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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Riding Mower

Internal Bagging System

27.5" Cutting Deck

_,, Factory No. 13A-325-402

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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

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

applicable local or state laws (if any), If a spark 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 attester for the muffler is available through you rnearest engine authorized

service dealer or contact the service department, P,O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10201

(12/98)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Finding Model Number .......................................................................................................................... 2

Calling Customer Support Service ......................................................................................................... 2

Safe Operation Practices ....................................................................................................................... 3

Slope Gauge .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Contents of Hardware Pack ................................................................................................................... 7

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Service & Adjustments ........................................................................................................................... 16

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Off-Season Storage ............................................................................................................................... 23

Trouble-Shooting ................................................................................................................................... 24

Parts List ................................................................................................................................................ 26

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rider mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and

maintain your rider mower. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your rider mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the

information from it in the space below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from

your dealer or the MTD customer support department.

• Every rider mower has a model plate. You can locate it by pivoting the cover upward and looking under the

frame. A sample model plate is shown below.

p_ I

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

[

_)_fMTD PRODUCTS INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

This is where your model number will be.

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICE

Locate your rider'a model number and aerial number-- Record this information in the space provided

above. To find your unit's specific model number and serial number, see previous section.

If you are having difficulty assembling this product or ifyou have any questions regarding the controls,

operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- 330- 220-4MTD (1-330-220-4683)

or

1- (800)-800-7310

Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call.

Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only the serial number before your call can

be processed.

2

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before

attempting to operate your rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal

injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.

I_D Your rider mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this J

/

ANGER: manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator 1

can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to

yourself or others.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructionsinthe

manual and on the machine before starting.Keep this

manual ina safe place for future and regular reference

and for ordering replacement parts.

Only allow responsible individualsfamiliar with the

instructions to operate the machine. Know controls

and how to stop the machine quickly.

Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near

rotating parts.

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

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

blade. A small object may have been overlooked and

could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any

direction and cause injury to you or abystander. To

help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children,

bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the

mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety

glasses or safety goggies during operation or while

performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes

from foreign objects. Stop the blade(s) when crossing

gravel drives, walks or roads.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before

mowing. Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and

backing up. Always look down and behind before and

while backing.

Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate

the mower without either the entire grass catcher or

the chute guard in place.

Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

smoothly.Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always

turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set

park brake, stop engine and remove key before

dismounting.

Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.

Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a

complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or

unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs, adjusting

or removing any grass or debris.

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 unloading the

machine =ntoa trailer or truck. This unit should not be

driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under

power, because the unit could tip over, causing

serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed

manually on a ramp to load or unload properly.

Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine

is runmng _foperator must dismount to do so.

Wear sturay reugh-soled work shoes and close-fitting

slacks arts starts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or

jewelry They can be caught in moving parts. Never

operate a unit tn bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

Check overhead clearance carefully before driving

under power hnes, wires, bridges or low hanging tree

branches before entering or leaving buildings, or in any

other s=tuat_onwhere the operator may be struck or

pulled from the unit. which could result in serious injury.

Disengage al! attachment clutches, thoroughly

depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before

attempting to start engine.

Your mower _sdesigned to cut normal residential

grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to

mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture)

or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the

mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting

a potential fire hazard.

Slope Operation

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss of control and tip-

over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up the slope

or ifyou feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this

manuel to measure slopes before operating this unit on a

sloped or hilly area. ff the slope is greater than 15° as shown

on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit in that area or

serious injury could result.

Do:

Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, 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 enough gear so that

you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.

Always keep machine in gear when going down

slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for

wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Useextra care with grass catchers or other

attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front

of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards

which could cause serious injury.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose

traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

Do Not:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments.The mower could suddenly turn over

if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or ifan

edge caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your

foot on the ground.

DOnot use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

•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

seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine

operation.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

the machine. Children 14 years and over should only

operate machine under close parental supervision

and proper instruction.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your

vision of a child or other hazard.

•Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent

unauthorized operation.

Service

Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors

are explosive.

a. Use only an approved container.

a. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two

minutes before refueling.

b. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any

spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

d. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel

vapors will accumulate inthe area.

e. Never store the fuel container or machine inside

where there is an open flame or spark, such as a

gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.

Never run amachine inside aclosed area.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of

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

fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5

minutes before storing.

Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually

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

bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets

original equipment specifications.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly. Use all guards as

instructed in this manual.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the wire from the spark plug end thoroughly

inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the

damage before restarting and operating the mower.

Grass catcher components are subject to wear,

damage and deterioration, which could expose

moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your

safety protection, frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when

servicing blade(s).

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and

service as required.

Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during

operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down

before touching.

Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are

dangerous.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.

Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm

the environment and the ecology.

a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method

to dispose of waste from your local office of

Environmental ProtectionAgency. Recycling

centers are established to properly dispose of

materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do

not use food or beverage containers that may

mislead someone into drinking from them.

Properly dispose of the containers immediately

following the draining of fluids.

c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground,

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

other body of water. Observe Environmental

Protection Agency regulations when disposing

of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries,

tires and other harmful waste.

IJ.ILLI WARNING

f_lJ.

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

(/}uJ

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

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

"' "' Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

u) a.

"_ OOperate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

U3

UNPACKING

Removing From Crate

•Remove all screws from bottom of the crate

using a 1/4" socket or a flat blade screwdriver.

• Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the

crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire

punctures.

• Remove and discard plastic bag which covers

the unit.

•Liftthe rear of the mower and clear the bottom

of the crate. Repeat for the front.

Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit

out of the crate's way.

Loose Parts

You will find the following loose parts in the crate. To

identify these parts, see Figure 1. Remove loose

parts very carefully so as not to damage or lose any.

1. Steering wheel components: steering wheel, cap,

shaft, tube

2. Operator's manual (not shown in Figure 1)

3. Mulching plug &side-discharge chute

4. Oil drain sleeve

5. Battery acid pack* (not shown in Figure 1)

6. Battery cover

7. ignition keys (net shown in Figure 1)

8. Steering gear cover

9. Bumper (optional)

10. Hitch Plate (optional)

* Not included as booso part if unit shipped with wet battery

Side-Discharge Chute

Mulching

Plug

Bahery

Cover

Seat

Steering

Shaft

,Oil Drain

Sleeve

Steering

Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Cap _--_-_

Steering

Tube

J

Hitch Plate

(Optional) Bumper

Figure 1

Steering

Gear Cover

Contents of Hardware Pack

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

-- --4 _ '_

Battery Hold U

°ownRods

_'_\,Wing Nut 711-0222A

712-0397

ATTACHING STEERING TUBE

Rex Screw

_$1/4-20 x1.25

I'J 710-0958

_<_--- Hex Lock Nut

1/4-20

712-0324

ATTACHING SIDE-

DISCHARGE CHUTE (_

AND MULCHING PLUG _'_

.Wing Nut 712-0397__(_

Pushnut Fastener F -

726-0271

Hex Screws

_'_ 1/4-20 x 2.75"-_+

710-0564 x375"

710-0825

ATTACHING STEERING SHAFT

_i_ _4._ Self-Tapping710.05991/4_20thd. Screw

ATTACHING STEERING GEAR COVER

_ _ _ _ _4_____ _/_!0T_t! ping Screw

ATTACHING OPTIONAL HITCH PLATE

Hex Bolt _

5/16-18 x 0.75" ---,,-

710-0118 Hex Nut

LockWasher._/ _ _,_ 2-0267

736-0119

ATTACHING STEERING

WHEEL

Hex Lock Bolt

_5/16-18 x 1.00

_ _ 4"_ 710-0643

(_),_Belleville Washer

736-0242

ATTACHING SEAT ASSEMBLY

J_" 710-0870

ATTACHING CONTROLKNOBS

Truss Head Machine (i_

Screw 710-3217

Hex Nut 712-0142-_ _)

Control Knobs

731-1918

ATTACHING OPTIONAL BUMPER

HexBolt _ _

3/8-16 x 1.0"

710-0514_ GG -

Figure 2

Flange Lock Nut

3/8-16 thd.

