper bag function and appearance, it may be necessary
to adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6mm (1/4")9mm (3/8") gap between the bagger top and fender and the
bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the
fender. To adjust bagger position:

1
2

•

1.
2.

Top Sudaces Even
Pivot Bracket

Loosen slightlythe nuts secudngthe bagger pivot brackets.
Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but
allow them to be moved. Move the brackets the amount in
the direction you wish the bag assembly to move. Retighten
the nuts securely.
Reinstall the bagger assembly and check the bagger to
fender fit. If necessarY, repeat the procedure until proper fit
is attained.

To convert to bagging, mulching
Seq "Section 5" of this manual.

or discharge

2
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS
Check that the requiredcutting heightis obtained.

3. Functional

descrintion.

Positioning of controls
1. Light Switch.
2. Throttle control.
3,
4.

Brake and clutch pedal.
Motion r _trol Lover.

Attachment clutch switch.

6,
7.

Quick lifting/lower of the cutting unit.
Ignition lock.

8.
9,

Parking Brake.
Free-wheel control lever,

10. Cutting height setting.
11. Choke control

3
1, Light switch

2. ThrotUe

oontrol

The throttle control regulates the engine revs and thus the
rotation speed of theblades,
,_

= Full speed
= Idling speed

3
3. Brake and clutch pedal
When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the
motor is d_sengaged.

4. Motion control lever
There are four differentpositionsfor this lever:
N = Neutral (no drive)
S = Slow
F= Fast
R = Reverse
The levercanbe movedsteplesslybetweenS and Ftoensure
the requiredspeed.

3
5. Attachment clutch switch

6. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit
Pull the lever backwardsto quicklylift the cuttingunitwhen
passingover irregularitiesinthe lawn.etc. Durin_transportation the cuttingunit shall be in the highestposihon,Pullthe
lever back until it locks. To lower the unit: Pull the lever
backwards(1), Pushin thebutton(2) and then movethe lever
forwards (3).

OFF

START

7. Ignition Lock
There are three different positions for the ignition key:
OFF
All electdc current broken,
ON
Electdc current connected,
START
Start motor connected.
WARNING!
Never leave the key in the ignition rock when leaving the
machine on its own.

8. Parking

brake

Connect the parking brake in the following way:
1.

Press down the

rake peda! to bottom position.

Move the parking brake lever upwards and hold in this
position.

Release the brake pedal,

To release the parking brake all that is necessary is to push
down the brake pedal.

9, Free-wheel Control Lever
Totowormovethetractorwithouttheaidoftheenginethe freewheel control knobmustbe pu ed outand lockedin position.

10. Cutting height setting
The requiredcuttingheight is set with the aid of the wheel,
The cuttingheight is increasedwhen it isturnedclockwise.
The whee/is easier to turn ifthe lever for lifUng/Iowedng
of
the cuffingunitis pulledbackwardsat the same time,

11. Choke control
When the engine is cold the choke should be pulled out
before starting. When the engine has started and is running
smoothly push the choke in.

Before

starting.

Filling up
The engine should be run of pure (not oil mixed) unleaded
petrol.Do notfillbeyondthe loweredge of thefilling hole. Do
not fill over max level.
WARNING!
Petrolis highlyinflammable.Proceedwith careand fill upwith
petroloutdoors.Do not smokewhen filling withpetrolorfill up
when the engine is warm. Do not overfillthe tank sincethe
pertrolcanexpandandoverflow.Make surethatthe petrolcap
securelytightenedafter filling. Store petrol in a cool place
in an appropriatecontainerfor engine fuel. Check the petrol
tank and pipes.

4
_)

OII level
The combined oil refilling cap and the oil stick is accessible
when the bonnet is lifted forwards. The oil level in the engine
should be checked before each run. Make sure that the tractor
is horizontal. Unscrew the oil stick and wipe clean. Replace
the oilstick and screw tiQht.Remove again andcheck the level.

_)The oillevel shouldlie betweenthetwo markingson the o
stick. If more oil is needed add SAE 30 oil to the FULL"
marking.SAE 5W-30 oil shouldbe used duringthe winter
(below freezing point).

