Contents

Models

Safety Alert and Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Specific Model and Serial Numbers are on a label located on the frame of your tractor and on a label located on the product registration form. Record those numbers below and transfer the label from the product registration to place indicated below. Use these numbers whenever parts or service is required.

Model Number

 

TRANSFER

 

MODEL SERIAL

 

 

 

 

LABEL FROM

Serial Number

 

 

PRODUCT

 

 

 

REGISTRATION

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Model 987070

16 HP Briggs & Stratton, Hydraulic Lift

Model 987071

13.5 HP Robin, Manual Lift

Model 987072

20.5 HP Robin, Hydraulic Lift

Note: All references to “Left”, “Right”, “Front” and “Rear” are given from operator’s position.

Publications and Service Parts List

Order the following parts through your Dealer:

Part No.

Qty.

Description

 

 

 

08471600

1

Parts Manual

00026793

1

Service Manual

04202200

1

Battery

21527400

1

Air Cleaner (Robin EH64)

21527000

1

Oil Filter (Robin EH64)

21527300

1

Air Cleaner (Robin EH41)

08811700

1

Fuel Filter

21526900

1

Spark Plug (Robin)

08904651

3

Blade-60”

08861651

3

Blade-50”

03498451

3

Blade-40”

07219600

1

V-Belt-60”

07219700

1

V-Belt-60”

07226600

1

Belt-50” Mowerdrive

07226700

1

Belt-40” Mowerdrive

 

 

 

1