Husqvarna TS 348XD User manual

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Operator’s Manual
Manual de Operario
TS 348XD
Gasolinecontainingupto10%ethanol(E10)isaccept-
ableforuseinthismachine. The useofanygasoline ex-
ceeding10%ethanol(E10)willvoidtheproductwarranty.
Estamáquina puede utilizar gasolinaconuncontenido
dehastael10%deetanol(E10). Elusodeunagasolina
que supere el 10% de etanol (E10) anulará la garantía
del producto. the product warranty. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
you understand the instructions before using the machine.
Por favor lea cuidadosamente y comprenda
estas intrucciones antes de usar esta maquina.

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I. CHILDREN
WARNING! CHILDRENCANBEINJUREDBY
THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy
ofPediatricsrecommendsthat childrenbea
minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimumof 16yearsof agebeforeoperating
a riding lawn mower.
WARNING!CHILDREN CANBESERIOUSLY
INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of the safety
instructions below.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma-
chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinthewatchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE
TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthema-
chine and in the manual before starting.
• Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthe
machine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwiththe
instructions,tooperatethemachine.
• Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.
• Ensuretheareaisclearofbystandersbeforeoperating.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Nevercarrypassengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
• Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades
when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Donotoperatemachinewithouttheentiregrasscatcher,
discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and
working.
• Slowdownbeforeturning.
• Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremove
keys before dismounting.
• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or
unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operatemachineonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof
alcohol or drugs.
• Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.
• Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingthema-
chine into a trailer or truck.
• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingmachine.
• Useearprotectorstoavoiddamagetohearing.
• Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,
are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related
injuries.Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilityto
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them-
selvesandothersfromseriousinjury.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel
weights or counterweights.
• Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leavesorotherdebrisbuild-up
whichcantouchhotexhaust/enginepartsandburn.Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris
which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow
machine to cool before storage.
WARNING: In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adjustingormaking repairs, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
WARNING
Engineexhaust,someof itsconstituents, andcertain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
containlead andleadcompounds,chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neut-
ral, you may lose control of the tractor.
WARNING: Tow only the attachments that
are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose
traction with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
• Bealertandturnmachineoffifachildentersthearea.
• Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmall
children.
• Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesshutoff.They
mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe
machine operation. Children who have been given rides
in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
• Useextremecautionwhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourview
of a child.

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III. SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING! When loading or unloading
this machine, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-over
accidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.Operation
onallslopesrequiresextremecaution.Ifyoucannotbackup
theslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.
• Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.
• Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenob-
jects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnothaveto
stop or shift while on the slope.
• Donotmowonwetgrass.Tiresmaylosetraction.Always
keep the machine in gear when going down slopes.
• Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.
• Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningonaslope.Ifthetires
losetraction,disengagethebladesandproceedslowly
straight down the slope.
• Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection,which
could cause the machine to roll over.
• Useextremecautionwhileoperatingmachinewithgrass
catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability
ofthemachine.Donouseonsteepslopes.
• Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfooton
the ground.
• Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over
the edge or if the edge caves in.
• Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill,disengageblades,
shift into reverse and back down slowly.
• Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,andthen,turn
slowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
• Donotrelyonthetiltindicatortowarnyouofexceeding
themaximumrecommendedoperationangleof15°.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IV. TOWING
• Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesignedfor
towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
• Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
• Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
loss of traction and loss of control.
• Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Toavoidpersonal injuryorpropertydamage, useextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
of ignition.
• Useonlyapprovedgasolinecontainer.
• Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwiththeenginerunning.
• Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
• Neverfuelthemachineindoors.
• Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopenflame,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heater or other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
• Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Neveroperatemachineinaclosedarea.
• Keepallnutsandboltstighttoensuretheequipmentis
in safe working condition.
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Neverinterferewith
the intended function of a safety device or reduce the
protection provided by a safety device. Check there proper
operationregularly. NEVERoperatea machinewitha
safety device that does not function properly.
• Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-
up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthemachine.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
• Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
• Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischargechute
frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended
parts,whennecessary.
• Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextremecautionwhenservicingthem.
• Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
• Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnec-
essary.
Useearprotectorstoavoiddamagetohearing.
Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

