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