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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

TRACTOR

Model Number

RZT 50

w/50" Mower Deck

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have

similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized

service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-01126A

(11/04)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRACTOR PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..................................................................... 3

SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ............................................................................................ 6

TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 8

CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 8

RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 8

SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ........................................................................... 9

SECTION 2: OPERATION .................................................................................................... 12

SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................... 19

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 20

SECTION 5: MOWER DECK ................................................................................................ 25

SLOPE GAUGE .................................................................................................................... 30

ENGINE MANUAL .................................................................................................................. 31

WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 52

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Remove the upper crating material from the shipping

pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac-

tor to the pallet.

Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest posi-

tion; engage the transmission bypass rods (Refer to

SECTION 1, CONTROLS AND FEATURES); and care-

fully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. Disengage the

bypass rods.

Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and the

oil drain tube from the manual bag and store for future

use.

CONNECTTHE BATTERY

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands

after handling.

The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,

with the positive battery cable factory connected. The

negative cable must be connected.

Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-

sition before attaching the battery cable.

1. Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of

the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut

from the free end of the negative battery cable.

2. Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black)

to negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the

hex cap screw and nut. Slide the black terminal

cover over the negative terminal of the battery.

WARNING

•The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved

forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a

spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

• In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available

at your nearest engine authorized service center.

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,

COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND

OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT

IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-- _IL HEED ITS WARNING.

DANGER

Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation

in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the

part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating

hands and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety

instructions could result in serious injury or death.

,_ I. GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting. Keep

this manual in a safe place for future and regular

reference.

2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with

the instructions to operate the machine. Know the

controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

3. Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or

near rotating parts.

4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,

wire, etc. which could be picked up and thrown by

the blades. A small object may have been

overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by

the mower in any direction and cause injury to

you or a bystander. To help avoid a thrown

objects injury, keep children, animals, bystanders

and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while

it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses with

side shields or safety goggles during operation or

while performing an adjustment or repair, to

protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blades

when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before

mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Never carry passengers.

7. Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse

and backing up. Always look down and behind

before and while backing.

8. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not

operate the mower without either the entire grass

catcher or the chute guard in place.

9. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive

speed.

10. Never leave a running machine unattended.

Always turn off the blades, place the transmission

in neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine

and remove key before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing.

11.

12. Stop the engine and wait until the blades come to

a complete stop before (a) removing the grass

catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) making any

repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.

13.Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.

14.Do not operatethe machinewhileunderthe

influenceof alcoholordrugs.

15.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

16.Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthe

machineintoatrailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot

bedrivenupordowna rampontoatrailerortruck

underpower,becausethe unit couldtip over

causingseriouspersonalinjury.Theunitmustbe

pushedmanuallyon a rampto loador unload

properly.

17.Nevermakea cuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe

engineisrunningif theoperatormustdismountto

doso.

18.Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-

fittingslacksandshirts.Donotwearloosefitting

clothesorjewelry.Theycanbecaughtinmoving

parts.Neveroperatea unitinbarefeet,sandals

or sneakers.

19.Checkoverheadclearancecarefullybeforedriving

underpowerlines,wires,bridgesorlowhanging

tree branches, before entering or leaving

buildings,or in any other situationwherethe

operatormaybe struckor pulledfromthe unit,

whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

20.Disengageall attachmentclutches,set the

parkingbrakeintheonposition,andputthelap

bars to the neutral or out position before

attemptingto starttheengine.

21.Yourmowerisdesignedtocutnormalresidential

grassof a heightno morethan 10". Do not

attemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass

(e.g.pasture)or pilesof dryleaves.Debrismay

builduponthemowerdeckorcontacttheengine

exhaustpresentinga potentialfirehazard.

22.Useonlyaccessoriesapprovedforthismachine

by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all

instructions provided with the approved

accessory.

i_11. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and

tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or

death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part

of this manual to measure slopes before operating this

unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater

than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate

this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

DO:

Mow across slopes, not up and down.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Rapid acceleration or deceleration could cause the

front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over back-

wards, which could cause serious injury.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires are

unable to maintain traction, disengage the blades and

proceed slowly and carefully straight down the slope.

Do not mow the slope until able to maintain traction.

Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that

you will not have to stop while on the slope.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for coun-

terweights with attachments to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach-

ments. These can change the stability of the machine.

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn

slowly and use extra care while turning.

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

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert

to the presence of children. Children are often

attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

2. Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter

the area.

3. Before and when backing up, look behind and

down for small children.

4. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

They may fall off and be seriously injured or may

interfere with safe machine operation.

5. Never allow children under 14 years old to

operatethemachine.Children14yearsandover

shouldonly operatethe machineunderclose

parentalsupervisionandproperinstruction.

6. Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

shrubs,treesor otherobjectsthatmayobscure

yourvisionof a childorotherhazard.

7. Removethe key when the machineis left

unattendedtopreventunauthorizedoperation.

,_ IV. SERVICE

1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

fuels. They are extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

a. Use only an approved container.

b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the en-

gine running. Allow the engine to cool at least

two minutes before refueling.

c. Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any

spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and oth-

er sources of ignition.

e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel

vapors will accumulate in the area.

f. Never store the fuel container or machine

inside where there is an open flame or spark,

such as a gas hot water heater, space heater

or furnace.

2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.

3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of

grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up

oil or fuel spillage. Allow the machine to cool at

least 5 minutes before storing.

4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent

accidental starting.

5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually

inspect blades for damage (e.g., excessive wear,

bent, cracked). Replace with blades which meet

original equipment specifications.

6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly. Use all guards as

instructed in this manual.

8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the wire from the spark plug and

thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

Repair the damage before restarting and

operating the mower.

9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,

damage and deterioration, which could expose

moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For

your safety protection, frequently check the

components and replace with manufacturer's

recommended parts when necessary.

10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution

when servicing blades.

11. Check the park brake operation frequently. Adjust

and service as required.

12. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot

during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to

cool down before touching.

13. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds

are dangerous.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.

Improper disposal of fluids and materials can

harm the environment and the ecology.

a. Prior to disposal, contact your local

Environmental Protection Agency to

determine the proper method for disposing of

the waste. Recycling centers are established

to properly dispose of materials in an

environmentally safe fashion.

b. Use proper containers when draining fluids.

Do not use food or beverage containers that

may mislead someone into drinking from

them. Properly dispose of the containers im-

mediately following the draining of fluids.

c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the

ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond,

lake, or other body of water. Observe Environ-

mental Protection Agency regulations when

disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, fil-

ters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

15. With the exception of utilizing the deck wash

feature, we do not recommend the use of a

pressure washer or garden hose to clean your

tractor. Water may cause damage to electrical

components; pulleys; bearings; or the engine.

The use of water will result in shortened life and

reduce serviceability.

,_ WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who

read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint-

ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE

ASIDE OPERATOR'S SEAT

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

- LOCATED ON RIGHT CONSOLE

ASIDE OPERATOR'S SEAT

DECK HEIGHT INDICATOR

- LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE

OF SEAT BOX FRAME

THROTTLE CONTROL

INDICATOR- LOCATED ON

LEFT CONSOLE

PARK BRAKEINDICATOR

-LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE

OFSEAT BOX FRAME

SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Read The Operator's Manual.

Go Across Slopes, Not Up And Down.

It Machine Stops Going Uphill, Stop Blade And Back Down Slowly.

Avoid Sudden Turns.

Do Not Mow When Children Or Others Are Around.

Never Carw Children Even With Blades Off.

Look Down And Behind Before And While Backing.

Keep Safety Devices (Guards, Shields, Switches, Etc.) In Place And Working.

Remove Objects That Could Be Thrown By The Blade.

Do Not Operate Unit Where It Could Slip Or Tip.

Know Location And Function Of All Controls,

Be Sure Blades And Engine Are Stopped Before Placing Hands Or Feet Near Blades.

Before Leaving Operator Position, Disengage Blades, Place In Neutral,

Engage Parking Brake, Shut Off And Remove Key,

When Using The Optional Grass Bagging Attachment, The Front Counter

Weight Included With Bagger Must Be Installed,

•Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running,

•Stop engine, disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing.

•Before leaving operator's position:

• DISENGAGE IMPLEMENT DRIVE.

•Place speed controls in neutral and set parking brake.

• Wait for all movement to stop.

•Do not allow operation by untrained personnel.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - LOCATED IN CENTER

OF SEAT BOX FRAME

DEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC -

LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK

SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON

LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK

INFORMATION GRAPHIC - BELT

ROUTING LOCATED ON

LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK

TO THE OWNER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has been

prepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation, adjustments, and maintenance of

your tractor. The performance and dependability of this tractor rely greatly on the manner in which it is operated and

maintained. Therefore, it is recommended that all operators of the tractor carefully read this manual and fully under-

stand its operation. Also keep the manual available for reference to ensure proper operation, and that maintenance

procedures are performed as scheduled to assure the tractor's optimal mechanical condition.

NOTE: All references to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR, unless specifically stated otherwise, indicate that rela-

tive position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat.

CAUTION: DO NOT tow your Model RZT50 tractor. Towing may damage the transmissions. Place the tractor on a

LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the transmission bypass rods to the engaged position (transmission disengaged).

Your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the

maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel

familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine

Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, and

specifications.

If you have difficulties with the tractor and/or equipment; have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance

of this equipment; or desire additional information not found in this manual, contact your nearest authoriFed Cub

Cadet dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by

calling:

1-877-282-8684

Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by logging on to our Web Site at:

www.cubcadet.corn

To obtain top performance and assure economical operation, the tractor should be inspected by your authoriFed

dealer periodically or at least once a year, depending on its hours of use. Before calling your dealer, make sure that

you have your model number(s) and manufacturing date available for the dealer.

RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION

Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these plates are

important if your tractor should require dealer service, or if you need additional information on your tractor. Prior to

using your tractor for the first time, record the numbers from the identification plates in the appropriate spaces pro-

vided below.

The chassis model plate, showing the factory model number and Mfg. Date (See Figure 1) can be found either on

the underside of the seat mounting base or on the right frame rail near the right front tire.

The engine information is stamped in the upper surface of the of the valve cover (See Figure 2).

Model Factory Model No. Mfg. Date

Delivery Date Engine Model/Type No. Engine Code No.

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

Model Number Mfg. Date

P. o. BOX 361 131

•,_,a/_v.oubo_det.collr'l CLEVELAND, OH 44136

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877 282 8684

Figure 1 Figure 2

VALVE

COVER

SECTION 1" CONTROLS AND FEATURES

K¸

Figure 3

A. Deck Height Index

B. Deck Lift Handle

C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers

D. Ignition Switch

E. PTO Switch

F. Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown)

G. Cup Holder

H. Storage Tray

J. Seat Adjustment Knobs (Not Shown)

K. Fuel Tank Cap

L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel

M. Throttle Control

N. Choke Control

O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever

P. Trans. Oil Expansion Reservoir (Under Seat)

NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and

REAR indicate that position on the tractor when

facing forward while seated in the operator's seat.

A. Deck Height Index

The deck height index consists of six index notches

located on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each

notch corresponds to a 1/2 inch change in the deck

height position ranging from 1-1/2 inches at the low-

est notch to 4 inches at the highest notch.

B. Deck Lift Handle

The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the

seat box frame, and is used to raise and lower the

mower deck.

Pull the handle to the left out of the index notch and

push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to

raise the deck. When the desired height is attained,

move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index

notch.

C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers

The RH and LH control levers are located to each

side of the operator's seat. These hinged levers open

out to the side in the neutral position to permit the

operator to be seated or to leave the tractor seat. The

levers must be fully opened out in the neutral position

to start the tractor engine.

Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmis-

sion. Consequently, these levers control all of the

movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utiliz-

ing these control levers is quite different from

conventional tractors, and will take some practice to

master. Refer to SECTION 2: OPERATION for

instructions on using the control levers.

D. Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located on the RH console to

the right of the operator's seat.

The ignition switch has three positions as follow:

Figure 4

OFF - The engine and electrical system is turned off.

