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MODEL

£1

170

OWNER'S

MANUAL

o Assembty
_oOperation
_,_
Customer Responsibi!ities
o Service and Adjustments
_ Repsir Parts

CAUTION:

Read

and follow

FOR CONSUMER

aH safety
ASSISTANCE

rules

and instructions

before

operating

HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

this

1-800-659-5917

equipment,

SAFETY
Practices RULES
for Ride-On

Safe Operation

Mowers

IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
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ill= CHILDREN

GENERAL
OPERATION
Read, understand, and fo_low al_ inst_cfions in the manuaI
and on the machine before starting.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etco,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is ctear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
took 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 ptace.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off
blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or unioading the machine into
a traiier or truck.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of chHdren. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that
children wil! remain where you tast saw them.
o
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adu!t.
o
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
o
Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Never allow children to operate the machine_
o
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other ob}ects that may obscure vision.
!Vo SERVICE
Use extra care in handting gasoline and other fuets= They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use onIy an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuei with the engine
running. Allow engine to cooi before refueling. Do not
smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
Never run a machine nside a ciosed area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especiaily blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper
operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass; leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject 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 necessary.
Mower b{ades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the biade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.

_L SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes
tipover
death.
up the

OBJECTS.
OR DEATH_

are a maior factor related to loss-of-control and
accidents, which can result in severe injury or
AII slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back
siope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:
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Mow up and down slopes, not across.
,_ Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
_
Watch for ho_es, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles.
o
Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
o
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 at! movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

Look for this symbol to point out important
safety
precautions,
It
means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY !S INVOLVED.

DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
o_ a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
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Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

CAUTION:

Always

disconnect

spark plug

spark plug in order to prevent accidental
wire
and place
where up,
it cannot
contact
starting
when wire
setting
transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.

A WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals
known to the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability ad
Should you experience
any probiem
you cannot easiv
remedy,
please contact your nearest Sears Authorzed
Sewice CentedDepa_ment
Depa£mento
We have co,mpotent, wel-trained
technicians
and _h_ _,_o_r........
t_w-__:: _,_,
service or repair this tractor.
Piease read and retain this manuai.
The insirucdons
wiii
enabte you to assembie and maintain ,, ,,_*__*+'- ............
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MODEL
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SERIAL

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ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL
DATE OF PURCHASE
AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with an internai
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered brush-covered or grass-cov o

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YEAR WARRANTY

SAE 30 (above A2°_c_.,
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PLACE

Read and observe the safety rules.
Folowa reguJar schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
Follow the instructions
unclear C_;stomer
Responsibiiides" and =Storage" sections of this owners
manual.

LIMITED

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AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance
Agreement
uct. Contact your earest
Sears

CUSTOMER

?,iUMBER !:;.isiD

!N A SAFE

REGuLAm

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70

NUMBER
i THE MODELAND

SPECIFICATIONS

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240

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:_red and _sniesshe engine's exhaust system is equipped
wic_ e:ss__n_arrestor meeting aptsiicabie ioca or state Jaws
{it any.ls, f a spark arrestor is used, t shoutd be maintained
n effective wor}dn{}; order by the operatoro
:,:: the sta_e of Catfoma t_e above s _equired by law
:Sec_:o s 4442 of the Caifom a Pubfic Resources Code}.
Other states may save simi ar aws..::ederal _aws appiy on
fedora lands. A spark arresier for the muffbr is available
throu!_h your nearest Sears Authorized Sewice Cented
DepaEment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manua }.

ON CRAFTSMAN

RIDING

EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Cra_sman Riding Equipment is maintaineG iubricated and tuned up according
to the instructions in the owner°s manuai, Sears wiil repair or repiace, free of charge, any pars found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
TMs Warranty does not cover:
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Expendabk items which become worn during normai use such ss b odes, spark plugs, air cleaners, beRs, etc.
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Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside obiects, such as naiJs, thorns, stumps, or giass.
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Repairs necessary because of o_era_or abuse, neglgence improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner*s manua.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

Lt fTED

90 DAY WARRAN

ON BAKERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batteq/ included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery wil not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battew at no charge.
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE
FOR 30
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO
YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (iN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.} THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary. from state to state.
SEARS,

ROEBUCK

AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN

L,_. _A_ _S, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Operation .....................................
i 1-14
E!ectr cak
O!}erating Mower. .....................
12_i 3
interiocks and Reiavs ................. 24
Options:
i:\ccesso
_n£ ...........................
({
Schemat c ..............................
,}0
S[)an_
AriesX:_r
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Wirng Diagram .............................
31

