Operator’s Manual Riding Mower Internal Bagging System Model 13A-344-563 LR927 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Warranty........................................................................................................... 2 Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 4 Slope Gauge..................................................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Riding Mower ........................................................................ 8 Know Your Riding Mower................
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by the manufacturer.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. Your rider mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
Do: • • • • • • • • • Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
• • • • a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local office of Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion. b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids. c.
SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE RIDER MOWER SAFELY: FOL DO ND O T T ED L I 15° A1 5 ° S LOP E OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE NE , RE PRE S E NTIN G WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER • • • • • • Remove all screws and staples from crate. Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top of the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures. Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit. Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of the crate. Repeat for the front. Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of the crate’s way. Move the battery cover to its original position.
WARNING: Do not operate the mower if any one of the grass catcher, discharge chute or mulching plug is not firmly installed on the mower. • • Side Discharge Chute Wing Nut Pivot the hood assembly up and lower the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position. Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 4 ) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDER MOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Stopping Mower • • • • • Release blade engagement pedal all the way. Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal. When the mower comes to a complete stop, set the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the brake pedal. The knob should stay in the raised position. Turn the ignition key to OFF position and remove the key. CHOKE Safety Interlock This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDER MOWER Using Throttle/Choke Control The battery is located under the hood assembly above the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3 . The throttle/choke control is used to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit and a turtle respectively. See Figure 9. • • • Starting Engine • • • For normal operation and when using a grass catcher, move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
Stopping Mower Using The Mower • • Observe safety rules listed on pages 3-5 of this manual for safe operation of your mower. • • • Release blade engagement pedal all the way. Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal. When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever in neutral. Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake knob. Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on the hood assembly. For a representation of the cutting height positions, refer to Figure 9 . Brake Adjustment • During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake is subject to wear.
Hex Nut Deck Engagement Cable • Replace the ball joint into the steering segment, and replace the 3/8’’ hex nut. Adjusting the Deck There are three tests for checking deck levelling on the riding mower. The results of each test will determine what kind of levelling, if at all, the equipment needs. IMPORTANT: Perform adjustments to the deck on a flat, Blade Engagement Pedal level surface. Before continuing with deck adjustment, check air pressure in all four tires. Recommended air pressure is 12 psi.
Helper Spring Loosen hex nuts to adjust Do not adjust hex nut Remove Hairpin Clips and Washers Deck Lower Link Height Lever Ferrule Hanger Link Figure 14 Front to Rear Levelling • • • • • Place the deck in the highest position. Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed front to back and parallel to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.
• • • Lower Variable Speed Belt Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley, and the engine pulley. Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed inside the belt keepers. There are two belt keepers under the grasscatcher, one on the idler and the other under the deck belt cover. See Figure 15 . Reinstall the deck belt cover and secure with the two self-tapping screws and the lock washer and hex nut.
• • • Replace the wire or repair with electrician’s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler, or rubbed against a moving part. Stop the rider mower and engage the parking brake. Remove ignition key. • • • Pivot the hood assembly up. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it. Pull the fuse out of the lead wire. Replace with new automotive fuse.
• • Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water since water contaminates the fuel system. • Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls free of debris. • If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove and clean the screen regularly. Replace if damaged or plugged with debris.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Battery • Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used. NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months, whichever occurs first. • When storing unit for extended periods, disconnect battery cables and remove the battery from the unit. • Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.
Trouble Belt shreds Engine will not crank Engine cranks but will not start Engine smokes Possible Cause Remedial Action 1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted 1. 2. Pulleys not aligned 2. 3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition; frozen bearing 3. 1. Safety switch button not depressed 1. 2. Battery installed incorrectly 2. 3. Battery dead or weak. 3. 4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker 4. 5. Engine ground wire loose. 5. 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position. 1.