KGRO GT44185A User manual

151349 03,11.96 KFsW
PRINTED IN U,S.A;

SAFETY RULES
(_ Safe Operation Pra_l:i_e_ fQr Ride:On Mowers
IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OEJEGTS
FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COUED RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GENERAL OPERATION : ;
Readsuncle:_l_nd and f_iloWall insimcllons In the manual
and ontbe machine beforestadlng. " 1'
familiar with lhe
Always
Turn off
Don6t
atraileror truck;
It. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a_ma or'lacier related to loss-of-control and
tlpovet7 accidents which can result In' Severe in u_y or
death: All'slopes +'squire extra caution, Ifyou cannot back
up the s!ope Or i'tyou feel'uriea,sy 0nit, do not mow It;
Watch for holes,: this; or bumps. Uneven terrain could
ovedur_tha re&chide Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slov(Speed."Chbo_ea10Wgear so thatyou willnothave
t6 stoI__r si?ift_hlle oh t_e slope,!, : :..... :.
Fol!dw_ the m_nufaeture_'s, recommendations for; wh_sL,
welglltsqi'cbunte_etgh!s tq Improve stability: ,'_ ' :
Use exits care:with grass'calchers of:other atlachmenls,
These.san chang_ the stabllily of the machine, +
Keep agmoVementon the slopessi_w and gradual Do n_t
make sudden changes Idspeed or dlr_clion.""-'; '+
A'_oidsiart_ng Orstopptn_ or_a:siding.; If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades ano _roceed slowly straightdownthe
sIope_ " ,. ..... _ <
DONOT:, :: :":'
'Do_otiu_n_dn_l_;e_'_nles_ecessa_,afidlhen_turnsl_iy
•and gradually downhill, ifpdssible, '' . ",. ,_
Do notmow near dro -ells, ditches, or embankments. _lls.
mower could sudden_ turn over if awheel is over theedge
•of aeli I or ditch, or if an edge oaves tri. ::" ,, :: :
Donot racy{ on wetgrass. Eedueed:tracUon.could c_dse
sliding• :_.r ";- .: i:;':. ::_:_
'Do'not t_ to stabilize the machine by putting youEfqo! onthe
ground• " •. .......
Do not use grass catcheron sleep _!opes:
IILCHILDREN
,Tragic'accidents can occurif theoperatoris no[ aledto[he
presence of children7Chllrd_n are often attractedtothe
machine and the mowing activity. _iNever assume that
qI_!!d.r_g_wIllremairl whereyou last s_w them.
_,.. KeepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandundertheW_tehiu
dai'eblano!herresponslbleadu!t. . _:=.
• ' Be,i_ledandummachneo fch dredener hearea
Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehindand do_;nforsma!
i .=children.:..... --
'_ -{%ver.c_rr
bIind cornersl shrubs,
Theyare
indoors,
-;toreIhe machine orfuel container inside where
iIhere is an open flame, such as a water,heatei'. _
• Never run amachin_ Inside a clbsedarea.. ,:_-
",Kee]_nuis and b_ils _eslbeclaiI_blade atiachment 6ellslighl
:.;-_ndkeepequlpmentIngoodcpndltlon._r _: ::,
_': Navel tarn_e_with safety.:devises, .Check'tbeir proper
operatlonrdgolady, _i; :. ,_:, :, -
Keal_'macblrieiree _t grz_ss'ileavesor other debrI_build-up;
Dean o or ua sp age ! A ow machineto'c0dl before
•Stop and respect the_equipment It you sdke. an ob act
Repair, II negesaBry,before ?eat&dlr_g.
•NeVermake adjueimenls.dl r_p_itS wilh ihe erigtne :rubn{ng,
•Graa_a;Ichercar_ponebla_PeSobJecttoWe_t,damage,and
deledoratldn,: Wh[ci_could expose moving pads or allow
objects to be hi'own, :Frequefilly check coinpdhents and
rap aca whmahu ac urer's reaommendedparts whennec+
!,_!; Mower blades are Sharpand cad cut. Wrap theblade(s) or
Wearglo_ed add use extra baullon ,hhefl servicing them.
,-"':Cheer bmke!oparatibn frequently. AdjUst and servlse as
required: _: ;
:!::.,_:.i ; "Lookforthls symbolto point out Important
,_', s.fety..:precabtlons ,',It "means
_CAU'fl0NI!I: B_cOME ALERTg[ YOUR
•..-_ -_,.' _:,SAFETY IS INVOLVED, :.
,::_:' - CAUTION: AIwaysdisconnect sparkplug
i _ ':_t reandplacewirewbe_ei{oannotcontact
'_,_: spark pldg m order to'prevent accidental
:/_,_" startlng:when'setttng u;_ :transpbiling
,':,_-•;:''.,:._lJustln+g(?fmaI_ing _epalrs ::
i:i!i!!i RNI NG
cliemicals known tb the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc;
tire harm.

CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchaseof anewtractor.
it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
giveyou the best sosslble deoendeb_lityand performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
r6mled_ please contact your nearest authbrlzed servlc_
cehter/depadmeht, we haveCompetent,Well-tralnedtech-
i?ciai3sai_dthe proper Ioolstoservice or repairthis tractoi_.
Pie_se}aad ana_relainthis mahuai'. The Instmctlons will
enable youto assemble andmalnlaln your tractor propady
Always Observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER' GT44185A
SERi .
NUMBER "'": " : _"
DATEOF pURCHASE- - _
_EM0'I3E_I_I_'_ERIAE NUMBERSWILL BEFOUND
ON =,_1151_,I_EUNDEI_I1HE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL "4UMBER AND
DATEIOF PURCHASE AND KEEP iN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_ad and obs'e_e the _afeiy idles.
Followa i-egularschedule inmaintaining caringforand
using your unit.
Follow the Inslructtons under"Customer Responstbtli-
ttes'_and "Storage" sec tons o this owner's man Ja
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 18 5
GASOLINE CAPACITY &5 GALLONS
ANDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OILTYPE (API-SFiSG): " SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 82"F)
OIL CAPACITY!: 8 0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAM,blON RJtgLM
(GAP'. 030"}
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 004"_ 006"
EXHAUST; 007"- 009"
GROUND SPEED [M_H}; FORWARD:
tst ;,7t
2rid 1.4
3rd 2#.
41b 32
51h 4 1
61h 5 3
REVERSEr -1 6
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT; 14 PSI
REAR: IO PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3AMPS BATTERY
5AMPS HEADLIGHTS
i BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-.35FT. LSS,
WARNING:. This tractor Is equipped with an Internal
comb_)stlonengine and shouldnot be usedon or nearany
unimpr:ovedforest-covei:ed_brdsh-bovered or grass;.cov-
ered la0d unless the eriglne's exhaustsystem Is equipped
wilh a sparkarrestor meetingapplicable local or statelaws
(ifany). It asparkarrestor Is used it should be maintained
Ineffective'working Orderby the Operator_''.
A spar,<aires;or; for the mufflei"iS available through your
nearest:authorized service cenler/depadment (See RE-
PAIR pARTS Se£tion:of!his manual). _. _.
In the state of Caltfo_'niathe above is required by law
(Seclt6n 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
O[hsrstales may havestmtlar laws. Federal laws al3p[yon
federal lab,s.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ...; ........................................................ 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBJLITIES ........... ;.;.._.. 3, 15-1B
WARRANTY °._._.....;._;.;.;.............................. L.'............. 51
ASSEMBLY ._........ ;.._,._._°._............................. .;;_._;.... 6-9
OPERATION ........... :..........:......................... .'..:....:'.; 10-14
iNDEX:
.:" A
&dj[Jst_nenls:
Carburetor...; ........ :...... 25
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .;...;..;..._.;..;......,..:...... 15
SERVICE AND 'ADJUSTMENTS o.,;.,.,:..:..;......... ; 19-25
STORAGE .......:"': :.:._!Li.!.:....................... ;...;..:........;. 26
TROUBLESHOOTING ;;.;.;...................................... 27-28
REPAIR PARTS -,TRACTOR::_.o,............................ 30-47
=k.. :_ E O
Electrical: -Oil; , ' ,
Interiocks aflcl Relays --...:..n....:.. 23 COd Wee herCodd on_...;.-13 17
ScherdaUc ...........:.:.:......... ;...,...29 ! "Englnu...,.L.::...:.;....:;.....:,:.:,, .;.17
Mower . Wiring Diagram ,,,..: ............ ".... 30 :Storage ....... :....._.......... :........... 26
Fron -To-Back .:.20 Englnei i: : Ol_ea on:. :.. .:..::. : ;.:.._.'..10-14
Side-To Side :,. L4;_:..•:.......... 19 Ar ¢lller ..:...._.....:;_.:..;.,.;.;;. ;.;.°..1B 0pbi'atir_gM6wer. _:;.i:':!..i _'13
Thro eConfo Cabe' . ..... 24 .ArScra_n . . .... 17 _ " s'" ': : _ _
: ' ' 17 upuon '
ArF er Engne .... 18 Coo ngHns '"_ E -
............ _ ..... _ _" ' _ 7SparkArreser .... ; ..:: 338
•• .... , u unange , .. ' ....
A_rScreen_Engtne ............................. 17 .. ........ .. . ,.- :, .... .... ,,
'' : !:.... . Repa J:pads ........ _.._;...;::J:.... !* Pad'sBao " "8
:, , '! ,.............. 'i .:..8o:47
Cbarglng.: ................... :Z , ._mf#g_.................................. F__d_,_Sp'ec'6_,6ns.... :3
Cleaning... ;........... :, __" : " ........:..............
Ihstallation ;: ;.,;.,. =..;... ,_,.... 10: : - F
i Levels;..... ;. ;.:.............. .;....... 7.17 Filler" " :'': :"
P_-ep&r&tlon=.;;...; L..........: ..... 7 "Air Filter ;..... :................. 18
Startng _ Ih Weak Batter Fuel d:i;:t..;.;:;...,., .... :.:. 17,
storage _,; ; _;" - " '! _'
" Mo on Drive ..... Seat.'.:;.:_.;.;;._.i.; ...................... 7
! ..... '23
"RemoyalJRep !:, ::.;:.."[..." : _ ' ' , Service and ._dqslments .;... :.,:; 19:25
Carburetor ................................ 25
Mowed'Belt(s) _- c :" : H'=' ' ...... '
Remdva[/Aep a amen .: ..... 21 ,_ :_ _ . : ; :, Fuse.;;..,:...;.;..;.................... 23
Blade;: -i_!_;,; _:. = '.." : _;;"': ' Hciod Rernova nsta_l&tlon ::.......... 23 Hood RemovaMnslallation .... 23
MotionDrive Belt ,
:_ Rem6val/Replacement : ...L.. 20
Reelacement .;.,...L.;.;.-._....;.... : 16 L Mower Be ts; : " ;2 t
Brake Adjustment ............................. 2' Leveling Mower Deck ............;,:....,....20 '.RemovaVReplacement. .........
C Chfirt;.;!.:;::..;!., :....!r:...;..: .. "_15 :Front:to-Back ..;:.......... :2C
Carburetor Adj!Jstment ..............;..;.....: 25 ', Engine ..... :.......................... 17 Bide-to-Side L...:_ .:_;...:; ._.....19
Controls. Tractor ............ 11 Mower RembvaHnsta!latlon ,....... 19
Custorn&_:Responstbilllies .......... 15-18 M,- Tire Care...,', _.-.: : ....;..•7.16,22.
Engine:.". Maintenance Schedule ..... ;....: ...;. 15 Slope Guide Sheet.: ! .... :..:.,1.. _52
Air Filter'.::...; ...... ,.;... ;. 18 Mower:.. :":= . 'Spark Plug(s)'.:.:,.....: ;.............. :18
Air Screen .................. 17 Ad usiment:.Front-io-Bacl_ :'....... 20 'spec!|tcat_ons....;.....;r..:.....:...: ..... ::;3
Cooling Flns ....... 17 Adjustment. Slde-to-Sldb !...... 19 Stalling {l';e Engine ;.;; ;..:. : .:.:....- :13-1;t
EngineOtl; .:...: .......... 13.17 Blade Replacemen 18 '
' 16 SteeringWhee ....... ;........ 6,22
FuelRIter...;...;: ........ :.:.;. 18 BladeBharpenng ........ :• ' '_"2
SparkPIugs ..... :...... ;..18 CuttingHeight:,:.;.. ;..:,L.: .........;12 St°PpIr]gt.neTraclqr :-:..........':1 ""._ _
Tractor, InstallaUofl. ' ...:; ....;...... 8.19 Storage'.;...:.......... ': ........... _......;_; r... 26
Batmr_ ............... :...... 16 Operalion; ;;. : ................ 13
Blade: ...................... 16 Removal ..... ;.............. ;..... 18 T
Lubrication Chad ....:.., ;...... 15 Mowing Tips ...;:.: ..................;..;..,..... 14 Throttie Cont,;el Cab eAdjustment .... 24
Maintenance Schedule ..i.:....... 15
T_reDare ..... _ ........... 7.18.22 Mulfler ........................... :18 Tires .................................... 7.16.22
Transaxle ............. :.... 15 Spark Arrestor ......; ................. 3.38 Troubleshooting Chad ............ 27-28
CuIllng Heigh!. Mower. 12 Transaxle : ': ...: _:............. 16
W
Warranty ................ 5"
Wiring Diagram .................... 50
Wiring Schematic ....; ................. 29
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Parts Bagcontentsshown full size
[1) Hex Boll 1/2-13x 1
. H • . .
(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)
(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Mex Nuts 1/4-20
(2) Washers
9/32 x5/8x16Ga, (2) Lock Washers 1/4
Parts packed separately in carton
steering Wheel
i - :. I
" I ' i
;_'Manua Parts Bag
Parts bag €o'ntentsnot shown full size
5
16 x.12 Gauge
_'_ Steering '_
,_ Wheel ." •
nsert (2) Keys
_" (2) F;o't_t Unk ,_ssemb,,es
steerlrig
Sleeve
Slope Sheet