. _qT-T'a-_:_c_
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2i
Ar Fiter ......................................
i8
P_-_rk_(_
Bake ................................
" 2
A_ Scrqen ..................................
P
-: "_ { ontroi Cabie ......
9;_
Coonq Fins, E_-:gine...................
9
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18
9'rc,:_c Seeci ica_ion,s...........................
2'
C Change ...................................
!@
() Leve .................................
3.I_!
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Preparation ...................................
3
Repair Pa_s
<.:8
Repai_ f%÷_:s ............................
4955
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S a_ing ........................................
I3
Safsv Ruies ...................................
Storage .......................................
27
{Seat ..........................................
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24
Ser,4ce and Adiustments ..............
20-26
S r_'_e ......................................
27
Brake .....................................
2;2
T<_rmnais....................................
17
Air ................................................
18
Ca_ureter .................................
Pqts:
Fue_...............................................
19
Fuse ......................................
1:£4
Fael:
Hood RemovaHnstaD£ion
...........
24: (__ovai/R_,<)acement
e2
Type .........................................
I3
Motion Drive Belt
Moser Biade Drive
S orage ......................................
27
Removal/Replacement
........... Z2
_ emovaL/Re@acement
?_>
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...................................................
24
Mower B_ade Drive Beit
5iacse:
Removat/Repiacement
.......... ;2
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_,per _,g ..................................
Gauge Wheels .....................................
8
Mower Adjustment:
Pep acemen ...............................
17
Front-to-Back ........................
2"
H
Brake J_.dus ment
22
Side.to-Side ............................
2!
Hood RemovaHnst Ilation ................. 24
C
Mower
Installation
.......................
20
L
Carb_ retor / diustment .......................
25
Mower Removal ...........................
20
Leveiing Mower Deck ........................ 21
'''P _'
"__'actor ................................
12
Tire Care .............................
8173
..ubricat
on Cha_ ................................
16
CLstome,_ SesDonsibitities. .........
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Siope Guide Sheet .............................
56
b_
Spark Plugs....................................
19
Maintenance Schedu e ......................
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A" Fiter ...................................
8
Specifications ..................................
8
Mower:
,q Screen, Engine ..................
18
S_arting the Engine .......................
8-14
Ad ustment Front4o-Back ......... 21
8atiec, / .....................................
_7
Steering Wheef
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Adiastment S de-to.-Side ............
21
3 :qnf? Fin?, Engine ..............
',_
Stopping the Tractor ..........................
12
Biade Sharpening ....................... 17
/.t_qeOil ...............................
i8
Storage ...............................................
27
Blade Replacement .................... t7
71FHter
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19
T
Cutting Height ............................. 12
ark
Plugs ............................
19
Thrott}e
Control
Cable
Adjustment ..... 25
installation ...................................
20
T r : 7,r:
Tires .........................................
8,i7Z13
Operation ................................ 1i-14
_des
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17
TroubleShoolingCha_ ...................
28-29
Removal .....................................
20
L _brication Chart ....................
!6
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_Jabtenance

Schedu!e

Tire Care ........................
C_@ng

Hegnt

Mower

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I6

8,17,23

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I2

TransaxleRepairPaMs .................
47-48
h4owingTips.......................................
14
Muffler................................................
19
W
Spark Arrester. ......................... 3,41
Mulcher P!ate .......................................
9
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Oil:
Cold Weather Conditions ....... 13,18
Engine .........................................
18
Storage ................................. _..... 27

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Warranty ......................................
3
Wiring Diagram ..................................
3i
Wiring Schematic ...............................
30

These accessones and attachments were availab!e through most Sears reta o_ tets and service cer ters when the tractor was purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the m_-se,_msmber of your tractor°

SPARK

Sears

PLUG

offers a wide variety of attachments

that fit you£ tractor.

Many of

a:e stee

m'ay be made in these a_achments, or some may no _o_get be aveiiab e,
accessories and a_achments
treat are avai_aS_e tos,'}/our wastor,,
Most of these attachments
attaching and detaching.

do not require addtionat

tfitchss o_"corwersio

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a heathy iawn. Tapered 2.5° nct stee spikes mounted on I0o ncn d art eter discs
puncture hoies in soii at close _ntervals to iet me st _re soa£ ir_,
Steel weight tray for ncreased penetration
BAGGER _ets you collect
grass clippings and eaves for a
healthier, seater _ooking lawn, Two Permanex conta nets ho!d
30-gaibn piastic bags°
BU_PER protects front end of tractor from damage.

oeow with brief expianadons

t vot.)rheaei
kits hose

of how tnev can neip

Contact yo_,_rr'_earest'Sears

store for the

_sa_do are i_sdicatee end a_'e ces_ r'_edfor easy

:}._,OW BLAB_i rotsnow re _:ovaiany
4ncn
fgh_ 48oincn wide
/-::ece's
af_ _c;:::_wrer
angecefto
rght Raises lowers
wx_ sde eve. i_c dStSb e skids: re_iaceabie, reversible scraper
_-:a Use with e cr}a ns a_s@
wneei weights andJor rear drawbar
s,,f{_}e:

