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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: READ
SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Automatic Lawn
Tractor
772C0743
(12/2004)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Automatic Lawn Tractor IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 772C0743 (12/2004)

  • Page 2: Finding Model Number

    Copy the model number here: XXXXXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXXX Copy the serial number here: COLUMBIA CANADA KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: 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: Slope Operation

    25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. attempting to start engine. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front 26.

  • Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    To avoid back-over accidents, always Never fuel machine indoors. disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool should not be used when children or others at least two minutes before refueling.
  • Page 6 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the original equipment specifications may lead to machine for any damage.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn tractor on such slopes.

  • Page 8: Section 3: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: WARNING: This owner’s manual covers various models of Use extreme care when lawn tractors. The units illustrated may vary slightly handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely from your unit. Follow only those instructions which flammable and the vapors are explosive. pertain to your model lawn tractor.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Steering Wheel

    Attaching the Seat WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding Refer to Figures 4 and 5 to identify your tractor’s seat mower without the discharge cover in the style and follow applicable instructions. proper operating position could result in NOTE: serious personal injury and/or property...

  • Page 10: Section 4: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    KNOB ADJUSTMENT WARNING Knobs AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Shoulder Screws • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. Opening • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK in Slot DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
  • Page 11 † † NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 7 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Cruise Control Button PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Ignition Switch Module † PTO (Blade Engage) Knob Brake Pedal † Choke Knob Drive Pedal Parking Brake Button Deck Lift Lever Shift Lever M Seat Adjustment Lever...

  • Page 12: Ignition Switch Module

    Ignition Switch Module Systems Indicator Monitor Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an WARNING: Never leave a running machine ammeter as part of two available system indicator unattended. Always disengage PTO, move monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your shift lever into neutral position, set parking dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment Lever

    Electric PTO Parking Brake Button (Blade Engage) Knob To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and To engage the power to the push the parking brake button in. cutting deck or other (separately Hold the button in while taking available) attachments on your foot off the brake pedal.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever.

  • Page 15: Setting The Cutting Height

    3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left engine will automatically shut off.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine • Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug hidden objects.
  • Page 17 Models with Manual PTO to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better • Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all appearance to the lawn. the way forward into the engaged (ON) position. •...

  • Page 18: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: • Retighten the jam nut(s) loosened earlier when Never attempt to make any proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s Side to Side manual. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.

  • Page 19: Steering Adjustment

    Steering Adjustment If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.

  • Page 20: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: • Refill the engine with new motor oil. Before performing maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, Refer to the separate engine manual IMPORTANT: move shift lever into neutral position, set packed with your unit for information regarding the parking brake, stop engine and remove key to quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

  • Page 21: Section 8: Service

    Deck Wash System™ (Optional) A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface. This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately-available deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of corrosive chemicals.

  • Page 22: Cutting Blades

    • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean Hex Flange Nut and free of corrosive build-up. Wood Block • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
  • Page 23 Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt If the cutting edge of the blade has already IMPORTANT: been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, with new ones.

  • Page 24: Changing The Transmission Drive Belts

    46-inch Decks with Electric PTO • Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys, including the deck idler pulley. Insert a 3/8”-drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into • Route the new belts (deck belt first). the square hole found in the idler bracket on the left •...

  • Page 25: Section 9: Off-Season Storage

    Idler Bracket Belt Guard Idler Bracket 3/8” Square Hole 3/8” Square Hole Belt Guard Figure 23 Figure 22 SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Follow the instructions in the separate engine manual MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR of this manual before packed with your unit for proper engine care prior to storing for an extended period.

  • Page 26: Section 11: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
  • Page 27 THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we 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 for the original purchaser.

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