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MODEL NUMBER 917.258661 OWNER'SMANUAL
AssemblyOperationCustomer Responsibilities
Service and AdjustmentsRepair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating this equipment.FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE,
CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On
MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTSFAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHI.
GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the manual
and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible
aduIts, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine. Clear the area of objects
such as rocks, toys, wire, etc,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade..
Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always
look down and behind before and while backing, Be aware of the
mower discharge direction and do not point
it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either theentire
grass catcher or the guard in place.
Slow down before turning. Never Ieave a running machine
unattended. Nways turn off
bfades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keysbefore
d]smountingo
Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing
grass catcher or unclogging
chute. Mow only in daylight or good artificia_ light.. Do not
operate the machine while under the influence of
abohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into
a trailer or truck
II. SIrOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control andtipover accidents, which can result in severe
injury ordeath. All slopes require extra caution, if you cannot
backup the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.DO:.
Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks,
tree limbs, etc Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.. Uneven terrain
could
overturn the machine. Tafl grass can hide obstacles. Use slow
speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope. Follow the manufactLtrer's
recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.. Use extra care
with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement
on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.. Avoid starting or
stopping on a slope If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down
theslope,
DO NOT: Donor turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenfy turn over if a wheel is over the edgeof a
cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
causesliding_
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
theground,
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes
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IlL CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to themachine
and the mowing activity,. Never assume thatchildren will remain
where you last saw them. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful
care of another responsible adultr" 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 falf off and be
seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Never allow
children to operate the machine. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure visionIV. SERVICE Use
extra care inhandling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.Use only an approved
container.Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the enginerunningr
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do notsmokeNever refuel the
machine indoors.Never store the machine or fuel container inside
wherethere is an open flame, such as a water heater
Never run a machine inside a closed area. Keep nuts and bolts,
especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety
devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.. Keep machine free of grass, _eaves, or
other debris build-up.
CIean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
beforestoring
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an objectRepair, if
necessary, before restarting
- Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running
Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage, and
deter oraton, which could expose moving parts or allowobjects to
be thrown. Frequently check components andreplace with
manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-essary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the bfade(s) orwear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
asrequired.
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It meansCAUTIONI!] BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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Always disconnect spark plug Ii
CAUTION:
wire and place wire where it cannot contact ispark plug in order
to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up,
transporting,adjusting or making repairs. I
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& WARNING &The engine exhaust from this product
containschemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproduc-tive harm.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor It has been
designed, engineered and manufac_tured to give you the best
possible dependability andperformance,Should you experience any
problem you cannot easityremedy, please contact your nearest Sears
AuthorizedService Center/Department Department. We have com-petent,
well-trained technicians and the proper tools toservice or repair
this tractorPlease read and retain this manual The instructions
wil!enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor
properly.Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".MODELNUMBER
917.258661SERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASETHE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS
WILL BE FOUNDON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH
SERIAL NUMBER ANDDATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP iN A SAFE PLACEFOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTA Sears Maintenance Agreement is available
on this prod-uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for detailso
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.- Follow the instructions under"Customer
Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internalcombustion
engine and should not be used on or near anyunimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-ered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equippedwith a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSHORSEPOWER: 19.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32F)SAE 5W-30 (below
32F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM(GAP: 030")VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:
004" -.006"
EXHAUST: 007" - ,009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:1st 112nd 1.53rd 2.34th 3.55th 446th
5.7
REVERSE: t7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSIREAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP!HR: 30MIN. CCA: 240CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS,
(if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintainedin
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 onfederal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is
availablethrough your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center/Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENTFor two
(2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding
Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the
instructions In the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair or replace,
free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material
orworkmanship.This Warranty does not cover: Expendable items which
become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air
cleaners, belts, etc. Tire replacement or repair caused by
punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or
glass. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence,
improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's
manuaI Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERYFor ninety (90) days from date
of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment
proves defective_in material orworkmanship and our testing
determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace
the battery at no charge
IN.HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT iS
AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF
PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN
RIDING EQUIPMENT TOYOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME
WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYSFROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRiP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY
APPLIES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATESThis Warranty
gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179,
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES
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2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................
3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-19WARRANTY
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3TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................
5ASSEMBLY ..........................
,................................... 7-10OPERATION
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11-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................
16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 20-26STORAGE
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27TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................
28-29REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................
32--49REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ....................................
50-55PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. BACK PAGE
iNDEXA
Accessories
...........................................................5Adjustments:
Brake
....................................................22Carburetor
....................................... 25Mower:
Front-To-Rack ........................... 21Side-To-Side
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Throttle Control Cable ................... 25Air Filter, Engine
.............................................18Air Screen, Engine
............................. 18Assembly
..................................................7-109
BBattery:
Charging ....................................... 17Cleaning
....................................... 17Starting with Weak
Battery ......... 24Storage
.......................................... 27TeJminals
...............................................17
Belts:Motion Drive
Removal/Replacement .............22Mower Blade Drive
RemovaVReplacement ................22Blade:
Sharpening ................................. 17Replacement
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Brake Adjustment ................................. 22C
Carburetor Adjustment ...........................25Controls,
Tractor ..........................................13Customer
Responsibilities ............3,17-19
Engine:Air Filter .........................................18Air
Screen, Engine ..................... 18Battery
..................................................... 17Cooling
Fins, Engine ..................19Engine Oil
............................. 18Fue! Filter
.....................................19Spark Plugs
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Tractor:. Blades
..................................................17.
Lubrication Chart ...................... 16Maintenance Schedule
............. 16Tire Care
................................8,17,23
Cutting Height, Mower ....................... 13
EElectrical:
Interlocks and Relays ....................24Schematic
.........................................31Wiring Diagram
........................... 32
Engine:Air Filter ...........................................
18Air Screen
..............................................18Cooling Fins,
Engine ..................... 19Oi! Change
...................................... 18Oit Level
............................................13,18Oil Type
......................................... 18Preparation
...........................................14Repair Parts
............................ 50-55Starting
...............................................14Storage
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FFilters:
Air
.........................................................18Fuel
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Fuel:Type
.......................................................14Storage
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Fuse ........................................................
24G
Gauge Wheels ..................................... 10H
Hood RemovaVlnstallation ....................24L
Leveling Mower Deck ..............................21Lubrication
Chart ............................................16
MMaintenance Schedule ....................... '16Mower:
Adjustment, Front-to-Back .......... 21Adjustment, Side-to-Side
............ 21Blade Sharpening ........................ 17Blade
Replacement ....................... 17Cutting Height
......................................13Installation
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Operation ........................................
11-15Operating Mower ..............................