ON - The tractor electrical system is energized.

START- The starter motor will turn over the engine.

Release the key immediately when the

engine starts

NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery

discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch

when the tractor is not in use.

E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the

right of the operator's seat.

Figure 5

The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch

mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull

the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch, or

push the knob downward to disengage the clutch.

The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged" position

when starting the engine.

F. Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Shown)

The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH

and LH transmission) are located beneath the frame

platform, just inside each rear wheel.

When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the

hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to

be pushed short distances by hand. Refer to

SECTION 2: OPERATION for instructions on using

the bypass feature.

WARNING: Never tow your tractor.

Towing the tractor with the rear wheels

on the ground may cause severe damage

to the transmissions.

G. Cup Holder

The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH

console to the right of the operator's seat.

H. Storage Tray

The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH

console.

J. Seat Adjustment Knobs (Not Shown)

The seat adjustment knobs are located underneath

the seat hinge bracket. The knobs allow for tool free

adjustment of the fore to aft position of the operator's

seat. Refer to SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS for

instructions on adjusting the seat position.

K. Fuel Tank Cap

The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH

console. Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrew

and remove from the fuel tank. Always re-install the

fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank when

the engine is running. If the engine is hot

from recently running, allow to cool for

several minutes before refueling. Highly

flammable gasoline could splash onto

the engine and cause a fire.

L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel

The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH

console to the left of the operator's seat.

Battery_

Indicator _ [_ "(_)*(_--

PTO Engaged j

Indicator

Oil Pressure

--Indicator

_Hour Meter

_I_ Parking Brake

Engaged Indicator

Figure 6

Hour Meter Feature

The purpose of the hour meter is to record the hours

(tenths of an hour-right most digit) that the tractor has

been operated.

•The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition

switch is turned to the "ON" position. Because of

this, a record of the actual hours of operation

should be kept to assure all maintenance

procedures are completed according to the

schedule in this manual.

When key is turned to the "ON" position, the

battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the

battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display

then changes to the accumulated hours.

Indicator Panel Feature

Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 6)

• Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed

briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the

"ON" position.

Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has

dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery

voltage is also displayed on the hour meter. If this

indicator and display come on during operation,

check the battery and charging system for possi-

ble causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 6)

• This warning lamp indicates low engine oil

pressure. If the indicator comes on while the

engine is running, stop the engine immediately

and check for possible causes. Do not run the

engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact

your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and

engine inspected.

NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate

when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but

should turn off when the engine is started.

PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 6)

• This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is

pulled upward in the "ENGAGED" position and

the ignition switch is turned to the "START"

position. Check this indicator if the engine will not

crank with the ignition switch in the "START"

position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to

the "DISENGAGED" position.

Parking Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 6)

• This indicator illuminates when the parking brake

is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition

switch is turned to the "START" position. Check

this indicator if the engine will not crank with the

ignition switch in the "START" position. If neces-

sary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED

position.

This indicator also illuminates when the ignition

switch is turned to the "START" position and the

RH and/or LH drive control levers are in a posi-

tion other than the fully out in neutral position.

Move the control levers fully outward.

M. Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the LH console to

the left of the operator's seat. When set in a given

position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.

This symbol indicates the

fast position.

This symbol indicates the

slow position.

Figure 7

• Push the control handle forward to increase the

engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate

with the control handle in the fast position (full

throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the

mower deck is engaged.

• Pull the control handle rearward to decrease the

engine speed.

N. Choke Control

The choke knob controls the position of the engine

choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the

knob in to open the choke.

O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever

The parking brake engagement lever is located on

the front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to

engage the parking brake.

• Pull the lever fully upward and to the left and

lower into the "J" slot to engage the parking

brake.

• Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the

right; then lower completely to disengage the

parking brake.

IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers

are not fully opened out in the neutral position when

engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The

parking brake must be placed in the engaged position

when starting the tractor engine.

P. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir

The transmission oil expansion reservoirs are

connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission

assemblies, and are located beneath the seat. The

function of each reservoir is to hold the natural

expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the

transmission warms up during operation. DO NOT

FILL THE RESERVOIRS.

Under normal operating conditions, no oil should be

added to the reservoirs. The COLD oil level should be

no higher than 1/4" above the bottom of the reservoir.

SECTION 2: OPERATION

GENERAL SAFETY

• RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator's

manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY.

Don't risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those

who have become competent in its usage to

operate this tractor.

• Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the

instruments and controls.

• Before starting the engine or beginning operation,

be familiar with the controls. The operator should

be in the operator's seat. The PTO switch must

be in the disengaged position, the parking brake

engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers

moved fully outward in the neutral position.

• Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving

parts.

• NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe

distance away. Look behind and down to both

sides of the tractor before and while backing up.

• DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.

• Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on

slopes greater than 15°. Slopes with a greater

incline present dangerous operating conditions.

Tractors can be rolled over.

• Before leaving the operator's seat: Shut off the

PTO, move the RH and LH drive control levers

fully outward in the neutral position, engage the

parking brake, shut off the engine and remove

the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop

before servicing or cleaning.

• Operate the drive control levers smoothly and

avoid any sudden movements of the levers

when starting and stopping. Keep a firm grip on

the control levers; do not allow the levers to

return to neutral on their own.

• Be careful when operating near roadways. Stop

the tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass

before operating along the road.

• Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck

removed. Removal of the deck will change the

balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a

tractor rollover.

• Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are

unstable; use extreme caution if the surface is

slippery.

• Slow down before turning and come to a

complete stop before any zero turn maneuver.

• Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over

combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves,

debris, etc.

• Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is

running or while the engine is hot. Allow the

engine several minutes to cool before refueling.

Tighten the fuel cap securely.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

•Before you operate the tractor, study this manual

carefully to familiarioe yourself with the opera-

tions of all the instruments and controls. It has

been prepared to help you operate and maintain

your tractor efficiently.

• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with

only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump

sticker octane rating of 85 or higher. Unleaded

gasoline is recommended because it leaves less

combustion chamber deposits.

Some fuels are gasoline blended with alcohols or

ethers. Excessive amounts of the these blends

can damage the fuel system or cause engine

performance problems. If undesirable operating

symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower

percentage of alcohol or ether. Do not use

gasoline that contains Methanol.

• Check the engine oil level.

• Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.

• Check the tire inflation pressures.

• Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort,

visibility and for maintaining complete control of

the tractor.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system

for the protection of the operator. If the interlock

system should ever malfunction, do not operate the

tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer.

• The safety interlock system prevents the engine

from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH

drive control levers are moved fully outward in the

neutral position, the parking brake is engaged,

and the PTO is disengaged.

• To avoid sudden movement when disengaging

the parking brake, the safety interlock system will

shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive

control levers are moved to a position other than

the fully out in neutral position when the parking

brake is engaged

• The safety interlock system will shut off the

engine if the operator leaves the seat before

engaging the parking brake.

• The safety interlock system will shut off the

engine if the operator leaves the seat with the

PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking

brake is engaged.

NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the

"OFF" position to restart the engine.

• The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO

and the mower blades will stop if both drive con-

trol levers are moved into the reverse position.

The PTO will re-engage when one or both of the

levers are moved back to the neutral or forward

position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

,_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with a

safety interlock system designed for the

protection of the operator. Do not oper-

ate the tractor if any part of the interlock

system is malfunctioning. Regularly

check the functions of the interlock sys-

tem for proper operation (See "Checking

the Safety Interlock Circuits" at the end

of this section).

,_ WARNING: For personal safety, the

operator must be sitting in the tractor

seat when starting the engine.

• Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully

outward in the neutral position. Refer to Figure 8.

• Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.

• Engage the parking brake. Refer to Figure 8.

• Make certain the PTO switch is in the disen-

gaged (down) position. Refer to Figure 8.

• Pull the choke control knob upward to the full

choke position. NOTE: If the engine is warmed

up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine.

• Move the throttle control lever fully forward to the

"fast" position.

LH Control Lever

Out in Neutral RH Control Lever

Out in Neutral

Parking Brake

Throttle Control

to "FAST" PTO Switch in Down

(Disengaged) Position

Figure 8

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START"

position and release it as soon as the engine

starts; however, do not crank the engine continu-

ously for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the

engine does not start within this time, turn the key

to "OFF" and wait a minute to allow the engine's

startermotorto cool.Tryagainafterwaiting.If

aftera fewattemptstheenginefailsto start,do

notkeeptryingtostartitwiththechokeclosedas

thiswill causefloodingandmakestartingmore

difficult.

As the enginewarmsup, graduallypush the

chokeknobdownwardto openthechoke.Donot

usethechoketo enrichthefuelmixture,except

asnecessaryto starttheengine.

Allowtheengineto runfor a fewminutesat mid

throttlebeforeputtingtheengineunderload.

Observethe hour meter/indicatorpanel.If the

batteryindicatorlightor oil pressurelightcome

on,immediatelystoptheengine.Havethetractor

inspectedbyyourCub Cadet dealer.

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected

temperatures (Check the table in the engine section

at the back of this manual). Follow the normal engine

starting instructions above. However, allow the

engine ample time to warm up before putting the

tractor under load.

USING JUMPER CABLES TO START ENGINE

_ WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid

and produce explosive gasses. Make

certain the area is well ventilated, wear

gloves and eye protection, and avoid

sparks or flames near the battery.

If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the

engine, recharge the battery. If a battery charger is

unavailable and the tractor must be started, the aid of

a booster battery will be necessary. Connect the

booster battery as follows:

• Connect the end of one cable to the disabled

tractor battery's positive terminal; then connect

the other end of that cable to the booster

battery's positive terminal.

• Connect one end of the other cable to the booster

battery's negative terminal; then connect the

other end of that cable to the frame of the dis-

abled tractor, as far from the battery as possible.

• Start the disabled tractor following the normal

starting instructions previously provided; then

disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse

order of their connection.

• Have the tractor's electrical system checked and

repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the

need for jump starting.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.

• Engage the parking brake.

• Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully

outward in the neutral position.

• Place the throttle control lever to the slow (idle)

position.

• Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and

remove the key from the ignition switch.

NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition

switch to prevent accidental starting or battery

discharge if the equipment is left unattended.

PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)

Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a

conventional type riding tractor. Although and be-

cause a zero-turn tractor is more maneuverable, get-

ting used to operating the control levers takes some

practice.

We strongly recommend that you locate a reason-

ably large, level and open "practice area" where there

are no obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You

should practice operating the tractor for a minimum of

30 minutes.

Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the

practice area. When performing the practice session,

the PTO should not be engaged. While practicing,

operate the tractor at approximately 1/2-3/4 throttle

and at less than full speed in both forward and

reverse.

Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the

instructions in the following section "Driving the Trac-

tor." Practice until you are confident that you can

safely operate the tractor.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

_ARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-

sive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without disengaging the PTO,

moving drive control levers fully outward

in the neutral position, and engaging the

parking brake. If leaving the tractor

unattended, turn the ignition key off and

remove key.

Adjust the operator's seat to the most

comfortablepositionthat allowsyouto operate

the controls. See seat adjustmentin the

ADJUSTMENTS section.

• Release the parking brake.

• Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward

in the neutral position. See Figure 9.

Control Lever Moved

Inward and in Neutral

Figure 9

• Move the throttle control lever forward to the full

throttle position (3500-3600 RPM).

NOTE: The tractor and engine are designed to run at

full throttle. If performing a practice session, it is

preferable that the tractor is operated at less than full

throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM), but this only

applies to practice operation.

_WARNING: Always maintain a firm grip

on the control levers. DO NOT release the

control levers to slow or stop the tractor;

move the levers to the neutral position

using your hands.

To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive

control levers with your right and left hands and

proceed as follows:

Driving the Tractor Forward

_WARNING: Keep all movement of the

drive control levers slow and smooth.

Abrubt movement of the control levers

can affect the stability of the tractor and

could cause the tractor to flip over,

which may result in serious injury or

death to the operator.

• Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers

forward. The tractor will start to move forward.

See Figure 10.

