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MODEL NUMBER 917.250261 OWNER'S MANUAL

•Assembly

°Operation

°Customer Responsibilities

°Service and Adjustments

=Repair Parts

SAFETY RULES &

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

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

I, GENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting

- Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructLons, to operate the machine

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade

Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing Stop

machine if anyone enters the area

•Never carry passengers

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always

look down and behind before and while backing

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

it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place

Slow down before turnir!g

• Never leave a rurrntng machirje un_ttende.d Always turn off

blades, set park.ing brake, s!op engLne,, and remove keys

before dismountin_

•Turn off blades when n6t mo;,,,4ng

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial lighL

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcoho_ or drugs_

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

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

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death All slopes

require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles

• Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments

These can change the stability of the machine..

Keep all mqvement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction' "

• - ,_vo:_ stb,_ting c;r stap"p3llg-on ;aslop'e:, It tires lose trb.cti6h, "'.-

• ".._lane-- .'..- ....... . -- =- -.- ...... ...

boN6"r: -." ' ' -: .... .-':

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turnslgwl_,:

and gradually downhill, if possible

•Do not mow.near drop-errs, 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 tryto stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground

•Do riot use grass catcher on steep slopes

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of children Children a_eoften attracted to the machine

and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain

where you last saw them

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

care of another responsible adult

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

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children

• Never carry children They may fall off and be seriousEy

injured or interfere with safe machine operation

Never allow children to operate the machine

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision

IV. SERVICE

• Use ektra care m handling g&s611nband other-fuels 1:hey are

flammable and vapors are explosive

Use only an approved container

Never remove gas cap or add fuel w=th the engine

running Allow engine to cool before refueling I3o not

smoke

Never refuel the machine indoors

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater

• Never run a machine inside a closed area

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

and keep equipment in good corrdition

Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper

operation regularly

•Keep machine free of grass, [eaves, or other debris build-up

Clean oil or fueI spillage Allow machine to cool before

storing

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you stdke an object

Repair, if necessary, before restarting

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them

Check brake operation frequentfy Adjust and service as

required

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this unit

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wili

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

917.250261

DATEOF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH .SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 20 0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS

AND TYPE" UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4 0

W/O FILTER: 3 5

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC

(GAP: 025")

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 003" - 006"

EXHALIST: 013"- 016"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): LO HI

1st 08 1 8

2nd 1 4 3 4

3rd 2 4 56

Reverse 0 9 2 2

TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS

CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG

TIRE PRESSURE.

CI'-IARGINGSYSTEM:

BLADE BOL[ TORQUE:

FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

5 AMPS BA-!-FERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

30-35 FT LBS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules

- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your unit

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibih-

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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an interne!

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

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

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)

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LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this ridingequipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the

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

workmanship

This Warranty does not cover:.

', Expendable itemswhich become worn during qormal use, such as blades,spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.

- Tire replacement .oJ"repair caused by punctures from outside objects, Suc.has nails, thorns_stumps, or glass

- Repairs neCessarybecause of operB_torabuse, r_egligence_impro_per_4orageor aceidentor the failure to maintain the

•ecj.uipm_n{_ccordl_g to the'instructions cbntainedin.the owner's manual " :

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"' ......- ' " :;:;;--,IT '' -: " ": "; :"

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery inciudedv_i.th_h4sridin(}equipment proves defective in matet_alor

workmanship and our testing determlnes the battery will not hoid a charge, Sears will reptace the battery at no charge

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTERfDEPARTMENT iN THE UNITED STATES

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may aJsohave other rightswhich may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, 1:)/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TABLE OF CON!TENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18

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

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

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

OPERATION .......................................................... 11-14

INDEX

Accessories

Adjustments:

Blake

Carburelor

Clutch Pulfey

Gauge Wheels

Mower

Front-To-Back

Side-To-Side...

Throttle Control Cable

Air Filter, Engine

Air Screen, Engine

Assembly

A

5

B

Battery.

Charging

Cleaning

Installation.

Levels

Preparation .........

Starting with Weak Battery

Storage ......

Terminals

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement

Mower Drive

Removal/Replacement

Mower Blade Drive

RemovallReplacement

Blade:

Sharpening ,

Replacement

Brake Adjustment

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................. 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................... 19-25

STORAGE ................................................................... 25

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

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ............................... 31-47

REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE ..................................... 48-57

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER

E

Electrical.

Interlocks and Relays 23

21 Schematic 30

25 Wiring Diagram 32

2t Engine:

13 A_r Filter 18

Air Screen 18

20 Cooling Fins 18

19 Oil Change .. 17

23 Oil Level 13,17

18 Oil Type .17

Preparation .. 13

! 8 Repair Parts 48-57

7-10 S.tartlng . . ; .. 14

Stor'a•ge : 26

F

•8 Filter

16 A_r Filter

• 10 Fuel

8,17 Oil

..8 Fuel.

23 Storage

26 Type

16 Fuse .

22 H

Headlights

20 Hood Removal/tnslalfation

21 L

16 Leveling r,4owerDeck

16 Lubrication:

Chart .

21

C M

Maintenance Schedule .... 15

Carburetor Adjustment 25 Mower:

Clutch Pulley ...... 21 Adjustment, Front-to-Back .20

Controls, Tractor ... 11 Adjustment, Side-to-Side 19

Customel Responsibilities 15-18 Blade Sharpening ....... 16

Engine: Blade Replacement " . 16

Operation t t- t 4

Operating Mower t 3

Options:

Accessories .5

Spark Attester 3,40

P

Pinking Brake 12

Parts Bag 6

Parts, Replacement!Repair 48-57

Product Specifications 3

,R

Flepat_ Parts 3 t-47

S

Safety Rules 2

18 Seat 8

18

17 Service and Adjustments 19-25

Carburetor 25

Clutch Pulley .. 21

26 Fuse ... 23

12 Hood Removal/Instaiiation 24

23 Motion Drive Belt

Remova]lReplacemenl 22

Mower Dive Bell

23 Remova!/Replacement 20

Mower Blade Drive

24 Removal/Replacement 21

Mower Adlustment

Front-to-Back 20

19 Side-to-Side 20

Mower Removal ... 19

15 Tire Care 8,16,23

Slope Guide Sheet 59

Spark Plug(s) .. 18

Specifications 3

Stadmg the Engine .... 13-14

Steering Wheel ......... 7,22

Stepping the Tlactor 12

Storage 26

12

Air Filter . : . 11_ Cutting Height ,;

_.r. Scree ' " .,. 18 n's'lallatdn - ..,., . :..-' 19 - _ -° .