13-14Options:
Accessories
.................................................5Spark Arrester
.....................................3,40 '
PParking Brake ...................................... 13Parts
Bag ................................................... 6Parts,
Replacement/Repair ..............32-49Product Specifications
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Repair Parts ..................................... 32_49S
Safety Rules
........................................................2Seat
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8Service and Adjustments ............... 20-26
Brake ............................................. 22Carburetor
.................................... 25Fuse
.......................................................... 24Hood
Removal/installation ........... 24Motion Drive Belt
Removal/Replacement ........... 22Mower Blade Drive Belt
Removal/Replacement ........... 22Mower Adjustment:
Front-to-Back ................................21Side4o-Side
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Mower Installation ............................20Mower Removal
.......................... 20Tire Care
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Slope Guide Sheet
........................................56Spark Plugs
.......................................... 19Specifications
.........................................................3Starting
the Engine ...................... 14-15Steering Wheel
................................. 7,23Stopping the Tractor
.................................. 13Storage
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TThrottle Control Cable Adjustment ..... 25
. Operation .................................... 11-15 Tires
.........................................................8,17,23Removal
...............i.._i..i....i.-.'o..._..._. 2C1..... Tr0_uble
Sh0oting Clidit ....: ...... L:.;1.:28o29
Mowing Tips ............................................
15Muffler
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Spark Arrester ......................................3,40Mulcher
Plate .............................................9
OOil:
Cold Weather Conditions ....... 14,t8Engine
.........................................................18Storage
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Transaxle Repair Parts ................. 48-49W
Warranty
......................................................3Wiring
Diagram ............................................32Wiring
Schematic .................................. 31
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These accessories and attachments were available through most
Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was
purchasedMost Sears stores can order these items for you when you
provide the model number of your tractor
ENGINESPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZEFI AIR
FtLTER
%MAINTENANCE
BLADES I BELTS
PERFORMANCESears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit
your tractor_ Many of these are listed below with brief
explanations of how they can helpyou. This list was current at the
time of publication; however, itmay change in future years - more
attachments may be added, changesmay be made in these attachments,
or some may no longer be available or fit your model. Contact your
nearest Sears store for theaccessories and attachments that are
available for your tractor.Most of these attachments do not require
additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated)
and are designed for easyattaching and detaching
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-pered
2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discspuncture
holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.Steel
weight tray for increased penetrationBAGGER lets you collect grass
clippings and leaves for ahealthier, neater looking lawn. Two
Permanex containers hold30-gallon plastic bags_BUMPER protects
front end of tractor from damage.rCARTS make hauling easy_ Variety
of sizes available, plusaccessories such as side panel kits, tool
caddy, cart cover,protective mat and dolly.CORING AERATOR takes
small plugs out of soil to allow mois-ture and nutrients to reach
grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb.
capacity weight tray.EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier,
faster.FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to
reducechances of "scarping" on uneven terrainGANG HITCH lets you
tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once,such as sweepers,
dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,carts or other
heavy attachments)GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck
reducechances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not
soequipped.MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch
andmatted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring
lineteeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for
frontor rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTIONSPRING TINE
DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path andtosses thatch into large
hopper. Mounts behind tractorMULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once
installed, lets youmulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger
optional) withoutchanging blades.. For models not equipped as
3-in-1 Convertiblemowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section
of thismanual. ......RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload
tractor from apickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber..ROLLER
for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inchdiameter
water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibsoof weighL Roundededges prevent
harm to turf Adjustable scraper automaticallycleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal onty, 14-inch high, 48-inch
wideblade cIears 42-inch path when angled left or right. Raises,
lowerswith side Iever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible
scraperbar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbarweight.)SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger
handlespowdery and wet/heavy snow Mounts easily with simple
pinarrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat..
6-inchdiameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feel Lift controlled
attractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or
reardrawbar weight)SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electdc motor that
connects to thetractor battery or other 12-volt source.. Includes
booms forautomatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying_
Wandhas adjustable spray Ibattern. For applying herbicides,
insecti-cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.SPREADER/SEEDERS
make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-ing easy.. Broadcast
spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sandSWEEPERS
let you collect grass clippings and leavesTILLER has 5 hp engine
and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,cultivate and compost garden
residue. Tiller has its own buiit-inlift and depth control system
and does NOT require a sleeve hitch,Fits any lawn, yard or garden
tractor.. Simply hook up to the tractordrawbar and go! Optional
accessories convert unit fordethatching, aerating, hilling..without
tools_TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large
crosslinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction_TRACTOR CAB has
heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steelframe, ABS plastic top;
clear plastic windshield offers 360 degreevisibility. Hinged metal
doors with catch. Keeps operator warmand dry. Remove vinyl sides
and windshields for use as sunprotector in summer. Optional
accessories include: tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshield
with hand operated wiper;
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PAC........ i ,,i .....
Parts Bag contents shown full sizeF ) Large (1) Hex Bolt 8/8-16
x 1
lat
Washer r
1-t/4
(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18
(1) Lockwasher 318
@(1 ) Locknut
5/16-18
(1) Hex Bolt 1t2-13 x 1
(1) Washer17/32 x
1-3/16x 12Gauge
(1) Lock Washer 1/2
(4) Retainer Springs (single
loop)i,ilunulu,,U,l,,,,i,i.......................
(2) Washers (2) Lock3116 x 3/4 _ Washers
x 16 Gauge _ #10(2) WeldNuts #10ws #10 x 5/8
(2) Hex Bolts jr_k (2) Hex
1/4_20 x 3/4 _ Nutst/4-20
(2) Washers _-_ (2) Lock9/32 x 8/8 x Washers16 Gauge _ t/4
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Parts packed separately in carton_L _,, ,,, ,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,
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Seat
F-q
VideoCassette
SteeringWheel
Manual
SteeringBoot
MutcherPlate
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Parts Bag
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Parts bag contents not shown full sizeUUl
_ (2)Washers 3t8(2) Shoulder @ -_-J x 7/8 x 14 Gauge
Bolts (2) Center-lock Nuts
Steering WheelAdapter
L,nk
(2) GaugeWheels
SteeringWheelInsert
Slope Sheet
(2) Keys
SteeringExtensionShaft
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ASSEMBLYii,,,,,im u i NlUlHI'm I I
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with
exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposesTo
ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and
hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Usethe correct
tools as necessary to insure proper tightness
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make
assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.Pliers (1) 3/4"
Socket w/drive rachet(2) 7/'16" wrenches Philfips Screwdriver(2)
1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge(1) 9/16" wrench Utility knifeWhen
right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans when you
are in the operating position (seatedbehind the steering
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONUNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible
loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6), Cut, from top to bottom, along lines
on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat. Check for any additional loose
parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts andinstall 5/t6 hex
boft and locknuto Tighten secure
IMPORTANT= TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE,
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels
of the tracto r so they are pointing
straig ht forward, Slide steering wheeladapteronto steering
shaft exten-
slono
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal(left to
right) and slide inside book and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hexbolt and
tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steeringwheel,
Remove protective materials from tractor hood andgrill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLESIN SKID THAT MAY
PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTORIS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
5/16 HEX BOLT
FIG. 1
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operationsection for location and
function of controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment
lift lever to
its highest position,. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.o Roll
tractor backwards off skid. Remove banding holding discharge guard
up against
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ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Remove cardboard
packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder
boll Assembteadjustmentbolt, Iockwasherandffatwasher
loosely. Do not tighten. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.= Lower
seat into operating position and sit on seat. Slide seat until a
comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the waydown,
Get off seat without moving its adjusted positiono Raise seat
and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or
any otherobject to contact both terminals at thesame time. Before
connecting battery,remove metal bracelets, wristwatchbands, rings,
etc.
