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Columbia 26J Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Lawn Tractor — 26J Mini-Rider
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-09591A
9.29.14

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ operator s manual Lawn Tractor — 26J Mini-Rider WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
  • Page 8 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description DANGER— GUARDS, SHEILDS, SWITCHES, ETC. Keep safety devices (Guards, Sheilds, Switches, Etc.) in place and working. WARNING—...
  • Page 9 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...

  • Page 10: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Riding Mower • One Seat Assembly • One Steering Pedestal Cap • One Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly • One Rear Engine Cover • One Discharge Chute Assembly • One Oil Drain Sleeve •...
  • Page 11 Remove the pedestal cap mount pan head screw that is factory installed and located on the tractor’s steering console. Retain the screw for later instructions. Slide the pedestal cap down onto the tractor (1) and slighty rotate to the right to clip into place. Secure the pedestal with the pan head screw (2) previously removed.
  • Page 12 Position the seat assembly in place over the seat mounting bracket aligning the holes provided. Secure with shoulder bolts and locknuts bolts previously removed. See Figure 3-7. Note: Make sure that the bolt’s shoulder is completely recessed into the seat bracket when securing the lock nut. To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the adjustment knob/bolt on the bottom of the seat.
  • Page 13 Installing the Hitch Plate Remove the factory installed hitch plate mounting hardware located on the rear of the tractor. See Figure 3-10. Position the hitch plate with the flat side up, as shown in Fig. 3-10. Secure using two bolts and hex nuts previously removed.

  • Page 14: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Clutch/Brake Pedal Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Fuel Level Indicator Ignition Switch Module Shift Lever Fuel Fill Cap Throttle/Choke Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Oil Fill Cap Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.
  • Page 15 Throttle / Choke Control Reverse The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the Push tractor seated in the operator’s position, see Figure 4-1. This lever Button controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward.
  • Page 16 Speed Control Lever Deck Lift Lever The speed control lever, located on the right side of the tractor’s Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to steering console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the change the height of the cutting deck.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Operation Steering Wheel Height Adjustment (if equipped) WARNING If equipped, this unit has a telescoping steering column. To Avoid Serious Injury or Death adjust the height of the steering wheel: • Know location and function of all controls. Sit in the operator’s seat and place your hands on the •...

  • Page 18: Setting The Cutting Height

    Setting the Cutting Height Driving The Tractor Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed the deck lift lever in any of the different cutting height and sudden stops. notches on the right side of the fender. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor WARNING!

  • Page 19: Engaging The Blades

    Reverse Caution Mode IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: (Models equipped with ignition switch module) The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating position or STOP position. the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always The operator engages the parking brake by fully look down and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 20 Mulching A mulch kit is available as an attachment. Mulching is a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. A mulch kit can be purchased.

  • Page 21: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or Reinstall the oil drain plug securely. Be careful not to repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral overtighten.
  • Page 22 Rear Wheels Muffler The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a WARNING! Temperature of muffler and nearby season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose engine areas may exceed 150˚ F (65˚C). Avoid grease before re-installing them. contact with these areas.
  • Page 23 Off Season Storage Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any WARNING! Never store lawn tractor with fuel in deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires, later in this section of tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel this manual for more information regarding tire pressure.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    Draining the fuel Locate the fuel filter, which is located on the left side of the engine, and may be attached to the engine with a tie strap. Cut the tie strap, if present, then pinch the in-line clamp on the fuel filter with a pair of pliers, slide the clamp up the fuel line.

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the deck to the unit, as shown in Figure 7-3 . To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
  • Page 26 Changing the Deck Belt NOTE: It is possible to change the deck belt with the cutting deck still installed on the tractor, however it is much easier to remove the deck first, change the deck belt, then reinstall the cutting deck. To change the cutting deck belt, proceed as follows: It is easiest to change the deck belt by first removing the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.
  • Page 27 Cutting Blade CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove engine when jump starting your tractor. ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of sharpening or replacement.

  • Page 28: Dealer

    Changing the Transmission Drive Belt To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° (i.e.

  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-05001 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 918-04822A Deck Spindle Cutting Blade (30”) 942-04385 925-1707D Battery Fuel Tank Cap 751-12179B 925-1745A 634-04732 Front Wheel Ass’y Complete 13 x 5 x 6 734-0298-0901 Tire Only (Front) 13 x 5 x 6 634-0591 Rear Wheel Ass’y Complete 16 x 6.5 x 8 734-04641...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged 1. Place blade engage lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

  • Page 31: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Mini-Rider Lawn Tractors. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: The Mini-Rider Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow).

  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2014-2015 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 33 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

  • Page 34: Warranty (Canada)

    For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 35: Warranty (U.s.)

    THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.
  • Page 36 Notes...

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