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S_,aOWS%_BOWERhas 40o sch swath, Dnxr> ype auger handies
aowde% _ and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easiiy with simpie pin
_r ar !_ement D scharge chute adiusts torn tractor seat. 6_nch
d smeter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lfi controited at
_-actor seat, Use with chains and wheei weghs and/or tea
_:_rawbar weight.}
SPRAYERS use 12ovoIt DC e_ectric motor that connects to the
t acto_ battep7 or other 12-vo[t source.
Includes booms for
automatic spr&ying and hand heid wand for spot spraying° Wand
has ao ustab[e spray pattern. For abptying herbicdes_ insecfi,,,
sides fungicides and iiqud fe_iizers,
SPREABER/SBEDERS
make seeding, fertilizing and weed kiiio
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are aiso usefd _for granuiar dec
icers and sand

CARTS make hauiing easy. Vade_/ of sizes svai!abie, piLS
accessories sucR as side panel kits, too caddy, ca_ cover,
protective mat and do_Iy.
COR|NG AERATOR takes small plugs out of sol to a_tow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath
24
hardened steel coting tps. 150 [b. capacity weight tray.
£ASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front d mower deck to reduce
chances d °scaiping" on uneven terrain.
GANG H_TCH tets you taw 2 or 3 putFbehind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatche_, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments}.
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck _educe
chances of"_aiping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so

SWEEPERS let you coitect grass clippings and [eaves.
TELLER has 5 hp engine and 36qnch swath to prepare seed beds
cat rate and compost _arden residue. Tiller has its own buittoin
lift and depth contro_ system and does NOY require a sieeve hitch.
Fits any !awn, yard or garden tractor. Smpiy hook up to the tractor
drawbar and go!
Optional
accessories
conve_ _nit for
dethatching, aerating, hiIIingo.owithout tools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; ctoseiy spaced extraolarge cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty viny_ fabric over tubuiar steei
frame, ABS plastic top; ciear plastic windshie{d offers 360 degree
visibi ity. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dq/. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optior_a_ accessories
include:
tinted/
tempered said safety giass windshieid with hand operated wiper;
12-vo_t amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Optiona_ wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
piaces. VACJCH_PPER includes a ch}pper_shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow remova_ applications.
Uses (t} 55 lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removai or dozing heavy materials,

_ULCH RAK_DETHATCHER
bosens son and flips thatch and
matted _eaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring the
teeth. Usefut to prepare bare areas for seeding. AvaitaMe for front
or rear mounting.
H_GH PERFORMANCE
REEL_ACT_ON
SPRING TtNE DETHATCHER covers 36qnch wide path and
tosses thatch into targe hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KF, once instatfed Iets you
roach, discharge or bag c!ippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For models not equipped as 3qml Convertibie
mowers,
See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you toad and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface,
36qnch wide 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lbs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.

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Stope Sheet
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with except on of ttose parts eft unassembted for shipping purposes
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tracto_ aI parts and hardware you assemb e must be t ghtened secure y. Use
the correct tools as necessanl to insure proper tightness_

TOOLS

REQURED

FOR ASSEMBLY
iNSERT

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are tistedo

_o HEX BOLT

(1} 9/16' wrench
(I} 3/4" Socket w£sr ve racnet
(2) 7/16" wrenches
PhiI/ips Screwd iver
(21 I/2" wrenches
_re #ressu
e _8_ F_
UtiIity ,knife
When right or eft hand is mentioned
:_s ma_._a, t
means when you are in the operat n{# _:_ositon {seate{s
behind the steering wheei}.

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318 LOCK WASHER
FLAT

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rvASHER

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UNPACK

CARTON

AiIAPT:E_:_
SXTENSION

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Remove a[[accessibieoose ;_a_cs
_/_::_s c_e_ons
rein ca_ton See page 6}.
_o Cut from ton to bo_om, aior_c; r_es os a.__...... co >ers
of carton, and iay paneis flat.
,_ L_he.K for any additionai ioose [_ans c_ canor',s and
remove.

5116 HEX BOLT
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BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
A_ACH
ASSEMBLE

STEERING

WHEEL

, :_/'+

LOWEIa
STEERING
SHA_"

(See 1i 9. l }

EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide e_ension shaft onto lower steeling shaft_ Align
mounting hobs in extension and iower shafts and
instal 5/16 hex bott and bcknuL Tighten secureiy.
F_PORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

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tractor backwards off skid

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.

Remove band ng holding discharge guard up against
tractor

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheets of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

SIide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension.

CONNECT

°

Position steering wheel so cross bars are honzonta
(left to dght) and stide inside boot and onto adapter

°

Assemble iarge flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.

o

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.

o

Remove
gHt,

protective

materials

from

tractor

hood

tion

section

TRACTOR
for

location

,;

of con-

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.

o

Release parking
pedal.

brake by depressing

be connected
from acciden-

Lift b_ooO_o raised position.
Open terminal access doors remove term[na_ protective caps and discard.

trois)
o

(See Fig. 2)

Positive terminal must
first to prevent sparking
tal grounding°

and

OFF SKID (See Opera°
and function

BAKERY

CAUTION: Do not sho_ batte_ terminals by alorving a rvrench or any other
obiect to contact both terminals at the
same tmeo Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets,
rvristrvatch
bands.., rings, etc.

