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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES RIDING VEHICLES 1 General LL... 1 Fuel/Fire Precautions A Equipment Use And Operation .2 Stability/Tipaver/Traction Attachments 3 Maintenance 3 RIDER SPECIFICATIONS: 4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) LOCATIONS Las 8 OWNER REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY | 5 PARTS MANUAL RIDING MOWER CONTROLS 8 OPERATING YOUR RIDER Safety Interlock System Check The Fuel... Check The Uil Engine Operation Starting The Engine Stopping The Engine Throttle Control...
&\ canon such instructions carefully. the operating position. This symbol marks important Instructions relating to your personal safety, To avoid injury, read and follow When the manual refers to the left or right side of the vehicle, it means your left or right when standing in SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES-RIDING VEHICLES GENERAL 1. This machine can amputate hands and feet and throw objects that can cause injury and damage. KNOW the controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES-RIDING VEHICLES 28. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and attachments free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. 30. Battery acid is a poison and can cause bums. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and protect your face, eyes and clothing when working around the battery. 31. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. EQUIPMENT USE AND OPERATION 32.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES-RIDING VEHICLES 54. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Use only approved draw bar hitch points, m= Limit loads to those you can safely control. oO Do not tum sharply. Use care when backing. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the operator's manual. © ATTACHMENT USE 55. When using attachments, sever direct tie discharge of material overheard Bystander $y allow anyone near the vehicle white ep: . 56. When using the macing with s ¢ A.
RIDER SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: Rider Rated Displacement Bore Mode! Engine Model* H.pwr Stroke ignition 110-4 B-256707-0117-01 10 Electronic 112-8 B-286707-0118-01 12.5 Electronic * Lefter Prefix; 8 = Briggs & Castration, Basic engine model number shown; type a engine LD. plate are required to identify the engine completely. ** Engine manufacturer's rating at 3600 RPM. TUNE-UP AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS: nd serial numbers from the Governed Max.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) LOCATIONS Vehicle identification numbers identify your new riding mower and attachments. Always refer to these numbers when consulting your dealer or factory about service, parts, or other information. If these plates are removed during repair operations, they should always be replaced. The rider vehicle identification amber plate is on the left-hand side, below the control panel. This number identifies both the riding vehicle and mower.
RIDING MOWER CONTROLS 1. Throttle/Choke Control The throttie/choke control is on the left side on the control panel. Raise the lever to the detente near the top of the slot to operate the rider. Raise the fever all the way up past the detente to start the engine. Lower the fever before shutting the engine off. 2. Ignition Switch (Electric Start) The ignition switch is on the left side of the rider on the control panel. The ignition switch has three positions: (1) OFF, 2) RUN, (3) START.
OPERATING YOUR RIDER SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Each rider has four interlock switches. The switches are actuated by the PTO clutch lever, the gear shift lever, and the seat. The PTO ang gear shift switches prevent the rider from starting if the mower is engaged or the transmission is in gear, During use, seat switches will shut off the engine if you rise off the seat while the PTO is engaged.
OPERATING YOUR RIDER Jw” CHECK THE OIL To protect your rider's engine, check its oil level before each use. You will find complete information on recommended oils and how to check the oil level in the "Maintaining Your Rider” section. ENGINE OPERATION aH CAUTION Before starting the engine, become familiar with all controls. Read this Operator's Guide thoroughly. Also, always check the engine's oll level before starting the engine.
OPERATING YOUR RIDER TO GO FORWARD OR REVERSE The rider has a reverse “lock out” that helps prevent shifting into reverse accidentally. To shift the rider into reverse, push the lever to the right, then move it back into the reverse position. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal. Move the gear shift lever to the desired speed forward or ta reverse. The shift plate decal identifies various speeds. Slowly release the brake pedal. As you release the brake pedal, the rider will begin to move.