ADD "-=

*--FULLCAUTION - DO

4
Tire air _)ressure
Check thetyre pressureregularly.The pressure in the front
tyresshouldbe 1 bar (14 PSI) and0.8 bar (12 PSI) intheback
tyres.

5.
•

•

Driving.

• .

Starting of motor
Make sure thatthe cuttingunit is in the transportposition(top
position)and that the lever for connection/disconnection
of
the cuttingunit is in the disconnectionposition.

Press down the clutch/brake pedal completely anO hold
down, Set the motioncontrollever in neutral"N*.

_Pull

out the choke control (if engine is co d)

_Warm
motor: Push the gas controlhalf-way to full gas$
po_lfion",,_".

_)Tum

the ignition key to "START position',

NOTE!
Do n_ mnthe mad motormomMan 5seconds = once.If
the enginewillnotstart, waitaboutl0secondsbefom the
ne_tw.

When the engine has started let the ignition keygo back to
the "ON posttion_. Push the gas control to the required
speed, For cutting: full gas.

5
• • _)

[MPORTANTI

COLDSTARTING

FOR HYDRO

IMPORTANT: cOLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW
4O°F[4°C]) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE
DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR ONE (1)
MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN NEU
TRAL (N) POSITION AND RELEASING CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL,

•

Disengagetransmissionby placingfreewheelcontrolin
freewheeling position.

•

StadengineandmovethrotUecontroltoslowposition.
Be
sure parkingbrake is not engaged.

•

Move motioncontrollever to full forward positionand
hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse
positionand hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this
procedurethree (3) times•

•

Move motioncontrollever to neutral(N) position.

•
•

Stop tractorby tuming ignitionkey to "OFF"position.
Engage transmissionby placing freewheel control in
driving position.

•
•

Start engine and movethrottlecontrolto slow position.
Drive tractorforward for approximatelyfive feet then
backwardsfor,five feet• Repeat thisdrivingprocedure
three times.
Your tractor is now ready for normal operation.

PURGETRANSMISSION
To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom
mended that the transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. Th s procedure will remove any
• trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE
REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD
BE PURGED AFTER REIN STALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.
Park tractor on level surface so it will not roll in any
direction. Parking brake must be disengaged for the
following procedure.

5
•

"t'----_: NOTEI .....
=
The machine is equipped with a safety Switch which
immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver
leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/disconnection lever in position "connection".Your
machine is also equiped with a system that will not allow
mower to operate if the bagger or optional rear discharge
deflector is not installed properly.

Driving
Warm up the engine for a few minutes with the throttle
athalf-speed. Lower the cutting unit by moving the lever
forwards, Release the brake/clutch pedal slowly. Connect
the cutting unit and move the motion control lever to the
requireposition.

5
_Move
the t_orottlecontrol to full speed (_). Choose a driving
speed which suits the terrain and requ=rad cutting results.

Cuttingtips
Clear the lawn from stonesand otherobjectswhichcan
be thrownaway by the blades.
•
Localize and mark stones and other fixed objects to
avoid collision,
•

•
•

•

•
•

Begin with a high cutting height and reduce until the
requiredcuttingresult is obtained.
The cuttingrosultisbest withhighenginespeed (blades
rotatequickly)and Iowgear (machinegoesslowly).Ifthe
grass is too long and thick the drive speed can be
fncreasedby selecting a higher gear or reducingthe
motorspeed, withoutaffectingthe cuttingresult.
The bestlawnis achievedifthe grassiscutoften.Cutting
becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly
distributedover the surface. Total time taken is not
greater since higher drive speed can be selected
withoutaffectingthe cuttingresuis.
Avoidcuttingwet grass.The cuttingresultswillbeworse
sincethe wheels will sink intothe softlawn.
Spray the cuttingunit withwater underneathafter use.

To Dump Bagger
Yourtractoris equippedwith a Dump Bag Alarm.To tum off
the alarm disengagethe attachmentclutchswitch.
•

•
•

Positiontractorin locationyou wish to dump bagger.
Place motion control lever in Neutral positionand set
parking brake.
Raise dump handle to its highestposition.Pull handle
forward to raise bagger and dump clippings.
To continuemowing, be sure bagger is down and in
proper operatiz_:_
position which will allow mower tv
operate.