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SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4
ASSEMBLY.................................................................5-7
OPERATION .............................................................8-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 16
MAINTENANCE..................................................... 16-20
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS............................21-26
STORAGE.................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................28-29
ESPAÑOL .................................................................... 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
Ithas beendesigned,engineeredandmanufactured to
give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservice
center/department.Wehavecompetent,well-trainedtechni-
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Alwaysobservethe“SAFETYRULES”.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandobservethesafetyrules.
• Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining,caringfor
and using your tractor.
• Followtheinstructionsunder“Maintenance”and“Stor-
age”sectionsofthismanual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
whileoperatingthismachine,including(ataminimum)
sturdyfootwear,eyeprotection,andhearingprotection.
Donotmowinshortsand/or,opentoedfootwear.
• Alwaysletsomeoneknowyouareoutsidemowing.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un-
improvedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-covered
landunlesstheengine’sexhaustsystemisequippedwith
asparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if
any).Ifasparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearestauthorizedservicecenter/department.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).
Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapply
on federal lands.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
and type:
4.0Gallons/15,14L
RegularUnleaded
OilType:
(API:SJ-SN) SAE30(above32°F/0°C) SAE5W30(below32°F/0°C)
OilCapacity: 70Oz./2,07L
Spark Plug: NGKBRP4ES
(Gap:.030"/0,76mm)
Charging System: 15Amps@3600RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 28
Min.CCA: 230
Casesize: U1R
BladeBoltTorque: 45-55Ft.Lbs./62-75Nm
SUPPORT / HELP
Ifyourequireassistanceorhavequestionsconcerningtheapplication,operation,maintenanceorpartsforyourproduct:
• Visitourwebsite:www.husqvarna.com
• CallUsTollFree:1-800-487-5951
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS
ASSEMBLY
Slope Sheet
Key(s)
Keys
(1) Quick
Connect
(1) Oil Drain Tube
Seat
(1) Seat (3) Flat
Washer
(3) Bolt
Battery
(2) Hex Bolts
(2) Nut Keps
(1) Knob (1) Cup
Washer
*Installed by Dealer
*Brush Guard Kit
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrenchsizesarelisted.
(1) 5/16"wrench  Utilityknife
(2) 7/16"wrenches  Tirepressuregauge
(2)1/2"wrenches  Pliers
(2) 9/16"wrench
Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual,itmeans
whenyouareintheoperatingposition(seatedbehindthe
steeringwheel).
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.
TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Removeallaccessibleloosepartsandpartscartons
from carton.
• Removeendpanelsandlaysidepanelsflat.
• Checkforanyadditionalloosepartsorcartonsand
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID

6
ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 1)
WARNING: Donotshortbatteryterminals
by allowing a wrench or any other object
to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery, remove
metalbracelets,wristwatch bands, rings,
etc. Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
NOTE:Ifthisbatteryisputintoserviceaftermonthand
yearindicatedonlabel(labelislocatedbetweenterminals)
chargebatteryforminimumofonehourat6-10amps.(See
“BATTERY”intheMaintenancesectionofthismanualfor
charginginstructions.)
• Determine battery location. Battery location will be
under the seat or the hood.
• Liftseatpanorhoodtoraisedposition.
• Removetwoterminalcapsanddiscard.
• FirstconnectREDbatterycabletopositive(+)terminal
with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide
terminal cover over terminal.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
terminal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely.
• Lowerseatpanorhood.
NOTE:Forbatteryinstallationsee“REPLACINGBATTERY”
intheServiceandAdjustmentssectioninthismanual.
Fig. 1
02605
NUT
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
BOLT
TERMINAL
COVER LABEL TERMINAL
CAP
Fig. 3
VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 3)
Seat pan comes in the upper position from the factory and
can be moved to the lower position for shorter operators.
TO ADJUST
• Removenutsandbolts.
• Relocateseatpanassemblytolowerposition.
• Reinstallboltsandnuts,tightento15-20ft.lbs.
• Referto"TOADJUSTSEAT"forfinalseatadjustment.
NUTS
UPPER
POSITION
LOWER
POSITION
BOLT
BOLT
Fig. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)
Adjustseatbeforetighteningadjustmentknob.
• Pivotseatupwardandremovefromtheunit.Remove
the cardboard and foam packing and discard.
• Retrievetheknob,cupwasher,threeboltsandwashers
from the bag of parts.
• Pivotseatandpanforwardandassemblethreebolts
and washers. Tighten securely.
• Assembleadjustmentknobandcupwasherloosely.
Donottighten.
TO ADJUST SEAT
• Lowerseatintooperatingpositionandsitinseat.
• Slideseatuntilacomfortablepositionisreachedwhich
allowsyoutopressclutch/brakepedalallthewaydown.
• Getoffseatwithoutmovingitsadjustedposition.
• Raiseseatandtightenadjustmentknobsecurely.
SEAT
BOLT
BOLT
BOLT
WASHER
WASHER
WASHER
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
CUP
WASHER
SEAT PAN
6000

