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