This Instruction Book Contains Information For Several Models. Read And Keep This Book For Future Reference. This Book Contains Important Information On: SAFETY;,ASSEMBLY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product Information Is Included with this unit. This Information Includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This Information must be Included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ......................................... 2 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER .................... SAFETY RULES ..................................... ASSEMBLY .......................................... PARTS BAG ÷ CONTENTS ................................ CHECK THE TIRES ...................................... CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING ............ HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT .............................. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL ..............
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbookisfor severaldifferentmodels.The instructions are writtenfor a personwith somemechanicalability.Like mostservicebooks,notallthestepsare described.Stepson howtoloosenor tightenfastenersarestepsanyonecanfollowwith somemechanical ability.Read and followtheseinstructions beforeyou usethe unit. chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly assembled.
OWNER'S INFORMATION 20. Do not use this machine ifyou are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. II. Slope operation Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss- of- control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. See the =Slope Guide" in the back of this book to check for safe operation. DO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Eachperson thatoperates power equipment mustlearntousecorrect and safemowing procedures. Tohelpyou learn,carefully read the following controls and how they work. In an emergency, how fast you can stop the blade is important. Learn how to control the mower at all times. pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit. Also, some operators do not have enough experience.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE store,youmuststillcheckthemower according totheassembly instructions. Makesurethemower iscorrectly assembled andthatallfasteners aretight. Makesuretheengine hasthecorrect amount ofoil.Check theseitemsoften during thelifeofthemower. Yourmower hasa gasoline engine. Gasoline isa dangerous fuel.Keep gasoline onlyinanapproved safety gasoline container. Donotkeeplarge amounts of gasoline. When you add gasoline to the fuel tank, do not smoke.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger will function better when the engine is operating at maximum speed. On slopes, decrease the ground speed and use care making sure the mower feels safe to operate. feel new or excessive vibration, immediately stop the engine and check for the problem. Vibration can be a warning of a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. If the weather conditions are bad, do not mow. If weather conditions become bad, stop cutting and finish later.
STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. • Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. • Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spUled fuel. • Read and follow the Owner's Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner's Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. • Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accessories are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are inthe parts bag, Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. A nance to theBefore mower,doing remove wire fromorthemaintespark WARNING: anytheassembly plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 3. Usa the fasteners shown below to installthe seat. The fasteners are shown at full size. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten the wing bolts (A). Seat Hinge Seat Adjus_ngHole (A) (a) 94160 A 17x47Z 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2.
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. A 1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4). 1. Remove the battery and battery tray. 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
OPERATION ThrottleConlrol Lever Blade Rota_on Cor_ol Brake Pedal U Lever Figure 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: usethebladerotation AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCONNECT: usetheauto- control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. maticdrive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the transmission. BRAKE LIFT LEVER: PEDAL: Use the brake pedal to quickly stop.
OPERATION ATTACHMENTS HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a disk harrow, or a cultivator. The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 6). Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate a snow thrower attachment.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE 1. Lookto the rear. PEDAL The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of dr'Ne system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal. 2. The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed control pedal operated with your rightfoot, Do not use the left brake pedal in normal operation.
OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). 3, Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking brake, completely push the brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release. WARNING: Before you leave the operator's position, parking Movetothe rotation control Set to the move thebrake.
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATEWITH THE MOWER HOUSING A WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not remove the deflector. The deflector forces the discharged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is damaged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized service center. 1, Start the engine. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) end gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Checkthe bladerotationcontrolfor correctadjustment.Forthe blade(s)to disengagecorrectly,the adjustment must be correct. 1. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 3. If the engine willnot start,firstmake sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. 4. Make sure allthe beltsare insideallthe beltguides.See the instructionson how to remove and installthe motiondriveand mower drive belts. MOWING AND BAGGING 5.
OPERATION HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE Deflector connect theTo wire from the sure disthe WARNING: prevent the spark engineplug. fromMake starting, blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. A The mulcher plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To discharge the grass out the side or into a grass bagger, remove the rnulcher plate as follows. How To Remove The Mulcher Plate 1. DeflectorBracket Raise the deflector.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVERY 2S HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE ¢ Blade Rotation Control, Check M O Motion Drive Belt, Check W E R ¢ Battery, Check and Charge Lubrication ¢ _/ ¢ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product. This will extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain warranty coverage.
MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE WARNING: 9. Before you inspect or remove the blade, 10. Install the mower housing. See =How To Install The Mower Housing". an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for damdisconnect the wire to the spark plug. it the blade h_s age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your hands. A Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot pounds (47,5 N- m).
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL A 6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade drive spring to the bottom hole. 7, Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See =How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If replacing the belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an authorized service center.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the gearbox (Figure 19). 2, Make sure the parking brake is set and the automatic drive disconnect is in the PUSH position.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL If the unit will not go into REVERSE or if the unit moves very slowly in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 21). Disconnect the adjuster nut from the yoke assembly. 4. Rotate the adjuster Figure 21.
MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. _ odels with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use • dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE 1. 2. 3. HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position(Figure 25). WARNING: 4_ia 4. THE MOWER The lift lever surethe springlift loaded. lever is locked Make in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjuster arms (Figure 26). See illustrations =C" and _D'. 1.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING Ifthe mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better, WARNING: A Before you make an inspection, adjust- mant, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1, Make sure the unit is on a hard fiat surface. 2, Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on =How To Remove The Mower Housing'. 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Loosen the belt guide at the idler pulley. Move the belt guide away from the idler pulley (Figure 30). 4. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30). 5. Disengage the parking brake. 6. Remove the V- idler pulley. 7. Remove the belt guide at the middle idler pulley. 8.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on =How To Remove The Mower Housing'. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 18). 3, Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt. 4. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 3. Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position. If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a automotive fuse (Figure 34). Automotive Fuse Figure 34 HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB Raise the tractor hood. 1. 2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, =How To Start The Engine" in this book. 4. Adjust the throttle control. 5. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 2. Electric- Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
(D Operate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. co D_ I 10 DEGREES mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. 15 DEGREES On a riding mower to determine If a slope Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s) (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope. If you can back up the slope, It Is generally safe to mow.
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INDEX A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Clutch, 23 Drive Brake, 23 Mower Housing, Level, 27 Speed Control Pedal, 24 Attachments, 13, 36 Automatic Drive Disconnect, Operation, 14 B Battery Charge, 24 Check, 11 Clean, 24 install, 11 Removal, 24 Storage, 30 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 28 Mower Drive Adjust, 22 Replace, 29 Blade Inspect, 21 Remove And Instalt, 21 Sharpen, 21 Blade Rotation Control Adjust, 22 Location, 12 Operation, 13 Brake Pedal, Location, 12 C Clutch Adjust, 23 Check, 23 C
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