FORM NO. 3316596 EN ( MODEL NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES— RIDINGVEHIGLES EN~1 General Fusilier Precautions Equipment Use and Operation Stability/Tipover/Traction Attachment Use , Maintenance VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EN-4 OWNER REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY EN-4 1282 SPECIFICATIONS ovvvivnivnns EN~5 SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Install the Front Wheels Install the Steering Wheal Assembly .
A CAUTION and follow these Instructions carefully, on the tractor seat. This symbol marks Important Instructions concerning your personal safety. To naval Injury, read When the manual refers to the left or right tilde of the vehicle, [t means your left or right when sitting A WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless, deadly poison. Carbon monoxide Is also known to the State of California to cause berth defects. Do not run engine indoors or In an enclosed area. GENERAL 1.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES—RIDING VEHICLES FUEL/FIRE PRECAUTIONS 20. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable, 21, Use approved gasoline container, Place container out of reach of children, 22. Use gasoline only as a fusee — never as a cleaner. 23. Never remove fuse cap or add gasoline running or hot engine, or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after inning. 24. Aver fill fuse tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline, 25.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES—RIDING VEHICLES 49. Know the terrain on which you are working. Find hidden obstacles by walking through and inspecting the area prior to operating your equipment in that area, Plainly mark obstacles, such as rocks, ruts or holes and stay well clear of these obstacles when operating. 50. While operating, stay alert for hales, rocks or roots, which may cause damage fo equipment or upset. Neap at least away from drop-offs, ditches, creeks, culverts, washouts and public highways. 51.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle identification numbers are used to identify your new rider. These numbers should always be referred to when consulting dealer or factory concerning service, parts, or other information you may require. Rider vehicle identification number is located on top right side of rider, near the rear wheel. The engine identification number is stamped into the engine shrouding, just above the spark pig.
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: Briggs & Castration — {C Quiet Series, strict start with alternator, 4-cycle engine, Crankcase capacity is 3 pints (1.42 1) and fuel tank capacity is 5 wars {4.781 1). The correct spark plug is a Champion JR-19 LM or equivalent resistor type. Recommended spark plug air gap is 0.030 in. {0.762 mm), MOWER HOUSING: Full floating, front to rear, side to side. 12 gauge {2.64 mm) stamped sties housing with right side discharge. Deck diameter is 31.75 inches (806 m).
SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY FEATURES: Masts or exceeds CASSIOPEIA B71.1 — 1980 ANSI safety specifications. Traction drive, blade drive and seat interlock. Full foot rests. Convenient, postoperative controls, Autocratic blade brake. Stable-wadi track and low center of gravity. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS: Easy Empty Grass Catcher, Model #73085 Twin Nagger, Modal #79085 SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS Note: Grease the axis shafts before installing wheals. 1. Install the wheal onto the axle, 2.
SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE SEAT 1. Thread (4) seat spacers into the bosom of the sat (Fig. 3). 2. Position the seat onto the seat base, inserting tha seat switch cable through tha soot and the spacer studs through the mounting holes {Fig. 3). 3. Slide the wire clamp over the asst switch wire {Fig. 3). 4, Using the left front spacer stud, loosely secures the wits clamp and seat to the seat base with a lockout {Fig. 3}. 5. Mount the seat to the seat base with the (3) remaining lockouts.
CONTROLS Brake Pedal (Fig. 5) The brake pedal must be depressed to slow down or stop tha rider. When depressed, a caliper engages the brake disc. Remember to depress the clutch pedal wham using brake. Note: Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the clutch is engaged, otherwise premature brake wear will occur. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while mowing. Parking Brake (Fig. 5) Tha parking brake must be used with the brake pedal.
BEFORE OPERATING ACTIVATING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ‘The battery must be removed from the machine so it can ba filled with electrolyte and charged. Bulk electrolytes with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outset. Remove the battery and activate it as follows: 1. Tip the seat forward exposing the battery. 2. Remove the wing nut securing the battery hold downs to the rider chassis. (Fig. 8}. Figure 8 1. Wing nut 2. Battery hold downs 3. Filer cap 3.