Your new tractor has bee:nasser_bled atthe factorywith exception of those partsleft unassembfed for shipping purposes
Toensure safe and pr0per bperatldr_of_ihdrirbctor, ell partsand hardware _/ouassembfemust be tightened securely, Use
the correct toots as r]e£essapzto ir)surepraisertightness; :. .....
TOOLS REQUiRED.F:OR!XSSEM BLY _ _ _:
Asocke wrench_seWmake assemb y easier Standard ls_
Wrenchstzes ai'e ltsied_'.:_":i -;: ' _i_i .... .:'
(li 9/1'6';wrench (_i 7/16" wrenches "
(1) 1/2"wrench Tirepressure gauge
{1) 3/4" wrench Utility linife
When right and left hand ISmentioned In thismanual; it
means when you are In the operating position (seated
behind the sieering wheel)_
- . . • -
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
=lemoveall accessible loose parts and parts cartons
fromcadon (See page 5), . :
Ct]t'frefn'lop'to bettem, alor_gIiheson all fourcorners
of carton; arid lay panels fiat. : " "
, Removemowerand packing materiale_
r
•: Checii i0r: any &dditional Joose_pads or cations and
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKII3
R;:'moVeieci{nutand large fiat washer fi:o& ste0rie
sl_aft, =.
Postti_J_front Wheei_oithe tractorso they arepointlng,
stratghtfo#ar d. ] _:=: ;z !-i ' ::
S de the steedng sleeve overihe steedngshaft, '
Posttlod steenng wheel so cross bars are honzontal
(left to:_lght)and slide or_t6adapter.;;-,; .' ;
_t ,Secure, Steering wl_:eelto steering Sh_it wit_ lockout'"
and large fiat washer previously removed,, Tighten
: securely_ ::'= ; _: " : ;,
Snap:steering wheel Insert into center of s!eerlng
•F_mov_ pr_tecti¥_ plastic tiom tractor I_oodandgrill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
INSKIDTHATMAYPUNCTURETIRESWHERETRACTOR
IRTO R_II (SF_.gKID: ....
STEERING '"-"
ADAPTER .....
STEERING
STEERING
SHAFT
:FIG'. 1
:TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
sectidn for location and funct onof controls),
Presslift leverplun_leran"draisea.ttachmentlift[everto
itshighestposition ._'
Release
pedal,: -PaHdngbrake sy aeeressing"ciutch/brake
Place gearshift lever in neural (N) position.
Roll tractor backwards off eftd, "'
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ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERy (See Fig. 2)
_CAUTION: DOnot short battery termi-
nsIs.i Before connecting'battel;y, re-
move mete bracelets Wrstwatch
bands, r ngs, etc._ "....
Positive terminal must be connected
fh;st toprevent Spark ngfrom acciden-
i'. _:"t_l grounding. ' .... ."
Open e_inna _ccass_oe_-s removeterminal protec-
tive dal_s_.0ddiscard. ;.: " !'
If thisbaite_ is put'lnt0 service alier m0nth'and year.,
Indicated:err labffl(label locatedbetween terminals)
chai'ge battew !9t:minlmur(;'o! one ho_urat6-;10amps_:
. Fiisf co:r_nectRED batte_ cabl_ topositive (+)battery
" termlnalwtthhexbolt tlatwasheh!ockwasherandhex
nu assh6wr ;Tightensecurely;.; . "
•.Connect BLACK grounding cabtato hagative (-) bat-'i.
teryterminal with rernanIng hex bolt fiatwasher lock
wasEerarid hex nut.Tighten securely'. '
usat i in l ascesd0o sior:
_insl_ecb:n: fo_"secure connections to tightenhard-
;wa_;a),i.' ....
"1insl_ectiont6r corrosion
;:rs_i_ng[;_iteryi;: "
,;j_Jmptr_Oilii;quirad ).
Periocliccharging.
LOC!( FLAT
_.."texNUT__:, W SHER WASHER
DISCARD LreRM]NAL" ' HEX'
PRO"[Eq'TWff CAPS ,BOLT
::_ _:._ _: CASL_
:""! ' : _ NEGATVE'
]NSTALL_ sEAT {See Fig. 3)
Adjust Seat before tighteningadjustment bolt
Removecardl:?cardpack!ng on sea[ pan. :
F!lac_seat oil seat pen arid assembleshoulder bolt.
Assemblea'dustmentboff {ocl_washei'andllatwasher
.loosely ,£)qno! t!gbtan....
YightensEoulder bait securely
Lower seat intoaperat[r!g position and sit on seat
Slideseat unlil a comfadabla position Is reachedwhich
allows y6u to press clutch/brakepedal al!.the way
down_,
Get off SeatWithoutmoving its adjiJsied position.
Raise.seat and tlghen adjustmentbolt securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN _;_ i
f
e.ooLaeRi\ :
SaLT .... \
IADjUS_.I_E_rf = _' ;_ "_'_.. LOCKWASHER
BOLT i_,
FIG. 3
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
Thetires0n yourtractorwereaverinlatad atthefactoryfor
shipping purposes; Correct tirepressure is Important for
bestcuft!ngpe!f_rmange, i': " ' ] . :
:_""'Reduce iir_i;pr'es_ure to PSI shownin ;'F;F_ODUCT
'SPECIFICATIONS on page 3ol this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After yoi, learfi:_ow to operate your tractor check to see
ihat the,brake is prapedy adjusted. See 'TO ADJUST
BRAKE'=in the Service and Adjustments section of this
mahua]
FIG. 2
7_

.... ASSEMBL
Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left
'_eotrestand retainwith doub{e lODeretainer spring.
i Installclutch rodin clutch lever Secure wgh retainer
,spring. :" i " -- _ "
Turn 'l_elght &dustr:nentknob cloclw_,iseto remove
, slack from mower suspension, , - " '
Raisedesk,i0 highesiposliion, ':,,_,.
• Ass_mbJe'gauge'Wh_el¢'_sshowh :usk_giongshoelder
bo s 17/32washers '3/Bwashers_arid3/8-16 center
Iodknuts_TighJen'secLii'01y;_:'_:_ ",' :- : ',
.; Adjustgaugewheelsbeforeoperatingmowe=:asshown
Inthe Operation section Ofthis manual,1. " "
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS
Forbestcult ngrffsb s"moWershould beproperly levelea.
See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Sea"ca and
Ad ustments sectionof this manual.
., .,. ], .
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
Seetheill)Lirasthat are's_oWnforreplacing motion, rnower
drive, andmower blad_ drive'belts in tiia Service and_
Adjustmentssection ofthis manual,Verllythat the beltsare
routed correctly,
RETAINER ': :,
_EONT _
FRONT
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See
Figs. 4 and 6)
Be sure tractoris on level surface and mower suspension
arms are ralsed with attachment lift control Engage park-
Ing _rake, :
Cutand removeties secudng anti'sway bar and belts_
Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck
Slide mowerundertrac or w hd schargeguardto right
stde of tractor, " ,'-
IMPORTANT:CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN
ALL MOWERPULLEY GROOVES. INSTALLBELT INTO
ENGINE PULLEYGROOVE,
Installone front link intophole oftheL.H.front mower
bracket and LH. frontsuspensionbracket. Retain with
two slt_gleIo0p retainer springs asshown.
Installsecond fronillnkln R Hfrontsuspensionbraskel
andretain wilh single 10opretainer spring as shown,
SlidertghtsideOfmower backandir_stalllinkintophole
of R.H, front mower bracket, Retain with single loop
retainer spring as shown
Turn height adjustment knob counterclocloNlssuntil it
StOpS. :
Lower mower linkage with attachmenttill control.
Piece the suspension arms on outward potndng deck
pns. If necessar,j, rock and raise fron of mower to
align deck Dins with the hotes {n,suspenslonat:ms...
Retain with double loop retainer spdngs with {cope
downas shown, CLUTCH :BRACKETS
ROD
/SUSPENS_O_
'ARMS
CHASSIS
DOUBLE LOOP BRACKET
RETAINERSPS_Na -,
WHEEL BAR _. %-
\
lw32
DOUBLE LOOP ;_"
SHOULDER
BOLT
3/S_16
GAUGE CENTER /
WHEEL ¸/LOCKNUT /
,% ANTI.SWAY
3/8 WASHER BAR, /
/
USE PLIERS FOR IDLER "
RETAINER SPRINGS _ULLEY
FIG. 4
LOOP RETAINER
SPRINGS
FnO_TM0WEI
Bf_ACKET
GUARD
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ASSElViBLY
_¢HECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM
THIS QUALITYPRODUCT,! •.
PLEASE THE-O t_oWINCNECKUSTr
All assembly instructions have Beencompleted
.1" NO:remainingieose pa_s Incarton.,,
./" Baflery:IspJ;o'#eriyprepai'edand chargadr (Minimum
1 hour at 6 am!hs);; ._ ' ,
./ S_a.{,iS'adj:{Jsiedcofn[orlabl_i'ancltightened securely,
,/ _li iire_ a'i'e:_ropeily'infi_,ted, (Forshi(3ping£urp0ses,
the tiles were overJnflaledat the factory)_i;.:
ZBe's_re mswer aecl_is p_periy leVeleaside-'lo side/
front:foq:ea[fOf bes{ cPttlng results," (Tl?esmust be
properly inflated for levelihg)_! ',, : ', :'
/. Check mo_ei_&ndddvebeltsl Besure they:arerouted
properly around pulleys and nside all belt keepers
;2' eh_€'_Wi,ng: S_e that all connections are stillsecure
and wires are properly clamsed.
WHILELEARNINGHOW TOUSE YOURTRAC'_'OR,PAY
EXTRAATTENTION TOTHEFOLLOWING'IMPORTANT
ITEMS: _ :_:',:
_:;:,,E_gineOliis at proper leveL,
/': Fue tahk sf ied with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
'gaSofine. ;'_,',: :! :
',/" _'Be_eme:iamlller With all controls ,:their_location an["
: fiJficlIoh.-Operate them before you start the engine,
_; B_ guie 6i_ke:sysiem is in safe operating eondltiO_,