712-0431

NOTE: Reference to front, rear, right or left hand side

of the mower is observed from the operating position.

Items Required For Assembly

1. Fresh Gasoline

2. 7/16" wrench or socket (2)

3. 1/2"socket (1)

4. 9/16" wrench or socket (1)

5. Phillips head screwdriver (1)

6. Flat head screwdriver (1)

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT

GASOLINE in the engine. Be certain to service

engine withgasoline as instructed in the separate

engine manua/ before operating your mower.

All hardware necessary for assembling your

rider mower is included in the hardware pack.

See Figure 2 and get familiar with the

hardware before starting to assemble unit.

7

ASSEMBLY

Installing Battery

WARNING: Battery acid must be handled

with great care as contact with it can burn

and blister the skin. Wear protective

clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron)

when working with it.

Always shield eyes, protect skin and

clothing when working near batteries.

Always keep battery out of reach of

children.

Should battery acid accidentally splatter

into the eyes or onto the face, rinse the

affected area immediately with clean cold

water. If there is any further discomfort,

seek prompt medical attention.

If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with

clean water, then neutralize with a solution

of ammonia/water or baking soda/water.

Since battery acid is corrosive, do not

pour it intoany sink or drain. Before

discarding empty electrolyte containers,

rinse them with a neutralizing solution.

Never connect or disconnect charger clips

to battery while charger is turned on as it

can cause sparks.

Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,

matches, lighters) away from the battery as

the hydrogen gas generated during

charging can be combustible.

As a further precaution, only charge the

battery in awell-ventilated area. Make

certain venting path of battery (drain tube) is

always open.

Antidote

External: Flush with water.

Internal: Drink large quantities of water or

milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten

eggs or vegetable oil. Seek medical help

immediately.

Eyes: Flush with cool water for at least 15

minutes, then get prompt medical attention.

Activating the Battery

IMPORTANT: If your rider mower was shipped witha

wet battery, that is with the battery already filled with

electrolyte, skip the battery set-up section entirely

and go to "Installing the Battery" section on page 9.

NOTE: Continue assembling the rider mower while

the battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling with

acid), and later while you are charging the battery.

Follow the safety precautions mentioned previously.

Also remember to take added precaution, as stated

below, while activating the battery.

WARNING: When not in use, keep the

terminal covers in place.

Do not short battery terminals (avoid a

connection between the two battery posts

or between the positive terminal and the

frame of the riding mower).

Before installing battery, remove metal

bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

from your person.

Connect positive terminal first to prevent

sparks from accidental grounding.

Do not use the rider mower battery to start

other vehicles.

•Carefully remove electrolyte (battery fluid, acid)

pack from its box.

• Using aflat head screwdriver, remove the cell

caps from the battery.

• Open the carton containing the electrolyte

(acid) pack pouch. Cut 1/4" from the spout on

top of the acid pack.

• Fill each cell of the battery up to the split ring.

Do not exceed the maximum fill level.

•Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes with

the caps off. The electrolyte level may drop due

to the chemical reaction in the battery. Add if

necessary.

Do not overfill the battery. Overfilling the battery

can cause leakage which can damage your

new dder mower.

• Replace the cell caps on the battery.

Charging the Battery

,_ WARNING: While charging the battery, do

not smoke. Keep the battery away from

any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid

can cause an explosion.

After the battery has been charged, add

only distilled water. Do not add acid.

After filling with acid the battery has reached

85% charging capacity. Anewly activated

battery will reach 100% capacity in 1to 2.5

hours with a 3 ampere charge.

A battery charged by the alternator will have

the same life as a battery bench charged prior

to installation provided that the engine is run for

1 to 2.5 hours with a 3 ampere alternator for the

initial charge.

NOTE: After battery has been charged, add only

distilled water. Do not add electrolyte (battery fluid,

acid).

Disposing of electrolyte

After filling the cells to the proper level, you may have

some extra electrolyte (battery fluid, acid) left over.

Follow the steps below for proper disposal.

•Fill the plastic container halfway with tap water.

Put two tablespoons of baking soda in the

electrolyte/water mix. Fill rest of the container

with water.

• Pour the baking soda, water and electrolyte

mix down the sink drain under running water.

•Throw the plastic container in the garbage.

NOTE: The information listed above is for initial

charge. Refer to the Maintenance section of this

manual for battery care and charging instructions

afterregu_rusage.

Installing the battery

Pivot the cover of the mower upwards as

shown in Figure 3.

Cover

Install battery

here

through the hole in the battery tray.

Pull up on the hold-down rods through the slot

on the battery cover and insert one wing nut on

each hold-down rod. Tighten the two wing nuts

to secure the battery to the unit. See Figure 4.

Wing Nut

Hok

Figure 4

Attaching Steering Tube

• Slide the steering tube into the steering support

bracket assembly.

•Secure with hex screw and hex inserted lock

nut from the hardware pack. See Figure 5.

Steering Tube-_--

Steering Support

Bracket Assembly

\

Hex Screw Lock Nut

Figure 3

Place the battery into the battery opening with

positive terminal toward the rear of the unit.

Make certain both the negative (black) cable

and the positive (red) cable are routed up

through the battery opening. See Figure 4.

Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive

terminal of the battery. See Figure 4. Secure

with hex bolt and nut provided with the battery.

Slide rubber boot over the positive terminal.

Attach negative cable to the negative terminal with

a hex bolt and nut provided. See Figure 4.

Hook the curved end of the hold-down rod

Figure 5

Attaching Steering Gear Cover, Optional

Bumper & Optional Hitch Plate

•Align the two holes on the steering gear cover

with the two corresponding holes on the front

frame of the rider. See Figure 6A.

•Insert two self-tapping screws from the

hardware pack through these two ho_es of the

gear cover and the frame as shown in Figure

6A. Secure tightly.

• If your rider mower is equipped with the

optional Bumper, align the two holes at two

ends of the tube with the corresponding holes

on the front of the rider. See Figure 6B. Insert

the two hex bolts from hardware pack as Shown

and secure with the lock nut.

A

rame

_ng Gee,!-_

Cover

6,_ Screw

Align the holes on the hitch plate with the holes

on the rear frame assembly as shown in Figure

6C. Secure on each side with hex bolt, lock

washer and hex nut from the hardware pack.

Lock L

FNuI

e

:.-:,!-"B'umpew

_",k. I,tex

C

Hitch Plate...,..,._(

Rear \

Frame _

_ _ _ _::sher

.ut

Figure 6

Attaching Steering Shaft

•Slide the steering shaft over the steering tube

and secure with three self-tapping screws from

the hardware pack. See Figure 7.

_Steering Shaft

Secure with

self-tapping

screw

\\

Attaching Control Knobs

Attach control knobs to the shift lever and

throttle/choke control lever using truss head

machine screws and hex nuts. See Figure 8,

_-_ _,.--_ Control Knob

J

Secure _ _[_(_ i

nw od

Figure 8

Attaching Steering Wheel

•With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight

forward, place the steering wheel over the

steering shaft, positioning the steering wheel as

desired. See Figure 9.

• Place the bell washer with the cupped side

down over the steering shaft. Secure with hex

lock bolt.

•Press the steering wheel insert onto the

steering wheel aligning the four tabs in the rear

of the steering wheel insert with the four slots in

the steering wheel so that the cap fits snugly.

See Figure 9,

Hex Lock Bolt

\

Steering

Wheel P_ell Washer

Steering

i

S

Steering Wheel

Insert

J

lot

Figure 7 Figure 9

10

Attaching Side Discharge Chute

Your riding mower is shipped to you with the

grasscatcher fully assembled on the unit, A side

discharge chute and a mulching plug are included as

loose parts, Follow the instructions below to attach

the side-discharge chute,

WARNING: Do not operate the mower if

any one of the grasscatcher, discharge

chute or mulching plug is notfirmly installed

on the mower.

Pivot the cover up and lower the cutting height

adjustment lever to the lowest position.

Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure

10) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute.

Grasscatcher

Wing

Discharge Wing

Nut B

gNutC

Win

Nut A

Figure 10

Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure

10) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove.