7
ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• ReducetirepressuretoPSIshownontires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbestcuttingresults,mowerhousingshouldbeprop-
erlyleveled.See“TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING”inthe
ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mowerbladedrivebeltsintheServiceandAdjustments
sectionofthis manual. Verifythatthe belts arerouted
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor,checktoseethat
thebrakeisoperatingproperly.See“TOCHECKBRAKE”
intheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.
NOTE:Youmaynowrollyourtractorofftheskid.Continue
using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from
the skid.
WARNING:Beforestarting,read,understandandfol-
lowallinstructionsintheOperationsectionofthismanual.
Ensuretractorisinawell-ventilatedarea.Ensurethearea
infrontoftractorisclearofotherpeopleandobjects.
TOROLL TRACTOROFFSKID (SeeOperation
section for location and function of controls)
• Raiseattachmentliftlevertoitshighestposition.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Placefreewheelcontrolin"TRANSMISSIONDISEN-
GAGED" position.  (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the
Operationsectionofthismanual.)
• Rolltractorforwardoffskid.
• Removebandingholdingthedeflectorshieldupagainst
tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
 Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharged.
 Seatisadjustedcomfortablyandtightenedsecurely.
 Alltiresareproperlyinflated.(Forshippingpurposes,
thetireswereoverinflatedatthefactory.)
 Ensuremowerdeckisproperlyleveledside-to-side/
front-to-rearforbestcuttingresults.(Tiresmustbe
properlyinflatedforleveling.)
 Checkmoweranddrivebelts.Ensuretheyarerouted
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
 Beforedrivingtractor,ensurefreewheelcontrolisin
“TRANSMISSION ENGAGED” position.  (See “TO
TRANSPORT”intheOperationsectionofthismanual.)
Download Husqvarna Connect App to your mobile
device.
WHILELEARNINGHOWTOUSEYOURTRACTOR,PAYEXTRA
ATTENTIONTOTHEFOLLOWINGIMPORTANTITEMS:
 Engineoilisatproperlevel.
 Fueltankisfilledwithfresh,clean,regularunleaded
gasoline.
 Becomefamiliarwith allcontrols,theirlocation and
functions.Operatethembeforeyoustarttheengine.
 Ensurebrakesystemisinsafeoperatingcondition.
 Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse
OperationSystem(ROS)areworkingproperly.(See
theOperationandMaintenancesectionsinthismanual.)
 Itisimportanttopurgethetransmissionbeforeoperating
yourtractorforthefirsttime.Followproperstarting
and transmission purging instructions. (See “TO
STARTENGINE”and“PURGETRANSMISSION”in
theOperationsectionofthismanual.)

8
OPERATION
Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.
CHOKE FASTSLOWREVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW
ENGINE
OFF MOWER
HEIGHT
ENGINE
ON
ENGINE
START MOWER
LIFT
IGNITION
SWITCH
CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL
PARKING
BRAKE
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
DANGER, KEEP
HANDS AND
FEET AWAY
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
ENGAGED
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
DISENGAGED
Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or
death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety inform-
ation about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the tractor and/or engine.
FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS
15
15
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK
OIL PRESSURE BLUETOOTH TILT
REVERSE FORWARD FUEL BATTERYREVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
CRUISE CONTROL EAR
PROTECTION
RECOMMENDED

9
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adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
OurtractorsconformtotheapplicablesafetystandardsoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute.
Fig. 4
(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER-Usedtoraiseandlower
the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
(B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
(D) THROTTLECONTROL-Usedtocontrolenginespeed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH-Usedtoengage
the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH-Usedforstartingandstopping
the engine.
(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON"
POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered
attachment while in reverse.
(H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
(J) CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward
movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the
forward drive pedal.
(K) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL-Usedforforwardmove-
ment of tractor.
(L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL-Usedforreversemove-
ment of tractor.
(M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL-Disengagestransmission
for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
(N)CHOKECONTROL-Usedwhenstartingacoldengine.
(P) FUEL GUAGE-Indicatesfuellevel.
(Y) DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH - Used to engage
anddisengagethedifferentiallockontransaxle.
(Z) LED INDICATOR-Informstheoperatorthestatusof
on board sensors.
A
D
B
F
C
HG
E
Y
M
J
L
K
PZ
N

10
OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)
Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperatorpresencesens-
ingswitch.Whenengineisrunning,anyattemptbythe
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
• Depressbrakepedal(B)allthewaydownandhold.
• Pullparkingbrakelever(C)upandhold,releasepres-
surefrombrakepedal(B),thenreleaseparkingbrake
lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
( ) ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
“ENGAGED”
() ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
“DISENGAGED”
Fig. 7
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 7)
Alwaysoperateengineatfullspeed(fast).
• Operatingengineatlessthanfullspeed(fast)reduces
the engine's operating efficiency.
• Fullspeed(fast)offersthebestmowerperformance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) (See Fig. 7)
Usechokecontrolwheneveryouarestartingacoldengine.
Donotusetostartawarmengine.
• Toengagechokecontrol(N),pullknobout.Slowly
push knob in to disengage.
GROUNDDRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full
“BRAKE”position.
IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS
RETURNTONEUTRALPOSITIONWHENNOTDEPRESSED.
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWERBLADES-
• Tostopmowerblades,placeattachmentclutchcontrol
inthe“DISENGAGED”position( ).
ENGINE-
• Movethrottlecontrol(D)toslowposition.
NOTE: Failuretomovethrottlecontroltoslowpositionand
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to“backfire”.
• Turnignitionkey(F)to“STOP”positionandremovekey.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorizeduse.
• Neverusethechoketostoptheengine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITIONOTHERTHAN"STOP"WILLCAUSETHEBATTERY
TODISCHARGEANDGODEAD.
NOTE: Undercertainconditionswhentractorisstanding
idlewiththe enginerunning,hotengine exhaustgases
maycause“browning”ofgrass.Toeliminatethispossibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, and set
parkingbrakebefore leaving the opera-
tor's position.
D
F
N
B
C

