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Manual de Operario Esta máquina puede utilizar gasolina con un con- tenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (E10). El uso de una TS 138L gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (E10) anulará la garantía del producto. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related starting when setting up, trans port ing,...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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 1.5 GALLONS/5,67 L and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type: SAE 10W30 (above 32°F/0°C)
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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 ensure proper tightness.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 - 5) WARNING: Ensure the seat assembly is securely fastened to the seat pan before occupying or operating • Remove bolts and winged washers se cur ing seat to tractor. cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ ASSEMBLY ✓ NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue CHECKLIST using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE the skid. WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol- PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 13) (See Fig. 11) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 7 & 16) When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing with slopes greater than 15°...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- attached to tractor. wheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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...
www.devicemanuals.eu/ MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN HOLE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. OIL DRAIN PLUG TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN EXTENSION...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUGS DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 24) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port as part season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever of its deck wash system. It should be utilized after each use. occurs fi...
www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 33 & 34) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. Ensure tires are properly infl ated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under infl ated, 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"...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 35) (See Fig. 36) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on Park the tractor on level surface.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 37) TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE • Block up axle securely. (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to •...
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- The throttle control has been preset at the factory and mi nal with remaining bolt and nut.
www.devicemanuals.eu/ 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 AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK gas o line in the tank inside a building...
www.devicemanuals.eu/ TROUBLESHOOTING 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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
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www.devicemanuals.eu/ TROUBLESHOOTING 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/ department. leaves seat with attachment clutch CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until engaged problem is corrected.
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