All four wing nuts (A, B, C, and D) hold the

chute to the deck frame.

Slide the grasscatcher chute to the rightand

out of the deck frame.

Slide the side-discharge chute in and place it

on the deck so that the four wing nut positions

align with those on the deck.

Reinsert wing nuts A and B that you had earlier

removed. Tighten to secure.

Tighten the two wing nuts C and D. Check and

make sure that the side-discharge chute is

properly installed and the hardware tightly

secured.

Attaching Mulch Plug

While operating your rider mower, you have three

options: (i) to collect grass clippings in the

grasscatcher, (ii) to discharge grass clippings on the

side, or (iii) to mulch grass and recirculate clippings

back to the lawn. For the third option, attach the

mulching plug to the side-discharge chute and then to

the deck.

Wing Nut_ !Side Discharge Chute

Speed-

Nut

f_ Mulching

Hex Bolt Plug

Figure 11

To assemble the mulching plug, put two hex

bolts through the mulching plug at the

respective openings.

Place speed nuts over the hex bolts.

•Insert the plug into the side discharge chute

aligning the two slots on the two sides of the

side-discharge chute with those on the

mulching plug. See Figure 11.

•Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and

thread a few turns. Check that the plug is

aligned correctly within the discharge chute.

•Tighten both wing nuts

To attach the mulching plug now to the unit,

follow instructions to attach side discharge

chute to the deck.

Installing Seat and Safety Switch

•Pivot the cover of the mower upwards.

•Align the slots in the frame with the four holes

on the bottom of the seat and secure withfour

self-tapping screws. See Figure 12.

• Align the tabs on the safety switchwith the

large cut-out on the bottom of the seat, push

the safety switch in and turn clockwise to lock.

See Figure 12.

Alig_

turn

Seeping Screw

\ J

safety switch and

_lockwise to secure

Figure 12

11

OPERATION

Know Your Rider Mower

Compare the illustrationson thispage withyour ridermower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controls

and adjustments. The operation of any ridermower can result inforeign objectsbeing throwninto the operator's eyes,

causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any

adjustmentsor repairs on it.

Seat

\

Throttle/Choke Steering Wheel

Control J

Shift Lever

Grass

Indicator

Ignition

Key

-- Cutting Height

Adjustment Lever

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Side Discharge

Chute \Speed

\Control

Cutting Pedal Brake

Pedal

Deck

Figure 13

Cover

Parking

Brake Engine

Blade En

Pedal

Lock Battery

Figure 14

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Know the Controls

(Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14.)

Throttle/Choke Control: Use to regulate the engine

speed and to start the engine.

Speed Control Pedal: Use to regulate the ground

speed of the rider mower.

Ignition Switch: Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.

Shift Lever: Use to change direction of the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator: Use to determine the

level of grass clipping in the bag and when to stop

and empty it.

Parking Brake:Use to stop the mower from moving

while parked.

Blade Engagement Pedal: Use to engage or

disengage the blade.

Blade Lock: Use to lock blade at the engaged

position.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever: Use to raise and

lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting

height.

Brake Pedal: Use to stop the mower's forward or

reverse motion.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with asafety interlock system for

your protection. The interlocksafety switches are

connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement

pedal, the shift lever, and the seat.

The purpose of the safety interlock system is

threefold:

a to prevent the engine from starting unless

the brake pedal is depressed and the blade

engagement pedal is disengaged;

b. to shut off the engine if the blade pedal is

not disengaged when the shiftlever is put

into reverse; and

c. to shut the engine off when the operator

leaves the seat without engaging the

parking brake.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious

injury, do not operate the rider mower if the

interlock system is malfunctioning.

To MaintainSafety

WARNING: It is very important that you

maintain safety while operating your rider

mower, Observing the caution rules

mentioned below will enable you to enjoy

your rider mower.

Avoid serious injury or death.

Go up and down slopes, not across.

Avoid sudden turns.

Do not operate the unit where it could slip or tip.

If your rider mower stops while going uphill,

stop the blade(s) and reverse downhill slowly.

Do not mow when children or others are

around. Never carry children.

Look down and behind before and while

reversing.

Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and

switches) in place and working.

Remove objects that could be thrown by the

blade(s).

Know location and function of all controls.

Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped

before placing hands or feet near blade(s).

Before leaving operator's position, disengage

blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage

parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.

Stopping Mower

• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

• Release the speed control pedal and depress

the brake pedal.

• When the mower comes to a complete stop,

place the shift lever in neutral.

• Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the

parking brake knob.

• Turn the ignition key to OFF position and

remove the key.

Using Throttle/Choke Control

The throttle/choke control is used to increase or

decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the

SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a

rabbit and a turtle respectively. See Figure 15.

•For normal operation and when using a

grasscatcher, move the throttle/choke control

to the FAST position.

• For maximum charging of the battery and also

for a cooler engine while running, move the

threttle/choke control to the FAST position.

• For transport and to tow pull-behind

attachments, move the throttle/choke control to

the SLOW position.

•Do not adjust the governor to increase or

decrease the engine speed. The governor is

set at the factory for maximum engine

performance, and should not be altered.

Using Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your

rider mower. It can be set at forward, neutral, or

reverse settings. These settings, marked as F, N,and

R respectively, are located next to the shift lever on

the unit. See Figure 15.

•Before you move the shift lever to any of the

positions, depress the brake pedal and stopthe

unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

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Figure 15

Move the lever outwards (left) to remove the

locking pin from the lever and slide the lever to

the position desired. Look at the rear and make

sure the path is free of obstacles before

positioning the shift lever to the reverse.

Do not force the shift lever. If it does not shift,

release the brake pedal slightly to line up the

shifting collar in the transmission, then try to

move the shift lever.

Slowly release the brake pedal and take your

foot off the pedal. Always make sure that there

is no one in the way when you run the mower.

Adjusting Cutting Height

The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on

the cover. For a representation of the cutting height

positions, refer to Figure 15.

•Pull the lever out of the slot and slide it upward

or downward to the desired cutting height.

• Lower the cutting height to mow close to the

ground.

Raise the deck height to the highest position

when you ride on a sidewalk or a road.

• To mow tall or thick grass, move the cutting

height adjustment lever to the highest position

and cut. Then move the lever to a lower

position and cut again.

Using Parking Brake

To engage perking brake

• Completely push the brake pedal down and

stop the unit.

With your right foot on the brake pedal, move

the shift lever to the neutral position.

Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with

your rightfoot, pull up the parking brake knob.

Make sure the parking brake holds the unit.

Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and

remove the ignition key. Now your rider mower

is parked.

To release the parking brake

• Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake

will be automatically disengaged.

Before Starting

service the engine with gasoline as described in the

engine manual.

Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine

is running or hot. Do not smoke while filling

up the gasoline tank.

Starting Engine

(Refer to Figure 16,)

• Attach the wire to the spark plug.

Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.

• Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE

position (all the way forward).

• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

• Turn the ignition key to the START position. As

soon as the engine starts, let the key return to

the ON position.

• Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE

position and into FAST throttle position.

Hold straight

1.

Place st N Move to FAST

to ON

Figure 16

Starting Mower

• Depress the brake pedal so that the parking

brake is disengaged.

• Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or

the REVERSE position as you desire. Look to

the rear and check before backing up,

Release the brake pedal.

•Depress the speed control pedal.

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• To stop, release the speed control pedal and

depress the brake pedal.

Press the blade engagement pedal downward

until the blades are turning.The blades can be

engaged either while the mower is in motion or

while it is standing.

Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock to

keep the blade engaged without the operator having

to depress the blade pedal continuously.

•To engage the blade lock: While pressing

down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock

down with your heel. It should click into the

"blade engaged" position. To disengage the

blade lock, simply push clown on the blade

pedal and release the lock.

WARNING: When the blades are engaged,

keep feet and hands away from the

discharge opening, the blades or any part

of the deck.

Stopping Mower

• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

• Release the speed control pedal and depress

the brake pedal.

• When the mower comes to a complete stop,

place the shift lever in neutral.

• Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the

parking brake knob.