BEFORE OPERATING ™ FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL The rider is shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Crankcase capacity is approximately 48 ounces {1.421). 1. Place the rider on a revel surface, 2. Unscrew and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube (Fig. 10}. 3. Insert a funnel into the tubs and slowly add engine ol into the crankcases. Use a high—quality detergent oil classified “For Service SG”.
BEFORE OPERATING gf FILL THE FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE The TOR Company strongly recommends the use of clean, fresh Unleaded regular gasoline in TOR gasoline powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engines life, and promotes good starting by reducing the build-up of combustion chamber deposits, Leaded gasoline can be used if unleaded is not available.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be activated, but the rider engine will not start unless the deck engagement lever is DISENGAGED and shift lever is In NEUTRAL. To avoid unnecessary drain on the battery, make sure the deck engagement lever and shift lever are correctly positioned before attempting to start rider START AND OPERATE MACHINE Note: The operator must be seated to activate the sat switch before the unit will crank, 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BREAK-IN The engine requires no special break-in other than changing the oil after the first five hours of operation, Operate the transmission in all gears to ensure that drive system is functioning correctly, After the first five hours of operation, sack the condition of the bats and drive chain, USING THE PARKING BRAKE A CAUTION If the engine stales or must be stopped while operating on a hill or slope, the engine must be shut off and parking brake engaged. 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RECYCLER® MOWER TIPS Even with the Recycler® mower, you may encounter conditions where it is not possible to hide all of the finely cut clippings or leaves alf of the time down in the grass. Folio these instructions for the best cutting results and lawn appearance: » Maintain a harp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on bide. ¢ Clean any residue from the underside of mower housing, kickers, and plug after each use.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART 25 Storage | Spring Service Operation 5 Hours | Hours | Service | Service | 2 Years Notes Chang Oil {Initial) X Chang Oil {Periodic) X X Check Safety Interlock Before sate use. Check Cutter Blade X X X Check Brake Grease Front Axle Spindles, Wheal X X Mrs often in dusty, Bearings, and Rear Axles dirty, conditions.
MAINTENANCE GREASE THE FRONT AXLE SPINDLES, FRONT WHEELS, AND REAR AXLES The spindles, axles, and wheals must be lubricated after every 25 hours of operation; however, lubricate them more frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy. 1. Wis (4) grease fittings on the spindles and wheels (Fig. 12) with a clean rag. If there is paint on the front of the fittings, scrape it off. Figure 12 2. Lubricate both axle spindles w/No. 2 general purpose grease {Fig. 12).
MAINTENANCE Figure 14 8. Reinstall the mews housing onto the rider chassis: refer to Removing/Installing The Cutting Unit, page EN—23, 9. Tip the rider back to its normal operating position, 10, Fill the crankcase with oil: refer to Fill The Crankcase With Oll, page EN-10. 11, Fill the fuel tank with gasoline: refer to Fill Tha Fuse Tank With Gasoline, page EN-11. 12. Reinstall the battery: refer to Activating And Charging The Battery, steps 8~11, page EN-9, "~ CHECK/CHANGE THE CRANKCASE OIL 1.
MAINTENANCE SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER The air cleaner element must be cleaned after every 25 hours of operation if the engine is operated in clean air conditions. However, the element must be cleaned Avery few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1. Remove the wire from tha spark plug (Fig. 11). 2. Remove the knob and air cleaner cover (Fig. 16). 3, Every 25 hours the foam uncleaner should be cleaned (Fig. 16). Remove foam uncleaner by sliding it off the paper cartridge (Fig. 16). A.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled, dirty or defective spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall Into the cylinder. The result Is usually a damaged engine. 4. Set the air gap between the center and side electrodes at 0.030 of an inch (0.762 mm) {Fig. 18). Install correctly gaped spark plug w/gasket seal, and tighten the plug to 15 ft-In (20.4 Nm). a.q30" 10.762 mm} Figure 18 5.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR The carburetor has been set at the factory, but an occasional adjustment may bs required. However, do not aka unnecessary carburetor adjustments because factory settings ara usually correct. An adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuse, temperature and altitude, IMPORTANT: Before the carburetor Is adjusted, the throttle control must be checked for proper operation: refer to Adjusting The Throtlle/Choke Control, page EN—18. 1.