• As the control levers are pushed farther forward

the speed of the tractor will increase.

DRIVING FORWARD

Faster

Slower

Neutral

Position

Figure 10

• To slow the tractor move the controls lever

rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the

levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the

drive control levers. Do not release the levers to

slow the tractor or to return to neutral.

Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward

_WARNING: When reversing the direction

of travel, we recommend performing

GRADUAL 'U' turns where possible.

Sharper turns increase the possibility of

turf defacement, and could affect control

of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor

before making sharp turns.

To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the

control levers as necessary so that one lever is

rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the

direction of the rearward control lever.

- To turn to the left, move the left drive control

lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 11.

FORWARD LEFT TURN

Figure 11

- Toturntotheright,movetherightdrivecontrol

leverrearwardoftheleftlever.SeeFigure12.

FORWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 12

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the

two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side

drive control lever to the neutral position, while

moving the other control lever forward.

IMPORTANT: Making a "pivot turn" on grass

will greatly increase the potential for

defacement of the turf.

Driving the Tractor In Reverse

_WARNING: Always look behind and

down on both sides of the tractor before

backing up. Always look behind while

traveling in the reverse direction.

• Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers

rearward. The tractor will start to move in the

reverse direction. See Figure 13.

DRIVING REARWARD

Neutral

Position

Slower

Figure 13

As the control levers are pushed farther rearward

the speed of the tractor will increase.

To slow the tractor move the controls lever

forward to attain the desired speed, or move the

levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the

drive control levers. Do not release the levers to

slow the tractor or to return to neutral.

Turning While Driving Rearward

• To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move

the control levers as necessary so that one lever

is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the

direction of the forward control lever.

- To turn to the left while traveling in reverse,

move the left drive control lever forward of the

right lever. See Figure 14.

REARWARD LEFT TURN

Figure 14

- To turn to the right while traveling in reverse,

move the right drive control lever forward of the

left lever. See Figure 15.

REARWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 15

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the

two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side

drive control lever to the neutral position, while

moving the other control lever rearward.

IMPORTANT: Making a"pivot turn" on grass

will greatly increase the potential for

defacement of the turf.

Executing a Zero Turn

,_ WARNING: When executing a zero turn,

the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.

Executing a zero turn while the tractor is

moving can significantly reduce your

control of the tractor and will cause

severe turf defacement to occur.

•Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor

by moving the two drive control levers to neutral.

• To turn clockwise, slowly move the left control

lever forward while simultaneously moving the

right control lever rearward. See Figure 16.

CLOCKWISE ZERO TURN

Figure 16

To turn counterclockwise, slowly move the right

control lever forward while simultaneously moving

the left control lever rearward, See Figure 17.

COUNTERCLOCKWISE ZERO TURN

Figure 17

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

• Move both drive control levers to the neutral

position to stop the motion of the tractor.

• Push the PTO switch downward to the

disengaged position.

• Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its

highest position.

• If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control

handles fully outward in the neutral position,

engage the parking brake, move the throttle

control lever to the slow position, turn the ignition

switch to "OFF'" and remove the key from the

switch.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 30 to help

determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

,_ WARNING: Do not operate on inclines

with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a

rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10

feet). The tractor could overturn and

cause serious injury.

• Always drive across slopes, never up and down.

Control the speed and direction of the tractor

using primarily the control lever on the downhill

side of the tractor, with the uphill control lever

remaining essentially in a fixed position.

• Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the

bottom of a slope and work upward. Always slow

down before turning.

• Use extra care and go slowly when turning

downhill.

OPERATING THE PTO

Operate the PTO clutch as follows:

• Move the throttle control lever to approximately

the mid throttle position.

• Pull the PTO switch upward to the "ENGAGED"

position.

• Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed

(full engine speed).

• The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all

times. If the operator should leave the seat

without turning off the power take-off switch, the

tractor's engine will shut off.

• The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the

tractor is driving in the reverse direction. The

PTO will disengage when both drive control

levers are moved to the reverse position, and will

re-engage when one (or both) control lever(s) is

moved to the neutral or forward position.

USING THE MOWER DECK

WARNING: Make certain the area to be

mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones,

wire or other objects that can be thrown

by the rotating blades.

IMPORTANT: Do not engage the mower deck when

lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure

of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise

the deck or move to a non grassy area before

engaging the mower deck.

• Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing

a slope, start at bottom and work upward to

ensure turns are made uphill.

• On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side

of the area to be mowed.

• Engage the PTO clutch using the PTO switch and

move the throttle control to the fast position.

• Lower the mower deck to the desired height

setting using the lift handle.

• Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive

control levers forward to move the tractor

forward, and keep the tractor headed directly

toward the alignment point.

NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the

quality of the mower cut. Mowing at full speed will

adversely affect the cut quality. Control the

ground speed with the control levers.

• When approaching the other end of the strip,

slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is

recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is

required.

• Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip

and overlap approximately 3 inches.

• Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to

align with a previously cut strip.

• To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if

possible, change the direction that the strips are

mowed by approximately 45° for the next and

each subsequent mowing.

,_ WARNING: Be careful when crossing

gravel paths or driveways. Disengage

the PTO and raise the deck to the

highest position before crossing.

IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any

reason while on a grass surface, always:

• Place the shift lever in neutral,

• Engage the parking brake,

• Shut engine off and remove the key.

Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your

lawn "browned" by hot exhaust from your tractor's

running engine.

CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS

Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to

ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is

not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet

dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate

the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning

properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as

follows:

• Sitting in the tractor seat with both drive control

levers opened fully outward, disengage the

parking brake and momentarily turn the ignition

switch to the start position. The engine should not

crank.

• Engage the parking brake and pull the PTO

switch upward to the engaged position.

Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start

position; the engine should not crank.

• Push the PTO switch downward to the disen-

gaged position and engage the parking brake.

Start the engine and move one of the drive con-

trol levers from the fully outward neutral position.

The engine should stop running. Repeat the pro-

cedure with the opposite control lever.

• Move both control levers fully outward in the neu-

tral position and disengage the parking brake;

then lift upward from the operator's seat. The

engine should stop.

• With both control levers fully outward in the neu-

tral position and the parking brake engaged,

engage the PTO. Lift upward from the operator's

seat; the engine should stop.

• Start the tractor, disengage the parking brake,

and move the control levers inward to the neutral

operating position. Engage the PTO and move

both control lever slowly into the slow reverse

position; the PTO should disengage and the

mower deck should stop until one or both of the

control levers is moved to the neutral or forward

position.

SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT

The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfort

of the operator. To adjust the seat proceed as follows:

• Pivot the seat partially forward and hold in a

position that allows you to access the adjustment

knobs on the bottom of the seat.

Loosen the two adjustment knobs and slide the

seat forward or backward in the adjustment slots

to the desired position, then retighten the knobs.

See Figure 18.

Adjustment

• Remove the two hex insert lock nuts from the hex

cap screws securing the control lever to the

control pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 19.

• While holding the hex cap screws in the control

lever mounting bracket, remove the control lever

w/screws from the pivot bracket and reposition by

inserting the screws into the other pair of holes.

• Secure the control lever with the two hex insert

lock nuts. NOTE: If also adjusting the forward/

rearward position of the control levers, do not

fully tighten the hex insert lock nuts now, but

proceed to the next step.

Hex Insert

Lock Nut Pivot Bracket

..... _ , sControl Lever

Slots

Figure 18

ADJUSTING RH & LH DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS

The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted

up or down and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the

operator. The levers can be placed in either of two

height positions, or can be moved forward or

rearward within the range of the upper slots on each

control lever mounting bracket.

To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as

follows:

Hgt. Adjust Holes

Slot

Hex Cap Screw

/ -j

Figure 19

To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward,

proceed as follows:

• Loosen, but do not remove, the two hex insert

lock nuts and hex cap screws securing the

control lever to the control pivot bracket. Refer to

Figure 19.

• Rotate the control lever either forward or

rearward to the desired position.

• Tight the two hex insert lock nuts and hex cap

screws to secure in the control lever.

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can

be found in the engine manual found at the back of

this manual. Follow these schedules for performing

engine maintenance.

Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve

• Locate the oil drain valve on the left side of the

engine.

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil

drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See

Figure 20.

• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)

onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of

the hose into an appropriate oil collection

container with a capacity great enough to collect

the used oil (64 oz.; 1.9 liters).

Protective

Cap _'_

o,,o o,o

Hose_ /_ ._ Y_Turnand

_/ k_-_'_"_ Pull Out

.... _Oil Drain

Valve

Figure 20

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate

counterclockwise and pull outward to begin

draining oil. See Figure 20.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated

hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are

sealed and do not require regular maintenance.

Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in the

expansion reservoirs does not need to be checked

and no additional oil is needed.

If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:

IMPORTANT: Check the oil level ONLY before

starting the tractor when the transmission oil is

fully cooled.

• Pivot the operator's seat forward

• Clean the reservoir caps and the area around the

caps to prevent debris from contaminating the

transmission oil. Refer to Figure 21.

• Turn reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove

and check the oil level in the reservoir. Oil should

be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil

level must NOT be above 1/4" from the bottom of

the cup. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.

• If needed, use a quality 20W50 motor oil and add

only enough oil to bring the level within 1/4" of the

bottom of the reservoir.

• Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.

Reservoir

Caps

.... Pivot seat

I O_ forward

Figure 21

All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions

should be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer.

GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION

_ WARNING:

• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands

after handling.

• Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the

eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area

immediately with clean cold water. If there is any

further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.

• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean

water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/

water or baking soda/water.

• NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger

clips to the battery while the charger is turned on,

as it can cause sparks.

• Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches,

lighters) away from the battery. The hydrogen

gas generated during charging can be

combustible.

As a further precaution, only charge the battery in

a well ventilated area.

Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing

when working near batteries.

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric

acid and may emit explosive gases. Use

extreme caution when handling batter-

ies. Keep batteries out of the reach of

children.

BATTERY REMOVAL

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds. Wash hands after

handling.

The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor

beneath the seat box frame.

To remove the battery:

• Grasp the bottom of the battery holddown strap

and pull downward and rearward to release it

from the tab in the frame.

• Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-

ing the black negative battery lead to the negative

battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away

from the negative battery post.

• Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-

ing the red positive battery lead to the positive

battery post (marked POS).

• Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.

Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the

reverse order.

WARNING: Always connect the positive

lead to the battery before connecting the

negative lead. This will prevent sparking

or possible injury from an electrical short

caused by contacting the tractor body

with tools being used to connect the

cables.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the

tractor has been stored for a period of time.

• A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts

(DC) or higher across the battery terminals.

• Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger

at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.

Voltmeter State of Charging

Reading Charge Time

12.7 100% Full Charge

12.4 75% 90 Min.

12.2 50% 180 Min.

12.0 25% 280 Min.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed

at the factory. However, even a "maintenance free"

battery requires some maintenance to ensure its

proper life cycle.

• Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a

battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with

a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect

against corrosion.

Always keep the battery cables and terminals

clean and free of corrosion.

Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak

electrolyte when tipped.

BATTERY STORAGE

• When storing the tractor for extended periods,

disconnect the negative battery cable. It is not

necessary to remove the battery.

• All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the

exterior of the battery clean, especially the top. A

dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.

• The battery must be stored with a full charge. A

discharged battery can freele sooner than a

charged battery. A fully charged battery will store

longer in cold temperatures than hot.

• Recharge the battery before returning to service.

Although the tractor may start, the engine charging

system may not fully recharge the battery.

SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A fuse is installed to protect the tractor's electrical

system from damage caused by excessive amper-

age. Always use the same capacity fuse for

replacement. If the electrical system does not func-

tion, check for a blown fuse. See Figure 22

If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses,

have the tractor's electrical system checked by your

Cub Cadet dealer.

GOOD BAD

Figure 22

There are several safety switches in the electrical

system. If a function of the safety interlock system

described earlier is not functioning properly, have the

electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer.

LUBRICATION

• Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the

front castor axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP

grease after every 10 hours of service.

