AGCO Allis 1300 Series User manual

This manual covers the following Manufacturer's Numbers:
1312G42: 12 HP GEAR
Mfg. No. 1691658
42" MOWER
Mfg. No. 1691665
1312H42: 12 HP HYDRO
Mfg. No. 1691659
42" MOWER
Mfg. No. 1691665
1313H42: 12.5 HP HYDRO
Mfg. No. 1692021
42" MOWER
Mfg. No. 1691665
1316H48: 16 HP HYDRO
Mfg. No. 1691660
48" MOWER
Mfg. No. 1691666

Contents-
SAFETY RULES . 2
DECALS . 4
OPERATION . 6
Controls . 6
Engine Compartment. 10
Safety Interlock System . 12
Checks Before Starting . 13
Starting and Stopping . 14
Clutch/Brake Pedal Operation . 15
Mowing Pattern & Tips . 16
Pushing Rider By Hand . 16
NORMAL CARE . 10
Normal Care Scheduie . 18
Storage. 19
Lubrication . 19
Tire Pressure . 24
Battery Maintenance . 24
Check Transmission Fluid Level . 26
Mower Removal & Installation . 27
Servicing the Mower Blades . 32
TROUBLESHOOTING .34
Battery Replacement . 3 8
Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery . 38
Mower Belt Replacement . 40
Power Unit Belts . 41
ADJUSTMENTS .46
Seat Adjustment . 46
Neutral Adjustment - Hydro . 47
Clutch/Brake Adjustment - Hydro . 4 8
Clutch/Brake Adjustment - Gear . 4 9
Chain Adjustment - Gear . 49
PTC Clutch Adjustment . 50
Mower Leveling . 52
SPECIFICATIONS . 54
COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS .56
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES.57
PARTS MANUAL AVAILABLE . 59
NOTE
In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
1

Safety Rules
A Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules
could result In loss of control of vehicle, severe personal Injury to yourself
or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle In text
signifies Important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
attachments.
• Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
• Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and
others are around.
• Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) that might
be picked up and thrown.
• Operator must be in seat with transmission in neutral and
PTO disengaged before attempting to start rider engine.
• Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine
(motor) before leaving the operator’s position.
• Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine
(motor) before making any repairs or adjustments.
• Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such as disengaging the power-take-off.
lowering the attachments, setting the parking brake,
stopping the engine, and removing the key.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes; never
across the face.
• Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and
in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be
especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
• Stay alert for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain and
other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
• Do not use machine to pull loads, loss of steering could
occur.
• Use care when carrying loads.
a. limit loads to those you can safely control.
b. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
c. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested
in this Operator’s Manual or Attachment Operator’s
Manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

*11
Safety Rules
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
materiai toward bystanders or ailow anyone near the vehicie
while in operation.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel cap of, or add gasoline to, a
running or hot engine or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never
fill the tank indoors and always clean up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage — exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
• Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating
condition, and keep safety devices in place and in working
condition.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
• Follow these guidelines for safe operation:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the
engine (motor) is running if the operator must dismount
to do so.
c. Shut the engine (motor) off when removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
d. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
• Under normal usage, the grass catcher bag material is
subject to deterioration and wear. Check bag frequently for
deterioration and wear and replace worn bags. Check that
replacement bags comply with the original manufacturer’s
recommendations or specifications.
• Disengage electric PTO clutch before backing up. Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only
after observation of the entire area behind the mower.
WARNING
Do not stop or start suddenly when operating uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes;
never across the face. Select slow ground speed before
driving onto a slope. Never operate on slopes greater
than 16° which is a rise of 3 feet (0.91 meters) vertically
in 10 feet (3.1 meters) horizontally.
3

Decals
MOWER LIFT A WARNING
I AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
' PULL TO ■ READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S).
LIFT MOWER ■ KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF
ALL CONTROLS.
■ KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
■ REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN
BY THE BLADE.
■ DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS
ARE AROUND.
■ NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
■ LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE
BACKING.
■ AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
■ IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL, DO NOT
OPERATE ON IT.
■ GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
■ IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE
AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY.
■ BE SURE BLADE[S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED
BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
■ WHEN LEAVING MACHINE, SHUTOFF ENGINE,
REMOVE KEY, AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
NO RIDERS
4
IGNITION SWITCH
CLUTCH & BRAKE
ENGAGE
BRAKE ON

Decals
I DO NOT STOP OR START SUDDENLY
WHEN OPERATING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL
I MOW UP AND DOWN THE FACE OF
STEEP SLOPES; NEVER ACROSS THE FACE
SELECT SLOW GROUND SPEED BEFORE
DRIVING ONTO A SLOPE
NEVER OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER
THAN 16° WHICH IS A RISE OF 3 FEET
(0.9 METERS) VERTICALLY IN 10 FEET
(3.1 METERS) HORIZONTALLY
A DANGER
A DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
DO NOT PUT HANDS
OR FEET UNDER
MOWER DECK WHILE
BLADE IS ROTATING.
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER
WITHOUT DEFLECTOR
OR ENTIRE GRASS
CATCHER IN PLACE.
5

Operation
Figure 1. Controls - Hydrostatic Drive

Operation
ITEM
NAME
FUNCTION
A
Engine Speed
Control Lever
Controls engine speed. On 12 HP, push fully forward to close
choke.
B
Headlight Switch
Push forward to turn headlight on, pull back to turn headlight off.
C
Traction/Mower
Transport Lever
Raises mower for transport. Pull back slightly to transfer weight
of mower deck onto front drive wheels for additional traction.
D
Transmission
Control Lever
Controls ground speed and forward/reverse motion. Push forward
to go forward. Pull back to go in reverse. Ground speed is controlled
by how far lever is in forward or reverse gate.
E Electric PTC
Switch
Controls PTO clutch for mowing. Pull up and push forward
to engage mower, pull backwards to disengage. Activates PTO
light, item K.
F
Oil Pressure
Light (Red)
(16 HP Only)
Indicates low oil pressure (when engine is running). Lights up
with ignition key (L) turned on. Should go out immediately after
engine starts.
G
Mower Height
Adjustment Lever
Controls height of mower cut. Seven cutting heights from 1-1/4” to
4". Place in forward slot for lowest cut.
H
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Press down to disengage drive and engage brake. Release to engage
drive.
1
Parking Brake Lever
Locks brake. Depress pedal (H), then latch lever over edge of frame.
J
Neutral Light
(Green)
Indicates transmission lever (D) is in neutral gate. Must be lit for
engine to start.
K PTO Light
(Red)
Indicates electric PTO switch (E) is on. Must be off for engine
to start.
L
Ignition Switch
Starts and stops engine.
M
Choke (16 HP Only)
Pull out to close choke. Aids in starting a cold engine.
7

Operation

Operation
ITEM NAME
FUNCTION
A
Engine Speed
Control Lever
Controis engine speed. Push fuily forward to ciose choke.
B Headlight Switch
Push forward to turn headlight on, puii back to turn headlight off.
C
Traction/Mower
Transport Lever
Raises mower for transport. Puil back siightly to transfer weight
of mower deck onto front drive wheeis for additionai traction.
D Transmission
Lever
Gear lever controls ground speed and forward/reverse motion.
Depress clutch pedal (G) and push forward/back to select gear.
Five forward speeds and one reverse speed.
E Electric PTO
Switch
Controls PTO clutch for mowing. Pull up and push forward to engage
mower, pull backwards to disengage. Activates PTO light, item J.
F Mower Height
Adjustment Lever
Controls height of mower cut. Seven cutting heights from 1-1/4" to
4 ". Place in forward siot for iowest cut.
G Clutch/Brake
Pedai
Press down to disengage drive, shift gears and engage brake. Reiease
to engage drive.
H
Parking Brake Lever
Locks brake. Depress pedal (G), then latch lever over edge of frame.
1 Neutral Light
(Green)
Indicates transmission lever (D) is in neutral gate. Must be lit for
engine to start.
J
PTO Light
(Red)
Indicates electric PTO switch (E) is on. Must be off for engine
to start.
K Ignition Switch Starts and stops engine.
9

Operation
(Hydro Drive Shown)
ITEM NAME
DESCRIPTION
A Fuel Tank
(RH Side Shown)
One gallon fuel tank on each side of
rider. Tanks drain evenly. Shut-off
valve located underneath each tank.
B Air Filter
See Engine Manual for main¬
tenance instruction.
C
Oil Fill/
Dipstick
Turn and remove to add oil. See Engine
Manual for dipstick instruction.
D Hydro Reservoir
Hydro models only. Fill with fluid
to “FULL COLD” mark.
E Hydro Pump
Belt-driven pump provides power
through chain to front drive axle.
F Hydro Release
Valve Lever
Engages/disengages hydro pump to
to drive or push rider. Refer to page
16 for more information.
G
Oil Filter
Spin-on oil filter for easy main¬
tenance. Refer to Engine Manual
for recommended service intervals
and procedures.
H Throttle Cable
Controls engine speed and RPM
level. See Engine Manual for
adjustment.
1 Choke Cable
Controls choke position. See
Engine Manual for adjustment.
OPPOSITE SIDE - NOT ILLUSTRATED
Seat Deck
Support Arm
Supports seat deck when raised
for engine maintenance and service.
Must be unlatched to lower seat deck.
Oil Drain
Oil drain extension tube allows for
engine oil to be drained from
underneath rider frame.
h.