OPERATION
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the Uroduct: Learn and understand their meaning
BATFERY
ENGINE ON
CAUTION OR
WARNING REVERSE
,<_ : !ii:¸
ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTSON _.. LIGHTS OEF
mxJ-..@
CHOKE' MOWER HEIGHT Dd{'E'R'E•Nf_:ALPAR:KINa_R'AK_:I:-'OfiLOCKED
LOCK_ _::': LOCKED
REVERSE NEUTRAL
H
HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE
MOWER LIFT ATTACHMEN "1" ATTACHMEN]_
CLUTCH ENGAGED OLUTCH DISENGAGED GNITION
II_,C_.._,._,,,T_._.._"-_-_II
DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEEl" AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
(Hydro Models oniy)
10

OPERATION
KNOWYOURTRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
C0mpa_;eis us ra o"sw'I_yo_i_traci{3rto(amliia.rize¥obrsBffw)ihihe(ocetions(_f_iad(_iJsconirolsandaddstm_nisL8_va
thisrnanual'for future'reference. " " '" :: "
LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
PEDAL
• ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
/
-:, LIGHT "-
'SWITCH'
-*"_"_"_'PARKING
BRAKELEVER
CONTROL
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB ,,
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
:FIG,5
Ourtractorsconform tothe Safetysianclards0f !he American National Standards Institute,
THRQr'ITfLE CONTROL'.Used to _ontrol engine 81_eed. HEIGHT ADUSTMENT KNOB: Usedto adjust the mower
CHOKE €ONTROLi Used forstar:tEhgacold englne, ,cutting hetgh!. : ....
CLUTCH/BRAKI_I_EbAL:UsecJforcJeclutcilln_'andforak- LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
Ingthe tractor and stad(ng the engine: • IEve!"when changing its posIUon.
IGNITION Sw rcH 'Usscl iors artng:and soppng he ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used'ioraiseandlowerths
engine. ,_..t,, ' -
LIGHT swiTcH:Turns the headiights on and off. :"
AMMETER:=Indlcaies _llarging (+) b?discsa_ging (-) of
batte_y.i !t, ;':; ;:: , ,..=. "_r_ 3 : _
A"I_'AcHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
_ow_r blades, or other attachments:rfiouniedto,your
tractor
mower deck orother attachments mounted toyour tractor.
PAFIKtNG'BR_,KE LEVEI_: Lock6clutcl:_rakepedalinto
tile brake 0bSitIon
GEARSHIFT LEVER; Selectsthe soeed and direction of
tr_.ctor,
11

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oPEl
___ , . .: ,. ..... : •
The operaJlonofanytractor can result in foi'eigfi obeels throwninto'the eyes,which canresult I
- k"_t'_:_'_',_4;_ in severe eye damage; Alwayswearsafetyglassee0r:eyesbteldswhileoperatingyourtracto_:,
:._or perform ngany adjustments ol:repaVa. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the
'_ ;:: spectecle'eOFstai_dardSafety'glasses.: ::""_, ::,,.,:,;L,::'.!. i' :;"!' " ,-'" "! :: ' '_ "
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET _ARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 6)
_oui'ir_cior isequi'ppeclWithan6peraior preser_sasensing
swilch.::i When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator tbIea_,,ethe Seatwi!h0ut first setting Ihe parking
brakewill shut Offthe engine.:.: " :: :. = '
•Depres_clutch/brake pedalinto full "BRAKE" p0s tlon
and hold.:::: ': , '' i : :, "' ! '
•;Plaeepaddngbrakeleverln"ENGAGED'posltlonand
releasepressurefromclutch/brakepedal. Pedalshoutd '
reiTiainIn"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
wilt hold traeto_secure
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED*
PARKING BRAKE
FIG;6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6) "
MOWERBLADES.i" : ' .....
• Moveattachrnen clutch le_._ is"DISENGAGED" po._
sltlan",: ,
GRdUiqb OhlVE- .... :1 "
• 'Depressclutch/brake pedal intofuII"BRAKE" position.
•t'! Mod_ ge_,rsbitt lever tOfleutfal (N)posJttoh_•
ENGINE;" ' " "
• Moyethfb'_tlecdfltrol t_Jsew (,_) lJositlbq, -"
NOTI_! #aillJi'e tO"move ihrottle _onti'oJ to slow ("!_)
posItion"siid all.owingeng he to Idle before aioppingmay
c_useanglnet0 backfire.: • :i_
;, ,':Turr_Ignitlbn key t0 _OFF" position' and rot:novakey.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorizeduse_
Never use choke to stop engine.
NO'I'E.: Ur_dercedain'cohdltionswhentractorIs staridtng
Idlewith the enginei'unnlng,hot engineekhaustgasesmay
cause browning 'of.giass.. TQ eliminatethis possibility, :
always stop enginewhen st0pplng tractor on grass areas.
I _A. ;:, CAI.JTIoN: Always stop tractor com.:
,,_ : plately_asdesetibed above, befbreleav-
_: mg the_operat0r's:position; to empty
'grass catcher etc. -
TO USE THR'0_LE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
_iwa_/'s.ope_at;'_ngineat full'ihrotile
;OperaJJrlgerigine at less thanfull throttle reducesths
. batterycharging:rete::_ : ,-
: FiJII hl:0ttl_o fers'th6 bes mower:uerfbrmanca
TO USE CHOKE',Ce_ITROL (See Fig 6)
LJse'cho_e con_roi whenever" yOU aie startJn g a co{d engJrle,
Do not Lisab start a__varmengine_ ,
..iTO_r_age clldki_:conti'ol,pull knob oL_t."Slowly push
knob,ldto, dlse_gageu.':.- ," ". ; '; ;:
TO:M6VE: FSR_/A_D:AND BACKWARD
(See Fig_6) :!::i;:::_ .
The cllr_ettonai:_:s_&edoi movement iscontrolled by the
.gea[sl_lftlever :' ' ', ::
".: Bt_irt_frastb#with elutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift fever Inneutral (N) position.
•Moy_ gearshiiUa_,,erto.desirecl_ibslilon.
,_ Blowlyrelease'clutch/bi'aka Pedaltostart movement.
IMPORTANT.'BRINGTRACTORTOA DOMPLETESTOP
BEFORE SHIETINGOR DHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DOSO WILI_SHORTENTHE USEFULLIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLS.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig; 6)'; ' : 7 "
The cut_lng height s controlled by_turn ng the. netght
adjustrnent knobIn'desired direction., _' . , " :
,; "_ur_l'ki_o__lockwisei_"i {o ra Secut ng height:
•Turn ;knpb c:eunlerp!ockw!se(_) o lower cu tlng
TJ]eeUt n'gheigMrai_s 'is'a#l_:[_oxim_tbly11[_1/2"tb,_i' TI_,
heights arerfieasured fromthe ground tothe bladetip with
the englfle riot mnnlng,',These heights are approximate
and may'Vary deperiding'upbn soil conditions-height of
grass and typss ef grass being mowed, i "r :_. ,: :
; Theaverage lawnSh'ouldbecults approximately2-1/2 :
,' nches,dudng the cool so%on and to over 3 inches
dudes hot mohths. :Edr healthier arid botts( 105kingl
• lawns;mow oftenand'afire:modei;ale'growth. !
For besicutilrlg perfo_ance, gi'ass over 6 incl'ies in
height should be mowed twice, Make thd first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height,
'12

