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[RaFTSMaN °
25907
Instruction
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Please read these instructions
carefully and make sure you
understand them before using this
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  • Page 1 [RaFTSMaN ° 25907 Instruction manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine.
  • Page 2 Safety specifications. Sicherheitsbestimmungen. Consignes de securite. Assembly. Zusammenbau. Montage. Functional description. Funktionsbeschreibung. Description du fonctionnement._ Procedure before start. MaBnahmen vor dem Anlassen. Avant de demarrer. Driving. Betrieb. Conduite. Maintenance, adjustment. Instandhaltung, Einstellung. Entretien, r_glages. Fault tracing. StSrungssuche. Recherche des pannes. Storage.
  • Page 3 1. Safety Rules & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY IN6TRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Before attemptingto start the engine, disengage all blade I.
  • Page 4 IV. Maintenance and Storage Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 5 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. "_ REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH FAST SLOW UGHTS ON UGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE BATTERY CLUTCH CHOKE...
  • Page 6 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. NO OPERATION KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS MANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WARNING ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10_ DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY MOWER LIFT DANGER, _KEEPHANDS=AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL...
  • Page 7 SHIELD IMMEDIATELY WITH _.._ N_ O FLUSH EYES EYES. I SULFURIC ACID WATER. GET EXPLOSIVE GASES I CANCAUSE HELP FAST. .SPARKS CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS ,FLAMES BLINDNESS OR OR INJURY, I ,SMOKING I SEVERE BURNS. RECYCLE Mfg. by/I EPM Products Baltimore, MD 21226 MADE IN U.S.A.

  • Page 8: Steering Wheel

    2. Assembly. the tractor be used _)Before certain parts must be as- sembled, which for transportation reasons are enclosed in the packing. The picture shows which parts must be as- sembled. © STEERING WHEEL Mount extension shaft (1). Tighten securely. Mount the main shaft cover.
  • Page 9 Seat Remove the hardware securing seat to the cardboard pack* ing and set the hardware aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. The seat is ad ustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake peda.
  • Page 10 NOTE! Check that the flex is correctly connected to the safety switch (3) on the seat holder.
  • Page 11 NOTE: If battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. WARNING: Before installing battery remove metal brace- lets, wrist watch bands, rings, etc. from your person. Touching these items to battery could result in bums.
  • Page 12 InstalIMulcherPlate Raise deflector shield (t) and place muicher plate over opening. Hook front and rear latches into mower deck (2). CAUTION; Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Allow deflector shield to rest on mulcher plate while in use. Convert to bagging or discharging Remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
  • Page 13 3. Functional description. Positioning of controls Light Switch. Throttle Control. Brake and clutch pedal. Gear Shift Lever, Connection/disconnection of the cutting unit. Quick lifting/lower of the cutting unit. Ignition lock. Parking Brake. Choke Contrct...
  • Page 14 1. Light switch 2. Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine revs and thus the rotation speed of the blades, = Full speed = Idling speed...
  • Page 15 3. Brake and clutch pedal When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged,...
  • Page 16 4. Gear shift lever The gear box has positions forward, neutral and reverse. Gear changing can take place from neutral to top gear without stopping in each gear position. Disengage the motor at each gear position! Start can take place irrespective of the gear lever position.
  • Page 17 5. Connection/disconnection of the cutting unit Move the lever forwards to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades be_)in to rotate. If the lever is moved backwards the drive will be disconnected and the rotation of the blades slowed down by the action of the brake shoes on the pulley.
  • Page 18 START 7. Ignition Lock There are three different positions for the ignition key: All electric current broken. Electric current connected. START Start motor connected. WARNING! Never leave the key in the ignition lock when leaving the machine on its own. 8.
  • Page 19 9. Choke control When the engine is cold the choke should be pulled out before starting. When the engine has started and is running smoothly push the choke in.