• From underneath the left rear of the tractor,

locate the tractor drive belt idler pulley and idler

bracket. Using a pressure lubricating gun,

lubricate the idler bracket with Cub Cadet 251H

EP grease after every 10 hours of service.

• Referto the"MOWERDECK"sectionlaterinthis

manualfordecklubricationprocedures.

• Periodicallylubricateallotherpivotpointswitha

qualitylubricatingoil.

TIREMAINTENANCE

Checkthetire air pressureafterevery50 hoursof

operationor weekly.Keepthe tires inflatedto the

recommendedpressures.Improperinflation will

shortentheservicelifeof a tire.Seethetiresidewall

for properinflationpressures.Observethefollowing

guidelines:

• Donotinflatea tireabovethemaximumpressure

shownonthesidewallof thetire.

• Do notreinflatea tire that hasbeenrunflat or

seriouslyunder inflated.Have a qualifiedtire

mechanicinspectandservicethetire.

USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS

If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish

to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmis-

sions are equipped with bypass rod that will allow you

to manually move the tractor short distances.

,_ WARNING: Do not tow the tractor, even

with the bypass rod engaged. Serious

transmission damage will result from

doing so.

• From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the

transmission bypass rods. See Figure 23.

• Pull one rod toward the front of the tractor until

the flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole

slot in the frame assembly.

• Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and

release so the rod flange is against the front of

the frame bracket.

• Repeat the above procedure to engage the other

bypass rod.

RH Transmission

Bypass Pull out Rod

i_ Then LowerIn Slot

Figure 23

• After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass

rods. Lift the rod and guide the flange of the rod

back through the larger circular opening of the

keyhole, then release the rod.

IMPORTANT: The tractor will not drive with the

bypass rods in the engage position.

TRACTOR CREEPING

Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement

of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle

and the drive control levers are opened out in the

neutral position.

If after operating the tractor for some time, it begins to

creep while in the neutral position, adjust the

transmission control rods as follows.

• Place the front of the tractor against an

immovable object (e.g. wall, post, etc.).

• Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear

wheels are approximately an inch off the ground.

• With the engine running at high idle and the drive

control levers opened out in the neutral position,

and the parking brake disengaged, check the rear

wheels for rotation.

• If only one wheel is rotating, locate the transmis-

sion control rod beneath the frame at the front of

the rear tire. If both wheels rotate, locate both

control rods. See Figure 24.

RH Transmission Internal

Control Rod Pin

Transmission

Control Arm

Figure 24

• Remove the internal cotter pin securing the

ferrule to the transmission control arm and

withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop.

If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

• If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down

the control rod as necessary to align with the hole

in the transmission control arm. Re-insert the

ferrule into the hole in the control arm and secure

with the internal cotter pin.

• If necessary, repeat the previous two steps to

adjust the other transmission control rod.

• Lower the tractor and remove the jack.

TRACTORHIGHSPEEDTRACKING

Ifthetractortrackstoonesidewithbothdrivecontrol

levers fully forward,adjust the controllevers as

follows:

Checkfor properand balancedair pressurein

both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary.

Perform the first three steps in the previous sub-

section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor

is not creeping. If creeping, adjust following the

instructions in that sub-section.

• Recheck the tracking after making any adjust-

ments to the transmission control rods.

• If uneven tracking persists, note which direction

the tractor is tracking.

- If the tractor tracks to the right, adjust the

control lever stop bolt on the left side.

- If the tractor tracks to the left, adjust the control

lever stop bolt on the right side.

• Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right

console. See Figure 25.

Jam Nut

Bolt

Figure 25

• Loosen the jam nut on the stop bolt, then turn the

stop bolt counterclockwise to make it longer.

Recheck the tracking and fine tune the adjust-

ment as necessary.

NOTE: If the stop bolt is adjusted too far, the

tracking problem will change sides. Make fine

tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt.

• Tighten the jam nut against the console and repo-

sition the control lever if necessary.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT

If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and

causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt

must be replaced. To replace the drive belt, proceed

as follows:

• Remove the deck drive belt from the PTO clutch

on the bottom of the engine following the instruc-

tions in Deck Removal, SECTION 5: MOWER

DECK.

• From beneath the rear of the tractor, insert a 3/8

inch drive ratchet into the square hole of the drive

idler bracket. See Figure 26.

Transmission

Drive Pulley

SqHole

Idler

Bracket

Engine

Idler Brkt. Pulley

Spring

Figure 26

Drive

Belt

Pulley

• Using the ratchet for leverage, pivot the idler

bracket and idler pulley away from the backside

of the 'V" belt; then lift the belt oft and above the

engine pulley and oft the idler pulley.

• With the belt loose, lift the belt off, up and over

the two transmission drive pulleys. Remove the

belt from the engine and idler pulleys.

• Loop the new belt and slide over and onto the

two transmission pulleys.

• Route the belt above the idler bracket back to the

engine drive pulley. Lift the belt over the PTO pul-

ley and above the engine drive pulley.

• Using the ratchet for leverage, pivot the idler

bracket and idler pulley against the spring ten-

sion; then slip the belt down into the engine drive

pulley and onto the idler pulley.

• Release the idler bracket so that the idler pulley

tightens against the back side of the belt and ten-

sions the drive belt.

• Reinstall the deck drive belt.

TRACTOR STORAGE

If your tractor is not going to be operated for an

extended period of time (thirty days to approximately

six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor-

age. Store the tractor in a dry and protected location.

If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires)

to protect it from the elements. The procedures out-

lined below should be performed whenever the tractor

is placed in storage.

1. Change the engine oil and filter following the

instructions provided in the engine information at

the back of this manual.

WARNING: Never store the tractor with

fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ven-

tilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may

reach an open flame, spark or pilot light

as on a furnace, water heater, clothes

dryer, etc.

,_ WARNING: Fuel left in the fuel tank dete-

riorates and will cause serious starting

problems.

2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:

To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the

engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunc-

tion of the engine, the fuel system must be either

completely emptied, or the gasoline must be

treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration.

Using a fuel stabilizer:

• Read the product manufacturer's instructions

and recommendations.

• Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount

of stabilizer for the capacity (approximately 3

gallons) of the fuel system.

• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the

engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into

the carburetor.

Emptying the fuel system:

• Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor

fuel consumption with the goal of running the

fuel tank empty.

• Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the

choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in

the carburetor has been exhausted.

3. Clean the engine and the entire tractor

thoroughly.

4. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the neg-

ative cable at the battery to prevent possible

discharge. Recharge the battery periodically

when in storage.

NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged

periods of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool,

dry location where temperatures are above freezing.

5. Lubricate all lubrication points.

NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure

washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They may

cause damage to electrical components; spindles;

pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will

result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE

• Check the engine oil.

• Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the

recommended pressure.

• Start the engine and allow to idle for a few

minutes to ensure engine is operating properly.

• Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all

the tractor systems are functioning properly.

SECTION 5: MOWER DECK

This section contains removal, installation, adjust-

ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inch

mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal

of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of

this section.

DECK REMOVAL

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:

• Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the

PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.

• Move the deck gauge wheels to their highest

setting (lowest deck setting).

• Lower the deck to the ground using the deck lift

handle.

From beneath the middle of the tractor, insert a

1/2 inch ratchet into the square hole of the deck

idler bracket. Refer to Figure 27.

Using the ratchet for leverage, pivot the idler

bracket and movable idler pulley away from the

backside of the 'V" belt; then lift the belt off of

both the movable and fixed idler pulleys. See

Figure 27.

Movable Idler

Fixed

Pulley

_Square

Hole

Figure 27

• From beneath the rear of the tractor, slide the belt

off of the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

• Locate the LH and RH deck support pins on each

side of the deck. Pull the deck support pins

outward and lock in the disengaged position to

release the deck from the tractor's LH and RH

deck lift arms. Refer to Figure 28.

• Raise the deck lift arms out of the rear hanger

bracket slots by raising the deck lift handle on the

tractor to its highest position.

Deck Lift Arm

Rear Deck

Hanger Bracket

Rear Hanger

Bracket Slot

Figure 28

• Slide the deck forward so that the deck front

hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the

front deck bracket. After lifting the front hanger

rod out of the slots, slide the deck rearward so

that the rod can no longer engage the slots.

• Using care to prevent the front hanger rod from

falling back into the deck slots, gently slide the

cutting deck (from the right side) out from

underneath the tractor.

DECK INSTALLATION

To install the mower deck, proceed as follows:

• While holding up the deck front hanger rod,

carefully slide the deck underneath the right side

of the tractor.

• While still holding the front hanger rod, slide the

deck forward until the front hanger rod can be

lowered into the slots at the front of the deck.

• Lower the front hanger rod into the slots of the

front deck bracket, then slide the deck rearward.

• Maneuver the deck so that the slots in the two

rear deck hanger brackets approximately align

with the deck lift arms of the tractor. Refer to

Figure 28.

• Use the tractor deck lift handle to lower the deck

lift arms into the slots of the rear deck hanger

brackets.

• Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver

the deck as necessary to align the holes in the

deck lift arm with the pins. Refer to Figure 28.

• When aligned, push each pin fully inward through

the lift arms to secure the arms in the rear hanger

bracket slots.

• Route the 'V' belt rearward beneath the tractor

frame and install the belt in the pulley of the PTO

clutch.

• Routethe backsideof the beltaroundthefixed

idlerpulleyofthedeck.Referto Figure27.

• Inserta 1/2inchratchetintothe squareholeof

thedeckidlerbracket.Referto Figure27.

• Usingthe ratchetfor leverage,pivot the idler

bracketrearwardagainstthe springtensionand

slidethe backsideof thebeltontothe movable

idlerpulley.Referto Figure27.

LEVELINGTHEMOWERDECK

Whenleveledcorrectlythe mowerdeckshouldbe

levelsideto side,andshouldbeapproximatelya 1/8

to1/4inchlowerinthefrontofthedeck.

Sideto SideLeveling

Ifthecuttingdeckappearsto bemowingunevenly,a

sideto sideadjustmentcanbe performed.Adjustif

necessaryasfollows:

• Withthe tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,

placethedecklifthandleinthetopnotch(highest

position)androtatebothbladessothattheyare

perpendiculartothetractorframe.

• Measurethedistancefromtheoutsideleftblade

tip to the groundand the distancefrom the

outside right blade tip to the ground. The

measurementsshouldbe equal.If they'renot,

proceedtothenextstep.

• Comparingthe two measurements,determine

whethertheleft sideof thedeckmustbe raised

orlowered.

• Loosen,butdonotremove,thehexcapscrewon

theleftdeckhangerbracket.Referto Figure29.

• Levelthe deck by usinga wrenchto turn the

adjustmentgear(foundimmediatelybehindthe

hexcapscrewjust loosened)clockwiseto raise

the leftsideof thedeck,or counterclockwiseto

lowertheleftsideofthedeck.SeeFigure29.

..................... J

• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck

hanger bracket when proper adjustment is

achieved.

Front to Back Leveling.

The front of the deck should be approximately 1/8 to

1/4 inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if nec-

essary as follows:

• With the deck raised off of the ground, rotate the

blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the

tractor.

• If the side to side leveling was done correctly,

measuring just the right blade should be

acceptable to attain the correct back to front pitch

of the deck.

• Measure the distance from the front tip of the

blade to the ground and the distance from the

rear tip to the ground. The front distance should

be 1/8 to 1/4 inch less than the rear. If it is not,

proceed to the next step.

• From the front of the tractor, on the rearward side

of the front hanger rod bracket, locate the two

hex jam nuts on the deck front hanger rod. See

Figure 30.

Front Hanger

i / Rod Bracket

Fror_t "_'" ." "\

Hanger _'J

Rod Hex Jam Nut

Figure 30

Lower LT.

Side of Deck

Ad Hex Cap \

Gear Screw

Figure 29

The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip

measurements taken earlier are equal.

• Loosen the two hex jam nuts and turn them away

from the backside of the front hanger rod bracket.

• If the front of the deck was too low, turn the hex

flange nuts on the ends of the front hanger rod

clockwise to raise the front of the deck. See

Figure 30.