•-C6ol(n_) F.[ns, " .:: _..... _..;;. ,', 18 , . .qperat,i6n_..,., ..;',,_,.,::,_:" .,_:.....,': 1,9,-. "T.hfottle do_trbl _3at_le.A_uS_trienI..o _25,

• . ,_ gJ . • . "7, ....... ." "'_:: ""." ".° ". .- ...... • -." "1".-'.-'. :"_':"_' -"_" " .'- --. " "-- _-.:,..,,b,,'_-.=;-.,_...... ;,-..:.-.:--=--- :." -"_. i =_ :.

-!. :.-.. ,_o,.g!"F_er:-,;.. ,,.;.:,:.... _ ........... 1_ .:-. "Mg,.W[}.gTipS".-... ,.;., .; ..... .:.;....,'.::., 14- -'Trouble"Shobting Cha;'.t'. : ", ': 28:,29 "

_LLLLLLLL.Iparkl--'I_.g(_).... :: .... lid Muffet ... ::, ..... 18 Tra_sax[e ::. " 1"6

Tractor: Spark Attester' :3,40

Battery 17

Blade . 16

Lubrication (Dhad 15

Maintenance Schedule ... 15

Tire Care 8,16,23

Transaxle 16

Culling HeighL Mower 12

Oil:

O W

Warranty 3

Cold Weather Conditions 13,17 Winng Diagram 32

Engine t 7 Winng Schematic 30

Storage 26

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ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS

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

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

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZE

,2 J;

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

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

you This list was current at the ttme o! puhticat_on; however, it may change in fulure years - more attachments may be added, changes

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

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

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

attaching and detaching

AERATOR promotes deep reel growth for a healthy lawn Ta-

pered 2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter d_scs

punctuCe, holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in

Steel weight tray lor increased, pen'etration

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus

accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cad cover,

protective mat and dolly

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois-

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath 24

hardened steel coring tips 150 lb capacity weight tray

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

to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide Can riook 2 units in tandem

(Requires sleeve hitch )

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

inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled

Master lilt control lever for operator ease Spring trip for snow

removal on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow

ground contour Reversible, replaceable scraper bar (Use with

hre chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight )

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain

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

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

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)

MULCH RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and tlips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn sudace for easy pickup Twenty spring fine

teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Avatlable for front

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper Mounts behind tractor

PLOW lurns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch lurrow Crank

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wLde Prepares ground !or

seeding, helps weed control Steel frame holds 5 adjuslable

sweeps Adlusls vedically, horizontally..(Requires sleeve hitch )

"Optional accessory: .steel furrow opener for wider op.enings fo.r

potatoes, cotn, _(nd other d_epseeded crops

SL'EEVE HITCH for use with master lift system Single pin

couples/uncouples

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles

powdery and web'heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin

arrangement Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch

diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lilt controlled at

tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear

drawbar weight )

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor battery or other 12-volt source Includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand

has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-

,nOeasy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-

icers and sand

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves

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

compost garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch

diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines Tills 30-inch path

(Requires sleeve hitch.) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-

inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden

residue. Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control system and

does NOT require a sleeve h_tch Fits any lawn, yard or garden

tractor Simply hook up to the tractor drawbar and go[ Optional

accessories for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching, aerating,

hilling, without tools

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

links give smooth ride, outstanding traction

adjustment conlrols depth, 3-position yoke sets width Fleav.y " TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubqlar steef

steel lanBside for straight fuirowlng (Requires s'leeve hitch )_ " frame, ABS plastic.top; Clear plastic windshield.off_r_ 360 degfe_:

•,-,_,,ii_ ;..,;.--,_.... ,;._,.-. __-. ;-: .o _-:..... , prote&lor _n-summer, .Opt_al ac!_es_ories nclt._de. -t_nt

nr-..._T'..,,,,_l"l/-,kU_l"l IclLALIt: tS 'q.2: mcnes .wtoe are op.eraieo lrom - r_,-z_n_r r4--k/_l_[a{'_ t_il=ee _,_r_4ehi_l',4 _'i_tthh=nH'"...... " " " " " " " 'h¢_l_ " " : " ; ;

d'rivei-;s seat" Ri_versibl.e "re .elblade can be angled at 30 Begrees _1_2'_''v_o_ea_mS;eircau_;nUl:g_io"r'moun;_'_';;;; ;_o_; rated wiper,

for grading Rev.erses for push_ng snow backwards (Requires

sleeve hitch )

ROLLER for smoother l_wn sudace. 36-inch wide, 18-inch

diameter water-t_ght drum holds up to 3901bs of weight Rounded

edges prevent harm to tuff Adlustable scraper automatically

cleans drum

VACS Ibr powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves:

Optional wand attachment to pick tJp debris in hard-to-reach

places VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applicaf_ons

Can be mounted on trent of tractor for ptowing apphcations Uses

(1) 55 Ib weight

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels prowde needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

u_

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5t16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer "i7/32 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge

(_ 3) Retainer Springs

Double Loop

(4) Retainer Springs

Single Loop

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

(2) Hex Nuts 114-20

(-;_)Washe_.s"_/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

"= i_t i r ; ,11

(2) Wing Nuts 114-20

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

\\

Steering Wheel

rJ

0

Battery acid

I

Battery

Parts Bag Owner's Manual

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Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Gauge Wheelsi!j// _ ©

--._J (2) Washers Lock Nits

(2) Shoulder Bolts 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

_(2) Front Link Assemblies

,r ,_----

(2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 Steering

Sleeve

Te#minal Guard

St._erin_lW_.eel Insert. , : " . ,: .": . :

.. ,... ; .:; .... .._,._ - +.: ...._..:_.,['-.__,.._ -..,_-,..