Positive terminal must be connectedfirst to prevent sparking
from acciden-tal grounding.
Lift hood to raised position. Open terminal access doors, remove
terminal protec-
tive caps and discard If 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.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) batteryterminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hexnut as shown.
Tighten securely
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-tory terminal
with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut.
Tighten securely.
Close terminal access doorsUse terminal access doors for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware), Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery.o Jumping (if
required)., Periodic charging.
LOCKHEX NUT WASHER
DISCARD TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CAPS i_TERMtNAL*_;_ !ACCESS _ /I _ //._--_-_-_DOOR _,
_ _ _--3_'_"_
FLATWASHER
(RED)CABLE
NEGATIVE(BLACK)CABLE
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDERBOLT
BOLT
FIG. 3
GE FLAT WASHER
WASHER
CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinllated
at the factory forshipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is
important forbest cutting performance, Reduce tire pressure to PSI
shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMAfter you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to seethat the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO
ADJUSTBRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of
thismanual
FIG. 2
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 6 and 24)Be sure tractor
is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with
attachment lift control, Engage park-ing brake,, Cut and remove
ties securing anti-sway bar and belts.
Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. Slide mower
under tractor with discharge guard to right
side of tractorIMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING INALL
MOWER PULLEY GROOVES INSTALL BELT INTOENGINE PULLEY GROOVE.,
Install one front link in top hole of the L,,H. front mower
bracket and L,H. front suspension bracket, Retain withtwo single
loop retainer springs as shown,
Install second front link in Roll, front suspension bracketand
retain with single loop retainer spring as shown,.
Slide right side of mower back and install link in top holeof
R.H. front mower brackeL Retain with single loopretainer spring as
shown.
Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until itstops
Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control, Place the
suspension arms on outward pointing deck
pins, If necessary, rock and raise front of mower toalign deck
pins with the holes in suspension armsRetain with double loop
retainer springs with loopsdown as shown.
,, Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under leftfootrest
and retain with double loop retainer spring.
o Install clutch rod in clutch lever, Secure with
retainerspring,
Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to removeslack from mower
suspension.
Raise deck to highest position,o Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using long shoulder
bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center lockn uts,
Tightensecurely.
Adjust gauge wheels before ope rating mower as shownin the
Operation section of this manual.
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESSFor best cutting resuits, mower should be
properly feveled.See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
andAdjustments section of this manual,
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALLBELTSSee the figures that are
shown for replacing motion, mowerdrive, and mower blade drive belts
in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual Verify that
the belts arerouted correctly.
CLUTCHLEVER
CLUTCHROD
RETAINERSPRING FRONT
SUSPENSIONBRACKETS
DOUBLE LOOPRETAINER SPRING
CHASSIS (outward pointingBRACKET deck pins)
SUSPENSIONARMS
ENGINEPULLEY
FRONTLINK
SHOULDERBOLT
GAUGEWHEEL
/3/8 WASHER
USE PLIERS FORRETAINER SPRINGS
/318-16CENTERLOCKNUT
DOUBLE LOOPRETAINERSPRING ANT!-SWAY
BAR
IDLERPULLEY
FIG. 6
LOOPRETAINERSPRINGS
FRONTMOWERBRACKET
DISCHARGE GUARD
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ASSEMBLYINSTALL MLILCHER PLATE (See Figs. 4 and 5) Install two
latch hooks to muloher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.NOTE: Pre-assemble
weld nut to latch hook by insertingweld nut from the top with hook
pointing down.o Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector
shield in upright position. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown, Hook front latch into
hole on front of mower deck. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
I t_ CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and holdguard when attaching mulcher
plateand allow it to rest on plate while inoperation.
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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING ORDISCHARGINGSimply remove mulcher plate
and store in a safe place.Your mower is now ready for discharging
or installation ofoptional grass catcher accessory.NOTE: It is not
necessary to change blades. The mulcherblades are designed for
discharging and bagging also.
WELD NUTFROM THE TOP HOOK
POINTS
LOCKWASHER
WELDNUT
LATCH
LOCKWASHER WASHER
ROOK
WELDNUT
WASHER
MULCHER _"-'-_SCREWPLATE
FIG. 4
DEFLECTOR
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,/'CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEWTRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVETHE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA
CTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCTPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:,/ All assembly instructions have been completed..,/ No
remaining loose parts in carton,/ Battery is properly prepared and
charged, (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened
securely.,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping
purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory)" Be sure mower deck
is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must beproperly
inflated for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routedproperly
around pulleys and inside all belt keepers_
J Check wiring See that all connections are stilt secureand
wires are properly clamped_
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAYEXTRA A TTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANTITEMS:,/ Engine oil is at proper level.,/
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline#' Become familiar with all controls - their location
and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.v" Be sure
brake system is in safe operating condition
LATCHHOOKS
FIG. 5 10
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OPERATION,.., H'M "uml .............
"_t 'H ',', ' 'n' ' ,un,ulum
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature
supplied with the product,, Learn and understand their meaning.
BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSEWARNING
ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OTL PRESSURE
FORWARD
CLUTCH
FAST SLOW
LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF
FUEL
\CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED
LOCK LOCKED
MOWER LIFT
REVERSE NEUTRAL
ATTACHMENTCLUTCH ENGAGED
LHIGH LOW
ATTACHMENTCLUTCH DISENGAGED
PARKING BRAKE
IGNITION
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAYHYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
(Hydro Models only)
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OPERATION_=LJl
KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your
tractor to farniliarize yourself with the locations of various
controls and adjustments, Savethis manual for future referenceo
THROTTLECONTROL
LIGHT SWITCHATTACHMENT IGNITION POSITIONCLUTCH LEVER SWITCH
AMMETER
" _ LIFT LEVERCHOKE ,," " "" " PLUNGER
ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL
HEIGHTADJUSTMEN'IKNOB
PARKlNG BRAKE
GEARSHIFTLEVER
FIG. 7
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage themower blades, or
other attachments mounted to yourtractor_
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and eff.THROTTLE CONTROL:
Used to control engine speed.CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a
cold engine.CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-ing
the tractor and starting the enginePARKING BRAKE: Locks
clutch/brake pedal into thebrake position_,
GEARSHIFT LEVER; Selects the speed and direction
oftractor.ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower themower
deck or ether attachments mounted to your tractor.LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER: Used to release attachment liftlever when changing its
position.IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping
theengine.HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mowercutting
heighLAMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or
discharging(-).