• If the front of the deck was too high, turn the hex

flange nuts counterclockwise to lower the front of

the deck.

IMPORTANT: The deck front hanger rod should

be at the front of the slots of the front deck

bracket. If one side of the rod is not at the front of

its slot, turn the hex flange nut on the that side

until rod just touches the front of the slot. Then

re-measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod as

necessary.

•When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired,

tighten the hex jam nuts against the front hanger

rod bracket.

ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS

The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in

any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of

the tractor. The deck heights range from 1-1/2 inches

to 4 inches. The deck gauge wheel position should be

approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground when

the deck is set in the desired height setting.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge opening of the

cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp

feature of the deck and are not designed to support the

weight of the cutting deck.

Using the lift handle, set the deck in the desired

height setting, then check the gauge wheel and if

necessary adjust as follows.

• With the deck set at the desired height, visually

check the distance between the gauge wheels

and the ground. If the gauge wheels are near or

touching the ground, they should be raised. If the

gauge wheels are more than 1/2" above the

ground, they should be lowered.

• Remove the lock nut securing one of the gauge

wheel shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the

gauge wheel and shoulder screw. See Figure 31.

• Insert the shoulder screw in the one of four index

holes that will give the gauge wheel a 1/4 to 1/2

inch clearance with the ground.

• Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel,

and adjust the other gauge wheels into the

respective index holes on the other gauge wheel

brackets on the deck.

Shoulder

Screw --_ /...... \ Front Gauge

Gauge "-- Wheel

Rear Gauge Wheel

Wheel Bracket

Index

Shoulder

Screw

Holes

Lock Gaul,= Lock

Wheel=V Nut

Bracket

DECK MAINTENANCE

Using the Deck Wash System

,_ WARNING: When using the deck wash

system, never engage the deck from any

position other than the operator's seat of

the tractor. Do not use an assistant or

engage deck in the presence of any

bystanders.

• Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden

hose connected to a water supply.

• Move the tractor to an area within reach of the

hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is

not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO,

engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.

• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and

push the adapter onto one of the deck wash

nozzles at either end of the mower deck. Release

the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle.

See Figure 32.

Nozzle ' Pull Lock

A- . ' Co ar Back

aap_er --_ A

Adapter _ _ 1_

Lock Collar

Deck Wash

Nozzle

/F " \

Figure 32

• Turn on the water supply.

• From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine

and engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed.

Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.

• Turn off the water supply.

• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to

disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.

• Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck

using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.

Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys

Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any

accumulation of grass clippings from around the

spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when

mowing tall, dry grass.

Figure 31

Mower Blade Care

,_ WARNING: Before performing any main-

tenance, place the PTO switch in the

"OFF" position, engage the parking

brake lever, turn the ignition key to the

"OFF" position and remove the key from

the switch. When servicing the mower

deck, be careful not to cut yourself on

the sharpened blades.

The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.

Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so

that the blades remain balanced and the same angle

of sharpness is maintained. If the cutting edge of a

blade has been sharpened to within 5/8 inch of the

wind wing radius, it is recommended that new blades

be installed. See Figure 33.

Wind

Wing 5/8" From

Radius

Figure 33

The blades may be removed as follows.

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer

to Deck Removal on page 25) then gently flip the

deck over to expose its underside.

• Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on

top of the spindle assembly when loosening the

hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may

be placed between the deck housing and the

cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal of

the hex nut securing the blade. Refer to Figure

34.

• When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are

installed so that the wind wings are pointing

upward toward the top of the deck.

• Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft. Ibs.

• Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on

page 25).

Hex Nut

Wood Block

In Position

Figure 34

DECK LUBRICATION

• After every 10 hours of operation and/or before

putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate

the spindle assemblies with 251H EP grease or

an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium

grease. The lube fittings are located in the

spindle housing and can be accessed from

underneath the deck.

• After every 10 hours of operation and/or before

putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate

the deck idler bracket with 251H EP grease or

an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium

grease. The lube fitting is located in the top of

the shoulder bolt securing the idler bracket.

• After every 25 hours of operation and/or before

putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate

the deck gauge wheels with 251H EP grease or

an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium

grease.

REPLACINGTHEDECKDRIVEBELT

• Removethedeckfrombeneaththetractor,(refer

to DeckRemovalonpage25).

• Removethehextappingscrewssecuringthebelt

coversto thedeckandremovethebeltfromthe

spindlepulleys.Referto Figure35.

• Installthenewbeltaroundthespindlepulleysas

showninFigure35andreinstallthebeltcovers.

• Routethe belt rearwardbetweenthe two idler

pulleysand reinstall the deck followingthe

instructionsinDeckInstallationonpage25.

'V' Belt

Belt Cover

Idler Pulley

Figure 35

Idler Pulley

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

15°

,_ WARNING

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is

extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RZT zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down. Begin with the first pass

across the bottom of the slope and turn uphill at the end of each pass whenever possible.

ENGINE MANUAL

The Briggs & Stratton model 40757-0317-E1 engine is used on this RZT model tractor. The following section is a

reproduction of the Briggs & Stratton engine manual that applies to the engine.

Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions pro-

vided in the manual.

NOTE: Although the engine manual provides B&S service contact information, always first contact your Cub

Cadet dealer if you experience engine problems or have questions regarding the engine.

BRIGGS & STRATTON Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

Model Series

Covered in

This Manual

400000 _i

440000

IModel Type Code J

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIit11111

Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific mod- Moith/ Day /yia r

el number found on your engine. To get replacement parts or technical assistance I

in the future, write your engine Model, Type, Code and date of purchase here. I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety ................................. 3-5

Engine Information ........................ 6

Oil ....................................... 7

Fuel and Starting Information ............... 8

Starting and Stopping ...................... 9

Maintenance ......................... 10-13

Adjustments .......................... 13-14

Parts and Service & Storage ............ 15-16

Warranty Information ..................... 17

_Ib WARNING

Bfiggs& Strattondoes notapproveor authorizethe use of

theseengineson3-wheelAll TerrainVehicles(ATVs),motor

bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intendedfor use {n

competitiveevents.Useoftheseenginesin suchapplications

could result in property damage, serious injury (including

paralysis), or even death.

BRIGGS&STRATrON The Power That Works For You. TM

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and

Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "Ser 2 Emission Standards must display

information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available

to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to

be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The

following categories are used:

Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for ! 25 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability

Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.

The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The lower the

Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1, 2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period On

Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1,2000 certain Briggs & Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection

Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred

to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to

meet Federal emission requirements. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours

and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

The displacement of Model Series 400000 is 656 cc and 440000 engines is 725 cc.

This is a generic representation

of the emission label typically

found on a certified engine,

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,_ [_ BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE

•Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND

the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.*

• Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury

or death.

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THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO

• Make you aware of hazards associated with engines

• Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards, and

• Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.

The safety alert symbol (_)is used to identify safety

information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is

used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the

potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol

may be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

_i, WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not

avoided, might result in minor or moderate

injury.

CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the engine.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this prod-

uct contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS

Fire Explosion Moving Parts

Toxic Fumes Hot Surface Shock

Kickback

THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED

ON THE ENGINE OR

IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE:

Safety Alert Read Owner's On Off

Manual

I×1

Oil Stop Fuel Shutoff Choke Fuel

Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know what equipment this engine will power. For that reason, you should carefully read

and understand the operating instructions for the equipment on which your engine is placed,

SAFETY [B.. Gs sT., ro,3

, LWARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn engine OFF and let engine cooI at least 2

minutes before removing gas cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately

1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel

expansion.

• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,

pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently

for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

WHEN STARTING ENGINE

• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air

cleaner are in place.

• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting

engine.

• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position,

place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

•Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which

causes gasoline to spill.

•Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off

valve OFE

WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT

WITH FUEL IN TANK

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or

other appliances that have pilot light or other

ignition source because they can ignite gasoline

vapors.

, WARNING

•If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not

start engine.

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because

vapors are flammable.

, WARNING

• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until

resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

*Remove all external equipment/engine loads

before starting engine.

• Direct coupled equipment components such as,

but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys,

sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

, WARNING

IK, r.

• Operate equipment with guards in place.

•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling

drawstrings or items that could become caught:

SAFETY

WARNING

•Start and run engine outdoors.

• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if

doors or windows are open.

WARNING

• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool

before touching.

• Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler

area and cylinder area.

• Install and maintain in working order a spark

arrester before using equipment on forest-covered,

grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land.

The state of California requires this (Section 4442

of the California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal land.

, WARNING

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR

REPAIF;S

•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from

spark plug.

• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only

engines with electric start).

WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.

I S.,G S.ST.. O.3ENGINE INFORMATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

POWER RATINGS: The power ratings for an individual engine

model areinitiallydevelopedby startingwithSAE(Societyof Auto-

motive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque

Rating Procedure) (Revision 2002-05). Given boththe wide array

of products on whichour enginesare placed, andthe variety ofen-

vironmentalissuesapplicableto operatingthe equipment,it may

be thatthe engine you have purchased wilt notdevelop the rated

horsepower whenusedina piece of powerequipment (actual "on-

site"power).Thisdifferenceisdueto a varietyof factorsincluding,

but not limitedto, the following: differencesinaltitude, tempera-

ture, barometric pressure, humidity, fuel, engine lubrication, maxi-

mum governed engine speed, individual engine to engine variabil-

ity, design of the particular piece of power equipment, the manner

in which the engine is operated, engine run-in to reduce friction

and clean out of combustion chambers, adjustments to the valves

and carburetor, and other factors. The power ratings may also be

adjusted based on comparisons to other similar engines utilized

in similar applications, and will therefore not necessarily match the

values derived using the foregoing codes.

IENGINE INFORMATION

1, Rotating screen

2, Oilfill/Dipstick

3. 12V electric starter

4, Fuel filter (if equipped)

5, Oil drain plug

6, Spark plug wire

7. Fuel pump

8. Air cleaner

9. Intake manifold

10. Choke control bracket

11. Carburetor

12. Throttle control bracket

13. _ Model Type

XXXXXX XXXX XX

14. Oil filter

Code

×XXXXXXX

GENERALINFORMATION

This is a twin cylinder, overhead valve (OHV), air-cooled engine.

It is a low emissions engine.

In the state of California, Model Series 400000 and 440000 en-

gines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet

emissions standards for 250 hours. Such certification does not

grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine any addition-

al warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of

this engine. This engine is warranted solely according to the prod-

uct and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual.

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

Armature air gap ... 0.008 - 0.012 in. (0.20 - 0.30 mm)

Spark plug gap .................. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)

Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1/4 in.

(6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine is cold).

See Repair Manual P/N 273521.

Intake ............. 0.004 - 0,006 in. (0.10 - 0.15 ram)

Exhaust ........... 0.004-0,006 in. (0.10- 0.15 mm)

MODEL SERIES 400000

Bore ........................... 2.97 in. (75.44 mm)

Stroke ........................... 2.89 in. (73.4 mm)

Displacement ................... 40.0 cu. in. (656 cc)

MODEL SERIES 440000

Bore ........................... 3.12 in. (79.25 mm)

Stroke ........................... 2.89 in. (73.4 ram)

Displacement ................... 44.2 cu. in. (725 cc)

Note: For practical operation, the horsepower loading should

not exceed 85% of rated horsepower. Engine power will

decrease 3-1/2% for each 1,000 leer (300 meters) above

sea level and 1% for each 10° F (5.6 ° C) above 77 ° F

(25° C). Itwill operatesatisfactorilyat anangle upto 15°.

275475

CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &

Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting

engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine

will be damaged beyond repair and will not be

covered under warranty.

OIL CAPACITY

Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8 quarts

(60 ounces; 1.8 liter).

Engine equipped with oil filter holds approximately

2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters).

TYPE OF OIL TO USE

• Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service

SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton

30W, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz).

• Do not use special additives.

• Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite.

Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API

certification mark and APt service symbol

(shown at left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY CON-

SERVING" or higher, is an acceptable oil at all

temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not

alter required oil change intervals.