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Battery Caps

15° Slope Sheet and Instructions

ASSEMBLY

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

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

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(I) 1/2" wrench Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrench

(t) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel),

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON,

•,R(_move ali acces.sible Io0se parts and parts car;tons

from .carton(See #age 6),," "

- Cut, fron:l top io bottor_, al6ng lines on _II four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove,,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

i __ _ HEX BOLT

' STEERING -_I STEERING

/lI/' f

STEERINGY ,I - - t_ /

SLEEVE //

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft

- Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,

• Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter,;

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill•

IMPORTANT: CHECI< FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCT.URE TIRES WHERETRACTOR

1S.TO ROLL OFF. SKID.

-" Releas_ p_.r_ing brake :by delsres_ing c[u_tchi15rake

pedal

•Place gearshift lever _nneutral (N) position

° Rotl tractor backwards off skid.

FIG. 1

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

,NN,mm,ll II

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

acc identally in contact with battery acid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged

battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps° Always wear gloves,

clothing and goggles to protect your

hands, skin and eyes•

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Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for' no{real use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger' will extend its life.

• See instructions packed with vent caps. in parts bag,

'- Fill battery with acid. Fill each celt until it reaches the

Bottom o.fthe vent Wells. Do not overfill,

- Allow battery to stand a,nd settle for; at least thirty

minutes After standing, check the battery cell acid

level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the

correct Ievel is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while

battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE. FA1LURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY

LIFE

• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.• Use

a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-

tions required for battery charging.

• Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the

acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or

iron free water_.

• Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the

top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then

wipe dry.

•Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling.

• Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for

disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five

gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic

paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

rno.re soda causes no more foaming.

• Fb.llow in'structior_s 6r_how to _'sfall ba'.ttery. : :..:

••BATTERY

-]_ _ _ r__/CELL ACID

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

°Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..

° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

oAssemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

" Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

', Lower' seat into operating position and sit on seat°

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down.

°Get off seat without moving its adjusted position

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes,, Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,,

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section o! this

manual.

FIG. 2 8

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

(See Figs. 4 and 7') pins° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,,

Be sure tractor is on level surface_ Engage parking brake. Retain with double loop retainer springs,,

• Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. ° Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.,

•Relieve idler tension from belt. Push idler forward and •Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent) slack from mower suspension_

behind idler pulley,, •Raise deck to highest position°

• Slide mower undertractorwith discharge guard to right oSwing LH,, gauge wheel bar back towards rear of

side of tractor,, mower and secure with pin and retainer spring re-

.Swing L.H. gauge wheel bar forward by removing rear moved earlier,,

retainer spring and pin. • Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

•Install one front link intop hole of the LH. front mower bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknutso Tighten

bracket and LH• front suspension bracket, Retain with secure3y,

two single loop retainer springs as shown. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown

• Slide right side of mower deck forward, toward R.H, in the Operation section of this manual,

front tire,,

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELTINTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE

-" " Install second'fi'ont link inthe top hole of.the R_,Hr: f_ont

mower" bracket'and RN.'frOnt suspenson bi'ackeL

Retain With two single loop retainer springs as shown,

• Carefully remove block from behind idler pulley,

• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops,

•Lower mower linkage with attachment lift tever,

CHASSIS

BRACKET DOUI_LE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

(Inward Pointing

Deck Pins)

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

L.H. GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Forbest cutting results, mower housing should be properfy

leveled, See 'q'O LEVEl' MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adju.stments section' of this manual.

CHECK FoR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Sewice and

Adjustments section of this manualo Verifythat the betts are

routed correctly, FRONT

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION F_RONT BRACKET

ARMS LINKS

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

/

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL

CENTER

t.OCKNUT

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

BLOCK"

(Wood 2 x 4 or equiv,)

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

SINGLE

LOOP RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 4

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL

A

BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi--

nals. Before installing battery, remove

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands°

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is

securely attached to drain in battery tray..

• Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of

tractor

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

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

nut as shown: Tighten securely..

• Connect BLACK gr.ounding cable to negative (-) battery

,terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lobk.

washer and. hex nut. Tighten securely', i "

• Slide the two batter_ b61ts through the terminal guard

and start the wing nuts onto the threads_

• Position terminal guard over battery as shown, tower

battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of

battery bolts into slots of key holes.

• Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts

remain in slots of the key hotes in the battery support.

• B'e sureterminaf access doers are closed.

Use terminal access doors for:

•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

• Inspection for' corrosion..

• Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).

• Pedodic charging,.

. -"_ -;,. FLAT WASHER

s•o.," °° /(POSITIVE)

•"-. :"2 "f-_" / RED CABLE

•,, :!t. *TI_(NEGATIVE)

LOCK WASHER

FIG. 5

"" ....... "TERMINAL

WING NUTS ....... :"" """ * ,_UARD

BATTERYBOLT_. DOORSACCESS

KEYHOLE

CAPS

-BAT_ERYTRAY

FIG. 6

•.VCHECFJ.lST.

BEFORE YoU 'OPERATE A_D ENJOY" YOUF_ N#W

TRA C_OR_ WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PER FORMA NCE AND SA TISFA CTtON FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

V" All assembly instructions have been completed..

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton..

•/Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

V" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory)°

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side4o-side/

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

properly inflated for' leveling)

,/ Check mowerand drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers..

,/ Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are prepedy clamped..

WHILE LEARNING .HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,

PA YEXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR-

TANT ITEMS:

V' Engine oil is at proper level.

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

gasoline .... _ ....

,.: _'. Become familia.f v_ith:_{..9:bhtiols. ,.their _ca.tip_ end :,:.