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IOPERAT!O
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,,,,, .... ..... ,,,,,,,,,,_, ,,,,,,,,, , .... ,, ,,,. ,
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects
thrown into the eyes, which can resultIn severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractoror
performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over thespectacles or standard safety glasses.
i,,,i,,,,,,,11,,,i ' '' ,11 i,ii1,,i,1,, , i,, i,,,i ....
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)Your
tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch, When
engine is running, any attempt by theoperator to leave the seat
without first setting the parkingbrake will shut off the engine_
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold. Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position
and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal Pedal shouldremain in
"BRAKE" position.. Make sure parking brakewill hold tractor
secure.
CHOKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER"CONTROL "ENGAGED" POSITION
THROTTLE "DISENGAGED"POSITION
"BRAKE" PARKING BRAKEPOSITION "ENGAGED"
POSITIONMOTION
LEVER
"DISENGAGED"CLUTCHtBRAKE POSITIONPEDAL "DRIVE" HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENTPOSITION KNOB
FIG. 8
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)MOWER BLADES - Move attachment clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition.GROUND DRIVE - Depress clutch!brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)
position.ENGINEo Move throttle control to slow (,_) position.NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow (,II)position and allowing
engine to idle before stopping maycause engine to "backfire". Turn
ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to preventunauthorized
use.
. Never use choke to stop engineNOTE: Under certain conditions
when tractor is standingidle with the engine running, hot engine
exhaust gases maycause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this
possibility,always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass
areas,1IA ..............CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-pletely,
as described above, before leav-ing the operator's position; to
empty...... grass catcher, etc.
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)Always operate engine at
full throttle. Operating engine at tess than full throttle reduces
the
battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and
mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)Use choke control whenever you
are starting a cold engine..Do not use to start a warm engine.- To
engage choke control pull knob out, Slowly push
knob in to disengage
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (SeeFig. 8)The direction and speed
of movement is controlled by thegearshift lever,o Start tractor
with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift fever in neutral (N) position,.. Move gearshift tever
to desired position Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
movement,IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOPBEFORE SHIFTING
OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURETO DO SO WiLL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LiFE OF
YOURTRANSAXLE_
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (SeeFig. 8)The cutting height is
controlled by turning the heightadjustment knob in desired
direction.o Turn knob clockwise ((_) to raise cutting heighLo Turn
knob counterclockwise (1_)to lower cutting
heighLThe cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4".
Theheights are measured from the ground to the blade tip withthe
engine not running These heights are approximateand may vary
depending upon soil conditions, height ofgrass and types of grass
being mowed, The average lawn shouid be cut to approximately
2-1/2
inches during the coof season and to over 3 inchesduring hot
months. For healthier and better lookinglawns, mow often and after
moderate growth,
For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches inheight
should be mowed twice. Make the first cutrelatively high; the
second to desired heighL
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Your tractor is equipped with an
operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat withthe engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged willshut off the engine, Select desired height of cuL Lower
mower with attachment lift control- Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch
control= TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage attachment
clutch controlii ,i,
i _ CAUTION: Do not operate the mowerwithout either the entire
grass catcher,on mowers so equipped, or the dis-charge guard in
place.
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ATTACHMENTCLUTCH LEVER'=DISENGAGED"POSITION
"ENGAGED"POSITION
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OPERATION,J,,,,, = ...................................
o
ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVERHIGH POSITION
o
o
POSITION
DISCHARGEGUARD
FIG. 9TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)Gauge wheels are
properly adjusted when they are slightlyoff the ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you haveallowed room
for tractor to roll slightly as you restartmovement.To restart
movement, slowly release parking brake andclutch/brake pedal.Make
all turns slowly
TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with
attach-
ment lift control. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure
gearshift
tever is in neutral (N) position. Do not push or tow tractor at
more than five (5) MPH_NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transportingyour tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is
closedand secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tyinghood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, from thein operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most
terrainconditions. Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on aflat level
surface.. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ,,TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operationsection of this
manual).
With mower in desired height of cut position, gaugewheels should
be assembled so they are slightly off theground Install gauge wheel
in appropriate hole withshoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16
locknut andtighten securely.
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel insame
adjustment hole.
GAUGEWHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET _,
318-16
SHOULDER3/8 WASHER BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Check engine oil
with tractor on level ground_ Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,remove and
read oil level.. If necessary, add oit until"FULL" mark on dipstick
is reached. Do not overfill
For cold weather operation you should change oil foreasier
starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in theCustomer Responsibilities
section of this manual)..
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-ties section
in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane (Use of leadedgasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide depositsand reduce valve life), Do
not mix oil with gasoline.Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURESBELOW 32F(0C), USE
FRESH, CLEAN WENTERGRADEGASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD
WEATHERSTARTINGWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol
blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
canattract moisture which leads to separation and formation ofacids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should
be emptied before stor-age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the
J _ CAUTION: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater
than 15 anddo not drive across any slope.
,m=
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or downhills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. If slowing is
necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parkingbrake,
engine and let it run until the fue! lines and carburetor
areempty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-tions for
additional information. Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.
i
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tankfiller neck. Do not overfill.
Wipe off anyspilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill oruse gasoline
near an open flame.
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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting the engine for the
first time or if the enginehas run out of fue!, it will take extra
cranking time to movefuel from the tank to the engine. Sit on seat
in operating position, depress clutch!brake
pedal and set parking brake_, P_ace gear shift lever in neutral
(N) position. Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. Move
throttle control to fast (,_) position Pull choke control out for a
cold engine start attempt.
For a warm engine start attempt the choke control maynot be
needed.
Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold startingprocedures
below. Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to"START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts. Donot run
starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-onds per minute. If
the engine does not start afterseveraI attempts, push choke control
in, wait a fewminutes and try again, tfengine still does not start,
pullthe choke control out and retry,
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 F and above) When engine starts,
slowly push choke control in until
the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine startsto run
roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for afew seconds and
then continue to push the control inslow[yo
= The attachments and ground drive can now be used Ifthe engine
does not accept the load, restart the engineand allow it to warm up
for one minute using the chokeas described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 F and below). When engine starts,
slowly push choke control in until
the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to pushthe choke
control in small steps allowing the engine toaccept small changes
in speed and load, until thechoke control is fully in. If the
engine starts to runroughly, pull the choke control out slightly
for a fewseconds and then continue to push the control inslowly.
