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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

4.0 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:

64 oz.

 

W/O Filter:

60 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion QC12YC

 

(Gap: .040")

 

Ground Speed (MPH):

Forward:

 

5.5

 

Reverse:

 

2.4

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

AMP/HR:

 

28

 

MIN. CCA:

 

230

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:

45-55 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 “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 unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-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

9-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

16

MAINTENANCE

16-19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

20-24

STORAGE

25

TROUBLESHOOTING

26-27

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Contents PP21H42 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To Move Forward and Backward To USE Cruise ControlService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartTractor BatteryBlade Removal See Fig Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigLift Link Adjustment NUT To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigMandrel SuspensionTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWith attachment clutch Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes
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