OIL

SAE Viscosity Grades

o_-2o, ,0 _ 3_ff 60 8£ lo,o

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

* CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than

automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic

multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in

temperatures above 40° F (4° C) will result in higher

than normal oil consumption. When using a

multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.

** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C), will

result in hard starting and possible engine bore

damage due to inadequate lubrication.

CHECKING AND ADDING OIL

• Check oil level before starting the engine.

• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.

[1] Remove oil fill cap

(if equipped).

Pour oil slowly.

• Keep oil level at FULL.

• Do not overfill.

[2] Fill to FULL line on

dipstick- recheck. [3]

Oil Fill

[4] Place engine level. Clean

around oil fill and dipstick. [5] Remove dipstick and

wipe clean with cloth. [6]

Replace di 3stick firmly.

Tighten dipstick down.

Remove & check oil level

IFUEL

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a

minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from

forming inthe fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.

•Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.

• Do not mix oil with gasoline.

• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline

Additive available from your Authorized Briggs &

Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).

• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust

Emissicn Control System: EM (Engine Modifications

CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu-

lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or

ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage

the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any

undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline

with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.

ADDING FUEL

, WARNING

• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2

minutes before removing gas cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,

pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before

starting engine.

[1] Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2

inches below top of neck to allow for fuel

expansion. Be careful not to overfill.

Briggs & Stratton Smart-fill® fuel can fills to the

correct level and automatically shuts off, reduc-

ing spills and emissions.

[2] Replace cap before starting.

STARTING _BRIGGS & STRATTON_

WARNING

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.

• Vapors are flammable.

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch

will either activate a warning light or stop the engine when

the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions

supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine

which way your engine is equipped because the equipment

manufacturer supplies the oil pressure gauge.)

See OIL PRESSURE on page 11 for oil filling instructions.

• Periodically remove grass bu dup under mower

• Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)

• Use correct type of oil for expected starting •After engine has started let it warm up severa

temperature. (See Oil.) seconds to several minutes, depending c_noutside

• Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See temperature.

equipment operating instructions.)

Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously • For maximum performance and re, operate engine

cut grass, wth choke in RUN and throttle in FAST.

deck. (See Maintenance.)

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER

TO START ENGINE

[1]

FULL

Check oil level (see p. 7).

[2]

[3]

Choke

Open fuel shut-off valve

(if equipped).

Movechokecontrolto

CHOKE or START.

STARTING AND STOPPING

FAST

[4]

STOP

Move throttle (if equipped) to

FAST. Operate engine with

throttle in FAST

START

[5] Insert key and turn to

START.

[6] Let engine warm up.

Choke Equipped: Move

choke control lever toward

RUN a short distance at a

time over several seconds

in warm weather or min-

utes in cold weather. Let

engine run smoothly be-

fore each change. Oper-

ate with choke in RUN.

CAUTION: To prolong

starter life, use short

starting cycles (5 se-

conds maximum, then

wait one minute).

Follow equipment

manufacturer's rec-

ommendations for

charging battery.

TO STOP ENGINE

[1]

STOP

Move throttle

(if equipped) to SLOW.

START

[2] Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store out of reach of children.

[3] Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and

extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &

Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &

Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well,

may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In

addition,use of other parts may void your warranty.

Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.

EMISSION CONTROL

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission

control devices and systems may be performed by any

nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

However, to obtain no charge repairsunderthe terms and

provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any

service or emission control part repair or replacement must

be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

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or calendar interval,

whichever comes first. =_ "7- _ .1- _ "1- >, -r. _ _.

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Check oil level _"

Changeoil J*

Change oil filter ,/"

Serviceair cleaner

pre-cleaner

Replace a r cleaner ,/.**

cartndge

Clean ExtendedLife

SeriesTM air cleaner ,_**

cartridge

Replace Extended

LifeSeriesTM air clean- ,[**

er cartridge

Inspectsparkarrester

(if equipped)

Cleancooling system ,f**

Replace spark plugs ,f

Replace in-linefuel fil-

ter J

Checkvalve clear- j

ance

CHANGING OIL

PIPE

3/8" SQUARE

Typical

drain plugs

OIL DRA

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

Place engine level.

Disconnect spark plug

wires and keep away

from spark plugs. Dis-

connect battery (if equip-

ped with electric starter)

at negative terminal.

With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain

plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.

Reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick.

Fill to FULL mark on dipstick with new oil.

Do not overfill.

Note: Engine without oil filter holds approximately 1-7/8

quarts (60 ounces; 1.8 liters). Engine equipped with filter

holds approximately 2 quarts (64 ounces; 1.9 liters).

[6] Replace dipstick.

" FULL

*Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every

50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours

when operatingthe engineunderheavy load or inhigh

temperatures.

** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when

airbornedebris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if

very dirty. CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product.

Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with

household waste. Check with your local authorities,

service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling

facilities.

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING OIL FILTER

Change oil filter after every 100 hours or every season.

[1] Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.

[2] Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with

fresh, clean oil.

[3] Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter

adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

[4] Add fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

[5] Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.

[6] Stop engine. Re-check oil level. Add oil if required.

OIL PRESSURE

If oil pressure drops below 4-6 psi (.2-.4 kg/cm2), an oil

pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either activate a

warning light or stop the engine. Check oil level with

dipstick. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on

dipstick, Do not try.to restart engine. Contact an Authorized

Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate engine

until oil pressure is corrected.

If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring

level to FULL mark. Restart engine and check oil pressure.

If pressure is normal, continue to operate engine.

Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied

by manufacturer of equipment.

AIR CLEANER

Always replace cartridge and pre-cleaner if damaged.

CAUTION: Do not use _ CARTRIDGE

pressurized air or solvents

to clean cartridge. FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

Pre-cleaner

To clean, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry

in a clean cloth. Saturate with engine oil. Remove all

excess oil on pre-cleaner by squeezing inside a clean

absorbent cloth.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CLEANER

[1] See illustrations for disassembly and reassembly of

your air cleaner style.

[2] Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge and pre-clean-

er to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

[3] Install pre-cleaner in base with mesh side up.

[4] Install cartridge on pre-cleaner.

[5] Replace cover. To ensure proper fit, tabs must be

hooked into slots. Tabs are painted a different color in

some instances.

[6] Latch handle or tighten knobs completely to secure

cover.

I CAUTION: Improper installation of air cleaner

cover may cause damage to engine.

EXTENDED LIFE SERIES T"CARTRIDGE ONLY

This filter, IF STAMPED 'WASHABLE', can be washed

with warm water and mild soap.

IMPORTANT: Rinse in

tap water with SCREEN

side up allowing dirt and

debris to filter out. Leave

filter to dry overnight be-

fore reinstalling.

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS

We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine

and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts.

If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wires

WARNING from the spark plugs, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric

starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking. Unintentional sparking can

result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,

traumatic amputation or laceration. Use only correct tools.

WARNING • Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may

later shatter during operation.

• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.

MUFFLER

Replacement parts for theWARNING muffler must be the same and

installed in the same position

as the original parts, other-

wise fire can occur.

If muffleris equipped with spark

arrestor screen, remove

screen for inspection.Replacescreen if damaged or plugged.

FUEL SYSTEM

WARNING Replacement parts for fue!

system (cap, hoses, tanks,

filters, etc.) must be the same

as original parts, otherwise

fire can occur.

FUEL FILTER (if equipped)

WARNING

__/_ FILTER

[1] Disconnect spark plug

wires and keep away

from spark plugs.

[2] Drain fuel tank or close

fuel shut-off valve before

replacing fuel filter.

Otherwise, fuel can leak

out, creating a fire/explo-

sion hazard.

AIR COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove

blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheat-

ing and engine damage.

CLEAN AREAS UNDER

AIR CLEANER BLOWER HOUSING

KNOBS /OF ALL DEBRIS

_ AI_NTAKE

screws

SPARK PLUG

Use only Briggs & Stratton Spark Tester (part number

19368) to check for spark.

Note: In some areas, local .o3o"(o.76mm)

law requires using resistor ..y..--_WtREGAGE

spark plug to suppress igni-

tion signals. If this engine

was originally equipped with

resistor spark plug, use \

same type for replacement. \

VALVE CLEARANCE

Check valve clearance yearly. (See Tune-up Specifications

on page 6).

CLEANING DEBRIS

I CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. I

Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush I

or dry cloth.

_i_ WARNING Engine parts should be kept

clean to reduce the risk of

overheating and ignition of

accumulated debris. This is

especially important if cutting

tall grass. Daily or before every use, clean accumulated

debris from engine.

Keep linkage, springs and controls clean.

Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combus-

tible debris.

Keep muffler area clean and muffler in working order. Daily

or more often, before running engine, clean muffler area to

remove all grass and combustible debris. If engine muffler

is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove for cleaning

and inspection. Replace if damaged or plugged.

I B.,GGS.ST. T O.)MAINTENANCE

ROTATING SCREEN

Rotating Screen

CLEAN

Linkage, Springs and Controls

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

_WARNING

Prevent unintentional starting.

Before performing adjustments:

• Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs.

• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only

engines with electric start).

sT.. o.;IADJ USTME NTS I

TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL

PULL TO CHOKE

WIRE AND

CASING

CASING CLAMP SCREW

[1] Remove air cleaner.

[2] Move choke control to CHOKE or START position.

(Carburetor choke should be completely closed.)

[3] If not, loosen casing clamp screw.

[4] Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever in

direction shown until choke is _ closed.

[5] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL

If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote

throttle control may need adjustment. See your authorized

Briggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below.

THROTTLE

STO P

FAST

[1]

[2]

SWIVEL

CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

Move throttle control to FAST. (Swivel should be

against throttle stop.)

If not, loosen casing clamp screw. Move casing

and wire in direction shown by arrow until swivel is

against throttle stop.

[3] Tighten casing clamp screw.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

The manufacturer of the equipment on which this

engine is installed specifies top speed at which the

engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed.

Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may

require minor carburetor adjustment. Air cleaner and air

cleaner cover must be assembled to carburetor before

starting engine.

The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is not

adjustable except for idle speed. Governed idle speed

is1750 rpm, set at the factory.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Double Barrel

IDLE

SCREW

CARBURETOR

THROTTLE

LEVER

Single Barrel

IDLE

SPEED

SCREW

CARBURETOR

THROTTLE

LEVER

[1] Start engine and warm up approximately 5 minutes

before adjusting.

[2] With engine running, place throttle control in SLOW

position.

[3] Rotate carburetor throttle lever against the idle speed

screw and hold it.

[4] Turn idle speed screw to obtain 1500 rpm.

[5] Release carburetor throttle lever. Movethrottle control

to FAST position. Engine should accelerate smoothly.

Note: Engines operated at about 3000 feet (900 meters) or

higher above sea level may require a high altitude carbure-

tor main jet. If erratic performance is observed, contact a

Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for cost to

install/purchase a high altitude carburetor main jet.

SERVICE & STORAGE

PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS &

STRATTON PARTS

BRIGGS & STRATTON

PART PART NO. (or equivalent)

Extended Life Series TM air cleaner cartridge 695667

Air cleaner cartridge

Air cleaner pre-cteaner

Oil

Extended Life SeriesTM oil filter

Oil filter

Fuel filter (2.75" length)

Fuel filter (3.5' length)

Gas additive

499486

273638

100005-or-100028

696854

492932-or-5049

691035

695666

5041

Resistor spark plug (Champion RC12YC) 491055

Static suppressionspark plug (Champion QC12YC) 691043

Long life platinum spark plug 696202 -or- 5066

Spark plug wrench 19374

Spark tester 19368

Oil pump kit 5056

(uses standard electric drill to remove oil from engine quickly)

SERVICE

See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each

one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts and

is equipped with special service tools. Trained mechanics

assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton

engines• Only dealers advertising as "Authorized Briggs &

Stratton" are required to meet Briggs & Stratton standards.

When you purchase equipment powered by a 1t_5_ _ iK

Bnggs & Stratton engine, you are assured of

highly skilled, reliable service at more than _!_,,_'

30,000 Authorized Service Dealers "_t_"

worldwide, including more than 5,000 Master

Service Technicians• Look for these signs

wherever Briggs & Stratton service is offered. " _ "

You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton

Service Dealer in our dealer Iocator map on our web site

www.briggsandstratton.com or in the "Yellow Pages _M''

r_ directory under "Engines, Gasoline" or "Gasoline

T_ Engines," or "Lawn Mowers" or similar category.

Note: Walking fingers logo and "Yellow Pages" are regis-

tered trademarks in various jurisdictions.

An illustrated shop manual includes

common specifications and detailed in-

formation covering adjustment, tune-up

and repair of Briggs & Stratton twin

cylinder, OHV, 4 cycle engines. It is

available for purchase from an Autho-

rized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer or

you can order it from the factory. Write:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Attn: Service Division

P. O. Box 1144

Milwaukee, Wl 53201

Pa_ No. 273521

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SERVICE & STORAGE [B.,QGS.ST...o.]

STORAGE

Engines stored over 30 days need special attention•

[1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on

essential carburetor parts:

a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated

gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an

ether), run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or b) if

fuel tank contains gasoline, either run engine until it

stops from lack of fuel, or add a gasoline additive to the

gas inthe tank. (See parts list. Single - use pouches of

gas additive are available from your service dealer.) If

you use a gas additive, run the engine for several

minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor•

Then, engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months.

[2] While engine is still warm, change oil.

[3] Remove spark plugs and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of

engine oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs and

crank slowly to distribute oil.

[4]

[5]

Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass•

A WARNING Store in a clean, dry area.

Do not store in same area

as a stove, furnace, water

heater, or other appliance

that uses a pilot light or

has a device that can

create a spark.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the

time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locater map

at www.briggsandstratton.com or by calling 1-800-233-3723, or as listed in the 'Yellow Pages TM'.

THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT

EXCLUSION IS PERMn-FED BY LAW. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or

countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Vanguard TM

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Consumer Use

Commercial Use

Note the following special warranty periods: 2 years for ClassicTM engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries, for all consumer products in

the European Union, and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB. 5 years for consumer use, 90 days for commercial use of Touch-N-

Mow@ starter on Quantum@ and Intek TM engines. Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied,

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table

above. "Consumer use" means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. "Commercial use" means all other uses, including use for commercial,

income producing or rental purposes. Once an engine has experienced commerciaI use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for pur-

poses of this warranty.

NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS. SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE

RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIAL PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED, THE

MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

Bdggs &Strattonwelcomeswarrantyrepairand apologizesto

you for beinginconvenienced.AnyAuthorized Service Dealer

may perform warrantyrepairs. Most warranty repairs are

handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty

se_co may notbe appropriate.For example,warranty would

not applyif engine damageoccurredbecause of misuse,lack

of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or

improperinstallation. Similarly, warranty is void if the serial

number of the engine hasbeen removedor the engine has

been altered or modified.

ffa customerdifferswiththe decision ofthe Service Dealer,an

investigationwillbe made to determine whetherthewarranty

applies.Ask the ServiceDealerto submitatIsupporting factsto

his Distributororthe Factoryfor review.Ifthe Distributoror the

Factory decides that theclaim isjustified, the customerwil be

fully reimbursed for those itemsthat are defective. To avoid

misunderstanding whichmight occur between the customer

and the Dealer,listed beloware some of thecauses of engine

failure that thewarranty does not cover.

Normal wear:

Engines, like atl mechanical devices, need periodic parts

service and replacementto performwelL Warranty wit_not

coverrepairwhennormalusehas exhaustedthe fifeof a partor

an engine.

Improper maintenance:

The Jifeofan enginedepends uponthe conditionsunderwhich

itoperates, end the care it receives. Some applications, such

as tilters, pumps and rotary mowers, are very often used in

dustyor dirtyconditions,whichcancause what appearsto be

prematurewear.Such wear,whencaused by dirt, dust, spark

plugcleaninggrit, or otherabrasivematerialthat has entered

the engine because of improper maintenance,is not covered

by warranty.

This warranty covers engine related defective material

and/or workmanship_and not replacementor refund

of the equipmentto whichthe engine may be mounted=

Nor duesthe warranty extendto repairsrequired because

of:

1. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT

ORIGINAL BRIGGS & STRATI'ON PARTS.

2. Equipmentcontrolsorinstallationsthat preventstarting,

cause unsatisfactoryengine performance, or shorten

engine life. (Contact equipment manufacturer.

3. Leaking carburetors,cloggedfuel pipes, stickingvalves,

orotherdamage,causedby usingcontaminated orstale

fuel. (Useclean, fresh, lead-free gasotineand Briggs &

Stratton Fuel Stabilizer,Part No.5041.)

4. Parts whichare scored or brokenbecause an engine

was operated with insufficient or contaminated

lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil

(check oil leveldailyor after every 8 hours of operation.

Refill when necessary and change at recommended

intervals.) OIL GARD® may not shut down running

engine. Engine damage may occur if oil level is not

properly maintained. Read Operating & Maintenance

Instructions.

5. Repair oradjustmentof associatedpartsorassemblies

such as cIutches,transmissions,remote controIs, etc.,

whichare not manufacturedby Briggs &Stratto;1.

6. Damage orwear toparts causedby dirt,which entered

the engine because of improper air cleaner

maintenance, re-assembiy,or use of a non-originalair

cleaner element or cartridge. (At recommended

intervals, cleanand re-oiltheOil-Foam® elementorthe

foam pre-cleaner, and replace the cartridge.)Read

Operating & Maintenance Instructions.

7. Parts damaged by over-speeding, or overheating

caused bygrass,debris,or dirt, whichplugsor dogsthe

cooling fins, or flywheel area, or damage caused by

operating theengine in aconfinedarea withoutsufficient

ventilation (Cleanfinson thecylindeficylinderheadand

flywheel at recommendedintervals.) ReadOperating &

Maintenancethst[uctions.

8. Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive

vibration caused by a loose engine mounting, Ioose

cutter blades, unbalanced blades or loose or

unbalanced impellers, improper attachment of

equipment to enginecrankshaft,over-speeding or other

abuse in operation.

9. A bent or brokencrankshaft, causedby striking a solid

object with the cutterblade of a rotary lawnmower, or

excessive v-belt tightness.

10. Routine tune-up oradjustment of the engine.

11. Engine or engine componentfailure, i.e., combustion

chamber, valves, valve seats, valve guides, or burned

starter motor windings, causedby the use of alternate

fuels such as, liquified petroleum,naturat gas, altered

gasolines,etc.

Warranty is availableonly through servicedealers which

have been authorized by Briggs & Straiten Corporation.

your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the

"Yellow PagesTM" of your telephone directory under

"Engines, Gasoline" or "Gasoline Engines," "Lawn

Mowers,"or similar category.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGI NES PURCHASED tN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE-

AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND

USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA).

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.

EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the Emission

Control System Warranty on your model year

2002 and later small off-road engine (SORE). In

Califomia, new small off-road engines must be de-

signed, built and equipped to meet the State's

stnngent antFsmog standards.

Elsewhere in the United States, new non-road,

spark-ignition engines certified for model year

1997 and later must meet similar standards set

forth by the U.S. EPA. B&S must warrant the emis-

sion control system on your engine for the periods

of time listed below, provided there has been no

abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your

small off-road engine.

Your emission control system includes parts

such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition sys-

tem, muffler and catalytic converter. Also in-

cluded may be connectors and other emission

related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists B&S will

repair your small off-road engine at no cost to

you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Small off-road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years, subject to provisions set forth below. If any

covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.

As the small off-road engine owner, you are re-

sponsible for the performance of the required

maintenance listed in your Operating and Main-

tenance Instructions. B&S recommends that

you retain all your receipts covering mainte-

nance on your small off-road engine, but B&S

cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re-

ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-

mance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should

however be aware that B&S may deny you war-

ranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a

part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper

maintenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small

off-road engine to an Authorized B&S Service

Dealer as soon as a problem exists.

The undisputed warranty repairs should be

completed in a reasonable amount of time, not

to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your war-

ranty rights and responsibilities, you should con-

tact a B&S Service Representative at

1-4t 4-259-5262.

The emission warranty is a defects warranty.

Defects are judged on normal engine perfor-

mance. The warranty is not related to an in-use

emission test.

The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage.

regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.

Warranted Parts

Coverage under this warranty extends only

to the parts listed below (the emission con-

trol systems parts) to the extent these parts

were present on the engine purchased.

a. Fuel Metering System

• Cold start enrichment system

• Carburetor and internal parts

• Fuel Pump

b. Air Induction System

• Air cleaner

• Intake manifold

c. Ignition System

• Spark plug(s)

• Magneto ignition system

d. Catalyst System

• Catalytic converter

• Exhaust manifold

• Air injection system, Pulse valve

e. Miscellaneous Items

• Vacuum, temperature, position,

time sensitive valves

and switches

• Connectors and assemblies

2. Length of Coverage

B&S warrants to the initial owner and each

subsequent purchaser that the Warranted

Parts shall be free from defects in materials

and workmanship which caused the failure

of the Warranted Parts for a period of two

years from _he date the engine is delivered to

a retail purchaser.

3. No Charge

Repair or replacement of any Warranted

Part will be performed at no charge to the

owner, including diagnostic labor which

leads to the determination that a Warranted

Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is

performed at an Authorized B&S Service

Dealer. For emissions warranty service

contact your nearest Authorized B&S Ser-

vice Dealer as listed in the "Yellow Pages"

under "Engines, Gasoline," "Gasoline En-

gines," "Lawn Mowers," or similar category.

4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions

Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance

with the provisions of the B&S Engine War-

ranty Policy. Warranty coverage shall be ex-

cluded for failures of Warranted Parts which

are not original B&S parts or because of

abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as

It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non-

set forth in the B&S Engine Warranty Policy.

B&S is not liable to cover failures of War-

ranted Parts caused by the use of add-on,

non-original, or modified parts.

5. Maintenance

Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled

for replacement as required maintenance or

which is scheduled only for regular inspec-

tion to the effect of "repair or replace as nec-

essary" shall be warranted as to defects for

the warranty period. Any Warranted Part

which is scheduled for replacement as re-

quired maintenance shall be warranted as to

defects only for the period of time up to the

first scheduled replacement for that part. Any

replacement part that is equivalent in perfor-

mance and durability may be used in the per-

formance of any maintenance or repairs,

The owner is responsible for the perfor-

mance of all required maintenance, as de-

fined in the B&S Operating and Maintenance

Instructions.

6. Consequential Coverage

Coverage hereunder shall extend to the fail-

ure of any engine components caused by

the failure of any Warranted Part still under

warranty.

8dggs & StrattonEnginesAre Made UnderOneOr Mote Of TheFetlowingPalents: DesignD-247,177(0ther PatentsPending)

6,325,036 6,077,063 5,819,5t3 5,606,948 5,497,679 5,235,943 5,138,996 4,998,958

6,284,123 6,064,027 5,8t3,384 5,606,851 5,320,795 5,197,425 5,086,890 4,977,879

6,260,529 6,014,808 5,765,713 5,548,955 5,271,363 5,197,422 5,070,829 4,971,219

6,230,678 5,894,715 5,64&025 5,546,901 5,269,713 5,191,864 5,058,544 4,895,119

6,202,616 5,852,951 5,642,701 5,503,t25 5,265,700 5,188,069 5,040,644 4,819,593

8,116,212 5,823,153 5,619,845 5,501,203 5,243,878 5,186,142 5,009,208 4,719,682

4,633,555 4,430,984 DES 308,871

4,630,498 DES 308,872

4,522,080 DES. 309,457

4,520,288 DES. 356,951

4,512,499 DES 361,771

4,453,507 DES. 375,963

(Cette page ne s'appIique que pour le Canada et les Etats-Unis)

La Corporation Briggs & Stratton (B&S), le California Air Resources Board (CARB)

et Io Bureau de protection envtronnementala des Etats-Unis (US EPA)

G0rantie sur le syst_me d'_chappement (Garantie contro les d_fectuosit6s, droits et ob get ons du propr _ta re)

LA GAP,_NT1ESUF_LE SYSTEMED'ECHAPPEMENTEST APPUCABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTESQUI ONTE_'EACHETESETUTIUSESAILLEURSAUXETATS-UNIS(ETAPRt_SLE1ER

CE.RTIFIESACHETESENCAUFORNIEEN199_ETLESANN_ES SUIVANTESETQUl S(_NTUTI- JANVIER200t AU CANADA).