OPERATION
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 7)
Adjust gauge wheelswithtractoron afiat levelsurface.
Adjus! mower to desired cutting height.
Ldwer mower WltllHftcontr_E Remove rear retainer
springand c evs pin whichsecure each gaugewheel.
, Lower gauge wheels to ground, Raise gauge wheels
sltghUyto align h6tes in bracket and gauge wheel bar
and nsertc eve pns G&ugewheeisshould beslightly'
•,°rf the grouqd, r"'_ '
:Repi_ceietainerspdngs inio clevispins.
=IETAINER
TO
BRACKET
peratorpresencesensing '
3leave theseat with
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
I',"CAUT ON: Do not drive up or down
_' -h €.W th s opec gl;eaf_erthan 15° and
'do not dr ve across any slope.
• .r,. ,, . ....
Choose heSlowestspeed before starting upordown
hills,' ;'_ _: ...: .
Av'01ciSt_)ppihgor changing s0eed 0n hills.
sow ng s necessary move throttlecan rel leverto
slower posltlar_. _' : "'!
I'fst_ppIngIs absolatei_.,/necessary, pushcluleh/breke
:;peda quickly to bi'ake position and engage parking
:brake: ! :.",,";.' : _. :,':
Mov_ geai-shtft[ever to lsi gear. Be aura you have
&Hawedroom for tractorto roltslightly as you restart
rfiovement.'_:-' ;_ _;
Tofesiart m0vemdnt, slowlyreleaseparkingbrakeand
clutch/bt'akepedal
•Ualie_ll iUfh_=sl0wly.
TO ,TRANSPORT
Raise atlachment lift tohighest position with attach-
ment liftcontrol,': "
•When pushngor 0wtngyour tractorbesure gearshift
lever,ISinneutral (N position: -:..•
Do=hgt'pg_h Sr,tS_ tractor ai mo.re than five (5)M.PH.
NOTE:_TO pro eciiho0d from dama.gewhen transporting
yourh:actorOnatruci_oratrafie?,besurehoedIscloeadand
secured o rac 0rl Useanapprop a emeansqftylng hood
clutchcontrol. DES ;-disengage attachment
: _,_- '_wthout ether the entire graes Catcher
I _';0n mowers's0 equipped,lor the dis-
I ............ charge guard in p!ace, : ' ' :
ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT
C£UTCH LEVER ATTACHMENT .
LIFTLEVER •
"LOW"
POSITION
KNOT
DISCHARGE
GUARD
BEFORE STARTING THE,ENGINE
• ::The englnelni/0u_.'iractor hasbeen Shipped,from ihe
factory, alreadyfilled with summer weight oil . -
•'_Che_i_elnglneo!lWi htrac!o?on le_el grouqd.
• _'_R'_fi_dve0 cap,;dipsickahdwipeclean reinsertthe
i dipstick and screw Captight, wa=tfor &few eeconds,
remove end rea_lall level. If necessary, addoil until
FULL mark on dipstick Is reached. Do not overfill.
• For co d Weatheroperation you should change oil for
' Y CHART" mthe
:easterstarting See OILVISCOSIT
:Cdctomer Respohsibllitles section ofthis manual).
:tie_S_ctionIdthismahual,
!
DIPSTIC K _
IFIG. 9
FIG. 813

OPERATION
ADD GASOLINE the choke centre Insmallsteps aI[owlngthe engine to
accept small ohaeges in speed and load untl the
Fill fuel tank Use fresh, c!ean regular unleaded Choke'control Fefuli_,in, If the engine starts to rub
gaS0flnewitha minimumof87octan& (Ueeof leaded i:oughly, puff tl_mchoke cal:_trolout s]!ghtly for a few
gasoline Wllliffcreese carbonand ead oxide depbsits • seconds.and then._onfi0ue to push the sentiel in
and reduC_Valve life)_ :Do'not' mix 0Hwith gasoline. 'Slowly.TThls:i_ayreqL]ire an engine warm-up period
Purchase'fuel li:_'_luantities'that€anbeused within 30 f_f'n seve_'aseconds to several m nules depending
days fo assure fuel freshness." - " "Onthe tempera ure " . ,_'
• :]'heat acl_mentecaribeuseddurlngtheenginewarm-
MPORTANT: WHEN {3PERATINGIN TEMPERATURES ' ' '..... ........... ....
BELOW32 F(0 C)',-USEFRESH,SLEANWINTERGRADE ::iJp pe_0dafid may(equke he choke control be pulled
GASOLINE:TO HELP INSURE GOOD _OLD WEATHER ;out slightlyI •_..Y :'1,' ,: !?''
STARTING: NOTE._If ai a,high al{ttude (above 3000 feet) or In €old
tempeiatures (beldw32 F)thecarburetor:fuel mixture may
needtobe ad ustedfor bestehglne perforn_ahe6.See"TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR nthe Service ahd Adjustments
WARNING:; Expeflenee:lndlcates lhat ateohol blended
fuels'(cafldd gasehol or using:ethanol or methanol) can '
aE;actrfiols ureWhichleads toseparation aadIqrmagonof :
acids, during;stoi:age. ,Acidic gas cari damage the fuel section of this manual..
system ofan:englne:whi]s ir_sforager To avoid sng ne _ GTiPS
problems; tile fuel syelemsh0uId be emptied before stop OWiN :"/i,' ;., .i: -
age 0f,30,days o_,lohger,_ Dram th§ gas tank, start the
snglfis and letit run untilthe fue! lines'and carburetor are ! T ['e_llaine cannoi be usedwhen'the mower housing
stop _/ Us_ freshfuel next season See StorageInstruc- is attachedto tractoLi : ":_ : '
fiche for =edd[gonal lnfoi'matlon_ Nevs_'use engine or , ; Mower:'shouid t)e prdpe_'lyleveled f0r b_Sl"mowtng
carbure or cleans[ producls in the fueI tank or permanem performance; See'TO LEVELMOWER HOUSING"In
damage may Oceur.!;: ,-' ;; :_:,; _ .. , _ th,eSeryiceand Adjustments section of this manual.'
use the _:unner'0nthe righi hancl side of I:nowera_'a
_:i,_ "_} CAUTION_ Fill,to bottom of gas tank : gu de The bade cu s approx ms e y an nch outside
_,_ !filler heek_ DOnotoverfill. Wipe off any. t_e runner (See Fig. 8). :,' ,,.. _.i :.,. i " i _
,_' epll edoi o_lus 'Ddn0t'store s¢ill or
_' use _jaso ne near ai_open fl&me, left hand:slcleof mowershet_ld'5_ bsed ior irim-
TO:s_i'AR] _ENGINE (See Fig_ 6) _':: '; : ,
Weed:s ai_ng_he:engineIor ihe'f!_'stt!m0 or ]i ihe engine machine. This will result ina more i_
has rOnout:of fOe[,,itwl[f take extra c_-anldngt me to move
13e_resse utchJbra{e peda and set.parking brake.
,_'::,Mdqe attach_eht clutch to-"DISENGAGED position,
• Phil ch0ke_cef_tr01out f0¢a0o!d engine start attempt.
,For.aWarmengine startattempt hecha! e€ontrolmay •
: ,;._notbeneeded,'::,j _;::_;;_,,_;,,'i: ,: i:-'; ',i:
Notei_Befol;ei'sial'tlr_g-read th'e;warm:and colds{art!ng
procedures below.._,,. ,_:...... _,,. _ ......, :
•;leserU{eyint0[gntlionandfurnkeybleckwieeto'3 TART"
'pesitiofi add release keyas soon asenginestarts. DO €
not runstade_,60ntinuously fe_more than fifteen see....
ends pet retnOte;,If the'engine does not start after
Several attebhpls_push €fidke control Id, Wait a few
mlrlutesand try again. If_nglnesglld0es not start,pull
the choke cont_:615ut&nd retry. " "
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50_.F andabove)
When engine Cia,s; Sl0wlypush choke control tnuntil
" the engine begtnsto run smoothly; Ifthe enginestarts
iOrunroughly pull the choke contro! Outslightly for a
few seconds and thericongnue to push the centre In
sldwly.';i:' _:, . ,
Theat achmente and g_'ednd'drlvecan nowbeused. If
the englde does not acceptthe lead, restartthe engine
and allowit toWarmup for bne minuteusing the choke
as described above,
COLD WEATHER STARTING [50° F and below)
When engtdesleds slowly pushchoke control Inuntil
the engine begins to run smooth y, Con nue o push 14
ehou!dbe mowed twl_e to !
of cut des!red,
th_
" FIG.I0