5
' :(_-_

Toconvert mower
Convertingto mulchingor rear dischargingwillrequirethe
purchase of these accessories.)

•
•

To mulching
Place deck into the high cut position.
Remove bagger or optionalrear dischargedeflector.
Unhookthe two(2) strapsand removedischargechute
Insert plug and hartdteassemblythroughback plate
and ontothe mower deck chute adaptor,

•

Retaintheplugassemblybyconnectingthetwo straps
over the handle and hook intothe holes provided.

•

Replacebagger or optionalrear dischargedeflectorto
allow mower to operate.
You are now ready to begin mulching.

•
•
•
•
•

•

To rear discharging
Place deck Into the high out position.
Remove bagger and mulchingplug (if installed).
Installdischargechute throughopeningin backplate
and slide over deck adaptor•
Attach the chute by hookingthe two straps into the
holesin the flange of the chute.
Install the discharge deflector to the backplate by
screwing the four (4) wing screws intothe threaded
insertslocatedin the backplate.
Tightenthe wing screwssecurely.

•
•

To bagging
Place deck intothe highcut position.
Removethe reardischargedeflectoror mulchingplug,

•

Insert the discharge chute into the opening in the
backplate and ontothe mowerdeck adaptor.
Attachthechutetothetractorby hooldngthetwostraps
to the flange of the chute.
Install bagger intotractor.

5
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WARNING!
•
•
•
•

Do notdrivein terrainat an angleofmorethan max. 10°.
The risk for spark-overbackwardsis large.
In steep terrain the risk for tippingis considerable.
Avoidstopping and startingin slopingterrain.
Only change gear when the machineis standingstillto
avoiddamaging the gear box.

5
_Use
the left side of the machine to cut close to trees, bushes
and paths, etc. The blade cuts about 15 mm inside the edge
of the cover.

Switching off the engine
Move the gas controlto =NIb".
Disconnectthe cutting unit by movingthe connect/disconnect lever downwards.
Lift up the cutting unit and turn the ignitionkey to =OFF"
position.
Allowthe engineto idlefor 1-2 minutesto cooldown before
switchingoff after a hard work.

6. Maintenance,

adjustment•

WARNING!
Before servicingthe engine or cuttingunit the following
shall be carriedout:
•
•
•
•
•

Switch off engine.
Putgear lever in neutral,
Move connection/disconnection
lever to disengaged
position.
Pressdown the clutch/brakepedal and engage the
parking brake lever.
Remove the ignitioncable from the plug.

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•

Engine hood
Raise hood.

• = U _snap head!ight wire connector.
S and in front ,)'.tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt forward
an., lift off of b _ctor.

(1)
(2)

Hood
Headlight

wire connector

•

To reinstall, sl ce hood pivot brackets into slots in frame.

•

Reconnect h_dlight

wire connector and close hood.

Malntenance_
NOTE: Periodic maintenance should be performed on a
regular basis in order to keep your tractor in good running
condition.

WARNING: Disconnectsparkplugwire to preventaccidental starting before attempting any repair, inspection, or
maintenance.
Before each use:
•

Check oil, lubricate pivot points as necessary.

•

Check to see all bolts, nuts, and cotter pins are in place
and secure.

•

Check the battery, terminals and vents.

•
•

Recharge slowly at 6 amperes if needed.
Clean air screen.

•

Keep tractor free of dirt'and chaff to prevent engine
damage or overheating.

•

Check brake operation.

6
Service

Record

Fill in dates as you complete regular service

JnA'_eeded

Every 8
hours

Change engine oil
Lubricatepivot points
Check brake operation
Clean air screen
Clean air filter and pre-cleaner
Replace air cleaner paper cartridge
Clean engine coolingfins
Replace spark plug
Check tire pressure
Replace fuel filter
Clean battery and terminals
Check muffler
Lubricateball joints
Tce-in adjustment
Carburetor adjustment

Every
25 hours

Every
50 hours

Every
100hours

Every
200hours

6
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Blades
The blades should be sharp to achieve best cutting results,
Sharpening can be carded out with a file or gdnding disc.
NOTE!
It is very important that both blades are sharpened equally to
avoid imbalance.

