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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.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-08519C
1.18.13
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual 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.
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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 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 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 Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION MANUAL(S) Do not operate this machine on Read, understand, and follow...
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Page 9: 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 10 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 11 Adjustment Knob Figure 3-7 Figure 3-9 Secure the deck chute by tightening the wing knobs removed earlier. See Figure 3-9. Install The Rear Engine Cover Remove the two factory installed hex screws located on the rear engine cover. Retain the screws for later instructions. See Figure 3-10.
- Page 12 Installing the Hitch Plate Remove the factory installed hitch plate mounting hardware located on the rear of the tractor. See Figure 3-11. Position the hitch plate with the flat side up, as shown in Fig. 3-11. Secure using two bolts and hex nuts previously removed.
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Page 13: 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 14 Throttle / Choke Control The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the tractor seated in the operator’s position, see Figure 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward.
- Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation Operation Swivel Seat WARNING This unit is equipped with a swivel seat feature, which aids the Avoid Serious Injury or Death operator in mounting and dismounting the unit. • Know location and function of all controls. Note: The seat must be facing forward in the operating position •... - Page 17 Engage the tractor’s parking brake. Activate the choke control. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position. IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time.
- Page 18 NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts forward into the engaged (ON) position. have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break-in Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the period.
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Page 19: 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 20 NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical adjustment. See an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer to have components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. your brakes properly adjusted.
- Page 21 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 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 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.
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Page 27: 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 28: 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 751-12179A 925-1745A 634-04732 Front Wheel Ass’y Complete 13 x 5 x 6 734-0298-0901 Tire Only (Front) 13 x 5 x 6 634-04732 Rear Wheel Ass’y Complete 16 x 6.5 x 8 734-04641... -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. - Page 31 6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. 7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.
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Page 32: Warranty
FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. - Page 33 Notes...