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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:

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

Tire Pressure:

Front: 14 PSI

 

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System:

16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

 

 

 

Battery:

AMP/HR:

35

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

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 “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.

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

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.

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

20-25

STORAGE

26

TROUBLESHOOTING

27-28

WARRANTY

30

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Contents PD24PH42ST 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 SkidInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission To Start Engine See FigAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig TractorTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery 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 Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service