VIEW FROM BOTTEM OF MOWER DECK

I
1.
5-Star pattern blade w/right
hand threadedbolt

BladeCare
Important: The blades on your mower are not the same and
must be installed on the correct side. It is suggested that you
work on one blade at a time to ensure proper assembly of
components,

2,
6-Star pattem blade w/left
hand threaded bolt

6
8

5 Star pattern blade
The centerofthisbladehasa five(5) starpattern.The boltthat
attaches tkis blade has normal Right Hand threads that
loosens by tumin_](u) counter-clockwiseand tightens by
turning(z) clockwMse.

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I.
2,

Hext_righthandthmaded.
Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Blade

5 StarCe_er Hole

5 StarPattern

7.
8.

TrailingEdge
MandrelAssembly

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6 Star pattern blade
The centerofthisbladehasa 6 starpattem. The boltattaching
this btade has LeftHand threadsthat loosens by turning(z_
clockwiseand tightenby turning(u) counterclockwise.

_1.

Hex bolt leRhand
threa_ed.
2.

LockWSsher

FiatWasher

Blade

6 StarCenter Hole

6 Star Pagem

TrailingEdge

MandrelAssembly

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For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re"_" place bent or damaged blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
•

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.
Instan new or msharpened
towards deck as shown.

blade with trailing edge up

Important: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
•

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in
exact order as shown.

•

Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

Brakes
The brakesare locatedinsidethe rightrearwheel.The wheel
shouldbe dismantledfor best access.
1. Press down the clutch/brake pedal and engage the
parking brake.

Measure the distance between the brake lever and the
adjuster nut.

The distance should be 40 mm (1.56").

Ad ust the distance if necessary by first loosening the
nck nut (2) and then adjusting with the nut (1).

WARNING!
Do not forget to tighten the lock nut after completing adjustment.

Dismantling

of the cutting

unit

Work from the right side of the machine.

I• ¸

Take off the belt from the engine pulley (1).

Rar_ove the two rear retainer springs (2) and knock off
the axle taps with a hammer,

_)3.

Removethe retainer springs(3), (4), (5) and axles.
4. Pull the lever for lifting/loweringthe cuttingunit backwards.

Assembly
of the cutting unit
Assemble in the reverse order to dismantling,
•

5. Pullout the cuttingunitfrom the machine.

Push in the cutting unit under the machine. The ejector
opening should be to the right.

Replacement

of drive belt for cutting

unit

Dismantle the cutting unit as described pmviousley.

Work off the belt from the unit's left pulley and then from
the other wheels.

3,
4.

Pull the belt away from the cutting unit.
The new belt is mounted in the reverse order. Check that
the belt lies inside all the belt guides,

Adjustment of the cutting unit
A. In the direction of travel
1. Check that the air pressureis correctin all four lyres.
2. Make sure that the machineis on a hodzontalsurface.
3, Lift up the cuttingunit to its highestposition.
4. Measurethe distancesA and B.

_)To achievebestcuttingresultsthecuttingunit'sfrontedge (B)
shouldbe about 10 mm (0.375) lowerthan the back edge
(A). Adjustin the followingway to raise the back edge:
1. Loosenthe nut (1) on boththe left and rightlevers.
2, Screw the nut (2) the same number of turn s on both
levers.
3. When the correctdistance(A) is obtainedthissettingis
lockedwith the nut (1).

_(1)

Bottom edge of mower
(2) Lift link adjustment nut

_
•

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
Raise mower to highestposition.

•

At the midpoint of bothsidesof mower,measure height
from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance A
shouldbe the same or within6ram (1/4") of each other.

•

If adjustmentis necessary,make adjustment on oneside
of mower only.
To raiseoneside ofmower,tightenliftlinkadjustmentnut
on that side.

•
•

To Iowerone side of mower, loosen liftlinkadjustment nut
on that side.

NOTE: Three funtums of adjustment nut will change mower
height about 1/8".
•
Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Replacement
of drive belt
Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously.

Pull apad the contact for the cable to the electrical connec
tion (1).

Dismantle the motion restrainer for the clutch (2).

Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards
from the pulley (3), the clutch pulley (4).