11
OPERATION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
• Starttractorandreleaseparkingbrake.
• Slowlydepressforward(K)orreverse(L)drivepedalto
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
Fig. 10
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)
Gaugewheelsareproperlyadjustedwhentheyareslightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:Adjustgauge wheels with tractor on aflatlevel
surface.
• Adjustmowertodesiredcuttingheight(See“TOAD-
JUSTMOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT”inthissectionof
manual).
• Withmowerindesiredheightofcutposition,gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
theground.Installgaugewheelinappropriatehole.
Tighten securely.
• Repeatforall,installinggaugewheelinsameadjust-
ment hole.
Fig. 8
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 8)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel
only.
SYSTEMCHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transportingonrelativelysmooth,straightsurfaces.Other
conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the
cruisecontroltodisengage.Donotusethecruisecontrol
onslopes,roughterrianorwhiletrimmimgorturning.
• Withforwarddrivepedaldepressedtodesiredspeed,
pullcruisecontrollever(J)upandholdwhilelifting
yourfootoffthepedal,thenreleasethelever.
Todisengagethecruisecontrol,depressthebrakepedal
or tap on forward drive pedal.
Fig. 9
J
K
L
A
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
Thepositionoftheattachmentliftlever(A)determinesthe
cutting height.
• Putattachmentliftleverindesiredcuttingheightslot.
Thecuttingheightrangeisapproximately1to4"(25,4to
101,6mm).Theheightsaremeasuredfromthegroundto
the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are
approximateandmayvarydependinguponsoilconditions,
height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately
2-1/2"(63,5mm)duringthecoolseasonandtoover3"
(76,2mm)duringhotmonths.Forhealthierandbetter
lookinglawns,mowoftenandaftermoderategrowth.
• Forbestcuttingperformance,grassover6"(152,4mm)
in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperatorpresencesensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shutofftheengine.Youmustremainfullyandcentrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-
ingorcuttingoffwhenoperatingyourequipmentonrough,
rolling terrain or hills.
• Selectdesiredheightofcut.(See"TOADJUSTMOWER
CUTTINGHEIGHT".)
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
3/4”
9/16”

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Fig. 11
OPERATION
Fig. 13
Fig. 12
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See
Fig. 12)
YourtractorisequippedwithaReverseOperationSystem
(ROS).Anyattemptbytheoperatortotravelinthereverse
direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the
engineunlessignitionkeyisplacedintheROS"ON"position.
WARNING:Backingupwiththeattachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS"ON",toallowreverseoperationwiththeattachment
clutchengaged,shouldonlybedonewhentheoperator
decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
• Choosetheslowestspeedbeforestartingupordown
hills.
• Avoidstoppingorchangingspeedonhills.
• Ifstoppingisabsolutelynecessary,pushbrakepedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
• Torestartmovement,slowlyreleaseparkingbrakeand
brake pedal.
• Slowlydepressappropriatedrivepedaltoslowestsetting.
• Makeallturnsslowly.
USINGTHEREVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM-
Onlyuseifyouarecertainnochildrenorotherbystanders
will enter the mowing area.
• Depressbrakepedalallthewaydown.
• Withenginerunning,turnignitionkeycounterclockwise
toROS"ON"position.
• Lookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking.
• Slowlydepressreversedrivepedaltostartmovement.
• WhenuseoftheROSisnolongerneeded,turnthe
ignitionkeyclockwisetoengine"ON"position.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor.Usecommonsensewhentowing.Tooheavyofaload,
whileonaslope,isdangerous.Tirescanlosetractionwith
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
02203
ROS "ON"
POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING)
0
2
8
2
8
0
2
8
2
8
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute
in place (See Fig. 11).
TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 4 & 13)
Whenpushingortowingyourtractor,ensuretransmission
is disengaged by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position.Freewheelcontrolislocatedatthereardrawbar
of tractor.
• Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment
lift control.
• Pullfreewheelcontroloutandintotheslotandrelease
so it is held in the disengaged position.
• Donotpushortowtractoratmorethantwo(2)mph
(3,2km/h).
• Toreengagetransmission,reverseaboveprocedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
yourtractoronatruckoratrailer,ensurehoodisclosed
andsecuredtotractor.Useanappropriatemeansoftying
hoodtotractor(rope,cord,etc.).
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengageattachmentclutchcontrol.

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OPERATION
Fig. 14
LED INDICATOR (See Fig. 14)
Yourtractorhasseveralsensorsonboardtoaidinopera-
tionandhelpmaintainproperhealth.TheLEDindicator
informs the operator about the status of some of those on
board sensors.
1. Tilt – The tilt icon will illuminate when the on board
accelerometer senses the tractor at a slope greater
than15degrees.Iftheslopeisgreaterthanorequal
to 30 degrees then the icon will illuminate and the
tractorwillproactivelyturnofftheblades.Iftheslope
isgreaterthanorequalto60degreesthentheicon
will illuminate and the tractor will proactively shut off
the engine.
2. PTO – ThePTOicon will illuminatewhenthePTO
switch is engaged.
3. Bluetooth®– TheBluetoothiconwillilluminatewhen
thetractorisconnectedtoaBluetoothwirelesstech-
nology enabled device such as a cell phone or tablet.
4. Battery – The battery icon will illuminate when the bat-
teryvoltagehasdroppedtolessthan12.4V.Itwillalso
illuminateifthebatteryvoltagehasexceeded15.0V.
5. Oil Pressure – The oil pressure icon will illuminate
when the oil pressure switch senses low oil pressure
in the engine.
6. Park Brake – The park brake icon will illuminate when
the park brake is engaged.
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15
degrees and do not drive across any
slope. Do not rely on the tilt indicator
towarnthe operator ofexceedingslope
requirements. The tilt indicator is a
secondary warning device to further
enhance the operator experience.
Y
1
2
3
4
5
6
TO USE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL (Y)
(See Fig. 15)
• Toengagedifferentiallock,stopthetractorandpush
thedifferentiallockswitchtothe"ON"position.
NOTE:Drivingforlongperiodsoftimewiththedifferential
lock engaged is not detrimental or abusive to the system.
CAUTION: To minimize the risk of dam-
age,avoidengagingdifferential lockwhile
vehicle is in motion.
• Drive tractor forward.  As the rear tires rotate the
differential lock will engage.
NOTE:Operatorsmaynoticedisplacementorturfingof
grass in turns with differential lock engaged.
• Todisengagedifferentiallock,push differential lock
switchtothe"OFF"position.Ifthedifferentiallock
doesnotdisengage,steeringthevehiclefromsideto
side will assist.
Fig. 15
Buzzer Icon Meaning
5Beeps Parking
Brake StartFault-Parking Brakemustbe
engaged to start
tractor.
5Beeps PTO StartFault-Tractor
cannot start with
PTOengaged.
Constantfor2seconds OilPressure Lowoilpressure
warning.
Constantfor2seconds Battery Lowvoltage
warning.
3Beeps Tilt Exceededtiltlimit.
3Beeps None Lowfuelwarning.
Fuellevelis
indicated on fuel
gauge.
5Beeps PTO ROSIgnitionswitch
mustbeinROS
position to mow in
reverse.
5Beeps Bluetooth Lockoutisenabled
and tractor start
was attempted.
Thistractorisequippedwithabuzzerthatemitsanaudible
noisetodrawtheoperator’sattentiontotheLEDindicator
when a fault occurs. The corresponding icon will illuminate
to inform you of the current fault. Please refer to the chart
asareferenceguidetothebuzzer:

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OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4)
Whenstartingtheengineforthefirsttimeoriftheengine
hasrunoutoffuel,itwilltakeextracrankingtimetomove
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged
position.
• Sitonseatinoperatingposition,depressbrakepedal
and set parking brake.
• Moveattachmentclutchto“DISENGAGED”position.
• Movethrottlecontroltofastposition
• Pullchokecontroloutforacoldenginestartattempt.
Forawarmenginestartattemptthechokecontrolmay
not be needed.
NOTE: Beforestarting,readthewarmandcoldstarting
procedures below.
• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to
“START”positionandreleasekeyassoonasengine
starts.Donotrunstartercontinuouslyformorethan
fifteensecondsperminute.Iftheenginedoesnotstart
afterseveralattempts,pushchokecontrolin,waita
fewminutesandtryagain.Ifenginestilldoesnotstart,
pull the choke control out and retry.
WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50°F/10°Candabove)
• Whenenginestarts,slowlypushchokecontrolinuntil
theenginebeginstorunsmoothly.Iftheenginestartsto
runroughly,pullthechokecontroloutslightlyforafew
seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.
• Theattachmentsandgrounddrivecannowbeused.If
theenginedoesnotaccepttheload,restarttheengine
and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLDWEATHERSTARTING(50°F/10°Candbelow)
• Whenenginestarts,slowlypushchokecontrolinuntil
the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push
the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to
acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload,untilthechoke
controlisfullyin.Iftheenginestartstorunroughly,pull
the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and
then continue to push the control in slowly. This may
require an engine warm-up period from several seconds
toseveralminutes,dependingonthetemperature.
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONWARMUP
• Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather,thetransmission
should be warmed up as follows:
• Besurethetractorisonlevelground.
• Releasetheparkingbrakeandletthebrakeslowly
return to operating position.
• Allowoneminutefortransmissiontowarmup.This
can be done during the engine warm up period.
• Theattachmentscanbeusedduringtheenginewarm-
up period after the transmission has been warmed up
and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fillfueltanktobottomoffillerneck.Donotoverfill.
Usefresh,clean,regulargasolinewithaminimumof
87octane.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.Purchasefuel
inquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoensure
fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:WHENOPERATINGINTEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C),USEFRESH,CLEANWINTERGRADE
GASOLINETOHELPENSUREGOODCOLDWEATHER
STARTING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engineproblems,thefuel systemshould beemptied
before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleaner
productsinthe fuel tank orpermanentdamagemay
occur. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at
least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac-
tory already filled with summer weight oil.
• Checkengineoilwithtractoronlevelground.
• Unthreadandremoveoilfillcap/dipstick;wipeoiloff.
Reinsertthedipstickintothetubeandrestoilfillcap
onthetube.Donotthreadthe cap onto the tube.
Removeandreadoillevel.Ifnecessary,addoiluntil
“FULL”markondipstickisreached.Donotoverfill.
• Forcoldweatheroperationyoushouldchangeoilfor
easierstarting.(See“OILVISCOSITYCHART”inthe
Maintenancesectionofthismanual.)
• Tochangeengineoil,seetheMaintenancesectionin
this manual.