•"-',7'-Be _ure brak_ s_stem _s_n'.safeoperatlng c.ond_tlPn. ,

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OPERATIC

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize you rself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save

his manual for future reference,

LIGHT S_ITCH

AMMETER

ATTACHMENT X X _--

CLUTCH SWITCH _. -, _

CHOKE CONTROL__ iI

,. y

, ,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

RANGE SHIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER GEARSHIFT LEVER

FIG. 7

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

A'ItTACHMENTCLUTCH SWITCH-Usedto.engagemower RANGE SHIFT LEVER _Allows high (H) or Iqw (L) speed

blades or other attachments mounted to ybur tract.o_,_ , f9[. all_forvva[d ahcl rev,erse gear,s. "' ':'. ,

LIFT L._VER¢LUNGE, R-; 0sed_6_'eiea,_ ;_t:t&cSmentlift ('_:' "" ,: " " ""' ':" , i "' :":"-" " _':"

lever wheh changing its p.Qsitibn,, LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the h'eadlights on ahd off,

CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the ti'actor ahd starting the engine,

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL -Used to control engine speed,

pARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks ctL_tcb/brake pedal into

the brake position,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine

HEIGHT ADJ USTM ENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

height,

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OPERATION

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

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

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

the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8)

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

and hold,

Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position.. Make sure parking biake

wilt hold vehicle secure.

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

SWITCH

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION

POSIT

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

_L

THROTTLE

h--*C)NTROL,LEVIER

PARKING

BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

/POSIT|ON

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

RANGE

SHIFT

LEVER

\

GEARSHIFt LEVER

FIG. 8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

• Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idte with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

bakery qharging rate

Full throttle otf.ers the'bffst m0weF Rerfo[mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL iSee Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine..

Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push

knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig, 8) :

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

gearshift lever'.

oStart tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-

tion

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (f_l) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (1_,) to lower cutting

GROUND DRIVE- . . . . height .... " . . ... ::

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". D.ep[ressdtutc_brake .l_edal:ir_tofull' BRAKE _p6si_iqn, . 1"he_tt nh he nht rann_ ts_inDtr_x rna(el,_ 1,1/4 .to 4.-':}.].4

;,-,Mgv_g_.q_._ ifI.=.!.e,_.er:t_ ne'_t_al:([g)posltl.e_:. ;t;:;_,-.1_,:..:-:4".:The._ei'ghts:;are_.e_s.u[_ (ro_'_.e:gi'¢u_ tQt_rbbI_p..,

•EI_tN_. V: ..'_',:;,:"..;:4;. ..?y ;:;. _:,_:,;...'-'[:"'oy.:,: .: :.:.:",..,,: r' _" _._€.i_h'_f,he:'_!3g._._.0q_rU_llhg: .'Tl_s.e rhetgh,_;are_p_¢0"_l.;- ....

,_.: Mo_;e:'th[Sttle:'86ritiSi io's 6w i._;)position" "" ' " mate and m_y. _i_ de#ending upon soi!cbnditlons.', Height :

••' " " " "" ' I , ,. .. or grass ana [ypes Q_grass uemg mowea,.' :.

NOTE Failure to move throttle contro to SlOW 1.,_.) .

•The average lawn should be cut to approxirn ely 2-1/2

position and allowing engine to idle 6efore stopping rna.y

cause engine to "backfire"..

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine..

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth..

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 9)

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

• Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel

•Lower gauge wheels to ground.. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground

= Replace retainer springs into clevis pins..

RETAINER

SPRING "_.

GAUGE WHEEL B_

GAUGE

WHEEL'

BRACKET

FIG, 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

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

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut°

•Lower mower with attachment lift control

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment dutch

control

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disengage attachment

dutch control,.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

H=

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15°and I

do not drive across any slope.

-Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

- Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

siower position.

• If stopping is absorutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to

low (L) position.. Be sure you have altowed room for

tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restartmovement, slowly release parking brake and

otutch/brake pedal

Make a!i turns s!owly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attacl_-

ment lift control

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position,

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

yourtractoron a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Usean appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etco)o

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)

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

factory, already filled with summer weight oil

• Check engine oil with tractor on Ievel ground_

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube, wait

for a few seconds, remove and read. oil level. If

necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached° Do not overfill

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

.Tochange engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

•ties section in this manual,

•DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 10 FIG, 11

13

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OPERATION

ADD GASOLINE

- Filt fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline (Use of leaded gasoline wi!l increase carbon

and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or' methanol) carl

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage.. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

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

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

empty. Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur

...... qAuTI'dN_ l=ill to bottom of gas tank"

filler' neck: Do'not Overfill: Wipe Off a.ny

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame. '

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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

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

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

the rank'to the engine

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever' in neutral (N) position..

• Move Attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position..

•Pull choke control out to choke (I\!) position for' cold

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke

control

° Move throttle control to midway between fast ('_) and

siow (._=,) positions

• lnsert key into ignition and turn keyclockwiseto"STAR'F'

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen

seconds per minute° If engine does not start after

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

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in_

• Move throttle control to fast ("¢e_)Position°

.Allow e;qgin.e to _ar'm up for a few m n;utes befbre

ehg&ging.d[iv6.b.r_att_ehme_his.:. "'. .:_ .'".". ".

t_mpe_tures. (hers_..32 F)€._e _cArburet:or-fuel m_x'ture.

may heed i:obe ad/ubte_l for best origin615effor_'anc- e..Cee _

:"TO AD_LJST.CARBURETOR" in the Se_:vice and Adjust-

me6ts sectiod of this manual

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing

is attached to unit

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mewing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

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

guide.. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig. 10).

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

rning_

° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

machine. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

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

so tha,t clippings wilt discharge away from shrubs,

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

in t'he opposite di.rection making lef! hand turns until

" finished (See Fig...12). : ..... .:. - -

.if g.ra.sSis extremely tall, °i'[s.h_Suldrbemowed twiCeto

r.educe load and possible fire hazard from dried clit3-

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

desired heigh!.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet, Wet grass wilt plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps.. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at fu[I throttle when mowing to

"&ssurebetter rndv_irig' performance And proper dis-

charge of materia!° Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired

• When operating attachments, setect a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used..

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULITmES

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_._/_ __/__o_ _.__

F,LL,NOATES

AS YOU COMPLETE '_'_ _" '_ _ _" "" _ O'_

REGULAR SERVICE J_4_.,_SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

TCheck for LooseFasteners .....

aSharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades

ALubricationChart

mCheck Battery Level/Recharge

0 Clean Battery andTerminals

a CheckTransaxleCoo]lng

Adjust Biade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust MotionDriveBelt(s) Tension

CheckEngine Oil Level_

Chan_e Engine Oil

Glean Air Filter *" :' ,

N clean Air Screen ' '

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

I'Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

ne C,e °Eng,oeCoo'i"g::, 'i,iS

RePlace Spark Plug

ReplaceAft FilterPaperCartridge

Replace FuetFilter

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1 - Change more ellen when operaling under a heavy lead or in high ambient temperatures

2 - Service more often when operating in di_y or dusty conditions

3 - If equipped with ell filter, change oil every 50 hours

v'

4 - Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy soil

5 - If equipped with adjustable system

6 - NOI required it equipped with maintenance-free battery

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.,

LUBRICATION CHART

(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_ SPINDLE ZERK -- NDLE ZERK (_)

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor° (_) FRONTWHEEL _._'t::"

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of BEARINGZERK li""

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean (_) STEERING

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for SECTORGEAR

wear...A ne'w spark plug and clean air filter assure TEETH

properair-fueJ mi.xtureand helpyou_engine'run bette_ ,., .. :

.::addl_st o'dger_: " , "; .,, _ ." .t

'1". :CheE:k erlb[ne o!l ievei; ::: , ' ' _' : : "_: '.1 TB_NSAXLE""F:LUID"'

• Check brake operation:,

• Check tire pressure.,

• Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT

POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.

VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT

THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-

LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST

BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY '15

®

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE (_)

(_SAE 30 MOTOR OIL AP! _SF/SG

(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(3) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

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

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILNTIES

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance,

BRAKE OPERATION

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual)

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manua!).

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

cals which can harm rubber_

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage

BLADE CARE

For best result.s mow.e_ blades n'tust be k__.lEt,sharp,,Re-

pl_¢e b,ent or damaged blades

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades

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

wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower,

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with ba!-

ancer)_

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bott or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position_ if either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced,

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. "['helobes of

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

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT BLADE

QR PIN "./J

FIGo 14

•Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing

blade°

•Install new or resharpened bade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown,

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown,

• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft Lbs torque)

iMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT iS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced

MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGEUP

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An

unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine,

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which

can restrict cooling,

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

(See Fig. 15)

• Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack°

•Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts_

•Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be

even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30

motor oil, API-SF or SG. Replace filler plugo

•Reassemble wheel to hub_

•For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

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FIG, 15

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CUSTONIE

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RESPONSiBiLiTiES

BATTERY (See Fig. 16)

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use_ However, pedodic charging of the

battery with an automotive Charger will extend its life,

• Acid solution level in each battery celt should be even

with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled oriron free

water if necessary° Do not overfill

• Keep battery and terminals clean

• Keep battery bolts tight

•Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.

• Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power

• Remove terminal guard

• .Disconnect BLACK batter/cable first thenRED bat-

tery cable, and remove b.attery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

° Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bdght,

,, Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

" Re_ns._lybsatt_,o_n(S_ ,:"NSTAaL_ BATT ERY" 'n t he

WELL

FIG. 16

CUT AWAY VIEW

ENGINE

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

LUBRICATION

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

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

possible engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year ff the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation° Tighten oil fill

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OtL (See Figs. 17 & 18)

Determine temperature range expected before oit change

All oil must meet APt service classification SF or SG

o Be sure tractor is on level surface,

• Oil will drain more freely when warm

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remoye oil flit cap/dipstick. Be careful not to atlow dirt

to enter the eqgine when dbanging oiL

• Remove drain Ibl_Jg

• After oil has drained completely, replace bil drain plug

and tighten securely,

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

manual,

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

sureKeepdipstickoilat "FULL"is in lineal1thegn_Ytifc_r accurate reading

OIL DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG, 18

.20 • 0, 30 _32 • 40 = 60 _ 80 ° t00 °

TEMPERATURE F_ANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIGo 17

17

CUSTOME ESPON BILITIES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)

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

engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire blush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating, Engine btower

housing must be removed. Remove side paneJs and hood

(See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASS EMBLY" inthe

Service and Adjustments section of this manual). FIG. 20

COOLING FINS

(BOTH SIDES)

AIR SCREEN

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 20)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air' filter,

Clean the foampre-cteaner element after every 25 t_oursof

operation or every season, Service paper cartridge every

100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

- Remove wing nut and covert

• Remove seal and cartridge plate.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water,.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth

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

Cloth ,.andsqueeze to remove excess oil

MUFFLER

Inspect and reptace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace'spark plugs" at the _3eginning of e&ch mowing

season o_ after every "100 hours, of Op_r&tioCl, _h*ieheve]

come_, first., S'park plL_gtype and gap S&_tingar_ shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFI(_ATIONS" on page'3 of tfiis manual_ =

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

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

year',

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21)

The fuel filter should be rel_taced once each season If fuel

filter' becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

reptace .ment is required

-With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

•Be sure there are no Iuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned,

=Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,

• ° ••

TO SERVI.C.I_CA RTBtDGE .... .,':. ., . , FIG. 21 " . . i.... . . .

,_- "l_',_lr_ :_:D_adt_._a,stT_._b_,',&t_e'r-'daffl_l.g_,'of: Lf,se-,;:,-':,iI_,,_.:.,_;_-N]'t_t_. t,,.:f, : _; :°¢:%%:,:., _., ::.:,:¢...,.:,r. ":,.:', ......

;" pre,ssunz.ed:.alr,.as, fhts'w_l-t'damag6,the "c&rtrdge_ :,:: " :.:. ,- -;,,. , ':. , : : ,':' • - .". ,-

' Replace a.dirty,' 1Sent,or darnaged ca_ri4ge " .. '..' Cle_in engin.e, battery_ seat," fihish, etc of"all fbLeign : '-

• Reinstall the pre-cteaner (cleaned _nd o ed)over the matter,

paper cartridge,,

Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal

Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut Tighten wing

nut 1/2 turn to 1 full turn after nut contacts cover Do not

overtighten

18

. Keep finished surface s and wheeis free of all _asoiine,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax_

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

SERVRCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

oMake sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

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

with plug.