IMPORTANT:
CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
tS TQ ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL

SHA_

clutch/brake

7

o

tf this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery' for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

o

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, !ock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.

o

_L**,_',grounding_ble to negative(o)batre;":,t_,::
mnatwithremaininghexbo_t,flatwasher!ock
was/,_ nd bexnut°Tightensecu_eiy.
Cost ,_erminai
accessdoo,_s.
Uset_-:_:"
_r;alaccessdoo_ fo_:
nsr:ec_onfo_-secupeconnections(to t_,ghten
hard_
_:Ot On

CHECKT_REPRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were over nfiated at tPe factoP/for
shipping purposes. Correct tire p_essure is impoRant fo:
best cutting pedormance.
o

CHECK

for corrosion.

_o

RS

_

es:?

_

Ju7_, >SFre{uired).

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown
'°PROD ;C°r
SPECIF!CAT[ONS" on page 3 of ths marua

DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting resuits, mower bot;si c;sLoxd be
ieveied. See "TO LEVEL MOW R HO_St'G*
Ser_4ce and Adiustments sec_ e<_cf _s :_ _>rL,:_

ba_et!/.

Re _:::sc char{_ing.

CHECK
LOC}<
WASHEF_

>£2X _,£#T
",

FLAT
WASHER
/

FOR

PROPER

_'°"_

See [_e t_gures that are s _o¢in icr
mower biade drive bets hc : :
secton of ths maRLS
',_:.[:V

CHECK
A:{tet

vDu

BRAKE
ieartt

eesc 't? "xot e< ;_:c
/sx ..................
:- ,_
i _3:'_(:t!2(

SYSTEM

ow

to operate

jou

:solo

::

that the brake _s prope_v adju
'
.......
_ed. See
_,AK[[

n

;'_ "':

_ht:_ Ser\qcE!

8qd

,_,,d[t S!_T"eN

f:

£0:

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sec:tlOY

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manual

ASSEB_BLE
GAUGE
DECK (See Fig. 4}

SEAT

(See Fig. 3)

AdiL:s
before tightening adjustment bolt.
o
Ro,_ :re cardboard pack ng on seat pan°
P_ce seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boil
_

. :__:_
..........
_,_'_e
bo_t._
adiustment
;oos_{ y. Do not tighten.

iockwast_erand fiatwasher

._. !]::::, !an shoulder bo#t sec_Jr@y.
_
*

Lower seat into ope_ting position and sit on seal
Sde s_u{_tuntii a comfo£abIe position is reached which
sows you to press dutchibm.ke pedal sit the way
(,IOW

GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING

Get off seat wit_ out moving its adjusted position°
-

TO

The gauge wheels are designed to Keep the _-_owe_deo:
proper position when operating mower, Be sL_e they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimt m mower _}edorrnance,
o Assemble gauge whe@s wth t_actor os a Iat eve
sudace.
Adjust mower to desireQ cutting heigt;t (See TO AbJUST MOWER CU_H'4G HEIGHT" n tse Operator
section of this manuai}
_, With mower in desirers heght of cut posi os gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slighdy off the
ground. Instatl gatJge whee n appro0date he!e wth
shoWder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/5-I6 ockn_t s_d
tighten securely.
._ Repeat for opposte sde nst_lin£ _su_Te wr_ee Lq
same adjustment hole.

F_G 2

_NSTALL

WHEELS

BRACKET

;:::_as,: seat and tighten adiustment bolt securely.

_ \

,.....

- :_}T::J-/:-_: .................

_,

",

SEAT

\,
SEAT PAN

::...

/.

,

3i_o,16
.....
_:<:--...... ;" { ;
LOCKNUT _
_;5_£. _ _}uJ}cIz/::: ".

LARGE

318"
WASHER

FLAT WASHER

/

_

GAUGE WHEEL _j"

: "d,'
/'
'_

F_G. 4

LOCK WASHER

F|G. 3

8

'

j

......
:
;' 1

pOL
BOLT

.DEr_

NSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6}
o

©EFLECTOR
_H_ELD ......

.. -

Install two iatch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and wetd nut as shown

NOTE: Pre-assembie weld nut to latch hook by inseRing
weid nut from the top wth hook pointing down.
o Tighten hardware securely.
o
Raise and hold deflector shietd in upright position_
o
Place front of mutcher ptate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into ptace0 as shown..
o
Hook front latch into hoie on front of mower _Je_.
;;
Hook rear latch into hoie on bac_cations of varieus ::ontro;s and adiustments
this manual for future reference.

CHOKE

A_4METER

5W_TCH

.....

Save

LIGHT
SW_'TCH

_.,_,_-_

=

\
THBO_LE

\

C_'

\

.........
\
Li_ _

.......
___

--

.

_

t _E

_

PLUNGER

-

%

,_TTA_H [_IEN

CLUTCH/
PEDAL
BRAKE

_:_7_7
__!
£j
HEIGHT

..............
............

