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GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAM PI ON RC12YC
(GAP: .040")
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2
2nd 1.5
3rd 2.4
4th 3.5
5th 4.8
6th 5.3
Reverse: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 amps @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27–35 FT. LBS.
SAFETY RULES......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.......................................4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.................................4
ASSEMBLY.................................................................6-8
OPERATION............................................................. 9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...................................... 15
MAINTENANCE .....................................................15-18
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS............................19-24
STORAGE.................................................................... 25
TROU BLE SHOOT ING............................................ 26-27
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR..................................30-43
WARRANTY.................................................................45
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured 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 tech ni cians
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 prop erly.
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” sec tions of this own er’s manual.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any
un im proved 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 muffl er is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department (See RE PAIR
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.