Turn the ignition key to OFF position and

remove the key.

NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when

you are not operating the mower. Such action will

drain the battery dead.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

This indicator was designed to add convenience to

your riding mower. While the mower is running, air will

flow through the discharge chute and into the grass

catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows

through easily pushing the ball up. If the grass

catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the

ball to fall. So if you see the white ball in the

grasscatcher fill level indicator falling down, you

should stop the mower and empty the bag.

To Empty Grasscatcher

• Stop the mower completely, pull up on the

parking brake knob and take the ignition key

out. Get off the operator's seat.

Pivot the cover up. Pull up the grasscatcher

bag by the handle and take it to the proper

disposal site. See Figure 17.

• Hold the bag away from your body. Push

down on the bag lever and let the bottom

section of the bag fall downwards. The grass

clippings will be disposed of from the

bottom.See Figure 17.

Tap the bag on the ground so that the three

legs of the bag press against the ground. The

bag lever should snap close while you push the

bag downwards.

Replace the bag on to the mower making sure

the bag is placed on the flange on top of the

discharge chute. Pivot the cover down.

Graaacatcher Cover

Bag

/

Handle

Figure 17

Using The Mower

Observe the safety rules listedon pages 3-5 and t3 of

this manual for safe operation of your mower.

•Before mowing, make sure that the cuttingdeck is

leveled. For deck adjustment, referto page 20.

•You can engage the blade by pressing on the

blade engagement pedal with your left foot

while sitting on the operator's seat.

• When mowing an area for the first time, watch

out for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a

foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire

from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the

mower for any damage. Repair the damage

before operating it again.

Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting

height upwards and/or sharpening the blades.

Mow at full throttle. Learn the terrain on which

you are mowing. For best mowing results, mow

only when the grass is dry.

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The recommended mowing pattern is given

below:

Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that

you can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one

mowing.

To empty grass bag, stop the mower

completely, engage the parking brake, and

turn the ignition off. This will prevent the hot

engine exhaust gas from browning the grass.

Many communities no longer haul grass

clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings

from your grasscatcher is a viable solution. For

this you will have to empty the grasscatcher at

the designated composting site.

Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching

plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn

instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag.

Mulch only when the grass is dry. Mulching wet

grass may damage the underside of the deck

because wet grass tends to stick to it. Clean

deck thoroughly if you mulch wet grass.

For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths

so that the clippings are distributed evenly.

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any

adjustment to riding mower without first

stopping engine and disconnecting

spark plug wire.

Brake Pedal Adjustment

During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake

is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake

periodically by carrying out the following test:

•Release the parking brake and place the rider

mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and

try to rollthe rider mower. The tractor should not

move. If the tractor moves, adjust the brake.

WARNING: Do notadjust the brake while the

engine is running. Be sure to block the

wheels of the rider mower before making any

adjustments onthe brake cable.

Adjustment to the brake pedal is made at the cable

end. See Figure 18.

• Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

• Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest

position.

• Pivot the cover up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge

chute or the mulching plug from the mower.

• Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

• Locate the brake cable on the right side under

the front housing.

• Using a pair of 1/2" wrenches, loosen the jam

nuts and back the cable out to tighten or

thread inward to loosen.

Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is

reached.

• Unlock the parking brake and repeat the test

described above. Readjust if necessary.

Brake

Cable

Cable* --

Frame

1

Jam Nuts

Loosen

*Same type of adjustment on both cables

(only one shown here)

Figure 18

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Speed Control Pedal Adjustment

Adjustment to the speed control pedal is made at the

cable end. See Figure 18.

• Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest

position.

Pivot the cover up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute

orthe mulching plug from the mower.

• Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

Locate the speed control cable under the front

housing.

• Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to

tighten or thread inward to loosen.

• Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is

reached.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the

cover down.

Seat Adjustment

The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted

to maximize the operator's convenience,

Stop the mower completely and engage the

parking brake. Turn ignition off.

Pivot the cover up.

Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the

bottom of the seat.

• Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot,

and position it as desired.

• Retighten the four screws.

Wheel Alignment

The front wheels should toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch, To

adjust toe-in, followthese steps:

Remove the 3/8" hex nut which holdsthe ball

joint to the steering segment, See Figure 19,

Adjust the ball joint in or out untilthe wheels

toe-in approximately 1/16-5/16" (Dimension

"B" should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less

than dimension "A"). See Figure 19.

Replace the ball joint into the steering segment,

and replace the 3/8" hex nut.

Blade Brake/PTO Adjustment

The blade engagement pedal should be adjusted

so that if you depress it about 3/4" from the front of

the slot, it should start engaging the deck belt. The

PTO (power take off) switch is located in the blade

brake slot on the left side of the upper frame. See

Figure 20. The L_rake engagement pedal needs to

make contact with the PTO switch for the engine to

start.

Under normal operation, the blade engagement pedal

should not requtre frequent adjustment. However,

perform the following test periodically and make sure

that it is in fine working condition.

Pivot the cover up and check if there is enough

slack on the deck engagement cable.

• Depress the blade engagement pedal (about

3/4 inch) and check if the belt is engaging.

• If the cable is tight or too loose or the belt is not

engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable.

Hex Nut

€

Steering Segment

Ball Joint

-A

Tie Rod

C_

_" /front

Figure 19

B

(1/16-5/16" less than A)

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NOTE: You will have reached correct adjustment to

the deck engagement cable when the cable moves

approximately I/2" off center line in both directions.

Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at

the cable end. See Figure 20.

Deck =_// Hex

Engagement_ _ 3 \\ Nut

Periodically check to see if these belts are too

loose or damaged through wear and tear. If so,

replace with new belt. While ordering these

belts, refer to the Parts List section in this

manual for the correct part number.

Deck Belt

Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition

off. Pivot the cover up and remove the

grasscatcher. Remove the spark plug wire.

Put the deck at the lowest cutting height by

adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to

the lowest position.

Working from the rear of the mower, remove

the hex nut and the lock washer on the right

side of the deck belt guard. You will need a

7/16" socket wrench with 6" extension to

remove this bolt.

Remove

self-tapping

screw Remove hex nut &

'\ lock washer

Figure 20

If the belt is slipping when you depress the

blade engagement pedal about 3/4", loosen the

two hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 20.

• If the belt is engaging sooner than when the

blade engagement pedal is 3/4" from the PTO

switch, tighten both the hex nuts on the cable.

See Figure 20.

•Repeat the blade engagement test and

readjust if necessary.

•Pivot the cover back to its original position.

Belt Replacement

There are two drive belts and one deck belt inyour

rider mower; follow the description below to identify

the belts.

1. The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed

pulley to the transmission pulley.

2. The upper drive belt goes from the variable

speed pulley to the upper sheave of engine

pulley.

3. The deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the

lower sheave in engine pulley.

(View from underneath the mower while

working from the rear)

Figure 21

Using a3/8" socket wrench, remove the self-

tapping screw that holds opposite side of the

deck belt guard. See Figure 21. Push the right

side of the deck belt guard forward and let it

drop down.

Using a1/2"socket wrench, remove two self-

tapping screws, lockwasher and hex nutthat hold

the deck belt covertothe deck. See Figure 22.

For this, you will have to workfrom the top left

side of the mower. Remove the belt cover.

Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nuton the

idler pulley. See Figure 22.

Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler

pulley, and the engine pulley.

Place the new belt around the deck pulley and

the engine pulley making sure that the belt is

routed inside the belt keepers. There are two

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beltkeepersunderthegrasscatcher,oneon

theidlerandtheotherunderthedeckbelt

cover.SeeFigure22.

Reinstallthedeckbeltcoverandsecurewith

thetwoself-tappingscrewsandthelock

washerandhexnut.

NOTE: Belt keeper "A" must be mounted on the

outside of the belt.

Imaginary

Belt Line Belt

Keeper Keeper "A"

Deck Belt /Hex

Nut

the same location from where it was removed.

Upper Variable Speed Belt

•Remove the engine pulley using a9/16" socket

wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley

is located in front of the transmission.

Drop the engine pulley down and remove the

belt from around it.

