OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PRGT22H48A

LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING:

Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

???Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthemanual and on the machine before starting.

???Only allow responsible adults, 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.

???Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 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.

???Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonotpoint it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

???Slow down before turning.

???Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

???Turn off blades when not mowing.

???Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcherorunclogging chute.

???Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

???Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

???Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road- ways.

???Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto a trailer or truck.

???Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them- selves and others from serious injury.

???Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build- up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover 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 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. Tall 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 manufacturer???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 the slope.

DO NOT:

???Do not 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 suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

???Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

???Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

???Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

???Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

???Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

???Before and when backing, look behind anddown for small children.

???Never carry children. They may fall 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 vision.

IV. SERVICE

???Use extra care in handling 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 engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there 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 operationregularly.

???Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build- up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

???Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

???Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

???Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponents and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

???Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

???Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

???Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

???Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

???Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

???Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

???Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

???Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

???Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

???Mow up and down slopes (15?? Max), not across.

???Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

???Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over- turn the machine. Tall 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.

???Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

???If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

???Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to preventacciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and placewirewhereitcannotcontactspark plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply withspecificationsofthemanufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories containleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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 internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine???s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

???Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

???Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

???Remove mower and packing materials.

???Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

???Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

???Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

???Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

???Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

???Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

???Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

???Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

???Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTOR

TABS

STEERING

SLEEVE EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

???Lift hood to raised position.

???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. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

???Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

???Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

???Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

???Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

???Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

???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 way down.

???Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

???Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols)

???Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

???Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

???Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See ???TO TRANSPORT??? in the Operation section of this manual).

???Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols)

???Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

???Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

???Place freewheel control in ???transmission engaged??? posi- tion.

???Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

???Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

???Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

???Release parking brake.

???Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

???Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

???Turn ignition key to ???OFF??? position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

???Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten securely.

???For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

???Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See ???TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS??? in the Operation section of this manual.

RETAINER

SPRING

PIN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

FIG. 4

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

???Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

???Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.

???Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

???Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position.

???Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

???Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown.

FIG. 5

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See

Figs. 6 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking 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 deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

???If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclock- wise until it stops.

???Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

???Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

???. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

???If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

???Raise deck to highest position.

???Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

???Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See ???TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

3CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE 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).

???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 be properly inflated for leveling).

???Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

???Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

???Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

???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.

???Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

???It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Operation section of this manual).

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging(+) or discharging(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake pedal into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE- Used when changing motion drive belt and, if necessary, starting engine under extremely cold conditions.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

???Depress brake pedal into full ???BRAKE??? position and hold.

???Place parking brake lever in ???ENGAGED??? position and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in ???BRAKE??? position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

FIG. 8

MOWER BLADES -

???To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to ???DISENGAGED??? position.

GROUND DRIVE -

???To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full ???BRAKE??? position.

IMPORTANT: T H E M O T I O N C O N T R O L L E V E R

RETURNS TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

???Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to ???backfire???.

???Turn ignition key to ???OFF??? position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

???Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE

BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause ???browning??? of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

???Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

???Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

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.

???knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 8)

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate motion control lever when the parking brake is set or when the brake pedal is depressed. Doing so may result in misadjustment to the drive control sys- tem.

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

???Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

???Release parking brake.

???Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- ment knob in desired direction.

???Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.

???Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

???The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

???For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

???Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ???TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT??? in the Operation section of this manual).

???Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

???Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

???Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

???Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS

IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

???Select desired height of cut.

???Lower mower with attachment lift control.

???Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

???TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15?? and do not drive across any slope.

???Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

???Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

???If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

IMPORTANT: T H E M O T I O N C O N T R O L L E V E R

RETURNS TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED.

???To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

???Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

???Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

???Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

???Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

???Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

???To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

FIG. 11

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

???The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the 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 oil until ???FULL??? mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

???For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See ???OIL VISCOSITY CHART??? in the Customer 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 leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32??F(0??C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

???Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

???Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

???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 may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

???Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to ???START??? position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the 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 starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

???The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as 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 push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start, you may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows:

???Be sure parking brake is engaged.

???Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt tension.

???Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes.

???Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.

???Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the re- tainer spring.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

???Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

???Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

???Place the motion control lever in neutral. Re- lease the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

???Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

???The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See ???TO ADJUST CARBURETOR??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

I M P O R T A N T : S H O U L D Y O U R T R A N S M I S S I O N

REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT,

IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

???Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

???Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See ???TO TRANSPORT??? in this section of manual).

???Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake

???Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

???Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

???Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See ???TO TRANSPORT??? in this section of manual).

???Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake.

???Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

???Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

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??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

???The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

???Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

???When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 12).

???If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

???Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

???Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor- mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

???When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 12

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

7

4

6

5

5

1,2,3

2

2

1, 2

2

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

???Once a year you should 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 proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

???Check engine oil level.

???Check brake operation.

???Check tire pressure.

???Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

???Check for loose fasteners.

??MANDRELZERKS

??Spray Silicone Lubricant (Move Boots to Lubricate)

??General Purpose Grease

?? Refer to Customer Responsibilities ???ENGINE??? Section

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT

POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.

VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT

THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF -

LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE

LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE

16 TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See ???TO ADJUST BRAKE??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

???Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? section 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 to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work- ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

???The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position.

