TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
............ 2-3
TABLE
of CONTENTS
.........................................
4
FAMILIARIZATION
.............................................
5-6
Serial & Model Number Location .......................
5
Controls ..............................................................
5
Components ......................................................
6
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
........................
7-11
Pre-start Checklist
.............................................
7
Adjusting Operator's Seat ..................................
7
Starting & Stopping Engine ..............................
7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................
9
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake .....................
9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ......................
9
Adjusting Cutting Height ...................................
10
Tips on Mowing .................................................
10
Raising Chute Deflector ....................................
10
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off ........................
11
ACCESSORIES
..................................................
11
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE .......................
12-13
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
.................
14-29
Service
Schedule
.........................................
14
Maintenance
Parts .......................................
14
Hydrostatic
Transmission
Oil ....................
15
To Check Oil Level ........................................
15
Changing
Engine
Oil ...................................
16
Lubrication
(Tractor)
..............................
16-17
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................
16
Axle Spindles .................................................
16
Steering Shaft .................................................
16
Clutch/Brake Pivot .........................................
17
Steering Sector Gear .....................................
17
Steering Drag Link .........................................
17
Steering Tie Rod............................................
17
Park Brake Latch ...........................................
17
Deck Lift Mechanism .....................................
17
Mower Deck Spindles .....................................
17
Engine
Service
.............................................
18
Engine Air Pre-Cleaner ..................................
18
Engine Air Cleaner ........................................
18
Spark Plug .....................................................
18
Fuel Filter ......................................................
18
Engine Cooling System .................................
18
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
(Continued)
Battery
Service ..................................................
19
Battery Electrolyte Check ..............................
19
Battery Removal ............................................
19
Battery Charging ............................................
19
Activating New Battery ..................................
19
Mower
Deck Removal/Reinstallation
.......... 20-21
Standard
Mower
Blade Service .............. ..... 21-22
Standard
Blade Wear Limits .....................
21
Blade Removal/Replacement
........................
21
42" Mower Blade ............................................
21
22
Limits ............................
22
.............................
22
Belt Service
..................................................
23-24
23
23
Traction Drive Belt Service ..........................
24
24
Deck Level Adjustment
................................
25-27
25
25-26
27
Sector Plates ............................................
27
27
Shifter
Adjustment
............................................
28
.........................................
28
Wheel
Brake Adjustment
..................................
29
Blade
Brake Note ..............................................
29
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM .................................
30-31
20 Amp Fuse Protection ................................
30
DIAGRAMS, Single Cylinder Models ............. 30
DIAGRAMS, Twin Cylinder Models ................ 31
WARRANTY
.......................................................
32
PRIMARY
MAINTENANCE
............................
33-36
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