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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

3 PINTS

 

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

1st

1.1

 

 

2nd

2.2

 

 

3rd

3.3

 

 

4th

4.4

 

 

5th

4.9

 

 

REVERSE:

1.4

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

12 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

28

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 FT. 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 service center/ 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 “Storage” 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.

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

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

WARRANTY

45

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Contents Model NO. PC1538C Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter See Fig Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PC1538C, Product Number 954 57Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis 184921 Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description 183900Steering 183226 Engine Optional Equipment 181654 183906Seat 182493Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Deck 178515 7493062073930600 170317Service Notes Limited Warranty Securing Warranty Service No Dealer WarrantyProducts Warranted Products And Items Not WarrantedSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX
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