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TC 342
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
588 73 63-28
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
English
you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual TC 342 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 588 73 63-28 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure English you understand the instructions before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. II. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. SLOPE OPERATION • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. • Allow engine to cool before refueling. WARNING! When loading or unloading • Never fuel the machine indoors. this machine, do not exceed the maximum •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 3.5 Gallons/13,24L and type: Regular Unleaded Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Power Rating*: 15,7 kW@3600 RPM...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS *Installed by Dealer Slope Sheet Keys *Brush Guard Kit (1) Oil Drain Tube Battery (2) Keys (2) Nut Keps (2) Hex Bolts Bagger (1) Bagger Full (2) Cross Brace (1) Offset Strut (2) Bagger Spring Latch (2) Bagger Support Assemblies Lever/extension (2) 1/4 x 20 x 3/4 (2) 5/16 x 18 x 1.5”...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER (See Figs 5 - 8) ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4) • Sit in seat. • Unfold bag and stand right side up. • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- • Uninstall carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 1.5) and nuts (1) fortable position is reached which allows you to press from the front of the top frame.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Connect the strut (6) to the left and right mid brackets using two carriage bolts (7) on each side. Do not install nuts in this step. Fig. 7 Fig. 10 • Slide bagger handle (13) down through bagger cover and frame holes.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Place curved end of the bagger spring latch onto • Slide bagger assembly into proper position. mounting bolt (3) and secure with nut (4) as shown. • Once bagger assembly is in proper position, tighten Tighten firmly. adjustment bolts (2) on both sides to 100 In-Lbs/11,2 NOTE: The bottom of the bagger assembly should contact Nm.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ TO INSTALL TOW HITCH (See Fig. 18) CHECKLIST • Remove screws from tow hitch. Save for future use. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Slide tow hitch through slot in backplate as shown. WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS •...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH/ PARKING MOWER MOWER START LOCK BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE HEIGHT LIFT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 19 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 23) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1 to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the blade tip with the engine not running.
  • Page 15 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

  • Page 16: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION HOURMETER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 19) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move has run.
  • Page 17 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig. 29) MANUAL DUMP ONLY CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn wheel lever while the engine is run ning. off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch. •...

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN attached to tractor. AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EACH SEASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE (See Fig. 32) For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. IMPORTANT: THE BLADES ON YOUR MOW ER ARE NOT THE BRAKE OPERATION SAME AND MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE CORRECT SIDE.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS 5 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 34) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattern. The bolt of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not attaching this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens ad just able.

  • Page 22: Clean Air Screen

    MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 35 - 37) ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil Determine temperature range expected before oil change. change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE CLEANING HOSE CONNECTOR • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign HOSE (12mm FEMALE) matter. • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. See Fig. 39. WASHOUT PORT CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and...

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 45 & 46) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appear- To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8"...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 48) (See Fig. 47) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL BELT REMOVAL - • Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake. •...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the charged battery. factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber •...

  • Page 28: Interlocks And Relays

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Stand battery upright before placing into battery TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY compartment. (See Fig. 53) • Grab the red and black battery cables and pull towards • Raise hood. center of the battery crisscrossing the cables. •...

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Points

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not run when operator system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ leaves seat with department. attachment clutch engaged CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until problem is corrected.
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