_. ._.._,_ ATTACHIk,IENT

,l_

FREEWHEEL
CONTROL

..... _'"

PARKING

_"'-_,_.

SPEED
s _PH

BRAKE

MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER

" "

2MPH

!MPH

J

F_,Go7
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American Nationat Standards Institute.
A_ACH_ENT
CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Se!ects the speed and direction of the tractor.
A_ACH_ENT
L_ LEVER: Used to raise and lower the
mower deck or other a_achments mounted to your tractor,

L_GHT SW_TCH: Turns the headlights on and off,
THROTTLE

CONTROL:

Used to control engine speed.

L_
LEVER PLUNGER: Used to retease a_achment lift
iever when changing its position,

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine,
PARKING BRAKE:
brake position.

Locks ciutchibrake

_GN_T_ONSW_TOH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine,

pedal into the

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
cutting height.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for
pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
CHOKE CONTROL:

KNOB: Used to adjust the mower

AM,_aETER: Indicates batter'/charging

(-).

Used when starting a cold engine.

11

(+) or discharging

in severe

eye damage.

Always

wear safe_

glasses

or eye shietds

TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO S_!T PARKING

BRAKE

L:

_.

sensing
by the
parking

TO USE THROWLE
position

:_od

par-'.......e -,-_..............
no
not use to star a wart?! _Rm
......
g ;" ::_
._ To engage choke co_u:x} ::>2 :.:ns:.'.::u:. ]i,:_, _
nee in to disengage,

_D1SENGAGED'

...

tractor

sect;re,

_£CH_E?_?

;;}

your

CA_ON:
Always stop tractor com_pletely, as described a#ove_ before ea,_
i_g the operator's posit[o_:
n:>e_t_p:,,
grass catcher, etco

(See Figo 8}

Vo2r trac or is equipped wth an operator presence
sw_tc:.
_Jhen engine is running, any attem0t
o c :,::c: 1o eave the seat without fist setting the
t ::re
: ,utoff÷ ......
,_ e[ane
,, £e>;'e sdutch, bta£e !::ec_ainto fui 'BRAKE"

while

NG (See F[go 8):

MOVVi;;ic; BLADES 0, yore :£_achmest cutc> ever o ....k-:;_:NGAGED posi_io::.
GROUb__, ©RIVEDep ess dutch/brake pedai ;nto full "BRAKE" pos tion.
_, Move motion control iever to neutral (N} position.
B,s£O ;;;:_£iT:
THE MOTiOnS CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT F }£TURN TO NEUTRAL (N} POSITION WHEN THE
CLLTC} BRAKE PEDAL,S DEPRESSED.
ENG i1;°: ..
Mow:, :_rottJe control to siow (o_>) position.
i_,_OTZ: Failure to move throttte control to slow (_)
position and altowing engine to idte before stopping may
cause e_ g ne to "bac_ire'L
Tu__ ;gMtion key to 'OFF' position and remove key.
Aways remove key when eavi_g tractor to prevent
.;ha hoiized use.
,,
Neve_ use choke to stop engine.
_¢OTE: Lnder certain conditions when tractor is standing
[dte with tfe engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause t _OWning" of grass. To e!mlnate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

MOWER

CU_ING

HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height uJiust _
ment knob in desired direction.
o Turn knob cbckwise (fr_) to raise cutting heighL
o Turn knob counterclockwise (_--"0 to bwer cutting
The cutting height range is approx;mateiy 'i -':/2" i:o $. T_e
heights are measured from the ground to the biade tip with
the engine not running_ These heights are approx mate
and may vary dependin{7 upon soil condtions
_eignt of
grass and types of grass being mowed
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-i/2
inches during the coot season and to over 3 :scnes
during hot months. For heaithier and better iook[ng
lawns, mow often and atter rnoderate growth.
o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. _4ake the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired hei{!nt.

TO OPERATE

MOWER

(See Fig. 9}

Your tractor is equipped with ar operator press;_ c÷ sensing
switch. Any attempt by the opera4o_ to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attach_re _tc _.xc_e_ _;_._ged
w{ii
shut off the engine.
o
Select desired height of cut.
Lower mower with attachment lift controt,
o Start mower blades by engaging attachment ck;tch
control.
_- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachme_4
clutch control,
12

_{SOTE:
Top_otecthoodfromdamagewhentransporting
yourt_actor
onathickoratrailer,besurehoodisdosedand
securedtotractorUseanappropriate
meansofb/inghood
toifactor(rope_cord etc)o

A_ACHMENT

CLUTCH

"ENGAGED"
POSIT_ON

AT_ACH_EN'T

'.
GUARD

FiG. 9

TO OPERATE

:'

ON NmLLS
_

hills with siopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any s_ope°

,_

Choose the s!owest speed before starting up or down
hilts
o
o

ADD GASOLINE

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary_ move throttle control tever to
slower position..