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Fig. 16
OPERATION
PURGE TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free-
wheel lever while the engine is running.
Toensureproperoperationandperformance,itisrecom-
mended that the transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any
trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-
oped during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT:  SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE
REMOVALFORSERVICEOR REPLACEMENT,IT SHOULD
BEPURGEDAFTERREINSTALLATIONBEFOREOPERATING
THETRACTOR.
1. Placetractorsafelyonalevelsurface-thatisclear
and open - with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengagetransmissionbyplacingfreewheelcontrol
indisengagedposition.(See“TOTRANSPORT”in
thissectionofmanual.)
3. Sittinginthetractorseat,startengine.Aftertheen-
gineisrunning,movethrottlecontroltoslowposition.
Disengageparkingbrake
CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there
may be movement of the drive wheels.
4. Depressforwarddrivepedaltofullforwardposition,
holdforfive(5)secondsandreleasepedal.Depress
reversedrivepedaltofullreverseposition,holdforfive
(5)secondsandreleasepedal.Repeatthisprocedure
three(3)times.
5. Shut-offengineandsetparkingbrake.
6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control
inengagedposition.(See“TOTRANSPORT”inthis
sectionofmanual.)
7. Sittinginthetractorseat,startengine.Aftertheengine
isrunning,movethrottlecontroltohalf(1/2)speed.
Disengageparkingbrake.
8. Drivetractorforwardforapproximately5feet(1,5m)
thenbackwardsfor5feet(1,5m).Repeatthisdriving
procedure three times.
Yourtransmissionisnowpurgedandnowreadyfornormal
operation.
MOWING TIPS
• DONOTusetirechainswhenthemowerhousingis
attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance.See“TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING”
intheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.
• Thelefthandsideofmowershouldbeusedfortrimming.
• Drivesothatclippingsaredischargedontothearea
thathasbeencut.Havethecutareatotherightof
the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution
of clippings and more uniform cutting.
• Whenmowinglargeareas,startbyturningtotheright
so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,
fences,driveways,etc.Afteroneortworounds,mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished(SeeFig.16).
• Ifgrassisextremelytall,itshouldbemowedtwiceto
reduceloadandpossiblefirehazardfromdriedclip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
• Donotmowgrasswhenitiswet.Wetgrasswillplug
mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
ing to ensure better mowing performance and proper
discharge of material.  Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting
performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
• Whenoperatingattachments,selectagroundspeed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.

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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence.Toreceive
fullvaluefromthewarranty,operatormustmaintaintractor
as instructed in this manual.
Someadjustmentswill needtobemade periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
Atleastonceaseason,checktoseeifyoushouldmake
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustmentssectionofthismanual.
• Atleastonceayearyoushouldreplacethesparkplug,
cleanorreplaceairfilter,andcheckbladesandbelts
for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure
properair-fuelmixtureandhelpyourenginerunbetter
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Checkengineoillevel.
• Checkbrakeoperation.
• Checktirepressure.
• CheckoperatorpresenceandROSsystemsforproper
operation.
• Checkforloosefasteners.
IMPORTANT:DONOTOILORGREASETHEPIVOTPOINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.  VISCOUS
LUBRICANTSWILLATTRACTDUSTANDDIRTTHATWILL
SHORTENTHELIFEOFTHESELF-LUBRICATINGBEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BELUBRICATED, USE ONLY A
DRY,POWDEREDGRAPHITETYPELUBRICANTSPARINGLY.
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BEFORE
EACH
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EVERY
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EVERY
8
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
EVERY
50
HOURS
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery
5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
6 - Inspect the muffler every 50 hours of operation
or six months for signs of damage. If damage is
found, refer to the repair parts list or contact your
local dealer to order a replacement.
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Clean Air Screen
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Replace Fuel Filter
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
Lubrication Chart
Check/Replace Mower Blades
Check for Loose Fasteners
Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems
Check Tire Pressure
Check Brake Operation
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Check Engine Oil Level
Check V-Belts
Check Mower Levelness
Check Transaxle Cooling
Clean Debris off Steering Plate
 General Purpose Grease
 RefertoMaintenance“ENGINE”Section
02501
 MANDREL
ZERKS
 ENGINE
 FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
 STEERING
SECTOR
GEAR
TEETH
 FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
 SPINDLE ZERK  SPINDLE ZERK