This may require an engine warm-up periodfrom several seconds to
several minutes, dependingon the temperature.
, The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period
and may require the choke control be pulledout slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in
coldtemperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture mayneed
to be adjusted for best engine performance, See "TOADJUST
CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this
manual.
When mowing large areas, start by turning to the rightso that
clippings will discharge away from shrubs,fences, driveways, etc.
After one or two rounds, mowin the opposite direction making left
hand turns untilfinished (See Fig. 11A )_
If grass is extremely tall, it shoutd be mowed twice toreduce
load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-pings. Make first cut
relatively high; the second to thedesired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet, Wet grass will plugmower and
teave undesirable clumps. Allow grass todry before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing toassure
better mowing performance and proper dis-charge of material
Regulate ground speed by select-trig a low enough gear to give the
mower cuttingperformance as well as the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments, select a ground speedthat wilt suit
the terrain and give best performance ofthe attachment being
used.
MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower
housing
is attached to tractor. Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing
performance. See'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service and
Adjustments section of this manual,
The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-mingo
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the areathat has
been cut, Have the cut area to the right of thetractor. This will
result in a more even distribution ofclippings and more uniform
cutting.
FIG. 11A
MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEPMOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS ANDTRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. The
special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that asthey fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grassand not be noticed.
Aiso, the mulched grass willbiodegrade quickly to provide nutrients
for the lawn.Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speedas
this will provide the best recutting action of theblades,
o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tendsto form
clumps and interferes with the mulching action_The best time to mow
your lawn is the early afternoon,At this time the grass has dried
and the newly cut areawilt not be exposed to the direct sun.
For best resufts, adjust the mower cutting height so thatthe
mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grassblades (See Fig,
1IB)_ For extremely heavy mulching,reduce your width of cut and mow
slowly,
Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-quire that an
area be mulched a second time tocompletely hide the clippings_ When
doing a secondcut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut
path,
Change your cutting pattern from weekto week, Mownorth to south
one weekthen change to east to west thenext week. This will help
prevent matting and grainingof the lawno
MAX !/3
15 FIG. 11B
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CUSTOMER............................ i,,,,11
ESPONSIBILmES,,: , , _ , ,,_,
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULERLL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR
SERVICE
Check Brake Operation i/ if
Check Tfre Pressure if i_ #T Check for Loose Fasteners V'R
S,arpe,vReplaco'uowerBlades
Lub r!cat!n, ch'a'rt"
T Check Battery LeveVRecharge .....................0 ,,,,,Clean
Battery and Terminalsa Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust BIade Belt(s) TensionAdjUst MOtion Drive Bett(s)
TensionCheck Engine Oil Level _#_
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air F!IterE ..........
N Clean Air ScreenG Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
Replace Oil Fiiter (If
equipped)Cles_-------Enginecooi_ngFins
....Replace Spark P[Ug ..........Replace Afr Filter Paper
Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fitter
V', v"v',v'v',v'v'
SERVICE DATES
_1,2,a
V'2
V'
v"
I_ .................
t - Change more o_ten when operating under a heavy load or tn
high ambient temperalutea2 _Se_lce more ol_ienwhen epereting in
ditty or dusty conditions3 - If equipped wlth oil tilter, change
oil even./50 hours4 - Replace biades more often when mowing tn
sandy soil
v"
v'5 - If equipped with adlustabie system6 - Not required it
equtpped with malntenance..free bellery7 Tighten {rent axle
pivotbolt to 35 It -Ibs maxlmt_m
Do not overtlghten
GENERAL RECOMIVlENDATIONSQsF
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that havebeen
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive full value
from the wa rranty, operator must maintaintractor as instructed in
this manualSome adjustments will need to be made periodically
toproperly maintain your tractor.All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section ofthis manual should be checked at least once
each season.. Once a year you shoutd replace the spark plug,
clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for (_)wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure CLUTCHproper air-fuel
mixture and help your engine run better PIVOT(S)and last
Ionger_
BEFORE EACH USE _ Check engine oJ] level Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure. Check for loose fasteners,
LUBRICATION CHARTZERK (_
(_ "FRONT WHEEL (_BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
_EARSHIFT (_PIVOTS
(_)SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE(_) REFER
TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTIONIMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL
OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTSWHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS,
VISCOUS LUBRI-CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DiRT THAT WILL SHORTENTHE
LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, iF YOUFEEL THEY MUST BE
LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY, POW-DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBR CANT SPAR
NGLY
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CUSTOM ESPO ILITIESi iii,i ,,i ,, ,,11 ,
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)Always observe safety
rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the
blade balanced An
unbalanced blade wilfcause excessive vibration and even-nanceo
tual damage to mower and engine.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires
more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high speed in highest
gear, then brake must be adjusted(See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjust-ments section of this manual).TIRES Maintain
proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual)." Keep tires free
of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts,
sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.NOTE: To seal tire
punctures and prevent flat tires due toslow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your localparts deaIer, Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot andcorrosion,
o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindingwheel.
Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower
, To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diametersteel
bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a conebaJancer, follow
the instructions supplied with bal-ancer).
o Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel boltor
pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.If blade is
balanced, it should remain in a horizontalposition. If either end
of the blade moves downward,sharpen the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes ofthe
center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
BLADE CAREFor best results mower blades must be kept sharp.
Re-place bent or damaged blades
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) Raise mower to highest position to
allow access to
b_ades, Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer
securing
blade.
Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge uptowards
deck as shown.
Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer inexact order
as shown
Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque),,IMPORTANT: BLADE
BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade- but if youdo, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE MANDREL
TRAILING EDGE
LOCK _ [
(GRADE 8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED BY SlX LINES ON
THE BOLT HEAD.
CENTER HOLE
5/8" BOLT BLADE
OR PIN /
FIG. 13
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient
for normal use However, periodic charging of thebattery with an
automotive charger wilt extend its life. Keep batteryand terminals
clean.
Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. Recharge
at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion
and dirt on the battery and terminals can causethe battery to
"leat' power. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable
first then RED
battery cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery
with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire
brush until brighL Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly. Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
FIG. 12
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CUSTO BILITIESAIR SCREEN
V-BELTSCheck V-belts for dete rioration and wear after 100 hours
ofoperation and replace if necessary. The betts are notadjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.TRANSAXLE COOLINGKeep
transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff whichcan restrict
cooling.ENGINELUSRUCATIONOnly use high quality detergent oil rated
with APt serviceclassification SF,SG or SH Seiect the oil's SAE
viscositygrade according to your expected operating
temperature,.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
, ]F -_o 0_ _o" 3'2;40_...................._oo 80" _c .3'o" .2oo
.loo .o lo" soo _oo 40"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
OILDRAINPLUG
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve
starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oilswill result in
increased oil consumption when used above32F. Check your engine oil
level more frequently to avoidpossible engine damage from running
low on oil.Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at
ieastonce ayear if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one
year.Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engineand
after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil
fillcap/dipstick securely each time you check the oit level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig,. 15)Determine temperature range
expected before oil change.All oii must meet API service
classification SF, SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.o Catch oiiin a suitable
container. Remove oit filI cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow
dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug. After
oil has drained completely, replace oiI drain plug
and tighten securely. Refill engine with oil through oil
filldipstick tube. Pour
slowly, Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of thismanual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Besure
dipstick cap is tightened securely for accuratereading. Keep oil at
"FULL" line on dipstick..