MAINTENANCE SERVICING THE CUTTER BLADE 1. Make sure the engine is shut off and remove the wig from the spark pig, IMPORTANT: To remove the blade from the spindle shaft, the rider must be tipped on s rear end. However, before the rider Is tipped, drain alf gasoline from fuel tank and oll from crankcase. Also remove the battery so clad does not spill onto the rider. (ALL BAGGING ATTACHMENTS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE TIPPING THE UNIT) 2.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOWER HOUSING To ensues a good quality-of-cut and efficient grass bagging, the underside of the mower housing and the inside of discharge area must be kept clean. Periodically apply a coat of pasta wax on the Inside of the mower housing and grass deflector. This will retard rust and prevent dirt and grass from sticking on the inside of the housing. 1.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CUTTING UNIT 1. Lock the parking brake and turn the front wheels to a full turn position to allow more clearance for the cutting unit. 2. Set the height-of-cut control to the lowest setting. Loosen the bat guides near the engine pulley and rotate them out of the way, Removal the belt from the angina pulley {Fig. 23). Figure 23 1. Self guides 2. Engine purifier 3. Blade drive bat {removed) 3.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Set the height-of-cut lever in the lowest settling and the deck engagement lever to ENGAGE. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the adjustment rod {Fig. 24}. 3. Rotate the adjustment rod untie thees is 0.060 inch {1.5 mm) or less between the end of the slot in the engagement bracket and the outer diameter of the pin {Fig. 25). Note: The adjustment rod is a left—hand thread. Figure 26 1. Engagement bracket 2. 0.060 i Inch max. {1.5 mm) 2.
MAINTENANCE (Deck belt already @ removed in this picture} Figure 26 1. Angina pulley 5. Engine pulley belt 2. Transmission pulley guides 3. idler pulley 6. Belt retainer and 4, Transient pulley bet knockout guides 7. Drive bat 80°, Figure 27 1. tidier pulley retainer 2. Mounting bracket ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1. To align the front wheels, [loosen the jam nut and turn the tie rod until the center line distance across tha front of the wheels (d') is .08 inch (1.5 mm) to 0.25 inch (8.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BRAKE Adjust the brake pucks if the parking brake does not hold or the braking power is not sufficient when the brake pedal is depressed. 1. Shut off the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug. 2. Raise the seat or remove the left side panel from the rider. 3. Tighten the knockout approximately 1/4 tum clockwise (Fig. 30). 4, Check operation of the brake by pushing the rider: no brake drag should be evident.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE GEAR SHIFT NEUTRAL POSITION An adjustment to the gear shift guide may be required if the gear shift will not go into the neutral position, 1. Remove cotter pin from rod on right side of transient as viewed from the rear of tha unit {Fig. 32). 2. Lift rod out of bracket hole (Fig. 32). Figure 32 1. Softer pin 3. Bracket 2. Rod 3. Rotate rod one complete turn clockwise and reinsert rad into hole in bracket.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. For long~term storage, either drain gasoline from the fuel tank or use a fuel additive before storing. To drain gasoline, refer to Draining Gasoline From The Fuel Tank, page EN-19. After fuse is drained, start the engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumes and engine stops. Rep sat the starting procedural two more times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Acton Engine does not start, stairs 1. (assistants amply. 1, Fill fuel tank with gasoline. mfiisngowen shortfall lo patter is dead. 2, Charge the battery, ' 3. Transmission is in gear. 3. Shift transmission into neutral. 4. Deck engagement lever is in 4. Move sack engagement lever into ENGAGE. DISENGAGE. 5. Spark plug is loose, 5. Tighten plug to 15 phi-lb (20.4 Nm), 6. Wire is loos or disconnected 6. Install wire on spark plug. from spark plug. 7.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine over heats. Co cling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly. Oil level in crankcase is low. Engine load is excessive. Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages. Adjust the carburetor. Add oil to crankcase. Shift into lower gar to reduce load, Rider vibrates abnormally. Engine mounting bolts are loose. Differential axis is misaligned.