..... :CUSTOMER';......' ..... RE SU L IESPON B! IT S
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REGULAR:SERvIce:"_,sYOU COMPLETE :i "', :,,' : ' _ e<''z" _'_'
;_h¢_:NN_ake)perai!or;i.,!)_i :i: V' V"....... : :: ..... _'
v', V'::
Ti :'
A..... i
0,J : v_ ::='::Iv" '. " '
G
E
!,/=' ..... = ,__
_= ,..... ,,
bhe'cl_B_lie_y..........L_vel/Recharge _ =
_heck3ransaxleCooltng..,, ,,
.Adj_siBla_e'seltts)T_esto0,,
,_djustMolto_ DdveBell(s),Tenslon : :,= ,
Ct!_c_<iEpgtne Oil Level, ';." ;V_ :
.....Char_geEng ne O " '" ' ' '=, _f
CeanArF er" :' • I I '
!qslqec_Mqt[Iq[/Spark Arfesler : '
Re'patiO Fer aqupped ,',
-_!ear_ Engtne:Co61ing ROS :' :'" •:)
Replace A;r Filer P_pe_:Cartr_dg_
Re_olaceFdeI'FtlLer ' _,:;--
v,_v, ...... ;;
V_
V # ii
.1 ; (3i_an_nmoteollbnwheno_dmgngunderohoar/_oe_5rInhigh_mb=en(lempormute_. 5*IIequi_odw_thoouslablosy,_tem._ " .
'_ -Sar_Ic_moreoli_nwhenop_r_UnoIndfrtyor dustyconditions. _• Notlequlrodil equippedwi_m_lnlon_ncofi_ob_tlory.
_: _quppoi_wh_ o,chi_ngoo _vorfSOhouis _.... :_7Tightenflonta_pIvotbol_lo051L.Ib_,fnoxtmuin ' •
GENERALRECOMI_ENDATiONS . ,'' LUBRICATION CHARt" ::'
'Thewaii'aniy.onthis:ir_ctoi:d0es_t c0vertternsthath'ave' (_SPINDLE ZERK' :-SPINDLE ZERK _
been:subjected=tO operatoi'.abuse.,or:negItgehce, To
rece vefbll valuefromtheWar_:anly;operate;"rfiustmaintain
trect6_"as'lhstrhcte_lInthis manual " :-" "FRONTWHEEL(_,
Some,adjustments Wi!lneed to be made periodically tc FEARINGZERK
pr0periy:maintain your tractor, : =:
Ai _d]ust_enis ihiheSer:vtceand/!djustments section of "
thlsmarlual si_ouldbechecked at least once each season _)
• : OnCe e y:eary_uShould ieplace'thespark plug. clean
or _'eplace air filter_ and check blades and belts for
wear.i,:A: de_v,spark plug,an_ clean alr filter assure
.I_rope[at_::fu_lmixture and helpyour engine run better PIVOT(S)
andlast Ibhger.,'_=
BEFORE EACH USE
Cheq]<engine0il !eveL
Chec_br_i_eoperat]'en
Cl_sektlrepressure, "
Check for:loose fasteners.
PIVOTS
(_ SAE 30 OR 1OW3OMOTOR OIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_j REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONS[BILITIES ';ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI*
CANTS 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, pow-
15 DERED GRAPH]TS TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

CUSTOMERRESPONSIB UTIES
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. !2)
Alwaysobservesafety rules when_erformlnganymainte: Care should' be tai_enlio keep the blade balanced An
nance, ':=.... t_nbalanbedbladewl[Icauseexcessive vibrationand even-
BRAKE OPER,a, TION :!,:,:' ,
ifunit requireshiore thansix (6) ieetstopplr{g distance at
high'speed In highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted.
(See 'TO ADJUST BRAKE" in th_ Service and Adjust.-
ments secti0hof thismanuat). '.
TIRES ;'PROD-
Maintain pr0per.air presiure]n all t reD(see
UCTSPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual).
Keeptired freDofgasoline oll, or Insectcontrol oheml-
calswhtch can harm rubber;: '_ " "
..... T
Av0[cJsiu_pei=st0nes ',deep ]:uts, sharp objects and
other_hazardsthat may cause tiredamage:.
BLADE!CARE - ..,:
For _]eetfe_uli_ l:'n_wel;bled'Dor_]ust_rl3ekept sharp he-
place bentor damagedbladed
BLADE'REMOVAL
Raise'r_owe'rt'oht allow'accDss to
blades.
tua['d_magDto mower and e_fi-gine. :
"!mi_ebi_deCan(Desharpehe_lv,,ithafileor Onagrinding
:; Lwheel; DOnotattempt to sharpen while onthe mower.
"" ,TO}ch_ckbiade_alanceyodwilln'eeda 5/8 :aiameier
' steelbolt, pln_oragone balancer.:(When tJ_lnga cqne
balander fo low heInstructions supplied with bal-
•.Slide:bladeOntoanur_threadedpodionof the_teel bolt
" oi"piearid hold the b01tDrpin parallel'with the ground.
, If blade Is balanced I(:should remaifi in a horizorital
posltIDn.:Ifeithei;end of the blade moves dowriward,
sh&q3en.theheavy end ubtll the hi&deis balanced:'
NOTE_Do r;otuse a nail{Drb_.lanclngblDdei:th& lobesof
the center h01emay appear to be centered, but are not:
Rem0v§
gedge up
m
' exaet0rde[&s shown
t T)ght.en#eit_d'reiY'(ao-a_ ,,
IMI;ORTANT: BLADEB0£T ISGRADE8 HEATTREATED.
NOTEr Wedo i_t'reco:_me ndshaipeni_g"oiade-butif_,ou
do, besure the blade.Is balanced. .... ': ' _ _"1.
BLADE
FIG. 12 "
CheckV:-belts for deterloratlbn ahd wear after t00 ilours
and r'eplaceif necessary;_he, bel _.are not ad ustable.
Replacebelts'If'they,begih te Wipfrom wear/ _'.'
TRANSAXLECOOLING::-_ ." , " .', :
Keep transaxle free from bu=ld=uoof dirt and chaff which,
'can ilesti'ict£0ollng
FLAT WADHER_
LOCK WASHER -
EDGE UP
I
HEX DOLT (GRADe 8}':
*A GRADE SHEAT TREATED DOLT CAll BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD•
FIG,'11
16