• Push the idler bracket to the right and remove

the belt. See Figure 23.

• Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.

Transmission

Spring

Loaded

Idler

Variable Speed Pulley

Spring

Loaded

Idler

Self-Tapping

Screw

Pulley

Figure 22

Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with

the frame. See Figure 22. NOTE: An imaginary

line between the belt keeper and idler pulley

should be parallel to frame as shown above.

Again working from under the rear of the

mower, reinstall the rear deck belt guard.

Replace the grasscatcher and pivot the cover

back.

Lower Variable Speed Belt

•Remove the rear deck belt guard following first

five steps for deck belt removal on page 17,

Remove belt from the engine pulley.

• Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left

side of the transmission, to the right. Remove

belt from around the idler and then the

transmission pulley. See Figure 23.

• Using a 9/16" socket, remove bolt, spacer and

the flat washer from the variable speed pulley.

See Figure 23. Drop the pulley down and

remove the belt.

•Replace new belt and reassemble following

above instructions in reverse order.

Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt

keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in

Transmission

Pulley D_ck Belt

Guard

View from underneath the mower while

working from the rear

Figure 23

Fuse Replacement

The fuse is located next to the spark plug under the

rear frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the

fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or

the new fuse will blow again.

Check forloose connections inthe fuse holder and

replace holder if necessary. Adead shod may be inthe

cranking orchargingcircuit where insulationmay have

rubbedthroughand exposed the bare wire, Replace the

wire or repairwithelectrician'stape if the wire strands

have notbeen damaged. Also lookfor a wire pinched

between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or

muffler,or rubbedagainst a movingpart.

• Stop the rider mower and engage the parking

brake. Remove the ignition key.

• Pivot the cover up. Disconnect the spark plug

wire and ground it.

•Pull the fuse out of the lead wire.

• Replace with new automotive fuse.

• Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire

before pivoting the cover back.

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Adjusting the Deck

IMPORTANT: Please note that the valve stems on

the front wheels of this rider mower are on the inside

of the wheels.

The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" to

3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. To maintain that,

you may have to adjust the deck pitch. In the case of

uneven cut, you will have to level the deck. For both

adjustments, follow the steps below:

NOTE: Check pressure of all four tires before levelling

the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12p.s.L

• Place the deck in the engaged position.

Loosen the top hex nut out of the three nuts

that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the

deck hanger link assembly. See Figure 24. Do

not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut.

• Loosen the second nut up or down as

necessary. See Figure 24.

•When desired adjustment is reached, retighten

the two nuts.

•Adjust both sides if necessary.

Cleaning Engine

• Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the

machine with clean cloth.

• Clean the underside of the blade housing after

each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris

accumulate around the blade which may cause

rust on the deck.

Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or

debris from the finger guard on the engine daily

to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not

clean with a forceful spray of water since water

contaminates the fuel system.

Keep the governor linkage, springs and

controls free of debris.

• If engine muffler is equipped with spark

arrester screen, remove and clean the screen

regularly. Replace if damaged or plugged with

debris. Clean muffler area and remove any

grass or other debris before operating the unit.

Throttle/Choke Control Adjustment

Refer to separate engine manual,

Hex Nut

Deck.Hanger.

inK Assembly

Place deck in

engaged

position

ut

Figure 24

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MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

•The warranty on this rider mower does notcover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from

the warranty, operator must maintain the rider

mower as instructed in this manual.

• Changing of engine governed speed will void

engine warranty.

• Some adjustments will have to be made

periodically to maintain your unit properly.

• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure

these are tight.

,_ WARNING: Always stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before

performingany maintenance or adjustments.

Cutting Blade

Removal

balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver.

Remove metal from the heavy side until it

balances evenly.

Reaasembly

• Before reassembling the blade to the unit,

lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil).

• Be sure to properly align "star" fitting on blade

with "star" on spindle.

•When replacing the blade, be sure to install the

blade with the side of the blade marked

"Bottom" (or with part number) facing the

ground when the mower is in the operating

position.

Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90 foot-pounds

maximum.

NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts

must be checked periodically for correct tightness.

Oil Drain Sleeve

Your rider mower has a plastic oil drain sleeve packed

WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing with the loose parts for your convenience in draining

heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the oil from the crankcase.

cutting blade. •To drain the oil, snap small end of the oil drain

• Remove the 5/8" hex flange nut which holds .sleeve onto oil sump. See Figure 26.

the blade to the blade spindle. Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable

• Remove blade from the spindle. Bee Figure 25. container.

De¢_ Oil Drain

Sleeve II

S

/Blade

Flang/eNut Refer to the separate engine manual for engine

Figure 25

Sharpening

•When sharpening the blade, follow the original

angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely

important that each cutting edge receives an

equal amount of grinding to prevent an

unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration when rotating at high

speeds, may cause damage to the mower and

could break causing personal injury.

• The blade can be tested for balance by

maintenance instructions.

• Maintain engine oil as instructed inthe

separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Read and follow instructions carefully.

• Poor engine performance and flooding usually

indicates that the air cleaner should be

serviced. Service air cleaner as per the engine

manual. Clean frequently under extremely

dusty conditions.

• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap

reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is

recommended at the start of each mowing

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season.Checkenginemanualforcorrectplug

typeand gap specifications.

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with a resistor spark

plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use resistor

type.

Fuel Filter

Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel

filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or

discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter

through your engine authorized service dealer.

Lubrication (Refer to Figure 27)

UBE

LUBE

LUBE

LUCre E

LUBE

before

reassemblin

Viewed from the bottom

Blade Assembly

•Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle

only while reassembling the blade either after

sharpening or replacement.

Pivot Points

Lubricate all pivot points with lightoil at least

once a season.

Steering Shaft and Gear

• Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least

once a season with light oil.

Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears

with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25

hours of operation or once a season.

Linkage

Lubricate all deck linkage and height

adjustment linkage with a light oil.

Front Wheels

•Lubricate at least once aseason with

automotive multi-purpose grease.

Engine

• Maintain the engine as recommended in the

separate engine manual.

Battery Care

NOTE: If your rider mower was shipped witha wet

battery which is maintenance-free, skip the battery

care instructions.

Check fluid level

Check electrolyte level once a month. If the

level falls lower than middle of upper level, add

distilled water to restore level. Never add acid

to raise the electrolyte level.

After adding water, charge the battery to mix

water and electrolyte.

Always keep the battery clean.

Apply grease around terminals to prevent

corrosion.

NOTE: After operating the rider mower fora long

period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it

can overheat and lose fluid.

Battery Recharging

Recharging is necessary if the battery sits unused for

longer than one month. Charge battery with a current

of 1 to 1.5 amps.

WARNING: When removing or installingthe

battery, follow these instructions to prevent

the screwdriver from shorting against the

frame.

Figure 27: Lubrication Chart

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Removing the Battery:

Disconnect the negative cable first, then the

positive cable.

Installing the Battery:

•Place the battery in its assigned position. For

location and set-up, refer to Figure 4.

• Connect the positive cable first, then the

negative cable.

Jump Starting:

First, connect end of one jumper cable to the

positive terminal of the good battery, then the

other end to the positive terminal of the dead

battery.

Connect the other jumper cable to the negative

terminal of the good battery, then to the frame

of the unit with the dead battery.

_b WARNING: Failure to use this procedure

could cause sparking, and the gas in either

battery could explode.

Cleaning the battery

•Clean the battery by removing it from the unit

and washing with baking soda and water

solution. If necessary, scrape the battery

terminals with awire brush to remove deposits.

Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease

or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Battery Failures

Some common causes for battery failure are: incorrect

initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals other

than water after initial activation, undercharging,

overcharging, freezing, corroded connections etc.

These failures do not constitute warranty.

Tires

Recommended operating tire pressure is

approximately 12 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure

under any circumstance is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire

pressure should be maintained on all tires.

When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim

is clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire

and the rim generously. Never inflate to over 30

p.s.i, to seat beads.

WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30

p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause tire/

rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to

cause serious injury,

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for aperiod longer

than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Rider Mower

• Clean the engine and the entire unit

thoroughly.

• Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire

machine with an oiled rag to protect the

surfaces.

• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store

next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

• When storing any type of power equipment in

an unventilated or metal storage shed, care

should be taken to rustproof the equipment.

Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,

especially any chains, springs, bearings and

cables.

Battery

• Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of

its charge each day when the unit is not used.

NEVER store battery without a full charge.

Recharge battery before returning to service or

every two months, whichever occurs first.

• When storing unit for extended periods,

disconnect battery cables and remove the

battery from the unit.

• Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder

head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and

muffler area.

Engine

• Refer to the engine manual for storage

instructions. Make sure to store the engine

properly so that your equipment can work

smoothly afterwards.

23

General Problems

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble

Excessive vibration

Possible Cause

1. Bent or damaged blade

2. Bent blade.

Remedial Action

1.

2.

Mowerwill not 1. Engine speed low. 1.

discharge grass or 2. Speed selection. 2.

leaves uncut strips

3. Cutting height set too low. 3.

4. Blades short or dull. 4.

Belt Problems

Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Broken Belt 1. Sudden stop or shock load to belt 1

Stop engine immediately. Check all

pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts

for tightness and spindle damage.

Tighten or replace any damaged parts

Stop engine immediately. Replace

damaged blade. Only use original

equipment blades.

Throttle must be set at full throttle.

Use lower ground speed. Slower the

ground speed, better the quality of cut.

Raise the deck.

Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip

problem only).

Belt comes off

Belt shreds

2. Incorrect belt used

3. Belt engaged abruptly

4. Defective or damaged belt

1. Belt too loose; stretched

2. Broken or weak idler spring

1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

2. Pulleys not aligned

3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition;

frozen bearing

inspect rider for cause such as foreign

obiects stuck in between deck and

frame or belt path. Remove

obstruction and check * for damage.

Replace belt if needed.

2. Replace* with proper belt. Check Parts

listm this manual for correct part

number.

3. Engage belt slowly by depressing the

blade engagement pedal slowly.

4. Replace* with proper belt. Follow

instructions in Service and

Adjustments section.

1. Readjust belt. Replace if needed.

Follow instructions for belt

replacement in the Service and

Adjustments section.

2. Replace. Orderwith correct part

number from Parts List in this manual.

1. Adjust belt guides and guards so that

these are approximately 1/16 to 1/8

inch from belt when engaged.

2. Realign pulleys to be within

approximately 1/16 inch of each other.

Check with straight edge. Make sure

fastening hardware is tight.

3. Replace pulleys. Order with correct part

number from the Parts List in this

manual. Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 inch.

*Do not use a screwdriver to push or pry belt on to pulley. This may damage internal cords.

24

Engine Problems

Trouble

Engine will not crank

Engine cranks but

will not start

Possible Cause

1. Safety switch button not depressed

2. Battery installed incorrectly

3. Battery dead or weak.

4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker

5. Engine ground wire loose.

1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.

2. No fuel to the carburetor

3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged

4. No spark to spark plug

5. Faulty spark plug

6. Dirty air cleaner

Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfilled

2. Dipstick not seated or broken

3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum

Remedial Action

1. There are two switches in the starting circuit

of your unit. Make sure that the actuator is

fully depressing both switch buttons. Brake

pedal must be depressed and blade

engagement pedal disengaged.

2. Install the battery with negative terminal

attached to the black ground wire. Attach the

positive terminal to the red wire which goes to

the solenoid. Charge the battery fully before

installation,

3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is low,

fill to just below split rings with water. Charge

with 6 AMP charger until fully charged. If this

does not work, replace battery.

4. Replace fuse following instructions on page

19.

5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from

engine to frame or mounting bolt.

1. Check owner's guide for correct position for

throttle control/choke for starting.

2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.

3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if

necessary.

4. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead.

Hold spark plug lead away from engine block

about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a

spark. If not, have engine repaired at

authonzed engine service dealer.

5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug

lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug

body against the engine block. Crank the

engine. The spark plug should fire at the

electrode. Replace if it does not.

6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not

start. ,Clean or replace as recommended by

the engine manufacturer.

i! heck oil level.

Replace defective part.

Engine breather defective. Replace.

NOTE: For problems beyond those listed here, please contact the local authorized service

dealer or call the Customer Support Service line listed on page 2 of this manual.

25

Steering Wheel

PARTS LIST

\

Ref. Part No. Code Description

No.

1 731-1869 Steering Wheel: 4 Spoke

2 731-1904 Steering Wheel Cap

5

4

5

Ref. Part No. Code

No.

1 731-1877

2 731-1918

3 712-0142

4710-3217

5710-0599

Description

Steering Column: Green

Control Knob: Yellow

Hex Nut 8-32

Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32

Hex Screw Tr 1/4-20 x .50"

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if apart

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order wourd be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

26

25

\\

23

\

o\ 23

24

44

39

27

17

415

22

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

7

15

27

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Part No.

17962

650-0007

683-0033A

683-9178A

683-0179A

710-0224

710-0459A

710-0643

710-0669

710-0837

710-0958

!710-1017

710-1611

710-3008

712-0116

712-0206

712-0241

712-0267

712-0324

712-0411

714-0470

Description

Code

Switch Plate

Steering Tube Assembly

! Steering Support Bracket

Front Axle Assembly: RH

Front Axle Assembly: LH

Hex Screw AB

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.5

Special

Lock Screw 5/16-16 x 1.0" Gr.5

Hex Screw 1/2-13 x 0,75"

Oval Csunk Screw #10-16 x

0.625"

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x1.25 Gr.5

Special

AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0,625"

Self-Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x

0.75"

Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 9,75"

Lock Nut 3/8-24

Hex Nut 1/2o13

Hex Nut

Hex Nut

Lock Nut 1/4-20

Lock Nut

Cotter Pin

Ref.

No,

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

36

39

4O

41

42

43

44

45

Part No.

723-0156

731-o511

735-0265

735-0266

736-0105

736-0119

736-0160

736-0169

736-0187

736-0196

736-9242

736-0272

736-0320

736-3078

738-0541

738-3089A

741-0225

741-0356

747-0955

748-0290

750-0532

783-0411

783-0565A

783-0566A

Code Description

Ball Joint

Trim Strip

Floor Pad: LH

Floor Pad: RH

Bell Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Belleville Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Spacer

Steering Adapter

Hex Flange Bearing

Bearing: Steering Column

Tie Rod

Pinion Gear

Spacer

Gear: Steering Segment

Upper Frame Cover

Lift Plate

28

Operation Control

42

/

15

\\

5O

17 _,

\

31 37

/

3

12

\\!4

A

'\ "28

13

35

25

\\

48

\

\32

.27

13

\ 27 51

38

52

NhOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

e list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if apart

numbered 700-xxxx 'is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

29

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

19

2O

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

Part No.

683-0155

683-0156

683-0275

683-0161

710-1017

711-0701

711-1156

712-0287

712-0324

712-3017

714-0104

714-0111

714-0470

720-0166

731-0405

731-1913

732-0865

732-0815

735-0262

735-0261

735-0263

736-0117

736-0159

736-0169

736-0187

736-0272

736-0133

Description

Brake Pedal Assembly

Variable Pedal Assembly

Deck Pedal Assembly

Shift Cam Assembly

Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625

Clevis Pin

Shaft

Hex Nut 1/4-20

Lock Nut 1/4-20

Hex Nut 3/8-16

internal Cotter Pin

Hairpin Clip

Hairpin Clip

Ball Knob

Snap-on Bushing

StopLever

TorsionSpring

ExtensionSpring

Deck Pad

Drive Pad

Brake Pad

Flat Washer 3/8 X .620 X .033

5/16 Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Fiat Washer .510 X 1.00 X .060

Flat Washer .406 x 1.25 x .10

Ref.

No.

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

5O

51

52

53

54

Part No.