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MAINTENANCE
Fig. 17
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractorrequiresmorethanfive(5)feet(1,5m)tostopat
highestspeedinhighestgearonalevel,dryconcreteor
pavedsurface,thenbrakemustbecheckedandadjusted.
(See“TOCHECKBRAKE”intheServiceandAdjustments
sectionofthismanual.)
TIRES
• Maintainproperairpressureinalltires.(Seethesides
oftiresforproperPSI.)
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control
chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoidstumps,stones,deepruts,sharpobjectsand
otherhazardsthatmaycausetiredamage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due
toslowleaks,tiresealantmaybepurchasedfromyour
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot
and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE
OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 17)
Besureoperatorpresenceandreverseoperationsystems
areworkingproperly.Ifyourtractordoesnotfunctionas
described,repairtheproblemimmediately.
• Theengineshouldnotstartunlessthebrakepedalis
fullydepressed,andtheattachmentclutchcontrolis
in the disengaged position.
CHECKOPERATORPRESENCESYSTEM
• Whentheengineisrunning,anyattemptbytheoperator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
• Whentheengineisrunningandtheattachmentclutch
isengaged,anyattemptbytheoperatortoleavethe
seat should shut off the engine.
• Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroperateunless
the operator is in the seat.
CHECKREVERSEOPERATION(ROS)SYSTEM
• Whentheengineisrunningwiththeignitionswitchin
theengine"ON"positionandtheattachmentclutch
engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverse should shut off the engine.
• Whentheengineisrunningwiththeignitionswitch
intheROS"ON"positionandtheattachmentclutch
engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverseshouldNOTshutofftheengine.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp.Replace
bent or damaged blades.
BATTERY
Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient
fornormaluse.However,periodicchargingofthebattery
withanautomotivechargerwillextenditslife.
• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.
• Keepbatteryboltstight.
• Keepsmallventholesopen.
• Rechargeat6-10amperesfor1hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenancefree.Donotattempttoopenorremovecaps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not
necessary.
TOCLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
thebatteryto“leak”power.
• Removeterminalguard.
• DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirstthenREDbattery
cable and remove battery from tractor.
• Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry.
• Cleanterminalsandbatterycableendswithwirebrush
until bright.
• Coatterminalswithgreaseorpetroleumjelly.
• Reinstallbattery.(See“REPLACINGBATTERY"inthe
ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.)
ROS "ON"
POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING)
CAUTION:Useonlyareplacementblade ap-
proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.
Using a blade not approved by the manu-
facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could
damageyourtractorandvoidyourwarranty.
Fig. 18
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 18)
• Raisemower tohighestpositionto allowaccessto
blades.
NOTE: Protectyourhandswithglovesand/orwrapblade
with heavy cloth.
• Removebladeboltbyturningcounterclockwise.
• Installneworresharpenedbladeasshown.
IMPORTANT: Toensureproperassembly,centerholein
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
• Installandtightenbladeboltsecurely(45-55Ft.Lbs./
62-75Nm).
IMPORTANT:SPECIALBLADEBOLTISHEATTREATED.
BLADE
BLADE BOLT
(SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE
STAR
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY

18
MAINTENANCE
V-BELTS
CheckV-beltsfordeteriorationandwearafter100hours
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable.Replacebeltsiftheybegintoslipfromwear.
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20 0 30 40 80 100
-30 -20 0 20 30 40
F
C
32
-10 10
60
5W-30
SAE 30
oil_visc_chart1_e
Fig. 19
TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean
to ensure proper cooling.
Donotattempttocleanfanortransmissionwhileengine
is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-
sibledamagetoseals,donotusehighpressurewateror
steam to clean transmission.
• Inspectcoolingfantobesurefanbladesareintactand
clean.
• Inspectcoolingfinsfordirt,grassclippingsandother
materials.Topreventdamagetoseals,donotusecom-
pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
Thetransaxlewassealedatthefactoryandfluidmainte-
nanceisnotrequiredforthelifeofthetransaxle.Should
thetransaxleeverleakorrequireservicing,contactyour
nearestauthorizedservicecenter/department.
02794
DRAIN
TUBE
OIL DRAIN VALVE
TO CLOSE
TO OPEN
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
TABS
SLOTS
FASTENER
LOWER
DASH
COVER
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 19 - 21)
Determinetemperaturerangeexpectedbeforeoilchange.
AlloilmustmeetAPIserviceclassificationSJ-SN.
• Besuretractorisonlevelsurface.
• Oilwilldrainmorefreelywhenwarm.
• Catchoilinasuitablecontainer.
• Removeoilfillcap/dipstick.Becarefulnottoallowdirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Installthedraintubeontothevalve.
• Opendrainvalveby using a 10mm wrench turning
counterclockwise.
• Afteroilhasdrainedcompletely,closethedrainvalve
turningclockwise.Usethe10mmwrenchtoapplyasmall
amountoftorquetokeepitclosed.Donotovertighten.
• Removethedraintubeandstoreinasafeplace.
• Refillenginewithoilthroughoilfilldipsticktube.Pour
slowly.Donotoverfill.Forapproximatecapacitysee
“PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS”sectionofthismanual.
• Usegaugeonoilfillcap/dipstickforcheckinglevel.
Insertdipstickintothetubeandresttheoilfillcapon
thetube.Donotthreadthecapontothetubewhen
taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.
Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replacetheengineoilfiltereveryseasonoreveryotheroil
changeifthetractorisusedmorethan100hoursinoneyear.
NOTE:Ifneeded,removelowerdashcoversusingsteps
from"Lowerdashcoverremoval"sectionofthismanual.
LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
• Raisehood.
• Removefastenerfromlowerdashcover.
CAUTION: Removelowerdashcovercarefullytoensure
cover tabs are not broken.
• Slidelowerdashcoveruptoreleasecovertabsfrom
tapered slots in lower dash and remove.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
OnlyusehighqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPIservice
classificationSJ-SN.Selecttheoil’sSAEviscositygrade
accordingtoyourexpectedoperatingtemperature.
NOTE:Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30etc.)
improvestartingincoldweather,theywillresultinincreased
oilconsumptionwhenusedabove32°F/0°C.Checkyour
engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Changetheoilafterevery50hoursofoperationoratleast
onceayearifthetractorisnotusedfor50hoursinoneyear.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
andaftereacheight(8)hoursofoperation.Tightenoilfill
cap/dipsticksecurelyeachtimeyouchecktheoillevel.

