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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

2.5 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type (API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/ Filter:

4.0 Pints

 

W/O Filter:

3.75 Pints

Spark Plug:

Champion QC12YC

(Gap: .040")

 

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

0 – 5.5

 

Reverse:

0 – 2.4

Charging System:

3 AMPS Battery

 

5 AMPS Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:

45-55FT. LBS.

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter/ department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered 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.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

5

OPERATION

7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25

WARRANTY

27

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Contents PB20H42YT Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS on PositionHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Operate MowerService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Before Starting the EngineReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Maintenance Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower To Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXPage Parts and Service