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TRACTOR TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 22)

• Place attachment ctutch in "DISENGAGED" position

°Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and d sengage ant -swaybar from bracket

:• Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

•deckhand d sengage arm€ _'roh_deqk.

° Raise att'abhmeot lift to' i_s highest p,ositiOr_ " ',

-Remove two retainer springs from e&ch front link and

remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK _STO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

SUSPENSION NUTS LIFT

ARMS LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

BRACKET

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

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

Iftires are over or underinfiated, you wii! not property adjust

your mower_,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig& 22 and 23)

Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

levei at front corners i)f mo_ver.'. Distance "A" on both

- sides ()[ _ower shbuld be the sameo: i. -

_' tf adjustment is ne_essary,make adjustnqent on one

side of mower dnly.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

° To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3(16".

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FIG. 23

CHASSIS

RETAINER

SPRING

/

ANTI-SWAY RETAINER

BAR SPRINGS

FIG_ 22

19

\

BRACKET

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET_

4

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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) -

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE tF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

TO obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

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

lower' than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position

Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measule dis-

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

bottom edge of mower' housing as shown,

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length

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

length as other link,

- To lower fl'ont of mower housing, loosen nut"G" on both

front [inks an equal number of turns,

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

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

• To raise float of mower housing loosen nut' H_'from

ttunnior_ on both fr.oht link&..Tighten nut"'G_' 0h. both,

front finks an. equal'number of turns. :

. When distance "F" js 178" to 1/2" 16wer'at'fz:on:t than

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

links.

NOTE: Each full turn of hut "G" will (}hange dim. "F; by

approximately 3/8",

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment

-. • ' ,:i MANDREL

FIG, 24

BOTHFRONTLtNKSSHOULO BEEQUALINLENGTH

FRONTLtNKS

FIG. 25

2O

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) -

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

• Remove four screws from LH mandrel cover and

remove covet.

• Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley.

,, Remove belt from electric clutch pulley

oRemove belt from idler pulleys.

. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

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

rotate freely

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower housing

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig 26)-

• Install bel.t in both idlers. Makesure belt is in both belt

keepers afthe idlers as shown,_" : . : .; "

. install new belt onto elec![icrclu}ch ;utle}/ '

" R01l bblt.into upper groove of L,H,_mandrel puliey,

• Carefully check belt routing rh,_king sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble LH mandrel cover.

L,N.

MANDREL

CO';'ER" SCREWS

SPRING

IDLER

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

I

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

BOLT IN

MOWER

HOUSING

MANDREL \

MOWER

DRIVE BELT \

BELT KEEPERS !

:t= G

SERVICE AI ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake

•Remove mower drive belt (See'TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual)..

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

section of this manual)_

• Remove four screws from RH. mandref cover and

remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.

• Carefully roll belt off RH.. mandrel pulley

• Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idier pulley,

and LH. mandrel pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface

• Check secondary idler alm and idler to see that they

rotate freely

• Be sure spring is hooke d in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket.

. Install new belt io Ipwe[ groove of LH_.mandrel pulley,

idler;.pultey, and _center mandrel pelley asshow01

'- Roll belt over t_;FI_.mandre! PUlle_j."Make su re be!t _sih"

all grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall R,.H. mandrel cover

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

in the Assembly section of this manual)..

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See ''TO REPLACE

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

L,H. MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

MANDREL

MANDREL

COVER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

SPRING

SWAY-BAR

BRACKET

\

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

CLUTCH PLATE

NYLON LOGKNUT (3)

FIG. 28

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 29)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle°

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

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

IMPO.RTANT: DO.NO'i _O.VER TIGHTEN BRAKE.. W.HEN

DEPRESSING CLUTCH BRAKE. PEDAL,,THE MOTION

DRIVE.BELi" MUST STOP MOVrNG (DECLU.TCH FROM .

ENGINE'PULLE.Y) BE.FORE BRAKE EN_AGES..."

'IMPROPER ADJU'S'f:MENTW.I-LL CAUSE HARD SHI FTING

AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO BRAKE LINING.

• Park and turn off the tractor on a level surface. Place

gear shift lever in neutral IN) position Disengage

parking brake and be sure tractor does not roll in either

direction°

• Lower mower deck (if installed on tractor)..

• Snap out access hote cover on left side of tractor above

footrest.

= Loosen jam nut at clevis which will allow brake rod to be

rotated.

• With pliers, from underside of frame, unscrew brake

rod trom clevis four (.4) to six (6) full turns.r

° Start tractor with gear shift lever in neutral IN) pbsitien.

•Slowly depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where

the motion drive belt stops moving. Hold clutch/brake

pedal in this position and engage parking brake° If belt

begins to move after engaging parking brake, reset

parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal slightly

to next notch on parking brake_

• Stop engine. Screw brake rod back into clevis until

clevis pin is against rear edge of slot in brake arm. Do

not over tighten (see IMPORTANT" above).

•Tighten jam nut against clevis..

•Replace access hole cover.

(SeeFi,', 28 \• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance and

•: _" /.' declutching as stated abo_e. Readjust if necessary. If

The eleet_ric clutch shou+td provide yea.rs of service. The ' proper adjustment canho.t b'e a.tta.iried, further'mainte-

qt.ut'ch.'h_as.a b.uiit-m _rake that:sto'ps th.e'putiey .within 5 : "i'nan'.¢e ts:neoessaryo Gqntadt _our nearest auttiorized.

'.:trY_2"c.aus'g,'therdewer;t_._._o-It_:eqga£1e_,,o_;,_0_ot_ep _,:_':..-_:. _.,- ,--:, _.._,:.. ._,--*--.:_,,;:. ;"-. -." =:;':". : - ',.

"a•_:'re_p,[ed 7"A_J_4_tbr;,_ntsst_'ouf.'d,be'm.a_e 5_ y,our'nearest _:' ! i ':. _:'" "' "." '_: :°_"" *'.; :." " .'_":i.":." ":.:'_

_.uthorized serviEe center/department. " " " _.._. ...... \_... .

.,Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are CLEVIS _,,.,..,_u. .__.

in"O "position P,.