OIL FILLCAP/DIPSTSICK
FIG. 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)Air screen must be kept free of
dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with
awire brushor compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried
gumfibers.
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine will not run properly using
a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours
of opera-tion or every season Service paper cartridge every
100hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs
first.Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Remove
knob(s) and cover.TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER SIide foam pre-cieaner off
cartridge.. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze it dry
in a clean cloth.- Saturate it in engine oil.. Wrap it in clean,
absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged,
replace pre-cleaner. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge_
Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove
wing nuts and cartridge plate Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from
entering carburetor. Clean cartridge by tapping gentiy on flat
surface tf very
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. Reinstall cartridge plate,
wing nuts, precleaner, cover
and secure with knob(s).IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH
ASKEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN 3"HECARTRIDGE, THEY MAY
CAUSE DETERIORATION OFTHE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOTUSE
PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRYCARTRIDGE,
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KNOB
WING
FOAMPRE-CLEANER
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CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIESrl ii1,11,iir L ,,i i i i
COVER
PLATE
A1RSCREENCARTRIDGE
FIG. 16
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)Remove any dust, dirt or oil
from engine cooling fins toprevent engine damage from overheating_
Air guide coversmust be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See
'q'OREMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Serviceand Adjustments
section of this manual).
TOP AIRGUIDE
ENGINECOOLING FINS
AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES)FIG. 17
MUFFLERinspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor
(ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK
PLUGSReplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowingseason or
after every 100 hours of operation, whicheveroccurs first. Spark
plug type and gap setting are shown in"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual.
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18)Replace the engine oi! filter
every season or every other oitchange if the tractor is used more
than 100 hours in oneyear.o Unscrew old filter by turning
counterclockwise. Use a
suitable container to catch oil- Apply a thin coating of new
engine oil to rubber gasket
on replacement oil rifler.o Install replacement oil filter by
turning c{ockwise until
rubber gasket contacts mounting surface, then tightenfilter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn_
Fill crankcase with new oil (See '_TO CHANGE EN-GINE OtL" in
this section of this manual). For approxi-mate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 of this manual
o Start engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaksbefore
placing engine into full operation.
"___ /_".;_%/ OIL FILTER
FIG. 18
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)The fuel fiftershould be
replaced once each season If fuelfilter becomes clogged,
obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,replacement is required.o With
engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with
arrow
pointing towards carburetor_ Be sure there are no fuel line
leaks and clamps are
properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasolineo
FUEL / \ /// !_"-------JFILTER -
FiG. 19
CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all
foreign
matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,oil,
etc,.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax_We do not
recommend using a garden hose to clean yourtractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter andcarburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine
19 can result in a shortened engine life_
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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.= Place
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,o Place attachment clutch
in "DISENGAGED" position.o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,o
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.=
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact
with plug.,11 .... i.................... i,,, , ,111, i1,1 i
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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) Place attachment clutch in
"DISENGAGED" position, Turn height adjustment knob to lowest
setting.= Lower mower to its lowest position. Disconnect clutch rod
from clutch lever by removing
retainer spring. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to
chas-
sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. Remove
retainer springs from suspension arms at
deck and disengage arms from deck. Raise attachment lift to its
highest position. Remove two retainer springs from each front link
and
remove links.
SUSPENSIONARMS ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
CLUTCHROD
LIFTLINKS
CLUTCHLEVER
Slide mower forward and remove belt from enginepulley.
Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.IMPORTANT; iF
AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THEMOWER DECK iS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE
TRACTOR,REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.
TO INSTALL MOWERFollow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER
ANDDRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.
RETAINER FRONTSPRING SUSPENSION
BRACKET
ENGINEPULLEY
CHASSIS
LINKS
RETAINER"-,SPRINGS
RETAINERSPRING
ANTI-SWAYBAR
RETAINERSPRINGS
FRONT MOWERBRACKET
FIG. 20
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked
on levet ground ordriveway Make sure tires are properly inflated
(See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual),iftires are
over or underinflated, you will not properly adjustyour mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 21 and 22) Raise mower to its
highest position Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower, measure
height
from bottom edge of mowerto ground. Distance"A" onboth sides of
mower should be the same or within 1/4"of each other,
if adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on oneside of mower
only.
, To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustmentnut on
that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustmentnut on
that side_
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut wilt change mowerheight
about 1/8". Recheck measurements after adjusting,
BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGEOF MOWER TO OF MOWER TOGROUND GROUND
GROUND LINE
FIG. 21
SUSPENSIONARM
LIFT LINKADJUSTMENT NUT
FIG. 22
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,, 23 and 24)IMPORTANT: DECK
MUST BE LEVEL S1DE-TO-StDE_ IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK
ADJUSTMENT ISNECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKSEQUALLY
SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,TO obtain the best cutting
results, the mower housingshould be adjusted so that the front is
approximately 1/8" to1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highestposition_Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure dis-tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at
bottomedge of mower housing as shown.o Before making any necessary
adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length Both links shouldbe
approximately 10-3/8"o
- If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to
samelength as other link.
, To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both frontlinks an
equal number of turns.
- When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front thanrear,
tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both frontlinks.
, To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F"from trunnion onboth
front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links anequal number of
turns
- When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front thanrear,
tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment,
MANDREL
FIG. 23BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL tN LENGTH
NUT "E"
FRONT LINKS TRUNNION
21 FIG. 24
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SERVICE AN, UllUl iiiiiir
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig,.
25) -o Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake,.
Disengage attachment clutch control. Remove four screws from LH.
mandrel cover and
remove cover.
Roll belt over the top of LHomandrer pulley_ Remove belt from
engine pulley,,o Remove belt from idler pulleys_ Remove any dirt or
grass clippings which may have
accumulated around mandrers and entire upper decksurface,,
- Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that theyrotate
freely.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 25) -, Install belt in
both idlers,, Make sure belt is in both belt
keepers at the idlers as shown. Install new belt onto engine
pulley,o Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.o
Carefully check belt routing making sure bert is in the
grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.o Reassemble L,H.
mandrel cover.