Operation
ITEM NAME
DESCRIPTION
A Fuel Tank
(RH Side Shown)
One gallon fuel tank on each side of
rider. Tanks drain evenly. Shut-off
valve located underneath each tank.
B
Air FI iter See Engine Manual for main¬
tenance instruction.
C
Oii Fiil/
Dipstick
Turn and remove to add oil. See Engine
Manual for dipstick instruction.
D Gear Box
5-speed gear transmission provides
power to front drive axle.
E
Gear Shift
Linkage
Connects gear box to dash-mounted
ground speed control lever.
F
Throttle/Choke Controls engine speed, RPM level
and choke position. See Engine
Manual for adjustment.
OPPOSITE SIDE - NOT ILLUSTRATED
Seat Deck
Support Arm
Supports seat deck when raised
for engine maintenance and service.
Must be unlatched to lower seat deck.
Oil Drain
Oil drain extension tube allows for
engine oil to be drained from
underneath rider frame.
Figure 4. 12 HP Engine Compartment
(Gear Drive Shown)
11

Operation
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your rider is equipped with a seat switch safety system that
will automatically shut the engine off when the operator
leaves the seat with the transmission lever in gear or PTO
engaged. Once the engine has stopped, the electric PTO
must be reset after operator returns to seat in order to
engage clutch again.
Check operation of dash safety lights. With operator in seat
and ignition switch turned to ON (engine not running):
a. Neutral light should go on with transmission lever in
neutral gate and should go out when lever is moved to
either forward/reverse gate.
b. PTO light should go on and off with operation of PTO
switch.
c. Oil pressure light should be on and should go out
immediately after engine starts (16 HP only).
Seat Switch Tests
Check the seat switch (A, figure 5) every fall and spring with
the following four tests.
Awarning
If the rider does not pass the test, do not operate rider.
See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance
should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety
system.
A. Seat Switch
B. Wiring Harness

Operation
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Engine should NOT crank if:
A. Seat not occupied or;
B. Transmission iever out of neutral, or;
C. PTO switch engaged.
Engine should crank if:
A. Seat is occupied, and;
B. Transmission iever in neutrai, and;
C. PTO switch disengaged.
Engine should shut off if:
A. Operator rises off seat with transmission
lever in gear, or:
B. Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged.
C. If operator returns to seat before engine
stops, the engine will restart and
electric PTO clutch will re-engage.
Electric clutch will disengage if:
A. Operator rises off seat with engine
running.
B. If operator returns to seat before engine
stops, the engine will restart and
electric PTO clutch will re-engage.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
Awarning
Never add gasoline when engine is hot or running.
1. Check that gas tanks (one on each side) are 3/4 full. If
one tank is empty, either add gasoline, or shut off the
valve on bottom of empty tank.
2. Check engine oil level and add if necessary. Refer to
engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations.
3. Make sure either mower deflector or grass collection
system is in place.
4. Check for loose nuts, screws, bolts, oil leaks, gasoline
leaks, etc.
5. Make sure the mower is in desired cutting height.
6. To operate hydro models, release valve must be
disengaged. See “Pushing Rider By Hand.”
13