;_

Ftl fuel tank. Use fresh_ c!ean, r_m,qar unleaded
f_asoiine with a m nimum of 87 octane. (Use of !ceded
gasoiine will increase carbon and lead oxide depos ts
and reduce valve iife). Do not mix oi_ with gasoline.
Purchase fuet in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuet freshness.
!I_PORTANT: WHEN OPERATING tN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP NSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING
WARNING:
indicates that atcohoi b_ended
fuels (called gasoho_ or using ethanol or methanol} can
attract moisture which ieads to separation and formation of
acids during storage
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine whife in storage. To avoid engine
problems: the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or Ionger. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and iet it run until the fuet fines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fue_ next season. See Storage lnstmc o
tions for additional information°
Never use engine or
carburetor cieaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

tf stopping is absohstefy necessac7, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
o

To restart movement, sfowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedaI.

o
o

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
Make all turns slowly°

TO TRANSPORT

(See Fig. I0}

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by piecing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
o

Raise attachment
ment lift control.

o

Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by
inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod.

o

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Theen ne _:your recto has :,ee_ shipped fmmthe
facto_sv already filed with summer weight oii.
Check e ir}e o with tractor o_ eve/!{_round
Remove o fi ca;},,dipst c',4and wipe ciean, reinse£ t_qe
d pstick and screw cap ti{#ht, wet for a few seconds
remove and read oii tore. if necessac!_ add oil until
FULLS mark on dipstick is reached. Do not oveffi!io
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier stading (See _OIL V_SCOSITY CHART _in the
(_<÷ m .....Respoqsibitities section of this manuaf).
o change engine oit, see the Customer Responsibifites sec_ on in this manua.

lift to highest position with attach-

13

TO S _ART ENGIN=

PURGE
TRANSMISSEON

(See Fig, 7}

When sta_ing the engine for the first time or if the
entre ins run out of fuel, it wi/take extra cranking time
to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
o Be sxre freewheel control is in the transmission
_,

_,

freewheel
whie
the engine
is t'_CAUTION: tever
Never"
eHgage
or disengage
hinge

St on seat in operating position, depress clutch/
brake pedal and set parking brake.
Pace motion controt lever in neutral (N} position.
.S,ve attachment ctutch to =DISENGAGED" posi-

To ensure proper operation and 2edormar_--_-: i:: "*c,:-mended that the transmission be p,.=q:xe,_
before op(-s:finy
tractor for the first time Th;s
..........
;_
trapped air inside the .........+_=
=.m,ssk,
i "-_,.
........
,,,m,,-<:,Q "e-,:- oped during shipping of your. -_aco__
IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSbiIB< ;O -_..
REMOVAL FOR SERVICE
";- r_
SHOULD BE PuR_::.,
r:"-:
.',.:'_'kt '
BEFORE OPERATING :HG -i,::_'.
*
_iacetractorsafeiy oq eve_su: ::c
"__ :<_-;c_
roec
_:,arkingbrake set
D sengage _,ransrniss e _
, .........
;r! freewheeing
iostiol
......
. J-:F:-L:......
this sect!on of manua ).

el.

thro_Sle contnsl to fast (@) position
P I choke controf out for acoid engine sta£ at°
_';pL
For a warm engine sta£ attempt the choke
c_ -sro may not be needed.
_,_ote:Li:fore staRi_
sad the warm _d c:oid star,q_sg
DDeed:. : }s beiow
r.:_: t key nto gt tion _nd turn kev ciockwise to
'SIR_T _ position and reiease ke)_ as soon as
rxxr, e sta_so Do not _n sta,,ter continuously for
":o :_1
than fifteen seconds per minute° if the engine
::Des not start after severa_ a_empts, puss che_e
co:_:t_o n, wait a few mnu_es atd tG_ again, if
_ r:? ne sdH does not sta£, puI the choke controt out
: A retry
_

s Tt]nnin[_ move tnro_.fe canto
....z..
/v'it_ motion control iever _r --_-v_
-::;c.:
-disengage clutch/brake :}ecs_
Move motion centre! _eve_ -_._7c_-w_:_:_
_c:_:::L:
hok_ for five (5) seconos _v0_._ ,,_-_
,(:}OSition
.....
And

_/ARM _.v_cA_HEN
_'- ....
ST__"_
R tlh_
,'_" (50 _'-_
, and above)
Whe"_ engine sta£s, slowly push choke centre! i
_t
the engine begins to run smoothly, if tt_e
engi;se sta£s to run rough y, pIi the choke control
o_Jtsghty for a few seconds and then continue to
pusi the control in slowly.
,
T_,.:::_.ttachments and ground drive can now be
_s_ i If the engine does not accept the toad, resta£
the engine and aitow it to warm up for one minute
COLD WI:iiATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)
,
Whet engine sta_s slowly push choke control in
unti the engf_e begins to run smoothly. Continue to
p:ssh the choke control in small steps alowing the
e s_!ineto accent sinai changes in speed and Ioad,
unt the choke contro_ is fully n. If the engine stads
o u_ roughly, pu! the choke contro_ out siightiy for
_:, few s_onds
and then continue to push the
corot_:ciin siow_y. This may require a_ engine warm°
up period from severat seconds to several minutes,
d_pending on the temperature.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
_, Before drk4ng the unit in cold weather, the transmssios should be warmed up as foIows:
o Be sure the tractor is on tevet ground.
', _qace the mot!on controi lever in neutral. R e:xr--

BLADE

Re-

(See Fig. 13}

o

Raise mower to highest position to aIow access to
blades.