• Adjust the three nylon tocknuts until space between _-, /I \ IL -- '_//_'_>_"

clutch plate and rotor measures 012" at all three slot _'_'_J I\ I_ I _[1 _ )))

locations cut in the inside of brake plate° BR_KE /,-,>^ \\ tOt_

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at ARM BRAKE _¢-_,_ --

CLEVIS "_ \O_. (((

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 ROD "_-_% (O@_

cycles to wear in clutch plate 21 FIG. 29

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(See Fig. 30)

Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake+

For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest It is not necessary to remove mower+

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

• Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley

only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual),.

• Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

• Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine

pulley and front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of al! belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

front V-idtet, making sure to route belt inside ..ofbelt

. keepe.._s..

•ut belt coming.from V-i_iler aboye midspar_belt keeRei:;

then" onto clutching idler pu.lleys :as shown "

,Make sure V part of belt engages V-idler.

-Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

° Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan

belt keeper.

,Check to be +sure be!t is on proper side _)f all belt

keepers

• Reinstall mower drive .beltonto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: +CHtECKBRAKE AbJUSTMENT.

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTC:HING

IDLER BELT

CLUTCHING tKEEPER

FLAT IDLER

BELT

KEEPER P_LLEY'

AS VIEWED. FFiOM BOTTOM _..

FIG. 30

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

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per'instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for'proper'steering operation+

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

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

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

if necessary.

TO CHECK TOEqN (See Fig.. 3t) -

-Position front wheels straight ahead

• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimepsions "A" and "B")..

,Front dimension "A" sh.ould be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dirhension "B". " ,

TO ADJL)ST TOE4N (See. Figs° 31 and 32) ,:

:•' L:ooser_.jam nui'+sat adju_,trfierit slee_'es bn tie fed..

,Adjust tie rod until dimensior_"A" is t/8" to 1/4" less than

dimension "B".

- Tighten jam nuts secutety+

FRONT OF TFIACTOR

FIG+ 31

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

FRONT WHEEt. CAMBER

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

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

menL

22

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SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig° 33)

• Block up axle securely

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow

wheel removal

•Repair tire and reassemble.

° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.,

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING _

AXLE \

COVER \

FIG. 33 i "

REAR WHEEL -

• Block rear axle securely_

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

•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 34)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR 1SEQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH .JUMPER CABLES -

•.G6nnect ea:cli'end oi the REI3 cable,to the P.OSITIV_

T1VE (-) tertfl_i_alof fu]lycharge_l battery., ' " '"

. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panet

bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank

and battery,

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

° BLACK cabte first from chassis and fuNy charged

battery,

° RED cable last from both batteries,

23

O

LH.

PANEL

BOLT

]

FIG_ 34 ,i

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

- Raise hood°

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

gd]L

°Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

.Close hood

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting

° Check wiring, See electrical wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual°

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype phJg-in fuse The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

SERVICE AI DADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 35)

o White holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut

°Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier attachments°

• Turn adjustment bolt counterctockwise for lighter at-

tachments.

°Retighten jam nut against spring bushing

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER.. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION..

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRII..L ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 36)

-, " Raise hood_ "

° unsn',_[_'l_ea_Jligh_tw,i_r_Ce.nne_tbr_

= Stand infront of tractor_ Grasp hood at sides, tilt lowaid

engine and lift off of tractor.

=To replace, reverse above piocedure

ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING

JAM NUT

FIG, 35

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

°J

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTbR

FIG. 36

24

i IIH H

SEFiVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HI,

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 37 & 38)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast ('_) position_

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

it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw T ghten clamp screw

securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 39)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

rdent should not'benecessary. Howevel_,minor adjustment

m_y .be' required 'to ¢ompe_nsate fQr "diff_rer_cesin fuel,

tem_perature;.altitude .or lo'ad_I.fthe'carburetor d(_es need'

adjustment, proceed _,s follows:

In geni_ral, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fue! to the engine giving a leaner

fuel/air mixture, Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine

giving a richer fue!/air mixture°

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY"RESULT 1F'SCREW iS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a dean air fi_ter, and the throttle

•control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

•With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting neeclle in (clock-

wise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter-

clockwise) 1-1/4 turns.

• Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing

finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1 turn_

FINAL SETTING

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

final adjustments with engine running and shift!motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

With throttle control lever in fast ( ,_ ) position, turn

main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine

beg!ns to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until

engine runs rough. Turn needle to a .point. midway

be!v_een those tw_ pos!tibns. _. ...

adj_stlhg

screw in or bqt until _0rrect idle i_..attained.

° Idle f.uel needte setting - With throttle control lever in

slow (,_) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

(clockwise) until eng ne begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough..Turn needle

to a point midway between those two positions.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,€_)

position_ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

ates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED.. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTSo

STOP 'S(_REW SPEED CONTROL

[*

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

,FIG. 37

STOP

SPEED

,CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 38

MAIN FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

FIGo 39

25

STORAGE

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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more.

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CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or' spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

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TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for' winter storage.. When

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

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

clean, dry afea1_

° Clean entire tractoi: (See "CLEAN ING" in the Customer

Responsibil!ties section of this manual ).

•- !nspect a.nd repZa&e belt,_, if necessary (see belt _e_

_,. I_laee'rfient i6_tructlbns it';the Se'_iee and Adjustments

section of'this: ma.ndal):

-Lubricate as shown in "theCustomer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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

fastened, tnspect moving parts fordamage, breakage

and wear,. Replace if necessary_

- Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting,.

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage

o. After a periqcJ of time in. storage, battery ma_' require

"re&harging,

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see'TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

° If battery is removed from tractor' for' storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaced.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fuel tank.

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

carburetor are empty.

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage'may occur'..

o, Usef J"esh.fiJefne×t_season,_ ; . . ,

NOTE: ..Foei stabilizer is _n a6._eptable alte._ri&tive .id

rhi_imizing tt_e formation of fuel gLim deposits'}Jdri_gstor-

age, Ada stabilizer to gasolinein fuel tank' or storage

€ontaineL Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer'..

ENGINE OIL

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

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

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

_° Remove Spark Plug(s).,

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

cylinder(s).