OPERATING YOUR RIDER Mowing Speed The mower is designed to operate most efficiently at its maximum blade speed. The gear to use for mowing is the one that will allow the mower bide to maintain maximum speed while mowing across turf, For best cutting results on most lawns, operate the rider in second, third or fourth gear. For cutting tall grass, grass that is heavy with moisture, or when moving uphill, use first or second gear.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER A cauldron To minimize the chance of injury, do all maintenance and ad] and the ignition key removed, unless instructed otherwise. operating machinery. Do not wear loose fitting clothing. Remove your watch and Jewelry before beginning work and observe common safety practices when using tools.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER Ur” OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Use a high-quality detergent oil classified "For Service 8G.” Refer to the chart below to select the proper weight oil. Ol Viscosity TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE THE NEXT OIL CHANGE op ~20 100 Use SAE 30 oil in high-temperature, high-load applications. ** ff not available, a synthetic (multi-grade) oil may be used having SW-20, SW-30 or 5-40 viscosity in cold weather. *&x 10W-30 {multi-grade oil) may be substituted if the preferred oil is not available.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER When To Change The Oi Change the oll tater the first five (5) hours of operation; Avery 50 hours after that. Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. To change oll: 1. Start the engine and run it for two minutes so it gets warm. 2, Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Roll the left rear wheel onto a block of wood to tilt the engine toward the drain plug. 4.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER CLEANING AND ADJUSTING THE SPARK PLUG Tha correct spark plug for this vehicle is a Champion RJ17LM and the air gap is 0.030 in. (0.762 mm). Check the air gap and the color of the electrodes every 100 hours or once a year, whichever occurs first, Rem electrodes should be w Grey of it ton. he lacrosse ae oly or dark ba da fined Sys fk BNC lean te SiC CE GNAT DECIDUOUS 1s probably dirty ard coming te snobbish, Te check and change he spark plug: 1.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER Fhe electrical system An alternator charges the rider's battery. The alternator charging system usually needs no service, other than periodically checking that ail exposed wiring and electrical connections on the rider are clean, tight and in good conditions. IMPORTANT: Correct polarity is critical with an alternator charging system. Always disconnect the battery ground cable (negative) before working on any part of electrical system.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER TRANSMISSION The mechanical transmission is packed with grease and is a sealed unit. No periodic lubricant checks are required; changing the lubricant is not necessary except for major service. CHASSIS LUBRICATION The front wheels and front axle spindles have zero fittings. Before using a grease gun, clean the zero fittings carefully to avoid forcing dirt into the fitting. After greasing, wipe off any excess grease. Use a general purpose grease (lithium base) to lubricate the rider.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER PTO (MOWER) CLUTCH AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Under normal circumstances, the PTO belt tension will not have to be set. Check the adjustment if you replace the PTO bel or suspect bat slippage. The PTO brake band does not require adjustment. To adjust the PTO; 1. Tilt the seat forward; engage the PTO. 2. Tum the adjustment nut until the washer is even with the edge of the decal, 3. Disengage the PTO lever.
MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER CLEANING AND STORAGE 4. Start te Tier and Brogue he mower for one (1) site to Terr Ox tons water Tom bells and pol lays &. Lathe ending 4 as volatile and toes fermium gu RABIES avd fuel sysadmin GE FOR MORE THAN 2 pin orphanages } repaint a sens above anal 6 3 hock 40 wk MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Cutting height is adjustable in 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) steps, using the height control lever at the (eft rear of the mower.
MOWER Under some unusual conditions, the mower may leave a ragged cut, which can be caused by any of following conditions: 1. Operating the engine at less than full throttle. 2. Dull blades or the underside of the mower is clogged with matted grass. 3. Ground speed too high for conditions — adjust to 2 mph (3.2 kph}, or less if necessary. 4. Grass that is too long or wet— poor quality of cut will result if you try to remove more than the grass height at one time, or if the grass is wet.
3. Install the belt in reverse order. Mower Level Adjustment 1. Spindle Pulley 32. Belt Cover 2. idler Pulley 4. Drive Pulley MOWER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the drive belt (described above), 2. Raise the mower and place wood blocks under &ach end of it. 3. Remove the hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin or bolt from each side cable of chain. 4. Disconnect the interlock wire and route it free of the 5. If equipped with a rear beggar, remove the discharge tube from the discharge elbow. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy The engine will not tum aver. Dead battery. Open safety interlock switch. Mower interlock wire disconnected/ broken. Starter or Solenoid. Faulty ignition switch. Fuse. Charge or replace the battery. Be sure the mower is disengaged and the transmission is in neutral. Connect/check the wire, Consult an authorized dealer. Consult an authorized dealer. Replace the fuse. The engine tums over but will not start.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy The engine rns fine, but the rider will not move Faulty transmission. Consult an authorized dealer, The engine stalls whenever the mower or transmission is engaged. Excessive load interlock system (seat must be occupied). Faulty interlock system, Check for a jammed mower, Raise the mower 10 lessen the cutting load.