USESEN CAUFORNIE,AJNSIQU'AUXMODELESCERTIFIESDE 1997 El- LESANNEES SUI-

D_claraUon de garanUe sur le syst_me d'6chappement pour la Californie, les Etats-Unis

LeCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard (CARB_,ie Bureau am_ricain de protectionenvironnementale pementde votre moteur pour la p_fiode de temps mentionn_eci-contre, saut s'il a fair ]'objet

(US, EPA)et B& S sontheureux d'expliquer]agarantie surle syst_med'_chappement des petits d'abus,de n_gtigenceou d'un entretien inappropri_.

moteurs hors-route de votre module2000 et des ann_es uif6rieures SORE. EnCalifurnie, tes Votresyst6medecontr61ed'_chappomentcomprenddespi6oestellesquelecarburateur letiltxe

nouveaux petitsmoteurs horsroutedovent 6trecongas,construts et _qu p_spourrencontrerles air,le syst_me #ignition, lesilencieux et le convertisseurcatalytique, ti peut aussi comprendreIes

standards rigoureux d'antipollution.Ailleursaux Etats-Unis, los nouveaux muteurs hors route & connecteurset autres pi6cesreli6es & l'_mission.

bougie d'allumagecertifies pour lesmodulesde 1997 et plus doiventrencontrerdes normes simi- Lorsqu'ily acondition&garantie, B&S r_pareragratuitementvotrepetitmuteurhors-route incluant

taires raisesde I'avantpar le U.S.EPA. Briggs& Strattongarantit le systSmede contrSled'_chap- le diagnostic, los pi_ceset la main d'oeuvre.

Couverture de garantie Briggs & Stratton contre toute d_fectuosit6 du syst_me de contr61e d'_chacoement

Los petitsmoteurshorsroutesontgarantiscontre;ad_fectuosit_des pi_oesdusyst_mede contr6- te quelle pi_cade votre rnoteur couverte parca_e ga antie est d_fectueuse,eile serar_par_e ou

_eo'_cnappementpourone p_riooeoe 2 arts,sujetteauxconditions stipol6esci-contre. Sin'impor- remplac6e par B&S,

Responsabilit_s du propri6taire

Entant quepropri_taired'unpetitmoteurhers route,vous _tesresponsable deveiller _l'ex_cution Voos avez ]arespon-_abi]it_d'apportervotrepo imoteur hers route_un d_ta antautoris_ B&S

de !'entretienrequistelque stipul_dartsvotremanueld'op_ration et d'entretien.B&Svous recom- aussit6tque survientun probl_me. Losr_parationssous garantiedoivent6ire compl6t_esdans un

mande deconservertousles re;uscnuvraetlos travaux d'entretiende votre petitmoteurhors rou- d_lai raisonnable ne devant pas exc_der 30 ours.

to, mais B&S ne poutrefuser lagarantie en raisond'absence de re_usou pour d6faut d'avoir suivi Si vous avez desquestions relativement & votre garantie, vos droits et responsabilit_s,veuiUez

tout 1'6ch_ancierdu programmed'entrstien, communiqueravec un repr6sentantde service B&S au num_ro1-414-259-5262.

Enrantque propri_taired'unpetitmoteurborsroute,vousdevez _treinform_ que B&Spout refuser Lagarantie dusysteme d'_chappementest unegarantie contreles d_fuctuosit_s.Les d_fectuosi

d'honorer cette garantiesila d_fectuosti_devotremoteur oud'une pantiede votremoteur estdue ._ tes sont ug_ns en fonctiond'une utilisation normale du moteor,La garantie n'est pasreliSe_ on

unemptoi abusif, une n_gligenca,un entretienincorrect oo une modificationnon approuv_e, test d _chappementeffectu__ rint_rieur.

Dispositions de la garantie du syst_me d'_chappement Briggs & Stratton

Ce qui suitconcerneIns dispositionssp_ciflquesrelativement &votre garantiesur le syst_mede contr6ied'bchappement.Cestuneaddition _ la garan ie B&S pouresmoteurs non rbglementbscontenue

dans le manuel d'entretieo et d'utilisation.

1. Pi_ces sous garantie

La couverturede cettegarantiene #applique que sur los pi_ceslist6es ci-contre(les parties

dusyst_mede contr61ed'_chappement)dans lamesure o_ cespieces_taient pr_sentessurle

muteur au momentde I'achat.

a. Syst_me de dosagedu carburant

• Syst_med'endchissementde dbmarrage & froid

•Cartiuratearet partiesinternes

• Pompe _essence

b. Systbme d'inductiond'air

•Fi_tre_air

•Tubulumd'admission

c. Syst_me d'ignition

• Bougiesd'allumage

• Syst_med'allumage _lectromagn_tique

d. Syst_me catalyseur

• Convertisseurcatalytique

• Coflecteurd'_chappement

• Systbmed'injection d'airoo& pulsion

e. Autres pibcesutilis_es dans les syst_mes ci-haot mentionn6s

• Soupapes et interrupteursde d_pression, de temperature, de position.

• Connecteurset assemblages,

2, Dur_e de la couverture

B&S garantit]epropri_taireinitialettousIns acheteurssubs_quentsque les pi_cessousga-

rantiesootexemptesdevice demati_reou defabricationqui pourraientcauserdesd_fectunsi-

t_s des pi_cassousgarantie pourone p6riode de deux arts& partirde la date& laqueUele mo-

teura _t_livr_ &racheteur.

3. AucunsFrais

La rdparation ou le remplacament de toute piecesous garantie sera effectu6esans aucuns

frais pourle propri_taire,inciuantles frais de maind'ceuvrepourle diagnosticafinde d_termi-

netsi la pi_casous garantieest d_fectueuse,conditionnel &ce que le diagnosticsoit effectu6

chezund_taillant autods_B&S. Pourlagarantie relativeau systeme d'_chappement,commu-

niquezavec le d6taillant autoris_ B&S le plus prochetel que list_dans Ins pagesjaanns de

votreIocalit_ soas la rubdquemoteur &essence, tondeuseou autrecat_gode similaire.

4. Rdclamations et exclusions de la oouverture.

Los r6clamations de garantie doivent _tre compl_t_es an accord a'veclos dispositionsde la

politiquede garantie B&S. La garantie ne couvrepas Ins d_fectuosif_sde pi_cesqui nesoot

pasdes pi_cesd'origineB&Sou danslecas d'abus n_gligence oud'un entretieninappropri6.

La garant e B&Sne couvrepasles d_fectuosti_s de pi_cessoas garantiequi ont fairI'objet

d'ajouts, ont _t_modifi_esoude pi_cesqui ne son'_pas des pi_cas B&S d'origine.

5. Entretien

Toutepiecesous garantiequi n'estpas remplac_e aumoment requisselonle manuel #entre-

tien ouqui nst planifi_eseulement pouroneinspection r_guli_re sous la mention ,, r_parer ou

remplacersi n_cessaire _ est garantie contre toute d_fecfuosit_pour la p_riodede garantie.

Toutepi_casous garantiequi est planifi_epourunremplacementtel que requis dans I'entre-

tien estgarantiecontretouted_fectuosit_ seulementpour la p_riodede temps qui va usqu'au

premier remplacementpr_v_ pourcatte piece.Toutep_ce de rempacement _quivalenteen

performanceet durabilit_ pout_tre utilis_e pour!'entmtien ou la r_paration.Le propri_taireest

responsable deI'ex_cution de tout entretien requis telque d_fini dans le manuel d'instruction

B&S surrentretien et ta r_paration,

6. Couverfure ind;recte

Lacouvertureci-contres'6tend &route d_fecfuosit_descomposantesdu moteurcaus6e par

la d_fectuositdden'importe quelle pi_cacouverteparla garantieet pont lagarantieest encore

on wgueur.

Consultez los informations sur la p_riode de durabilit_ d'_mission et I'INDICE d'air sur I'_tiquette d'_mission de votre moteur

Losmeteors qui sootcertifiesconformesaux normes standardsd'_missionda CaliforniaAir Resources Board (GARB) -tier2, doivent afficher rinformation concemantla p_riode de durabilit_ du syst_me

d'_mission et I'INDICEd'air. Cette informationest indiqu_e sur les _tiquettes appos_es sur les moteurspar Briggs & Stratton.L'_tiquette du moteurindiqueralos renseignements concernantla certification.

Lap_riodede durabitit_d'_missionindiquele hombred'heuresd'utitisationnormalepour lequel lemoteurest certifi_conformeauxnormes d'_missionsousr_served'uo entretienappropri_telqu'indiqu_dans

le manuel d'op_ration et d'entretien Loscategoriessuivantessoot utilis6es:

Mod_r_ le moteurest certifi_conformepour 125 heuresd'utitisationnormale.

Interm_diaire le moteurest cartifi6 conformepour250 heuresd'utilisationnormale.

Prolong_ le moteorest certifi_conformepour500 heuresd'utilisationnormale.

Parexemple,one tondeusede mod_testandardest utilis_e environ20 _25heuresparannie. Parconsequent,la p_riodededurabilit_ d'_mission d'unmoteurdanala cat_gorieinterm_diairepourcetypede

tondeuse equivaut_ t0 a t2 ans.

L'indice d'air est unhombrequi d_critle niveau relatif d'6mission pour une cat_goriesp6cifique demoteur.P_usI'indice d'air est has,plus le moteurest _cologiqoe. Cette informationest indiqu_e sous une

forme graphiquesur I'_tiquette d'_r_ission.

A compter du 1erjuillet 2000, surveillez la p_riodede conformit_d'_mission sur les _tiquettes

Apr_s le 1erjuiltet2000, certainsmoteursB&S seront certifiesconfurmesaox normes environnementalesd'_missionstandard du United States Environmental ProtectionAgency (US EPA)Phase 2, Pour los

moteurs certifiSspourla Phase 2, la p_riode de conformit6 d'_mission mentionn_e sur tes _tiquettes indique ]ehombred'heures d'utilisation pour lequel le moteur rencontreIns normesf_d_rales. Pour los

moteurs de force moindreqae 225 co, la cat_gorie C= 125 heures, B = 250 heures et A = 500 heures, Pour los moteursde 225 cc et plus, la cat_goite C = 250 heures, B = 500 heures et A = 1000 heures,

Leremplacement du moteur portant Ie mod_le de s6rie 400000 est 656co. Le remplacamentdu moteur portantlemodele de s_rie 440000 est 725 co.

Ceci est unerepresentationdes_tiquettes d'_mission

quevousretrouverezsur lesmoteurscertifies:

BRIGGS & STRATTON

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet

LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in

the United States, its possessions and territories.

"Cub Cadet" warrants this product against defects in material

and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing

on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or

replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in

materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only

apply if this product has been operated and maintained in

accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the

product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse,

commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of

other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the

installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not

approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) covered

by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting

damage.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to

separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or

component failures will be covered on the product for a period

of 30 days regardless of cause. After 30 days, but within the

two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered

ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of

OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and

components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts,

blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats,

snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber,

and tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized

service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your

Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log

on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a

separate one year warranty.

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch

adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal

deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or

exposure.

c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products

sold or exported outside of the United States, its

possesions and territories, except those sold through

Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export

distribution.

d. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet

parts.

e. Service completed by someone other than an

authorized service dealer.

f. Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty, whether written or oral, except as

mentioned above, given by any person or entity,

including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,

shall bind Cub Cadet. During the period of the warranty,

the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the

product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub

Cadet shall not be liable for incidental or consequential

loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services

or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or

limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the

amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to

you and your property and/or to others and their property

arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased

as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This

limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of

Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

CubCadetLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019; Phone:1-877-282-8684

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