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

to distribute oil

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

-Do not store gasoline from One season to another.

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

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

o. If possib!e, stere your tractor' indoors and cover it to

g _ie p,rptectlon from dust and dirt:

•-. Cover,y..our'_tractor.w,_tba._uttabl_p_t_oT.i.v:ecovel'.that_, . ..,

• " ": wit! cause _,_ourtr_Sto:r'tb,t@t. ""',:: ".: '-

IMPOF_TANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR VVH)LE'i_NGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STIL'L WARM

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SERVICE OTES

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

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Engine wdl not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

stai't

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1 Out of fueI

2 Engine not 'CHOKED properly

3 Engine flooded

4 Bad spark plug

5 Dirty air feller

6 D_rty fuel filler

7Water Jn fuel

8 Loose or damaged wrong

9 Carburelor out of adlustment

10 Engtrre valves out of adjustment

1 Dtr[y air filter

2 Bad spark plug

3 Weak or dead batlery

4 Oirty fuel Nter .

5 Stale Or dirty fuel

6- Loose dr dam#god wm_.g

7 Carburetor our of adjustment

.Engi_e'_alves otJt'qf a_jugtmgnt " -"

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:i Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2 Attachm4nt clutch is engaged

3 Weak or dead battery

4 B_own fuse

5 Corroded batlery lerm_nals

6 Loose or damaged w,rtng

7 Faulty ignition switch

8 Faulty solenoid or stader

9 Faulty operator presence sw_teh(es)

1 Weak or dead battery.

2 Corroded battery terminals

3 Loose" or damaged wlnng

4 Fad@ solenoid or starter

1 Cutttng loo much grass!loo fast

2 Throttle tn "CHOKE' pos_ben

3 Budd-up of grass, leaves and trash unuer mower

4 Dirty air filter

5 Low oil level/dirty ell

6 Faulty spark plug

7 Dirty fuel filter

8 Stale or dirty fuel

9 Water to fuel

10 Spark plug wire loose

1. Dirty engineair screen/fins.

12 D,_y/clOgdged.rrtulfler ' -

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tS_ _r_ff_ ,.,'alves odt .oT.adlustmen_

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1 Worn befit or loose blade

2 Bent blade mandrel

3 Loose!damaged pad(s)

1 Fdl fuel tank

2 See "TO START ENGINE' in Operation section

3 Wad several r'n_nutes before attempling to start

4 Replace spark plug

5 Cleanheplace a_rfilter

6 Replace fuel filler

7 Dr.-'dn fuel tank and carburetor reNI tank with fresh

gasotine and replace fuel Nter

8 Check all wiring

9 Contact an aulhonzed service center/department

I0 Contact an authonzed service center/department

! Cteanfreplace atr filter

2 Replace spark plug

3 Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuel filler

5 Dram fbel tank and refill w_lh fresh gasoline

6 Check all widng "- " "

7.. C'ontacl an aulhor[_".e_tservi&e c.enter/depa.rtme_.

8 Contact an autRbnzed service richter/department

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1 Depress clutchlbrake pedal

2 D_sengage attachment clutch

3 Recl_arge or replace battery

4 Replace fuse

5 Clean battery lerminafs

6 Check all wiring

7 Check/replace ignition sw_lch

8 Check!replace solenoid or starter

9 Contact an authorized service center/department

1 Recharge or replace battery

2: Clear'rbattery terminals

3 Check all wiring

,I Check/replace soleno_d or starter

1 Set _n "H_gher Cut" position/reduce speed

2 Adlust throttle control

3 Clean underside of mower hou-_mg

4 Clean/replace all Nter

5 Check oil teve!/change o_1

6 Ctean and regap or change spark plug

7 Replace fuel filter

8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire

11 Clean eng_ne,a_r screen/fins

12 Cteaet-reptace mufflcr -

YS. "i3on't_ctan a_ti4oriz_:se_ic'ec_'ritei.J"de##,R'_,nt" :'"

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1 Replace blade • T_gh'_enblade bolt

2 Replace blade mandrel

3 T_ghten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Engine eont}nues to run

when operator [eaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor CUt - unevee

Mower blades will not

rotate

P our gi;as,s' discharge _

I_-leadlight(s) not Working

(if so equ_ped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1 Fauttyoperator-safety presence control system

1 Worn. bent or loose blade

2 Mower deck not tevel

3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower

4 Bent blade mandrel

5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1 Obstructio_l in clutch mechanism

2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt

3 Frozen idler pulley

4 Frozen blade mandrel

,: E0gi,ne sp.eed top,sJd'_: :'

2Travel speed t_o"fast "

3 Wet grass

4 Mower deck riot level

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure

6 Worn, bent or loose blade

7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8 Mower drive belt worn

9 Blades improperly installed

t0 Improper blades used

11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1. Switch is "OFF

_2 Bulb, s) burned out

3 Faulty light s_itch'_

4 Loose or Ltamaged wfdng

5 Blown fuse

1 Check wking, switches and connections If nol

corrected, contact an authorized service censer/

department

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bo[t

2 Lever mower deck

3 Clean underside of mower housing

4 Replace blade mandre_

5 Clean around mandreIs to open vent holes

1 Remove obstruction

2 Replace mower drive belt

3 Replace idler pultey

4 Replace blade mandrel

I" Pt&ce throttle control in "FAS]_" pdsition :

2 Shift t5 slower speed.

3 Allow grass to dry before mowing

:4 Level mower deck..

5 Check tires Ior prol)er air pressure

6 Replace/sharpen btade Tighten blade bolt

7 Clean underside of mower housing

8, Replace mowerdrive belt,

9 Reinsta_f blades sharp edge down

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual

11r Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1 Turn swiLch "ON"

2: R_,pia_e'bulb(s)

Chec_[eplac6 tigl_tswitch

4 ,Check wiring and cohne_tions

5 Replace fuse

1 Replace battery.

2 Check/clean all connections

3 Replace regulator

4 Replace alternator

t Bad battery ceil(s)

2 Poor cable conneclions

3 Faul_ regulator (if so equipped)

4. Faulty alternator

Engine throt_Iecontrol not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

•t-

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine

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