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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 remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians 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 “Customer Responsibili- ties” 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-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 center/department (See RE- PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

STORAGE

24

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4, 14-18

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

ASSEMBLY

6-8

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

OPERATION

9-13

WARRANTY

45-46

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

 

 

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Contents Model NO. PC1538B Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Lower seat into operating position and sit on seatCheck 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 HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Lubrication Chart Service DatesCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Cleaning AIR Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsTo 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 Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak BATTERYSee FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PC1538B, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Decals Wheels & TiresLSB42 LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX