Yard-Man Series 834 User manual

Summer Winter
oASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
Thank you for purchasing an AmerJcan-built product.
HYDROSTATIC
TRACTORS
Model Series 834
IMPORTANT!
Record :he exact Model NO. and Serial No.
which appear on the frame of your unit (under
:he sea_ i in the spece below, YOU must dave
the_e nbmbers, along wi_h the date of
purchase in order to receive warranty or
service
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
14_34_4Oll [IIIIIIII JI
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
WARNING: Ths unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine &nd should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land u_less the engines e_haus; system s equipped with _{ spa,k arrester
meedng aop]icaMe local or stain laws (if any) If a spar_ arrester s Jsed it should be rnain:ained in effective working ord_=r by
the operalor.
have smlar la_ Federar laws appy on federal lands A spark arrester tor _he mufller is avaiJable throdgl" your nearest engire
authorized se_ice dealer or contact the service deparimen_, P.O Box 368022, Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722.
PRINTED IN UIS,A FORM NO. 770 8623L

Summer Winter
oASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
Thank you for purchasing an AmerJcan-built product.
HYDROSTATIC
TRACTORS
Model Series 834
IMPORTANT!
Record :he exact Model NO. and Serial No.
which appear on the frame of your unit (under
:he sea_ i in the spece below, YOU must dave
the_e nbmbers, along wi_h the date of
purchase in order to receive warranty or
service
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
14_34_4Oll [IIIIIIII JI
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
WARNING: Ths unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine &nd should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land u_less the engines e_haus; system s equipped with _{ spa,k arrester
meedng aop]icaMe local or stain laws (if any) If a spar_ arrester s Jsed it should be rnain:ained in effective working ord_=r by
the operalor.
have smlar la_ Federar laws appy on federal lands A spark arrester tor _he mufller is avaiJable throdgl" your nearest engire
authorized se_ice dealer or contact the service deparimen_, P.O Box 368022, Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722.
PRINTED IN UIS,A FORM NO. 770 8623L

iMPORTANT s,.FEO,'E.A,,O.PR,,CT,CES
THiS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFER' rNSTRUCTION$ WHiON. IF NOT FOLLOWED. COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON-
_ BEFOREATtEMPTInG TO OPERATe YOUR UNIT. WHEN YOU SEETHrS SYMBOL-- HEEOtTS WARNING.
AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL IEfETRUDTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
,&
Your lawn raower was Putt!to be operated accordingto the roles for safe operationin this manual As
DANGER: witg anytype of power equlpraerlt, carelezsoess or error on the part of the _perator car1result in injury.
This lawn mower is capable of amputating handsand leel _nd tgrowJngohlect8. Failure to observ_ tile
foRowtngsafely inslrotaions oould resortNtseriau_ injury or deaf_.
Read. understand, and f o!b'_' all tastrudlorls in the rear1ua] aid
on the ranching before start!rig. Keep this manual in a safe
raent paris.
2 Only agow responsible indivJd_Ns familiar with the instruction5
to operate the reaching Know confrere and how to stop tge
machine quickly.
& DO not put hands or feet under Buttirlg d£cl< or lear rotating
paris
40ea heaeao abjeosgJoha Des oys, ve, eta,whch
could be picl<sd up a'ld thrown bg the bJade A smell object _K.
tbe operator may be struck or pulled from the #nit, which
gould result i_ serious i_iUry
EP Disenp_oe arl attachrnea_ clutches, thoroughly depress the
Is_ke N_I. e_d _hdt t_to oeutral tle_or_ att_pt_tta_ to start
_n_me.
21 Your mower is designe_ to cut norraal residenNar gTa_s of a
height no more than 10". Do not attenlpf to raow through
unusually tall. dry grass (e._.. pasture) or piles of dry reave&
D_b_i5 may baird up on gle raower deck or oorltaet the engir1_
e×haus! preserlgag a poterltiel fire hazard.
Slopes are a major factor related to less of Control and Np-over
the mower la any direction and C_JSe injury to you or a
Pysiander To help _void a _hrown ob]ecisinjury keep
children bystarlders and helpers at I_asI75 Me_lrOll" the
mower whiie g is in operaNgn Always w_r s_fety glasses or
gaiety go,pies dLring _pera;ior1 or whil_ performin_ at1
accidents which can resug is severe iniury or death All sofas
Iequi[£ _xtr_ _i0_ _Ig_L .san._ot[s_g u_ |P_ s_p_ _I il ECUI_l
Urlee_yor1;t do not mow it
to measure slspes belole operating this urit or a sloped o_ hilly
g Se sure the _rea is c ear of other peaple gefor_=_OWlrlO SK3p
6 _ever germ pessentler5
7 Oi£engeg_ grade(s) he_ore shiftir_ginto re'/e_sehad bacNn_ up.
Be aware of t_e mower and aNacllraent diSCharge directio;I arid
d3 lOT polrt d a_ anyone¸ Oo not operate tge mower wiglout
9 Eiewgow'l be'oleturnir/p Operate the machine smoothly
10 Never I_a_ a lunnir_g ra_c!Nna _¢att_=nd_d Always tu_r1 oR
Islado(s) place lran£mis_oll in hen[tel set park brake e_ou
12 Stop enoirle and wail until blade/s) comes :o a complete stop
14 Do r_ui operate t% raaehi_e while urder the irltluence o;
16 Use e_lre care when _¢ading or unloading the nlaClline into a
i_rap onto a trailer or :r_ek under _cwer. because the urlit
could tip owr CaUgl'lg serious perserlal iNlury T_B unit must
17 Never rrake a eutthlg height adj_sfraerlt wh_18 _ng]qe is
18 W_er sturdy, roJgh-soled work s_oes a_d elo_e lifting slacks
arg shirts. DO Irol _ ear Ioc e H hog clo_hes or _ewelry They
can be eeJghl in moving pepys. Never ope_a:a e unit in da_e
hoes, wires, b:ie£es or low haBginB tree branches before
entering or le_vino bulldillgs or in arp other sitJation wgere
gO:
Now ap and do_vr1slopes, noi across
RBrlove obetaores _eg as rOCkS,iim be. etc.
Wa_¢_ lor hole& rras or Puraps Uneven terrain could overtzrar1Kle
machine Tag gra_e car) hide o_sta_tas.
..fs._ slow speed. Cgoo_e a low enough Dear so that you wiJr r_ot
liar8 to slop et shift wgJre orl the grope. Always keep maclKae in
gear when _Clng gowa slop_s to take advan!_ga of @Dine braking
_cgon
F[3_lowthe manlJt_otorer e reco_merlg_ene fol wheel weights or
change{hes_abilify of the raachirle
Keepall rnovcrr1-_u!on the gropesslow and gradual, Oo not ma_e
Avoid £ta.riiag el stoppi#g on a slope [l tires lose fraction, disen
gage the Plada(_] and proceed _low_y taraight down _he s ode
DO NOT:
_r_ _ol _OTnOTtaOpE$ _'Ye$S £e_essET_; teen tom _lowly _nd
Oo not mow near d:op-Mta, ditches el en)Pangmen s The mower
Could suddenly _urn eve il e wlleel N o./er th_ edge of e ogfl or
DO not :ry iu stabilz_ the machin_ by puiNng your foot on Ihe
groan&
E(_eta Use _ras$ catoi13ro_ Steep SlOpes
_aqll. £E[J.EEE_
gnce ef ehildreu_ Ohgd_en a_e often _dree_d _o _he rnaehirle aad
you Nsl saw them.

iMPORTANT s,.FEO,'E.A,,O.PR,,CT,CES
THiS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFER' rNSTRUCTION$ WHiON. IF NOT FOLLOWED. COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON-
_ BEFOREATtEMPTInG TO OPERATe YOUR UNIT. WHEN YOU SEETHrS SYMBOL-- HEEOtTS WARNING.
AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL IEfETRUDTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
,&
Your lawn raower was Putt!to be operated accordingto the roles for safe operationin this manual As
DANGER: witg anytype of power equlpraerlt, carelezsoess or error on the part of the _perator car1result in injury.
This lawn mower is capable of amputating handsand leel _nd tgrowJngohlect8. Failure to observ_ tile
foRowtngsafely inslrotaions oould resortNtseriau_ injury or deaf_.
Read. understand, and f o!b'_' all tastrudlorls in the rear1ua] aid
on the ranching before start!rig. Keep this manual in a safe
raent paris.
2 Only agow responsible indivJd_Ns familiar with the instruction5
to operate the reaching Know confrere and how to stop tge
machine quickly.
& DO not put hands or feet under Buttirlg d£cl< or lear rotating
paris
40ea heaeao abjeosgJoha Des oys, ve, eta,whch
could be picl<sd up a'ld thrown bg the bJade A smell object _K.
tbe operator may be struck or pulled from the #nit, which
gould result i_ serious i_iUry
EP Disenp_oe arl attachrnea_ clutches, thoroughly depress the
Is_ke N_I. e_d _hdt t_to oeutral tle_or_ att_pt_tta_ to start
_n_me.
21 Your mower is designe_ to cut norraal residenNar gTa_s of a
height no more than 10". Do not attenlpf to raow through
unusually tall. dry grass (e._.. pasture) or piles of dry reave&
D_b_i5 may baird up on gle raower deck or oorltaet the engir1_
e×haus! preserlgag a poterltiel fire hazard.
Slopes are a major factor related to less of Control and Np-over
the mower la any direction and C_JSe injury to you or a
Pysiander To help _void a _hrown ob]ecisinjury keep
children bystarlders and helpers at I_asI75 Me_lrOll" the
mower whiie g is in operaNgn Always w_r s_fety glasses or
gaiety go,pies dLring _pera;ior1 or whil_ performin_ at1
accidents which can resug is severe iniury or death All sofas
Iequi[£ _xtr_ _i0_ _Ig_L .san._ot[s_g u_ |P_ s_p_ _I il ECUI_l
Urlee_yor1;t do not mow it
to measure slspes belole operating this urit or a sloped o_ hilly
g Se sure the _rea is c ear of other peaple gefor_=_OWlrlO SK3p
6 _ever germ pessentler5
7 Oi£engeg_ grade(s) he_ore shiftir_ginto re'/e_sehad bacNn_ up.
Be aware of t_e mower and aNacllraent diSCharge directio;I arid
d3 lOT polrt d a_ anyone¸ Oo not operate tge mower wiglout
9 Eiewgow'l be'oleturnir/p Operate the machine smoothly
10 Never I_a_ a lunnir_g ra_c!Nna _¢att_=nd_d Always tu_r1 oR
Islado(s) place lran£mis_oll in hen[tel set park brake e_ou
12 Stop enoirle and wail until blade/s) comes :o a complete stop
14 Do r_ui operate t% raaehi_e while urder the irltluence o;
16 Use e_lre care when _¢ading or unloading the nlaClline into a
i_rap onto a trailer or :r_ek under _cwer. because the urlit
could tip owr CaUgl'lg serious perserlal iNlury T_B unit must
17 Never rrake a eutthlg height adj_sfraerlt wh_18 _ng]qe is
18 W_er sturdy, roJgh-soled work s_oes a_d elo_e lifting slacks
arg shirts. DO Irol _ ear Ioc e H hog clo_hes or _ewelry They
can be eeJghl in moving pepys. Never ope_a:a e unit in da_e
hoes, wires, b:ie£es or low haBginB tree branches before
entering or le_vino bulldillgs or in arp other sitJation wgere
gO:
Now ap and do_vr1slopes, noi across
RBrlove obetaores _eg as rOCkS,iim be. etc.
Wa_¢_ lor hole& rras or Puraps Uneven terrain could overtzrar1Kle
machine Tag gra_e car) hide o_sta_tas.