CUSTOMERRESPONSiBILmES
BATTERY
"_eurtiaqtorhas abatterycharging system whichIs suffi-
cient for normal USer However, periodLccharging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend itslife.
• :'Keep I_atteryand terminalsclean,
• : Recha):geai 6::;15amperesfqr 1 hpur,
(_6ir_sionand,dirt'on ihe:bafle_ and terminalscan cause
th batterY=o leai¢ ppWe[.: ;r r '
•6i cor ciLgCK6arterycableflrstihennED
• lqa[er_ Cableaqd remo_a I_ater2 frq[n.tr_4ctor,
Rinse't_e,battery with plalr_w#i_r and d_-; :':;
• Clean termlnala and batte_' Cable ends. with ,,vlre
brush unt!Ibright. ,-:
" c aii# ;mina!th'gr aseor e,ro eomie,y.
•i Reinsiall battery (See 'CONNECT BATTERY'_Inthe
! Assembl_isection of thismadua]).
ENGINE
LUBRI(_XTION
drily use'high qqaltt_ideterge#t:oil fie_tedwith API eeryice
clas$ifieaUer!.SEdraG. Selecttheell s SAEvIscesity grade
acc0rd!ngto yeu_expected eperatlng temperature ::_ .
..... " EAE VISCOSITY GRADEe
_EMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED SEFDRE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE_;":Aithough mulii-vi§co_ity 0ils (5W30, 10W30 etc_)
improve starting in coldweather these multi-viscosity oils .-
Willi'esuit in increased 0tl cefieumption when used above
32_F,=check yeuf engIhe oil leve! mole frequently to avoid
possible engine demage from running low o_hel!.
Change the'oil after the first two bouis of operation and
evei'y 25 h0urs thereafterOr at least once a:year If Ihe
tractoi"Isnot used f0r:25 hours in orieyea=',
Cl_ecl4the _rankcase oli level befo=:estarting the engine
andafter each eight (8) hours of opera!ton,Tighten eil fill
cap/dipsfick securely each time yeu checkthe oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL iSee Figs, 13 find 14)
De ermine temperature range'expected before oil change
All ell must nieet API service ClassificationSF or SG
Be sure tractor isen level surface.
Oil will drain more freely wl]en warm
Catch oil in a suitable container
Remove oil fillcap/dipsllck. Be careful net tea(lewdirt
to enter the engine when changing oil 17
• =_amevedrainplug
• After qll has drained completely, replace ell drain plug
' and tighten securely, ....
• , Refill engine _,yitho!lthreogll 0il fill dipstick tube. pour
.s,lowly_ DOdot overfill, For approximatecapacity see
PPODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Oh page 3 ef this
manual;.
Use gauge onoil fill cap/dipstick far checking leve. Be
sure dipstick cap istightened Securely for accurate
reading, Keepoil at FULL llneoff dipstick.
:'_ ,: ; AIR SCREEI_
!/: ' L : /!
'/_"'_ _k_ _'_/
.CAP/DIPSTSIOK g
FIG, 14
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
Air's_;'een _u_t b_ kel_ifr6e'of dir{ and chaff ie prevent
ebglne damagefromoverheating. Clean with a Wirebrush
er compressed air to removedirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers. ' ",' :.: :_ "_
ENGINE C¢)QL!NG RNS (See, Eig. 15) "
Remove any clust,dirt O_.ollfr0rh ehglne coaling fins to
preventenginedamage from overhe&flng.Air guidecovers
mustberemoved. Remove sldepanetsaffdhood (See"TO
REMOVE HOODAND GRILL ASSEMBLY' inthe Service
andAdJusmen s section of this manual}
COVER
ENGINE
COOLING FINS
%.
AIR GUIDE
COVER {BOTH '_
SLOES}
FIG, 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITHES
A R FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Yo r engne wll net run properly using adldy air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every25 hours Ofopera-
tiono[ every season!' Service l_apsrcadridge sveryil00
hbursof0peratiohor eye.season', Whicheverbsc_Jrsfirst.
S_i_e aircleane;'mor_ often L;nc]erclu_ty'€ond'riion_i'
•Remove kdob(s) and cover.. ' ,' _: ';
F', .... ......
TO SERVtCE PBE-CI_EANER
':: Slide foam pro-cleaner off cartddge.
: Wash it in iiqiJiddeteigent and Water.
MUFFLER
Inslhectand rap.lacecorrodedmuif!0r and sparkarrester (if
equipped) as itcould ei'eate afire hazard and/or damage.
SPARKPI_UGS:;!, :': : _:::
:ReplaCespark: plLigs_:attl_e _eginning of each mowing :
Season0=;aftel; eVery:;ioo hours ofoperation whichever
comes ftrs:_Spar { plugtype and gap sb{tlng areshown In
"PRODUCTs£EcIEIC#,_IONS'! on page3 qf thismanuai'
The fuel filter shouldbe replacedonce each season, Ifrue!
fer becomes cogged :bbstracting fuel flow to:carburotor _
replacement Is required : : .' . ::, -. :,- .i'.' ',:
• 'W h:engneceo'remov'ef er and pug rue line
Sections :..L ,:
•PlaShnew {aei.filtarin'poslt!op Inlue! linewrih arrow
ponttngtowa_dscatblJretor '.: '
• Be s_Ji:ether_ are:he:; Lielline leaks and clamps are
Squeeze it dryln aclean cloth.
Saiuiale'liInengineoliZW[ap it Inclean,absorbenl
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oiL":
if vary dirt_iorda_age_, _:epiaoepre_cieaner. !
Relns{aii pro-cleaner 5_iarcarkridge, " ' "
Ralfistall cover an_Jsecure Vilihknob(s), "propedy posriloned, _';:. _: ': '
TO SERV CE CAE_TRDGE " mmediately WipeUp any spilled gasoline -
, Removew ng nu sand cartridge p ate
• Carefully remove cadridge o'prevent debris from an- :' CLAMP.,__'>,,_ i : :-=. ". :. CL_,Mp', "
:ii
_" €taa_cartfldg'abytapl_lnggahtlyo[lflats6rfacg; livery
• dirty'0rdamaged, replace cadndge, '" '
i_ Rensa cartrdgepate;Wngnus, preceanar cove_:
[, ah_ Secure with kngb(s)_ : -h; :, : :
_KEROSENE,'ARE NOT,TO BE USED -0 CLEANtTHE
CLE.&N!NGi;';:'i;'I:; "' ':.
;i.' :Ci_an'engI'ne,_atie_;.s_:_, iinls;n,etc.o! allforeign:
: matter 'L: ; : -
•tKeepflriishedsurfacssandwheelsfroeofal gasom e '
:: ,'._ oll, ete. : _' :_ ': -- : -'::
: ,i : ihr0tgci i)ain!_d Suffac6sWih aatom01ivetype wax.
Wedo not reebmmehd'using a:garden hose t0 clean your
ti_a6tdrUriiesstheelectrical system, muffler, air filter and
eerbu[;et6_a:re_:bveredto I{ee_)water out. Water Inengine
can resul_In a shortened engine life;1
3
;C •
t_
"i
DARTRIDGE. THEY MAYCAUSE DETERIORATIONOF
THEiCARTRIDGE_'DO NOT OIEDARTRIDGE_ DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZEDiAiR TO:CLEAN OR DRY'
CARTRIDGE. '':. ,;, .
FOAM
AIR SCREEN
.... PLATE ""
FIG. 16
REPAIR
DRIVE
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1 138788
2':110422X
3121327X.
4 12000004
5':123787X
6 17490512
8123781X
10 76020416
11 105701X
!3"74650412
15 .74490544
19 73800600
21 106933_
22. 145340
24' 73350600
25 ,'126909X
26' 19131316
27 76020412
28: 14520_
29 71673
3O 123760X
31 123791X
34.151126
35 120183X
36 19211616
37 1572h
38 123674X _
B9 74760644
40 54470J
41 153399'
42 19131312
_4;" 105706X
45 110812X
46 12000039
47 127783
4B 123789X
49 123205X
50 74760624
51 73680600
'18'