???When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

???When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

???The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

???Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

???Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

???Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

???Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED.

BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL)

STAR

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine.

???The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

???To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

???Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

FIG. 14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

???Keep battery and terminals clean.

???Keep battery bolts tight.

???Keep small vent holes open.

???Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to ???leak??? 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 bright.

???Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

???Reinstall battery (See ???REPLACING BATTERY??? in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

???Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

???Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

ENGINE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

???Be sure tractor is on level surface.

???Oil will drain more freely when warm.

???Catch oil in a suitable container.

???Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

???Remove yellow cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

OIL DRAIN VALVE

YELLOW

CAP

FIG. 16

???Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun- terclockwise.

???To open, pull out on the drain valve.

???After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

???Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.

???Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? section of this manual.

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil???s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 15

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32??F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

???Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at ???FULL??? line on dipstick.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

???Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

???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.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

???Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

???Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

KNOBS

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

FIG. 17

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

???With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

???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 gasoline.

CLAMP

FIG. 18

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 your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

???Place attachment clutch in ???DISENGAGED??? position.

???If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

???Lower mower to its lowest position.

???Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

???Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

???Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate.

???Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

???Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

???Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

???Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in ???INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT??? in the Assembly section of this manual.

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

FIG. 19

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See ???PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS??? section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)

???Raise mower to its highest position.

???Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance ???A??? on both sides of mower should be the same.

???If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

???To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

???To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

???Recheck measurements after adjusting.

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION:Bladesaresharp.Protectyour hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of the blade.

FIG. 20

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 21

???Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

???If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

???To lower front of blade, loosen nut ???C??? on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut ???C??? will change distance. ???B??? by approximately 3/16".

???When distance ???B??? is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut ???D??? against trunnion on both front links.

???To raise front of blade, loosen nut ???D??? from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut ???C??? on both front links an equal number of turns.

???When distance ???B??? is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut ???D??? against trunnion on both front links.

???Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BLADE

FIG. 23

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24)

???Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

???Lower mower to its lowest position.

???Disengage belt tention rod from lock bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

???Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

???Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

???Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

???Roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

???Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

???Remove belt from idler pulleys.

???Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

???Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 24)

???Install belt in both idlers.

???Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

???Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley carefully.

???Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

???Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

???Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

???Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.

FIG. 24

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 26)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.

???Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in ???OFF??? position.

???Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate.

BELT INSTALLATION -

???Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys.

???Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

???Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

???Reinstall mower.

FIG. 27

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

???Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to ???OFF??? position and engage parking brake.

???Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

???Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N).

???Tighten the adjustment bolt.

FIG. 28

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See ???PURGE TRANSMIS- SION??? in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29)

???Position front wheels straight ahead.

???Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions ???A??? and ???B???).

???Front dimension ???A??? should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension ???B???.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30)

???Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

???Adjust tie rod until dimension ???A??? is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension ???B???.

???Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A

FIG. 29

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)

???Block up axle securely.

???Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

???Repair tire and reassemble.

???Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

???Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

???Block rear axle securely.

???Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

???Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

???BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

???RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 32

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 31

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 32)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See ???BATTERY??? in the Customer Responsibili- ties section of this manual).

If ???jumper cables??? are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

???Lift hood to raised position.

???Remove terminal guard.

???Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

???Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

???Reinstall terminal guard.

???First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

???Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

???Close terminal access doors.

???Close hood.

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

TERMINAL

KEPS NUT

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY 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 short against chassis.

???Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

???Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

ACCESSHEX BOLT

DOOR

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

24

FIG. 33

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

???Raise hood.

???Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

???Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

???Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

???Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 34)

???While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

???Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

???Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- tachments.

???Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

JAM NUT

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 35)

???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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 35

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

???With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

???Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

???With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

???Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner.

???Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

???Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R /

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y

ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

FIG. 36

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 37

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, 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 Adjustments section of this manual).

???Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.

???Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

???Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

???Fully charge the battery for storage.

???After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

???To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be discon- nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see ???TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS??? in the Customer Respon- sibilities section of this manual).

???After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

???If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM

PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL

H O S E , O R T A N K D U R I N G S T O R A G E . A L S O ,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM 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 fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

???Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See ???ENGINE??? in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

???Remove spark plug(s).

???Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

???Turn ignition key to ???START??? position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

???Replace with new spark plug(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. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

RED

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

REGULATOR

YELLOW

ALTERNATOR

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

41

24

79

68

56

157

14

153

130

148

140

9

42

10

3

11

27

6

16

46

14

5

14

47

48

49

50

ENGINE

22

25

21

18 15

1

20

17

10

37

28

83

41

42

43

47

9

29

26

37

31

8

16

27 39

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

40

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 173818 Seat

2140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat

3140675 Strap, Fender Asm.

4127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

673800600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

7124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn.

8171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Sems

12121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch

13121248X Bushing, Snap

17123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Flg. Gr. 5

1819171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

20124238X Cap, Spring Seat Blk

21171852 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc-2A

2273800500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

46

90

91 18093

94

93

180 95

46

90

6

5

109

15

19

14

13

45

30

39

32

47

31

21

27

18

20

18

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

51

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15?? MAX.

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15??), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.