TRACTOR & MOWER IDENTIFICATION .....................2
SAFETY RULES............................................................3
SAFETY DECALS .........................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS ...........................................6
Tractor Controls....................................................................6
Tractor & Mower Features....................................................7
Engine Compartment............................................................8
Safety Interlock System........................................................8
OPERATION..................................................................9
General.................................................................................9
Mower Installation................................................................9
Mower Removal..................................................................10
Operating The Mower.........................................................10
Checks Before Starting.......................................................11
Clutch/Brake Pedal - Hydro Models....................................11
Clutch & Brake Pedals - Gear Models................................11
Starting The Engine............................................................12
Selecting Ground Speed & Engine Speed .........................12
Stopping the Tractor ...........................................................12
Pushing the Tractor by Hand .............................................14
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS .......................................15
NORMAL CARE ..........................................................17
Schedule.............................................................................17
Raising the Hood ...............................................................17
Checking/Adding Gasoline .................................................17
Checking Tire Pressure ......................................................17
Checking the Fuel Filter......................................................17
Lubrication ..........................................................................18
Lubricating the Tractor.....................................................18
Lubricating the Mower .....................................................19
Battery Maintenance...........................................................19
Checking Battery Fluid.....................................................19
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.....................................19
Servicing the Mower Blades ...............................................19
Checking Transmission Fluid.............................................20
Changing Transmission Fluid & Filter.................................20
STORAGE ...................................................................21
Temporary Storage.............................................................21
Long Term Storage.............................................................21
Starting After Storage .........................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR...............................23
General...............................................................................23
Troubleshooting The Tractor ..............................................23
Troubleshooting The Mower...............................................24
Checking the Battery ..........................................................24
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery ..........................................................24
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery...............................................25
ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................27
Seat Adjustment .................................................................27
Brake Adjustment - Gear Models........................................27
Brake Adjustment - Hydro Models......................................27
PTO (Electric Clutch) Adjustment.......................................27
Steering Gear Adjustment ..................................................28
Steering Wheel Adjustment ................................................28
Mower Adjustments ............................................................28
Leveling the Mower .........................................................28
Blade Brake Adjustment ..................................................29
BELT REPLACEMENT................................................30
Tractor Drive Belt................................................................30
Mower Deck-To-PTO Belt...................................................31
Mower Arbor Belt................................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................33
PARTS & ACCESSORIES ..........................................35
Common Replacement Parts..............................................35
Maintenance Items .............................................................35
Optional Accessories..........................................................36
Technical Literature ............................................................36
International Symbols .........................................................36
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NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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