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MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
Inspectandreplacecorrodedmufflerandsparkarrester(if
equipped)asitcouldcreateafirehazardand/ordamage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
seasonorafterevery100hoursofoperation,whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
“PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS”sectionofthismanual.
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
Fig. 22
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)
Thefuelfiltershouldbereplacedonceeachseason.Iffuel
filterbecomesclogged,obstructingfuelflowtocarburetor,
replacement is required.
• Withenginecool,removefilterandplugfuellinesec-
tions.
• Placenewfuelfilterinpositioninfuellinewitharrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Besuretherearenofuellineleaksandclampsare
properly positioned.
• Immediatelywipeupanyspilledgasoline.
AIR FILTER
Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter.Ser-
vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Toensure propercooling,make surethegrass screen,
coolingfins,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare
kept clean at all times.
Every100hoursofoperation(moreoftenunderextremely
dusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblowerhousingand
othercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecoolingfinsandexternal
surfacesas necessary.Ensurethe coolingshroudsare
reinstalled.
NOTE:Operatingtheenginewithablockedgrassscreen,
dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins,and/orcoolingshroudsremoved
will cause engine damage due to overheating.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top
of engine. The air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean
with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
Fig. 23
• Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfreeofallgasoline,
oil,etc.
• Protectpaintedsurfaceswithautomotivetypewax.
Except for the washout port (if equipped), we do not
recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to
clean the outside of your tractor unless the engine and
transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your
tractor.Usecompressedairoraleafblowertoremove
grass,leavesandtrashfromoutsidetractorandmower.
CLEANING
• Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.ofallforeign
matter.
• Cleandebrisfromsteeringplate.Debriscanrestrict
clutch/brakepedalshaftmovement,causingbeltslip
andlossofdrive.SeeFig.23.
CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
STEERING
PLATE
STEERING SYSTEM, DASH, FENDER AND MOWER NOT SHOWN
CLEAN
TOP SIDE

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MAINTENANCE
DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 24)
Yourtractor’sdeckisequippedwithawashoutportaspart
ofitsdeckwashsystem.Itshouldbeutilizedaftereachuse.
1. Drivethetractortoalevel,clearspotonyourlawn,near
enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is
directedAWAYfromyourhouse,garage,parkedcars,etc.
Removebaggerchuteormulchcoverifattached.
2. Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the
“DISENGAGED”position,settheparkingbrake,and
stop the engine.
3. Threadthenozzleadapter(packagedwithyourtractor’s
Operator’sManual)ontotheendofyourgardenhose.
4. Pullbackthelockcollarofthenozzleadapterandpush
the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end
ofthemowerdeck.Releasethelockcollartolockthe
adapteronthenozzle.
IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.
5. Turnthewateron.
6. Whilesittingintheoperator’spositiononthetractor,
re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the
Fast" "position.
IMPORTANT:Rechecktheareatoensuretheareaisclear.
Ensurenochildrenareintheareawhilecleaningthedeck.
7. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the
“ENGAGED”position.Remainintheoperator’sposition
with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the
“DISENGAGED”position. Turn the ignition key to the
STOPpositiontoturnthetractor’sengineoff.Turnthe
water off.
9. Pullbackthelockcollarofthenozzleadaptertodiscon-
necttheadapterfromthenozzlewashoutport.
10.Movethetractortoadryarea,preferablyaconcreteor
paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the
“ENGAGED”positiontoremoveexcesswaterandto
help dry before putting the tractor away.
WARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting could expose you or others to
thrownobjectsfromcontactwiththeblade.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, prior to using mower again.
• Pluganyholesinmowerwithboltsandlocknuts.
Fig. 24
NOZZLE ADAPTER
HOSE
WASHOUT PORT