116
""5O
,)
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE oR ADJUSTMENTS:
• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully'and set parking brake
• Placegearshift lever in neutral(N) position _." _, i :
k " Place attachment clutch in'_DISENGAGED"positionJ
__- ,,Turnilgnttten key OFF andremevekey.' ; ' :
• : Make sure the blaqlesand all mov ng parts have completely stopped.
• :Disconnect spark plugw re from spark plugadd p ace wire where It cannot come In contact
": with,plug,' ' " '_' , .
TO REMOVE MOWER= (see Fig; 18)
_ Pl&ce atta_hi'ne,_(clulchin "DISENGAGED" position.
;Tur_'he'lght adjusimentkneb:t0 ic_westseltlng: :=:
•_ I_owermowet:toiis lowest positiqn .
Disconnect cluicll rod from ciuich ]e_;erby removing
retair_e[spring. .... _
Re_0ve relalne'r'spdng hofdinganti-swaybar to chas-
sis bra_cketend disengage anti-swaybar]rom bracket.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ..,
Adjusithe mowerwNle {iaoior Is par_edon'level ground or
driveway:.. Make "suretires are properly/Inflated See
"PRODOCT8PECIFICATIONS'"on page3ofthisi;nanual).
resareoverorunder n aed youw no propedyad usl
you[ mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Flgs. 18 and 19)
_letsemowei"toils=highestposigoh; :
Measure he ght from bottom of deck curl to ground
levelat front corners of mower. 3lstaRce "A" onboth
remove links
Slide mower forward and removebell from engine
pulley. _ _ = . ..
Siidem'0#er out from under riga side of tractor -,
- 'IMPORTANT: IFAh ATTACHMENTOTHER THAN THE
MOWERDECK IS TO BE MOUNTEEON THETRACTOR,
REMOVE:THE FRONTLINKS
_,: TO iNSTALL MOWER .
_ !F_liow-6:rocedure described tn INSTALL.MOWER AND
_ DRIVE BELT" inthe Assembly section el thls manual
2
RemoVe relalner springs from suspension arms at
de_kahddisengagearms'fromdeck, • sdesofmowersheudbe hesame; "
• ' • _IfadiJslme_ is nepesss_', makeadjusii'nen on one
Ral#e attacilment lift toils highest posilton. . side of mower only -': ' • : : •
R_i_ove twbretalner springs from each front link and T1oraise one side of mower:_tightenilt ink adjustment
. nut on thai side=,
Tolower one side of mower, loosen liftlink adjustmenl
nut on that side,
NOTE: Each'_ullturno'(ad,uslment nutw I change mower
height about 3116".
Rechecl_mea_urel_el_s after adjusting .
ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH LEVER
CLUTCH_
SUSPENSION
ARMS
BOTTOM BO'Ci-OM
OF CURL : OF CURL
f_tr: : rlA_
FIG. 19
RETAINER
FRONT
BRACKET PULLEY
RETAINER
SPRING
ANTI-SWAY
BAR
'FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
RETAINER
"FRONT MOWER
BRACKET
RETAINER
SPRINGS
19 FIG. 1B

.......... i.........
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ii FRbNT_tO-BAcKAbJuSTMENT(SeeFigs.20;,nd21)- _'':to REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
}, IMPORTANT, DECKMUST BELEVEL'SlDE-TO-SlDE: IF MowER 'DI_VE BEL'_REMOV_,LrSee Fn 22_-
'THE FOLLOW NG FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT S • _: - _. = -:• • _ = '
z NECESSARY,SESURETOADJUSTBOTH FRONTLINKS , i =Park tractororialeve!surface. Engage parking brake
EQUALLYSOMOWERWILLSTAYLEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE.'; ,: Dlser_gageattachmenfelutcheontroL .,,: _ ,
il TO obtain the besi *Cuttingresults, the n'_owarhousing ' Rem6_;eioLl;r:s_'ews'from L R mandra co,Jerand
shouldbeadjustedsothefrontisapprdximatel}ll8'_to:ll2": :,': remov6*e0vef.: ',-,. _ . i,' .
' ower ha5 the rear When_the_mower s n s hlghes " Rolbo _oveithe o 'o LH mendre' uile
= p0sitbn. ".... 'r : : .......... I_ " =': : :P Y" :
_'.'Checl_adjustrnent on right side of {rector. Meas_lr_dis- .... ' Rem°v.ebelt fr°m englne pulley.. : ;
_ tance"F" directly in.fr0nt of add behind fhe ptandrel at _ •_ Remove belt fror0idler p.'ulleys; . , " ,.
! be!tom edgeof, mower t_Qqs!ngas showq:' : :': • _Remove any dirt or g_as§clippings :which may have
;" _Beforerdakngahy riecessa6]adjustmen s check hat " a6curnulatedaround mandrels and entire upper deck
_; _both fi'on(links are equ&l in 16ngth." ';*' .' ' -, • ' su_ace; _:: .='' 'r=,., " : " "'i ": '
i O it itnks_.L:er_o_.equ&lih lehgtll ad _s{:onelink (o same * Oi_eckpr'lmaryicJl_r_:m and twolcllersto see thatthey
!! 'ler_gthasotherllnk, : ; "*' .... 'rotatefreely: :,. \ ., :'
front n {s an equa number of turns ' - .......
•,,,., _. , ,, ...... .,, . ..-nsta beltfnhoh d[ers .Makesura_elt s nbothbe
:_ vvnen {]is[arise t'* is ]1_' [o 1/2 _ower at [rent teen _e 'a_ th IHler s S£owrl ," _ : .... '
! rear tJghtennut'*H"agairtsttrunni0nonbothfrontlinks. ." e!?ers -,-e,,_, ,.as , :
• T "''_ ' : •: nsa new be oeoengnepu ey •
i, ,o raise front of mower housing, loosen nut H from .... . :,, :, ...... = :.., ,_.,
)2 : trL_nfltononboth front llnks_!,31ghtennut "G" Onboth • : Roll belt Into upper groove OfL_H.mandrel pulley; :
front I!nksan'e_ua numbe[ otturns,. _ ;, . • Carefullyicheck bel{:_ouilngmaking'sore belt is Ihthe
? • When distance F' Is 1/8 t_ 1/2 lower at front than grooves coirectly'_nd inside belt keepers '
_- rear tghtennu "H_'agansttrunnonohboh roe • -" .,,-,; - . .- :." ,::::
-_ , :. , • . - Heassemo e LH manclre cover
_ =Ilnks_: '_, , . . , ,........ .....
_! ' NOTE Each{u urn_fnutf'G" w ch=4flgedm"F' by
•app oxlmateiy 3!8 , *: .r_*= " "*"_=_" "_.... ::'" ' " ENG NE :
i! " _" !;Recheckslde-to-sideadjusimento .' '.'. ; _ ............, "" '
__\,' ' :;. _YS;. PRMA!
:; _" " I; L 1 ' 0 _ _ "MANDREL r"'-IDLER
ii =:=
FIG, 20
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH I
MANDREL: /
•MOWER
DRIVE
BE,[:*T. B_
:." _':, . . KEEPERS
'FIG.22
LINKS TRUNNION
FIG. 21 20