Operation
STARTING AND STOPPING
^WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the units
1. Before using this mower for the first time, the owner
should operate in an open area, without mowing, to
become accustomed to the unit. The unit is steered with
the rear wheels, which allows very quick, tightturns. The
left side of the mower can be used to trim close to objects
in the lawn.
2. Make sure PTO is disengaged and transmission control
lever is in neutral.
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob out (16 hp) or push
engine speed controi into choke position (12 hp).
For warm starts, set engine speed controi between 1/2
and 3/4 throttie.
4. Turn the key to start and release when engine starts.
Release choke or move lever out of choke position as
engine warms.
5. Make sure desired direction is clear of objects, people
and animals.
6. Before initial operation, burnish the electric clutch.
Refer to “PTO Clutch Adjustment”.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Move the transmission control lever out of Neutral to
travel. Push forward to go forward, or pull back to go in
reverse. For gear models, depress clutch pedal, select
appropriate gear for ground conditions and length of
grass to be cut.
9. Place engine speed control lever to full throttle,
especially if mowing thick grass. Ground speed can be
controlled by placement of transmission lever (D, figure
1 or 2).
10. Select the appropriate ground speed for conditions. If
the terrain is rough, hilly or sloping, drive slowly. You
should also drive slowly to cut thick grass.
11. For hydro units, use the control lever to slow down for
turns or to trim around objects, then increase speed. To
stop, move the control lever into NEUTRAL position.
You can also stop by depressing the the clutch/brake
pedal. If you stop by depressing the pedal, movecontrol
lever to NEUTRAL before releasing pedal.
For gear units, use a lower gear to slow down for turns or
to trim around objects. To stop, depress the
clutch/brake pedal and shift into neutral.
12. Before leaving operator’s position, set the parking brake
and disengage the mower PTO. (The parking brake is
shown set in figure 6.) Set the engine speed control to
SLOW and allow the engine to idle for 20 seconds. Turn
the key to OFF and remove it. Wait for moving parts to
stop.

Operation
13. Clean all dirt and grass from the mower and rider. Be
sure to clean theengine and transmission compartment.
Ailow engine to cooi before touching engine parts.
^WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, ieaves and excess grease.
^WARNiNG
Do not stop or start suddeniy when operating uphiii or
downhiii. Mow up and down the face of steep siopes;
never across the face. Seiect stow ground speed before
driving onto a stope. Never operate on siopes greater
than 16° which is a rise of 3feet (0.91 meters) verticatiy
in 10 feet (3.1 meters) horizontatty.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATiON
Refer to figure 6. Depressing pedal from position A to B
disengages transmission drive. Depressing pedal further
from position B to C wili also apply tractor brake. Parking
brake is appiied at position C when pedal is latched over
footrest as shown in figure 6.
Figure 6. Ctutch/Brake Pedal

Operation
MOWING PATTERN & TIPS
For the first use of the mower choose a smooth level area.
Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.
The size and type of area to be mowed determines the best
mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees, fences
and buildings must also be considered. Where possible,
make one or two passes in a clockwise direction around the
outside of the area to keep cut grass off fences and walks.
The remainder of the mowing should be done in a
counterclockwise direction so the clippings are dispersed on
the cut area.
Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately two to three inches (50 to 76 mm) high. Best
results are obtained by cutting often and not too short. To
help keep a green lawn, never mow more than one third of the
height of the grass, or a maximum of one inch (25 mm), in
one mowing. For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height
at maximum for the first pass, and then reset to the desired
height and mow again.
Adjust the cutting height as necessary. For best appearance,
grass should be cut in the afternoon or early evening (in
daylight) when it is free of external moisture.
Where possible, change patterns occasionally to eliminate
matting, graining or a corrugated appearance.
PUSHING RIDER BY HAND (Hydro Drive Only)
To push the rider by hand, the hydro release valve must be
engaged so that plunger on front of transmission (figure?) is
depressed. To drive the rider, the tow valve must be
disengaged (figure 8).
1. To disengage, grasp lever (A, figure 7), pull toward left
so lower section clears pump bracket (C). Flip down,
then push toward right, so it is secured into position
shown in figure 8.
A. Lever B. Plunger C. Pump Bracket
16

Operation
2. To engage, grasp the lever (A, figure 8), pull toward left
to clear pump bracket (C), and then flip up so it
depresses plunger. Push toward right so it locks into
position shown in figure 7.
Figure 8. Hydro Release Valve Disengaged
A. Lever B. Plunger C. Pump Bracket
17

Normal Care
.Safety
See
Before
First
Use
Before
Each
Use
Every
5 Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check safety interlock system.
pg - 1 2
•
•
Check rider brakes.
pg. 15
•
•
Normal Care Items
Check rider & mower for loose nuts, screws,
bolts, oil leaks, etc.
• • •
Check engine oil level.
Eng.Mn.
• • •
Check engine & air filter,
" "
Change engine oil and filter (16 HP)*.
II II
•
Lubricate rider & mower.
pg. 19
** A
Lubricate chain.**
pg. 21
•
Check tire pressure.
pg. 24
• •
Check transmission fluid.***
pg. 26
Clean battery & cables.
pg. 25
•
Clean/sharpen blades.
pg. 32
•
Inspect spark plug(s).
Eng.Mn.
•
‘Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
“More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
“*30W oil can be used in hydro pump during extremely hot weather. Use multi-purpose
transmission fluid otherwise.
Normal Care Schedule