_

Remove hex bait, tockwasher and flat washer securing
blade.

o

Instal new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.

o

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

FIG. 14

Your tractor has a baReh_,charging system which is sufficient for normai use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger wit extend its life.

o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
!AaPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATEDo

o

Keep baReG7and terminals ctean.

.

Keep batter ! bolts tent.
Keep stoat vent hoies open.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening btade- but if you
do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Recharge at 6-t0 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BAKERY

AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and din on the battery and terminais can cause
the baSe%, to "ieak" power.

L2.==°

Remove terminat guard.

o

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED
baser}, cable and remove batteR/from tractor.
Rinse the batter ! with plain water and dry'.
Clean terminals and battery cabJe ends with wire
brush untt bright.

'

WASHER

o

/

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 13

17

o

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

o

Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).

After oil has drained com@etely
and tighten securely_

.__,he_.
........c,eRs for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operaton and replace if necessar?° The belts are not
,:_@..st_, ,-_.Replace b÷_s if they begin to sfip from wear°

TRANSAXLE

Refill engine with oH through oHfin dipstick tube. Pour
slowJy_ Do not ovedHL For approximate capacity see
'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of ths
manual,

COOUNG

x>._ofan and coofinq_ fins of transmission
c_ean to _sssure proper cooling°

re@ace oi! drain pug

Use gauge on oit fill cap/dipstick for checking love. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securety for accurate
readinq_ Keep oit at "FULL" tine on __Ip,_
_.__""
,_,,

should be kept

Do so f: erupt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
_Jhiie the trar_smiss on is hot.
°_S/r; :)Or COOi

nq

fsN

÷O b a sure

OiL
DRAIN
PLUG

fan blades are intact and

ss::}ect cooing fins for dir% grass cfippings and other
m_a_:erias To ?revent damage to sesJs, do not use
::_:p
sued a o high p_essu_-e sprayer to ciean
so: _gi:ns_
,j

_......._ ,_
:c

PUMP

OiL FiLL
CAP,giPSTSJCK

rLbD

....

.-"""

........

"/_

was _.=,_e,sat
factory 8pd fiuid mainte......
n .... _ for _]e @eof thetransaxie. SPoud the
"v;_-

}e_-'_( OF :eau_e

servcing

contact

VL_L_t
_.....

i levi_

u ......

-

e::; eL}. ;C L_}d SeTvce ce terideDa_meyt
£:;;,i x

CLEAN

AIR SCREEN

(See Fig, ! 6}

Air scree must be kept free of d a_sdchaff to bk ,_C'i
engine damage from overheating° ,_t_an with a wire ._ us_
orcompressed air to remove d_ and stubbo n dried (_un_
_ib_ro

$1}tc

(/);/' ;e
_'_a,_"
_' detement, oli rat_d_with API sepdce
...........
oe eo. the ol _ SAE viscosity
:>:so
cst_ ding to you_ expected operating temperature.
SAE ViSCOSKY

AiR FILTER

(See Fig. 17}

Your engine wilt not run properly using a ar_y sir iilter.
CIean the foam pre-cieaner after every 25 hours of ope_>
tion or every season. SenJice paper cartr dqe every 100
hours of operation or even/season, whichever occurs fist.

GRADES

Serdce air cleaner more often under dusty conditions
o

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERWCE PRE*CLEANER
o

Slide foam pre_deaner off ca_ridge°

HOTN,: ,though
mutti-vscosity
oils (5W30_ IOW30 etc.)
imrK:ve starting in cod wea[her, these multi-viscosity otis
,>s:_t n ncreased oil consumption when used above
3£*[::o L:_ec_ your engine oit level more frequently to avoid
possib e enine damage from running low on oiL

o

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o

Saturate it in engine oito Wrap [t in ciea.
ctoth and squeeze to remove excess o!

Ch_;,::f: h_-.oil afte eveR,' 25 hours of operation or at least
once :_;'es _-'
f the tracto_ is no_ :sed for 25 hours in one year°

o

If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-deaner.

o

Reinstall pre-cteaner over ca£ridge.

Checkt[ _:crankcase oHteve[ before starting the engine and
atre c_,c-_eight (8} hou_ of operation. Tighten oi_ fill cap/
: psticK: securely each time you check the oJt revel.

o
Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

L, ,..,rs._

Squeeze it dn/in a clean cloth.