SCREWSENGINE
iDLER PULLEYPULLEYS
L,H,
MANDREL
COVER _\
LJMANDREL
MOWERDRIVEBELT BELT
KEEPERS
FIG. 25
ADJUSTMENTS, i UlUlll....
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor
on level surface. Engage parking brake.= Remove mower drive belt
(See"TO REPLACE MOWER
DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See
'q'O REMOVE MOWER" in this
section of this manual)= Remove four screws from R.H. mandrel
cover and
remove cover..
* Disconnect secondary clutch rod from pivot rod byremoving
retainer spring.
. Carefully roll belt off Roll. mendrei pulley- Remove belt from
center mandrel pulley, idler puliey,
and LH. mandrel pulley.. Remove any dirt or grass which may have
accumu-
lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.o Check
secondary idler arm and idler to see that they
rotate freely.o Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idEer arm
and
sway-bar bracket* Install new belt in lower groove of LH.
mandrel pulley,
idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown,.. Roll belt
over R,H mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in
all grooves properly.,. Reconnect secondary clutch rod to pivot
rod with
retainer spring.,* Reinstall RH,,mandrel cover.o Reinstall mower
to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER
AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of thismanual),
Reassemble mower drive belt (See 'q'O REPLACEMOWER DRIVE BELT"
in this section of this manual),
MOWER CENTERBLADE MANDREL
LHMANDREL DRIVE BELTSECONDARYIDLER ARM
SPRING
SWAY BARBRACKET IDLER
PULLEY SCREW
FIG. 26
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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)Your tractor is equipped with an
adjustable brake systemwhich is mounted on the right side of the
transaxfe.if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping
distanceat high speed inhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake_ Measure
distance between brake operating arm and
nut "A" on brake to& Ifdistance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn
nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jamnut against
nut "A".
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as statedabove
Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance isstill greater than
six (6) feet in highest gear, furthermaintenance is necessary.
Contact your nearest au-thorized service center/department,
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
NUT
tG ARM
FIG. 27
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28)Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake,For assistance, there is a belt
installation guide decal onbottom side of left footrest. Remove
mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this
section of this manual.) Remove upper belt keeper_ Remove belt
from stationary idler and clutching idler..
Pul_ belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove beltupwards from
transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-erso
Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwardsfrom
around engine pultey_
Install new belt by reversing above procedure.IMPORTANT: MAKE
SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER ISPOSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR
TABS,
PULLEY
IDLERTABS
IDLER
KEEPER
PULLEY
FIG. 28
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars
are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned
straightforward, remove steer-ing wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assemblysection of this manual..
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERThe front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable onyour tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the
frontwheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorizedservice
center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 29). BIock up axle
securely_,, Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to
allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Donot
lose)..
Repair tire and reassemble, On rear wheels only: align grooves
in rear wheel hub
and axleo Insert square key,. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in
axle groove. Replace axle cover,NOTE: To seat tire punctures and
prevent flat tires due toslow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased
from your localparts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot andcorrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER "_SQUARE KEY(REAR WHEELONLY)
23 FIG. 29
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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT
(See Figs. 30 and 31)The transaxle should be in neutral when the
gear shift leveris in the neutral (N) (lock gate) pesition_ The
adjustment ispreset at the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed,proceed as follows:o Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N)o
Loosen two locknuts on tie rod. Turn center rod until gearshift
lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console. Tighten Iocknuts securely.
LOCKGATE
FIGo 30
LOCKNIJTS
CENTER ROD
TRANSAXLE
FIG. 31
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERYSee Fig. 32)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-ate explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flameand smoking materials away from bat-teries. Always
wear eye protectionwhen around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should
berecharged_ If "jumper cables" are used for emergencystarting,
follow this procedure:IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHERVEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12
VOLT NEGATIVEGROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTORBATTERY TO
START OTHER VEHICLES.TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -= Connect each end of
the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to shortagainst
chassis,
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA -TIVE (-)
terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to goodCHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -. BLACK cable first from
chassis and then from the fully
charged battery RED cable last from both batteries.
O
L,H. PANELBOLT
FIG. 32
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Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of
thegrill.
* Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securelyback into
the hole in the backside of the grill.
Close hood.
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35),
Raise hood. The choke control has been preset at the factory
and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment asdescribed
below before loosening cableo If adjustment is
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to runpoorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSEReplace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse_
Thefuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 33) Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.. Stand in front of tractor.. Grasp
hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above
procedures.
HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR
HOOD
ENGINE
FIG. 33
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 34)The throttle
control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment asdescribed below before loosening
cable. If adjustment isnecessary, proceed as follows: With engine
not running, move throttle control lever to
fast (,1_) position. Check that swivel is against side of
quarter circle. If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable backuntil swivel
is against quarter circle Tighten cableclamp screw securely..
necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move
choke control (located
on dash panel) to fuil choke (N) position Remove air cleaner
cover, filter and cartridge plate to
expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in theCustomer
Responsibilities section of this manuat)o
o Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casingclamp screw
and move choke cable until choke iscompletely closed. Tighten
casing clamp screw se-cure
Reassemble air cleaner.
QUARTERCIRCLE
SWIVEL
FIG. 34
CHOKE
CLOSE
CASING'CLAMP I _ , _'-_ _._
SCREW _ || __,'__'_k,,_"_%\"'/"_ t::::::__
FIG. 35
CHOKELEVER
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$ RVICE ANTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs, 36 &37)The
carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should
not be necessary. However, minor adjust-ment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel,temperature, altitude or load.
If the carburetor does needadjustment, proceed as follows:in
general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) de-creases the
supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.
Turning the mixture screw out (counterclock-wise) increases the
supply of fuel to the engine giving aricher fuel/air
mixture.IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THESEATS IN CARBURETOR
MAY RESULT IF SCREW ISTURNED IN TOO TIGHT.
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NTSIMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINEGOVERNOR, WHICH IS
FACTORY SET FOR PROPERENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE
ABOVETHE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BEDANGEROUS_ iF YOU THINK
THE ENGINE-GOVERNEDHIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOURNEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT
ANDEXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARYADJUSTMENTS.
PRELIMINARY SETTING - Be sure you have a clean air filter, and
the threttle
control cable and choke are adjusted properly (seeabove).
, With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise)closing
it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock-wise) 1-1/4 to
1-1/2 turns.
FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.
Make
final adjustments with engine running and shift/motioncontrol
lever in neutral (N) position.
,' With throttle control lever in stow (,_) position,
holdthrottle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idlespeed
screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.
, While stitl holding throttle Iever against id{e speedscrew,
turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) untilengine begins to die
and then turn out (counterclock-wise) until engine runs rough_ Turn
screw to a pointmidway between those two positions.
Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screwand
adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200RPM. Release throttle
lever.
ACCELERATION TEST -o Move throttle control lever from slow (,_,)
to fast (,_)
positfon. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixturescrew
out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat testand continue to adjust,
if necessary, until engine accel-erates smoothly.