  • Page 20: Before Starting

    4. Before starting. Fill|ng The engine should be run of pure (not oil mixed) unleaded petrol, Do not fill beyond the lower edge of the filling hole, Do not fill over max level. WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. Proceed with care and fill up with petrol outdoors.
  • Page 21 Oil level The combined oil refilling cap and the oil stick is accessible when the bonnet is lifted forwards, The oil level in the engine should be checked before each run. Make sure that the tractor is horizontal. Unscrew the oil stick and wipe clean. Replace the oil stick and screw tight.
  • Page 22 Tire air pressure Check the tyre pressure regularly. The pressure in the front tyres should be 1 bar ( 14 PSI) and 0.8 bar (12 PSI) in the back tyres.
  • Page 23 5. Driving. Starting of motor Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. (_)Press down the clutch/brake pedal completely and hold down, Set the gear lever in neutral "N".
  • Page 24 Warm motor: Push the gas control half-way to full gass position "4"- Turn the ignition key to "START position". NOTE! Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try.
  • Page 25 NOTE! The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connection/ disconnection lever in position =connection".Your machine is also equiped with a system that will not allow mower to operate if the bagger or optional rear discharge deflector is not installed properly.
  • Page 26 Cutting tips Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown away by the blades. Localize and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. Begin with a high cutting height and reduce until the required cutting result is obtained. The cutting result is best with high engine speed (blades rotate quickly) and low gear (machine goes slowly).
  • Page 27 WARNING! Do not ddve in terrain at an angle of more than max. 10°, The risk for spark-over backwards is large. In steep terrain the dsk for tipping is considerable. Avoid stopping and starting in sloping terrain. Only change gear when the machine is standing still to avoid damaging the gear box.
  • Page 28 _Use the teft side of the machine to cut close to trees, bushes and paths, etc. The blade cuts about 15 mm inside the edge of the cover. Switching offthe engine Move the gas contro{ to "gll,". Disconnect the cutting unit by moving the eonnectJdiscon-nect lever downwards.
  • Page 29 WARNING! Do not fleave the ignition key in the machine when not in use to prevent children and other aunauthorized persons starl- ing the engine.
  • Page 30 6• Maintenance, adjustment• WARNING! Before servicing the engine or cutting unit the following shall be carried out: Press down the clutch/brake pedal and engage the parking brake lever, • Put gear lever in neutral. • Move connection/disconnection lever to disengaged position, Switch off engine.
  • Page 31 Maintenance NOTE: Periodic maintenance should be performed on a regular basis in order to keep your tractor in good running condition. WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting before attempting any repair, inspection, or mainte- nance. Before each use: Check oil, lubricate pivot points as necessary.
  • Page 32 SERVICE RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Every 8 Every Every Every Every Needed hours 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours Change engine oiJ ................• Lubricate pivot points ..............• Check brake operation ......Clean air screen ............

  • Page 33: Blade Removal

    Blades For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. Sharpening can be carried out with a file or grinding disc. NOTE! It is very important that both blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance. BLADE REMOVAL: •...
  • Page 34 Brakes The brakes are located inside the right rear wheel. The wheel should be dismantled for best access. Press down the clutch/brake pedal and engage the park- mg brake. Measure the distance between the brake lever and the adjuster nut. The distance should be 38mm (1.5").
  • Page 35 Dismantling of the cutting unit Work from the right side of the machine. 1. Take off the belt from the engine pulley (1), Remove the small retainer spring (2) and lift clutch spring off the pulley bolt. Remove the large retainer spring (3), slide collar off and push housing guide out of the bracket.
  • Page 36 Remove the retainer springs (5), (6), (7) and axles. Pull the lever for lifting/lowering the cutting unit back- Assembly of the cutting unit wards. Push in the cutting unit under the machine. The ejector Pull out the cutting unit from the machine. opening should be to the right.
  • Page 37 Replacement of drive belt for cutting unit 1. Dismantle the cutting unit as described previousley. Work offthe belt from the unit's left pulley and then from the other wheels, Putt the belt away from the cutting unit. The new belt is mounted in the reverse order. Check that the bertlies inside atl the belt guides, Adjustment of the cutting...
  • Page 38 (_To achieve best cutting results the cutting unit's front eclQe (B) ou d be about 10 mm (0.375) lower than the back edge (A). Adjust in the following way to raise the back edge: Loosen the nut (1) on both the left and right levers. Screwthe nut (2) the same number of turn s on both levers.
  • Page 39 Bottom edge of mower (2) Lift link adjustment nut SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to highest position. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" should be the same or within 6mm (1/4") of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.
  • Page 40 Assemble in the reverse order to dismantling. Check that the belt lies inside all the belt guides. Use odginal belts only when replacingf Replacement of drive belt Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley ( 1), the clutch pulley (2) and the engine's drive wheel (3).

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting. Engine will not start No fuel in fuet tank. Plug defective. Plug connection defective. 4. Dirt in carburettOr or fuel pipe. Start motor will not turn engine 1. Battery flat. Poor contact between cable and battery,/pole. 3. Connection/disconnection level in wrong position. 4.
  • Page 42 8. Storage. _)The following steps should be taken when mowing season IS over: • Clean the entire machine, especially underneath cutting unit cover. • Touch up all chipped paint surfaces in order to avoid corrosion. Change engine oil. Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine and allow it to run until it is out of fuel.
  • Page 43 ,++++, ,.,o.oo _ o ItlIAVTIMIIII +, Prinled in U.S.A.