ENGINE OiL (See Figs. i5 & 16}

/);_::_x4i._e '_smpera _re range expected before oil change.
Aii oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
_

Be sure tractor is on levet su_ace.

,,

Off wiii drain more freely when warm.
,_,_:,,,.,
_oil in a suitable container.

o

Remove.oil filt cap/dipstick. Be carefu! not to allow dl_
_o erte_" the engine when changing oil.

_}

Remove drain plug.

18

aSsor;N__nt

o

Remove wing nuts and cartridge p_ate.

o

Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris f_om em
tering carburetor.

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Clean cartridge bytapping gently on flat sudace. If vep7
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge°

o

Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precieaner, cover
and secure with knob(s).

iMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM
SOLVENTS,
SUCH AS
KEROSENE,
ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE,
THEY MAY CAUSE DETERJORATtONOF
THECARTR_DGE°
DO NOT OIL .......
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PRESSURIZED
AIR
70
CLEAN
OR
DRY
CARTRIDGE.

inspect and repiace corroded muffler and spark attester (f
equipped} as it could create a fife hazard and/or damage.

SPARK

PLUGS

Repiace sDaFk piugs a_ tse beginning of each mowng
season or after ever,i 100 hours of operation whichever
occurs irst. Spar_ pug type and gap se_ing are srsown in

FOA_
PRE-CLEANER

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BNGINE

COOUNG

F_NS (See Fig. 18}

Remove any dust, di,_ or oil from engine cooiing fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panets and hood {See "TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY _ in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manuaIt

o_ L,_e_n engine_ batter/

seat, finish_ etc. of a_{fore gn

K_e#._finished surfaces and wheels free of atl gasoline_
oii etc°
ENGINE
COOLING

Protec_ painted surfaces with automotive typewax,

FiNS

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
trac_or unless ire e ectdcaI system_ muffler air fi_ter and
carturetor are covered to Keep water out. Water in engine
can resuR n a shortened engine life.

AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH S_DES) '\

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BEFORE PERFORMING

E

ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST_IENTS:

Depress ciutc_brake
pedal fulty and set parking brake°
Place motion coRtrol tever in neutral (N} position°
Place a_achment c_utch in "DISENGAGED"
position,
Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove ks?_
blake sure the blades and a# moving pa_s have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark Drug wire from spark p_ug and piace wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.

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Dsc ;nnect front nks _om ceck by removiFg _etaJnei
SD:_S.

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lift _eveTto _s{s÷ suspension arms. Siide rnowe_
c 9 tom _rder t_acto,

_4POA3 ANT:
IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE
MOWk_F S TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR,
:,_1i?_OVE THE FRONT LINKS.
£_

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ANT_-SWAY

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RETAINER
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attachment

tiff iever to its h ghest position

-_

Sde mower under tractor with discharge guard to right
::_e of tractor_

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,

Lower tift iever to its iowest positios,
stat mower in reverse order of removal instruct ens,

F_G. 20

2O

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

FRONT_.TO_oBACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs. X3 and X4}
_B_PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-_TOoSIDE IF
THE FOLLOWING FRONToTO_BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT L_NKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO_
SIDE

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on leve! ground or
Make sure tires are propery inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual)
If tiros are over or underinfiated, you will not properly adiust
your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

7o obtai£the oest cu_ir_gresuitsthe mower housing
sbou}d be ad}usted so that the front is approximm@y 1/8'_to
i/2' ower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

(See Figso 2! and 22)

Raise mower to its highest positiom
_

Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "#7'or
both sides of mower shouid be the same or within t/4"
of each other
_t adiustment is necessary
side o1 mower oniy°

Check ad}ustmer.,t on rght side of tracto< Measure dine
:enc_-:
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The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
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necessary, proceed as fo!tows:
o

With engine not running, move throttle control Iever to
fast (_) position.
Ch_k that swive_ is against side of qua_er circie f it
is not, Ioosen cable clamp screw and pu!i cable back
untit swivet is against quaker circie_ Tighten cabie
c_amp screw securely.
SWIVEL

The choke controt has been preset at the facterv and
adiustment should not be necessap!_ Check ad#ustment as
described below before loosening cable. !f adiustment s
necessaq7, proceed as follows:
o

With engine not running move choke control (Iocated
on dash panei) to full choke (IX) position

o

Remove air c_eaner cover fitter and cartridge pis.te to
expose carburetor choke (see "A_R b,LT£, ,"
the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manuai}.

o

Choke shoutd be ctosed. If it is not, ioosen casing
c_amp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completely ciosed. Tighten casing c!amp screw securely.
Reassemble air cleaner°

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CLAMP
SCREW

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Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga
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Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 1/2

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Valve Cap, Tire
Stem. Valve
Font
Tube, Front Tire
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Rm. Front
Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Oniy)
Bearng Flange (Front Wheel Only)
Rim_ Rear
Tire, Rear
Tube, Rear Tire
(Not Provided, Service Hem Only)
Cap, Axte
Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

All component dimensions given in U. S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

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