High speed stop is factory ad._ustedo Do not adjustdamage may
result.
tDLE SPEEDSCREW
IDLE MIXTURESCREW
THROTTLELEVER
FIG. 36
1DLE SPEED (___*'_
LEVERIDLE MIXTURESCREW
FIG. 37
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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
ENGINEthe season or if the tractor wii! not be used for 30 days
ormore.
i, i,rl,l,ll,,,i ,,, i_JCAUTION: Never store the tractor
withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an
open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any
enclosure.
TRACTORRemove mower from tractor for winter storage. Whenmower
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-oughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in aclean, dry area. Clean
entire tractor (See"CLEANING" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).. Inspect and replace
belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustmentssection of
this manual).
Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilitiessection of
this manual.
Be sure that all nuts, botts and screws are securelyfastened.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakageand wear_ Replace if
necessary.
o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sandlightly
before painting.
BATTERY. Fully charge the battery for storage.. After a .period
of time in storage, battery may require
rechargrng. To help prevent corrosion and power Ieakage
during
long periods of storage, battery cables should bedisconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TOCLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS"
in the Cus-tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).
o After cleaning, teave cables disconnected and placecables
where they cannot come in contact with batteryterminals
Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached. tf battery is
removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUMDEPOSITS
FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER,FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,EXPERIENCE iNDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL BLENDEDFUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL
ORMETHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURINGSTORAGE.. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE
FUELSYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank. Start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty..- Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the
fuet tank or permanent damage may occur. Use fresh fuel next
season..
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative inminimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-age. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storagecontainer_ Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizercontainer, Run engine at least 10 minutes
after addingstabilizer to allow the stabilize r to reach the
carburetor. Donot drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel
stabilizer.
ENGINE OILDrain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engineoil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilitiessection of
this manual).CYLINDERS Remove spark plug(s). Pour one ounce of oil
through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s). Turn ignitionkey to"START" position for a few
seconds
to distribute oil. Replace with new spark ptug(s).
OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another.. Replace
your gasoline can if your can starts to rust
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If
possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. Cover your tractor with a
suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture,. Do not use plastic, Plasticcannot
breathe which aJlows condensation to form andwill cause your
tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINEAND EXHAUST AREAS ARE
STILL WARM.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM
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Hard to start
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Engine will not turn over
Engine clicks but will notstart
Loss of power
i
Excessive vibration
1.. Out of fuel2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly.3. Engine flooded4
Badspark plug.5. Dirtyair filter6. Dirty fuel filter7. Water in
fuel.
8.. Loose or damaged wiring9. Carburetor out of adjustment..
10. Engine vaives out of adjustment
1 Dirty air filter2 Bad spark plug3 Weak or dead battery.4.
Dirty fuel filter.5.. Stale or dirty fuel.6. Loose or damaged
wiring.7 Carburetor out of adjustment
8 Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 C{utchforake pedal not depressed.2.. Attachment clutch ts
engaged3 Weak or dead battery4 Blown fuse.5 Corroded battery
terminals..6 Loose or damaged wiring7. Faulty ignition switch.8.
Faulty solenoid or starter.9 Faulty operator presence
swifch(es).
1 Weak or dead battery.2 Corroded battery terminals.3 Loose or
damaged wiring4, Faulty solenoid or starter.
1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.2. Throttfe In =CHOKE"
position.3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower4 Dirty
air filter.5 Low oil levelfdidy oil6 Faulty spark plug,7 Dirty fuel
filter..8 Stale or dirty fuel9 Water in lust
101 Spark plug "wire loose11. Dirty engine air sereentfins12
Dirtyldogged muffler13 Loose or damaged widng,14 Carburetor out of
adjustment
15. Engine valves out of adjustment, i, i ,i,l,,lll,n1,111
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1. Worn. bent or loose blade2 Bent blade mandrel.3 Loose/damaged
part(s).
t. Fill luet tank2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.3
Wait several minutes before attempting to start..4. Replace spark
ptug5 Cleanlreplace air filter6 Repiace fuel filter.7 Drain fuel
tank and carburetor, refiI{ tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.8. Check all wiring9 See "To
Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments
section10. Contact an authorized service center/department.
I Clean/replace air filter..2 Replace spark plug3 Recharge or
replace battery4 Replace fuel filter5 Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline6 Check all wiring7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section8 Contact an authorized service center/department
1 Depress clutch/brake pedal2 Disengage attachment clutch3
Recharge or replace battery4. Replace fuse5 Clean battery
terminals.6 Check nil wiring7 Check/replace ignition switch8
Check/replace solenoid or starter9. Contact an authorized service
center/department
1 Recharge or replace battery2 Clean battery terminals3 Check
a!l wiring.4 Check!replace solenoid or slarter
1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed.2.. Adjust throttle
conlrol.3. Clean underside of mower housing4 Cleanlreplace air
filter.5 Check oil level/change oil6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug7 Replace fuel filter8. Drain fuel tank and refi!I with
fresh gasoline9 Drain fuel tank end carburetor, refill tank with
fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire11 Ctean engine air screen/fins12. Clean/replace
muffler
_:13 Check aIEwiring.14 See '`To Adjust Carburetor' in Service
Adjustments
section15 Contact an authorized service center/department
1. Replace blade. Tighten b{ade bolt.2 Replace blade mandrel.3
Tighten loose part(s). Repface damaged parts
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TROU HOOT!PROBLEM CAUSE
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Engine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment
clutchengaged
Poor cut-uneven
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Mower blades will notrotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"when turning engine"OFF"
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t Faulty operator-safety presence control system
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade2 Mower deck not level3 Buildup of
grass, {eaves, and trash under mower4 Bent blade mandrel5 Clogged
mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, feaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.2 Worn/damaged mower drive
belt3. Frozen idler pulley4. Frozen btade mandrel
1 Engine speed too slow.2 Travelspeed too fast3 Wet grass4 Mower
deck not level5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.6. Worn, bent or loose
blade.7. Buildup of grass, 1eaves and trash under mower8 Mower dnve
belt worn.9. Blades improperly installed
10. Improper biades used1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from
buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
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1 Switch is "OFF'.2 Bulb(s) bumedout3. Faulty llght switch4.
Loose or damaged wiring.5. Blown fuse
1 Bad battery ceil(s),2 Poor cable connections,3 Faulty
regulator (if so equipped)4 Fauity altemator
1, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"position for 30
seconds before stopping engine
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Check widng, switches and connections If notcorrected, contact
an authorized service center/department
1 Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt2 Level mower deck,,3 Clean
underside of mower housing4 Replace btade mandrel5 Clean around
mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction,,2 Replace mower drive belt3 Replace idler
puEJey4 RepFace blade mandrel
I Place thrott