Push the belt up between two fan blades and rotate the
fan clockwise until the belt comes loose (5).

Take off the be_tfrom the engine pulley.

Assemblein thereverseordertodismantling.Checkthatthe
belt liesinsideallthebeltguides.Useodgina]beltsonlywhen
repiacingt

_1.

Motion Control Lever
2.

Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motioncontrollever has been presetat the factory and
adjustmentshouldnot be necessary.
• Loosenadjustmentbolt in frontof the right rear wheel,
and lightly tighten.
• Start engine and move motioncontrollever untiltractor
does not move forward or backward.
Hold motioncontrollever in thatpositionand tumengine
off.
•

Wi "- holding motioncontrollever in place, loosen the
aOlustmentbolt.
• Move motioncontrollever to the neutral(N) (lockgate)
position.
• Tightenadjustmentbolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditional•clearanceisneededtogetto adjustment
bolt move mower deck heightto the lowest position.After
above ad ustment is made, t! the tractorstillcreepsforward
or backwardwh e motioncontrol leveris in neutral position.
followthese steps:
•

Loosenthe adjustF,_entbolt.
Move the motion conLrellever 114 to 1/2 inch in the
directionit is trying to creep.

•
•

Tighten adjustmentbolt securely.
Start engine and test.
If tractorstillcreeps, repeat above steps untilsatisfied.

6
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean
to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot.
Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
•

inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials,

TRANSAXLE

PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte
nance is not required. Should the transaxleever leak or
require servicing,contact your nearest authorizedservice
center/department.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING.
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1.
2,
3.
4.

Engine will not start
No fuel in fuel tank.
Plug defecUve.
Plug connectiondefective.
Dirt in carburettoror fuel pipe.

Start motor will not turn engine
1. Batteryfiat.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7,

Poor contact between cable and battery pole.
Connection/disconnection level in wrong po6ition.
Main fuse defective.
|gnition took defective.
Safety contact for clutch/brake pedal defective.
Clutch/brake pedal not pushed down,

1.
2.
3,
4.
5,
6.
7.

Engine runs unevenly
Gear too high.
Plug defective.
Carburettor incorrectly set,
Air filter blocked.
Fuel tank ventilation blocked,
Ignition setting defective,
Dirt in fuel pipe.

1.
2.
3.
4,

Engine feels weak
Air filter blocked.
Plug defective.
Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe,
Carburettor incorrectly set.

Engine overheats
1. Engine ovedoaded.
2. Air inlet or cooling fins blocked.
3. Fan damaged.
4. Too little or no oil in engine.
5. ignition setting defective.
6. Plug defective.

1.
2.
3.

Battery does not charge
Fuse defective,
One or several cells defective.
Poor contact between battery poles and cables,

Lighting does not function
1. Bulbsdr: ,'ctive.
2. Switch defective.
3, Short-circuitin cable.

1.
2.
3.

1.
2,
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

The machine vibrates
Blades loose.
Engine loose.
Unbalance in one or both blades resulting from damage
or poor balancing after sharpening.
Uneven cutting results
Blades blunt.
Cutting unit skew,
Long or wet grass.
Grass stuck under cover.
Different air pressures in lyres on left and right side.
Gear too high.
Drive belt slipping.

8. STORAGE.

_)The
following steps should be taken when mowing season
is over:.
Clean the entire machine, especially undemeath the
cutting unit cover.
•

Touch.up all chipped paint surfaces in order to avoid
corrosion.

•

Change engine oil.

•

Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine and allowit to run until
it is out of fuel.

•

Remove the spark plug and pour one table spoon of
engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the engine over in order
to distribute the oil. Retum the spark plug.

•

Remove the battery. Recharge and store it in a cool dry
place. Protect the batter_ from low temperatures.

•

The machine should be stored indoors in a dry, dust-free
place.

WARNING!
Never use gasoline when cleaning. Use degreasingdeter
gent and warm water instead.
Service
When ordering, we need the following information:
Date of purchase, model, type and serial number of the
mower. Always use original spare parts. Contact your local
dealer of distributor for warranty service and repairs.

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VB/RDIflH

CRAFTSMAN"

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