736-0329

736-0608

736-3000

736-3019

736-3020

738-0255

738-0373

738-0974

741-0591

746-0935A

746-0936

746-0937

746-0940

746-0964

747-0963

747-0964

750-0736

783-0473

783-0525

726-0450

783-0593A

783-0794

726-0157

736-0300

726-0100

N

Description

Lock Washer

Spring Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X. 134

Flat Washer .271 X .630 X .065

Shoulder Screw .375 Dia X .18

Shoulder Screw

Shoulder Screw .375 X .380 X

1/4-20

Flange Bearing

Shift Cable

Variable Drive Cable

Brake Cable

Deck Cable

Throttle Choke Cable: 67"

Brake Rod

Brake Lock Out Rod

Shoulder Spacer

Brake Lock Out Bracket

Self-Propelled Pedal Link

Plug Cap

Shift Lever

Bracket: Lock-out Pedal

Cable Tie

Flat Washer .406 I,D. x .875

O.D.

Push Cap

30

Deck Hanger Link

26

1

16

28

13

9

23 17

11

1"

11

4/

/

13

11

4

\3O

Ref. Part No.

No.

1 683-0152

2 710-0376

4 710-3230

5 711-0332

6 711-1120

7 711-3319

8 712-3008

9 712-3010

10 712-0266

11 712-3048

12 714-0104

13 714-0147

14 714-3010

15 720-0298

Code Ref,

Description No. Part No. Code Description

Pivot Link Assembly 16 732-0829

Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5 17 732-0837

Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Special 18 736-0119

Extension Spring

Torsion Spring

Lock Washer 5/16

Lift Bracket Pin 19 736-0140

Lift Rod 20 736-0169

Ferrule 21 736-0275

Jam Nut 3/8-16 Gr. 5 23 738-0145

Hex Nut 5/16-18 24 738-0183

Hex Cent. Lock Nut 3/8-16 25 738-0958

Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13 Gr.5 26 783-0435

Cotter Pin 27 783-0437

Cotter Pin 28 783-0440

Cotter Pin 29 736-0257

Handle Grip 30 683-0194

N Flat Washer .385 I.D. x .620 O,D.

Lock Washer

Flat Washer 5/16

Shoulder Screw

Shoulder Screw

Shoulder Spacer

Upper Deck Link

Axle Bracket: Rear

Lower Link

N Flat Washer .526 I.D. x 1.262 O.D.

Crossbar LiftLink

31

Transaxle Assembly

2

3

12

13

5I

16

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Part No. Code Description

629-0865

710-1208

710-0227

710-0805

710-0642

712-3010

714-0115

726-0320

783-0809

725-1713A

736-0289

736-0119

736-0173

750-1064

783-0433A

783-0691

683-0149A

736-3013

783-0437

729-0266

Harness Assembly Adapter

Hex "IT Screw5/16-18 x 3.50

Hex Washer Head Self-

Tap.Scew

Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5

Thd. Forming Scr. 1/4-20x .75

Hex Nut 5J16-16

Cotter Pin

_nsulatorNut Plate

N Transaxle Support Bracket

SpringSwitch

Shoulder Bushing

Lock Washer 5/16

FiatWasher

.28 I.D.x .74O.D. x ,083

Spacer

ShiftLever

Transaxle Bracket

Frame Assembly

FlatWasher

Rear Axle Bracket

InsulationConnector

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if apart

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

32

Variable Drive:

\--13

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

6

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Pa_ No.

683-0147

710-0134

710-0191

710-0902

710-1611

710-3096

712-0116

712-0241

712-3017

712-3035

714-0114

717-0864

732-0814

732-0815

736-0171

/

/

_4

Code Description

Idler Bracket Assembly

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.00

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25

Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75

Ref. Pa_ No. Code

No.

16 736-0219

17 736-0247

18 736-0427

Description

Bell Washer .406 I.D. x 1.13

O.D.

Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 O.D,

Belleville Washer .567 x 1.125

x .06

Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x 19 738-0968

.75

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Special 20 741-0405

Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24 21 750-0705

Hex Nut 3/8-24 22 754-0453

Hex Nut 3/8-16 23 756-0116

Hex Jam Nut 9/16-18 (Gr, 6) 24 756-0650

Square Key 25 756-0658

Variable Speed Pulley Assembly 26 756-0981

Extension Spring 27 783-0528

Extension Spring 28 783-0529

29 736-0169

Lock Washer 7/16 I.D.

Shoulder Spacer

Bearing

Spacer

V-Belt

Idler Pulley

Transmission PuUey

Engine Pulley

Flat Idler Pulley

Idler Bracket

Cable Bracket

Lock Washer 3/8 I.D.

33

Upper Frame

2O

\

&

30

32

_25 31 34

31

18

17

15

25

17

9

!

11

14 1

35

33

3

28

32

Ref.

No.

1

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Pad No,

783-0605

783-0564A

783-0811

683-0264

783-0554

783-0414A

783-0413

783-0412A

747-0985

736-3019

736-0275

736-0187

736-0101

735-0271

735-0199A

732-0829

726-0272

Code Description

N

N

N

N

Ref. Part NO. Code

No.

Deck Stabilizing Bracket 21 725-0157

Front Frame: Upper 22 714-0470

Steering Gear Cover 23 714-0147

Front Channel Assembly 25 714-0104

Cam Bracket 26 712-0271

Frame Rail: Rear 27 712-0265

Frame RaiI--L.H, 28 711-1165

Frame RaiI--R. H. 29 711-0332

Deck Rod 30 710-1611

Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134 31 710-1017

Flat Washer 5/16 32 710-0599

Flat Washer .64 I.D. X 1.24 X .06 33 683-0163A

Flat Washer 3/8 X 1,00 X .030 34 683-0160

Rubber Bumper 35 683-0142

Rubber Bumper 36 749-1099 N

Extension Spring 37 712-0431

Clamp: 9/16 dia. 38 710-0514

Description

Cable Tie

Hairpin Clip

Hairpin Clip

Hairpin Clip

Hex Nut

!Hex Nut 1/4-20

Clevis Pin

LiftBracket Pin

3-1-Screw 5/16-18 x .75

Torx Mach. AB Scr. 1/4-14 x 0.625"

Hex i-r Screw 1/4-20

Steering Support Bracket

Pivot Bracket Ass'y.: Hood

Pivot Bar Assembly

Front Bumper (Optional)

Lock Nut 3/8-16"

Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1.0"Gr. 5*

"Applicable only with the optional bumper tube (reference no. 36)

34

Frame Assembly

I z47

33

25

,/

10

_,:_39 22

44\

41 \

9

36

16

\

15

\

43

\

21

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

37

20

15

35

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Part No.

683-0149A

683-0190

683-0191

683-0192

710-0148

710_157

710-0624

710-0654A

719-0871

710-1237

710-1611

710-1653

710-3015

711-0222A

712-0271

712-0291

712-0397

712-3017

712-3057

725-0157

726-0205

726-0209

ICode Description

Frame Assembly

Frame Rail Support: RH

Frame Rail Support: LH

Muffler Pipe Extension

Hex FI. Screw #8-32 x 6.375

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75° Gr.5

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.5" Gr,5

Hex Washer Head ]-r Screw 3/8-

16 x 1.o"

Ref. Part No.

No.

23 731-0708

24 731-1682A

25 731-1945

26 732-3080

27 735-0273

28 736-0119

29 736-0123

30 736-0159

31 736-0169

Code Description

Battery Cover

Oil Drain Sleeve

Engine Duct

Compression Spring

Rubber Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

5/16 Washer

Lock Washer

Hex Slot Sems Screw #10-32 x 32 736-0188

0.38 33 736-0400

Hex Washer 77- Screw #10-32 x

0.625" 34 736-0607

77- Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75" 35 737-0169

Machine Screw #10-32 x0.5" 36 738-0960

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 0,75" 37 741-0516

Battery Hold-down Rod 38 741-0591

Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20 39 7518213146

Lock Nut 1/4-20 40 751-0535

Wing Nut with Bell Washer 41 751-0656

Hex Nut 42 783-0417

Hex Nut 5/16-24 Gr,5 43 783-0624

Cable Tie 44 783-0630

Hose Clamp 45 783-0561

Cable Tie 46 710-0118

47 712-0267

Flat Washer

I

i Flat Washer

ILock Washer

Motor Oil

Shoulder Screw

Flange Bearing

Flange Bearing

Throttle Casing Clamp

I

! Fuel Line Hose

i

: I Fuel Tank

Transaxle Support Bracket

Battery Bracket

Fuel Tank Bracket

i Hitch Plate (Optional)

Hex Bolt*

IHex Nut*

I I

*Applicable only with the optional hitch plate (reference no. 45)

36

Hood Assembly

\

Ref. Part No.

No.

1 710-0599

2710-0870

3710-1017

4720-0238

5 720-3026

6 731-0511

7 731-1691

8 783-0410

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637 I

'\ \

\

14 \

\

\

11

Code Description

Hex Hd. 'l-r Screw 1/4-20

x0,5

Hex Washer Hd. TT

Screw 3/8-16 x 0.62

Torx Head AB screw 1/4-

14 x 0.625

Rod End Grip

Edge Trim

ITrim Strip

Grass Bag Lens

Bracket Reinforcement:

Hood

Ref. Part No.

No.

9 763-0445

10 783_0446

11 783-0447

12 783-0448

13 783-0449

14 783-0451A

15 783-0545

16 783-0562

17 757-0364A

Code

Description

Hood

Plate: Hood

Hood Bracket

Hood Bracket:

Reinforcement

Hinge Bracket: Rear

Pivot Plate: Rear Hood

Hood Screen

Hinge Bracket: Front

Seat

37

Wheel Assembly

\

5

J

/

/

6

\5

8

i

Ref.

No,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pa_ No. Code

737-0288

736-0285

736-0242

Description

714-0115

710-0627

634-0139

634-0169

736-0366 N

Grease Fitting (Not Shown)

Flat Washer .635 x 1.589 x .060

Bell Washer .345 I.D. x .88O.D.

x .06

Hairpin Clip

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75

Rear Wheel 16,0 x 6.5 x 8.0

Front Wheel 11.0 x 4.0 x 4.0

Flat Washer 5/8 I.D. x 1.00.D.

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

Pa_ No,

727-0425A

731-1825

734-1788A

Code Description

Spring Clip

Hubcap: Yellow_.0"

Hubcap: Yellow--8"

3

38

Three-In-One Mowing Deck

16

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement parL For instance, if apart

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster

Gray, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-062.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

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Part No. Code Description

618-0250

683-0150C

683-0159

683-0173

747-1172

710-0134

710-0191

710-0347

710-0599

710-0650

710-0672

710-1611

712-0241

712-0287

712-0397

712-0417A

712-3017

712-3057

714-0470

726-0201

726-0233

732-0429A

736-0101

736-0119

736-0169

736-0289

736-0300

736-0329

736-0343

738-0968

742-0651

747-0957

747-0972

754-0754

756-0627

783-0463

783-0529

783-0569A

783-0781

783-0594

Spindle Assembly

N Deck Assembly

Brake Bracket Assembly

Deck Belt Cover

NBelt Keeper

Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .62

Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Gr. 5

Self-Tapping Washer Head

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .5

Hex Washer Self-Tapping

Screw 5/16-18 x .75

Hex CapScr.5/16-24 x 1.25(Gr.5)

Torx Head Screw 5/16-18 x .75

Hex Nut 3/8-24

Hex Nut 1/4-20

Wing Nut With BellWasher

Flange Nut 5/8-18

Hex Nut 3/8-16

Hex Nut 5/16-24

Cotter Pin

Speed Nut

Push Nut

ExtensionSpring

Flat Washer 3/8 x 1,00 x .030

Lock Washer 5/16

Lock Washer 3/8

Bushing

Flat Washer .406 x .875 x .059

Lock Washer

Flat Washer .330 x 1.25 x .120

Spacer

Three-in-one Blade

Link Rod

Belt Keeper

V Belt

Flat Idler Pulley

Idler Bracket

Cable Bracket

Deck Plate

N Deck Skirt

Deck Cable Bracket

39

Deck Accessory--Th ree-ln-One

27

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10

14

26 /20

1%

17

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Pad No. Code Description

631-0060

631-0080

710-0166

710-0286

710-0456

7t0-0564

710-0642

710-0825

710-0924

711-0415

712-0271

712-0298

712-0397

714-0115

726-0271

731-1441

731-1743A

731-1744

731-1745A

732-0839

732-0841

732-0854

736-0173

736-0329

763-0544

783-0575A

783-0645

Flow indicatorAssembly

N Grass Bag Assembly

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x1.0

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5"

Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5"

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75"

Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x

0,75"

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75"

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75"

Clevis Pin

Hex Seres Nut 1/4-20

Jam Nut

Wing Nut

Cotter Pin

Speed Nut

Bag Handle

Discharge Chute: Grass Bag

Side-Discharge Chute

Mulching Plug

Bag ReleaseLever

Torsion Spring

Clip Spdng

FlatWasher

LockWasher

Grass Bag Screen

Pivot Bracket

Deflector Plate

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18

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Wire Diagram

RED/WHITE

ENGINE

YELLOW

RED =

\ GREEN

IGNITION SW

725-0267

RED/WriT

YELLOW

ORG/BLK

RED

SOLENOfD

725-1426

RED

° °l

-- ÷

BAT3-ERY

725-1695

BRAKE SW

725-1657A

RED

FUSE

725-1381

GREEN

YEWBLK

SEAT SWITCH

725-3234

BATTERY BOOT COVER

725-1727

REVERSE SW

725-!643

YEIJBLK

GREEN

RELAY RELAY

725-1648 725-1648

COMPLETE WIRE HARNESS (629-0902)

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Single Speed Transmission--L.H. (Part No. 618-0251A)

CO

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Part No. I Code Description

618-0232

618-0248

618-0072B

611-0114

661-0006

710-1206

710-1325

717-0678

719-0313B

732-0663

737-0148

741-0862

761-0202

777-6318

Differential Assembly: Single Speed

Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake

Upper Housing Assembly

Detent Shaft Assembly

Brake Yoke Assembly: LH

Hex Washer Hal."IT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr.5

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.65

Brake Puck

Lower Housing

Spring Detent

Grease

Ball Detent

Brake Disc

Label

43

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

YaRD'MaN:)//

For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase

within the United States of America, its possessions

and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its

option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,

free of charge, any part or parts found to be

defective in material or workmanship. This warranty

covers units which have been operated and

maintained in accordance with the operating

instructions furnished with the unit, and which have

not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use,

neglect, accident, improper maintenance or

alteration.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are

subject to separate terms as noted below in the "No

Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty" clause.

All normal wear part failures will be covered on this

product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause.

After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal

wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused

by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER

component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as

batteries*, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags,

rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes,

shave plates and tires.

How to obtain service: Warranty service is

available, with proof of purchase, through your local

authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in

your area, please check the yellow pages or contact

the Customer Service Department of MTD

PRODUCTS INC, P. O. Box 368022, Cleveland,

Ohio 44136-9722. Phone 1 (800) 800-7310. The

return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the

factory unless prior written permission has been

extended by the Customer Service Department of

MTD PRODUCTS INC.

Transportation charges: Transportation charges

for the movement of any power equipment unit or

attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Units exported out of the United States: MTD

PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for

products sold or exported outside of the United

States of America, its possessions and territories,

except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC's

authorized channels of export distribution.

Other Warranties:

1. The engine or component parts thereof carry

separate warranties from their manufacturers.

Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's

warranty on these items.

2. *Batteries are covered by a90-day replacement

warranty.

3. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or

component parts thereof are covered by a one

year warranty.

4. All other warranties, express or implied,

including any implied warranty of merchantability

or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby

expressly disclaimed in their entirety.

5. The provisions as set forth in this warranty

provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD

PRODUCTS INC's obligations adsing from the

sales of its products. MTD PRODUCTS INC will

not be liable for incidental or consequential loss

or damage.

How state law relates to this warranty: This

limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state. Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some

states and therefore they may not apply to you

under all circumstances.

NOTE: This warranty does not cover routine

maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as

brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck

adjustments. Nor does this warranty cover normal

deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or

exposure.