PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

1.25 Gallons

 

and type:

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil Type

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SF-SJ):

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:

 

62 Oz.

 

W/O Filter:

55 Oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion RN4C

 

(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 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 “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-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

9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

MAINTENANCE

14-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

WARRANTY

45

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PO13T38A specifications

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