OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Prestige / 1800 / 2800 / 500 Series
Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 Series
23HP Hydro Tractors
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Regular Maintenance
Table of Contents
Features & Controls
Safety Rules & Information
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety
ChildrenReverse
Slope Operation
Fuel and Maintenance
Safety Rules and Information
Moving Parts
GENERAL OPERATION
Safety Rules & Information
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
CHILDREN
Safety Rules and Information
SLOPE OPERATION
EMISSIONS
Service & Maintenance
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safe Handling of Gasoline
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
xxxdB
Decal - Ignition Switch Positions
Safety Decals
Safety Decals
DANGER
DANGER
CE Safety Icons
Safety Icons
DANGER
Electric HOC Models Manual Lift Models
Features & Controls
Control Functions
Hydraulic Lift Models Manual HOC Models Figure 1. Controls
Features & Controls
Features & Controls
Parking Brake Function
Automatic Controlled Traction w/o 4WD
Figure 2. Engaging the Parking Brake A. Ground Speed Pedals
Features & Controls
12 Volt Power Outlet
Dashboard Display & Functions
Display Items
Adding Fuel
General Operating Safety
Operating the Tractor
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TESTS
Stopping the Tractor & Engine
Operating the Tractor
Starting the Engine
Driving The Tractor
Attachment Operation in Reverse
Mowing
Mowing in Reverse
Operating the Tractor
D. Electric Height of Cut Switch
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height
Pushing the Tractor by Hand
Operating the Tractor
Figure 7. Removing & Installing Belt A. Idler Arm B. PTO Pulley
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
D. Safety Clip
18 wire harness to deck harness
H. Safety Clip Some Models
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
A. Safety Clip
Operating the Tractor
Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Operating the Tractor
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot
Figure 13. Mower Hitch A. Tractor Hitch Brackets
1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO switch, turn off the engine, remove the key, and engage the parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left
Operating the Tractor
B. Spring-Loaded Lever
Muffler and surrounding areas may be hot
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Operating the Tractor
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot
Figure 16. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip
Attaching a Trailer
Storage
Operating the Tractor
Dozer
Lift Variations When Using Attachments
Operating the Tractor
Applications
Fertilize & Aerate
How and When to Water
Lawn Care
How High To Mow the Grass
Proper Mowing Speed
When and How Often to Mow
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Safety Interlock System Check
Regular Maintenance
Check / Clean Oil Cooler Select Models
PTO Clutch Adjustment Check
Regular Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Check Tire Pressures
Figure 21. Battery A. Negative Cable B. Positive Cable & Cover
Grease
Lubrication
Regular Maintenance
Figure 22.2. Lubricating the Tractor 4WD
NOTE Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Regular Maintenance
Prestige / 2800 / 1800 / 500 / GT
Figure 29. Blade Installation - 44”, 50” Mowers A. 4x4 Wood Block
Servicing the Mower Blabes
Regular Maintenance
Figure 27. Blade Removal
Regular Maintenance
Transmission Maintenance
Transmission Identification
K664 Figure 31. Transmission Oil Reservoir A. Reservoir Access Hole
Service Interval Every 5 Hours
Regular Maintenance
Figure 32. Seat Deck Access Plug A. Expansion Chamber Access Plug
Service Interval After 50 Hrs, Then Every 250 Hrs
A. Filter Access Cap
Regular Maintenance
Figure 36. Internal Transmission Filter Service
B. Filter Access Cap
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Adjustment, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING THE TRACTOR
PROBLEM
Tractor Troubleshooting Cont
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
PROBLEM
Manual Lift Assist Adjustment
Battery Charging
Seat Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Steering Gear Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Brake Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
PTO Clutch Adjustment
Mower Adjustments
Figure 44. PTO Clutch Adjustment
D. Gauge Wheel Assembly
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Figure 47. Sliding Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment
E C Figure 48. Fixed Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment
A. Outside Nut B. Eccentric Nut
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Figure 50. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side Eccentric Nut Models
Figure 51. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models A. J-Hook
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
Mower Belt Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
1/8” Gap
Figure 55. Mower Deck A. Capscrew B. Right-hand Arbor Cover C. Spring
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
FRONT
D. Left-hand Arbor Cover
ENGINE
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
CHASSIS
Optional Accessories
Replacement Parts
Maintenance Items
Technical Manuals
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