..fs._ slow speed. Cgoo_e a low enough Dear so that you wiJr r_ot
liar8 to slop et shift wgJre orl the grope. Always keep maclKae in
gear when _Clng gowa slop_s to take advan!_ga of @Dine braking
_cgon
F[3_lowthe manlJt_otorer e reco_merlg_ene fol wheel weights or
change{hes_abilify of the raachirle
Keepall rnovcrr1-_u!on the gropesslow and gradual, Oo not ma_e
Avoid £ta.riiag el stoppi#g on a slope [l tires lose fraction, disen
gage the Plada(_] and proceed _low_y taraight down _he s ode
DO NOT:
_r_ _ol _OTnOTtaOpE$ _'Ye$S £e_essET_; teen tom _lowly _nd
Oo not mow near d:op-Mta, ditches el en)Pangmen s The mower
Could suddenly _urn eve il e wlleel N o./er th_ edge of e ogfl or
DO not :ry iu stabilz_ the machin_ by puiNng your foot on Ihe
groan&
E(_eta Use _ras$ catoi13ro_ Steep SlOpes
_aqll. £E[J.EEE_
gnce ef ehildreu_ Ohgd_en a_e often _dree_d _o _he rnaehirle aad
you Nsl saw them.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Remove this sheet from your owner's manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.
After assembJy, keep the Slope G_.uge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.
Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)
Agq'ACHING THE DECK LINKS FINAL Mounting Clips
For Opt=onal Hub Caps-_-
ASSEMBLY (727 0425A) Quantity 20
f
Eyebolts
(711-0817)
(Not Shown to
Scale) Quantity--3
Hex Nuts
1/2-13 Thread
12-0206) Quantity--3
_ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS
r _ 71"- _" 7 (46"Deok
Only)
Beck
Wheels are
Not Shown
Front
Axle Bolts
3-1/4"
Long
('738-3056)
ATTACHING THE DECK NOTE; This
to the deck,
F_at
Electric Clutch Washers
Models 1/2"LD.,
(736-019;
Spacer8
(750-0757-
46" Deck)
(750-0932-
50" Deck)
Hairpin Clips
(714-0101)------_-
C ZIC "7
Cupped
Washer
3/5"1.D.
(736-0105)
_Rear
Axle Bolts
2-1/4" Lon E
(738-0533)
Hex Nuts _.......,,_
3/8-16 Thread
(712-0798)
illll
rN_HES
Ii illl IIEll
2
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Remove this sheet from your owner's manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.
After assembJy, keep the Slope G_.uge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.
Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)
Agq'ACHING THE DECK LINKS FINAL Mounting Clips
For Opt=onal Hub Caps-_-
ASSEMBLY (727 0425A) Quantity 20
f
Eyebolts
(711-0817)
(Not Shown to
Scale) Quantity--3
Hex Nuts
1/2-13 Thread
12-0206) Quantity--3
_ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS
r _ 71"- _" 7 (46"Deok
Only)
Beck
Wheels are
Not Shown
Front
Axle Bolts
3-1/4"
Long
('738-3056)
ATTACHING THE DECK NOTE; This
to the deck,
F_at
Electric Clutch Washers
Models 1/2"LD.,
(736-019;
Spacer8
(750-0757-
46" Deck)
(750-0932-
50" Deck)
Hairpin Clips
(714-0101)------_-
C ZIC "7
Cupped
Washer
3/5"1.D.
(736-0105)
_Rear
Axle Bolts
2-1/4" Lon E
(738-0533)
Hex Nuts _.......,,_
3/8-16 Thread
(712-0798)
illll
rN_HES
Ii illl IIEll
2
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t Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of
an adult other tdanthe operator¸
2 Be aiert and turn rna_llil_e off R children enter the area
3Before and when backing, look bBhing and down for small chil-
dren.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or intedere with the safe machine operation,
5 Never _llow children under 14 years old to operate the maclline.
Cllildren 14 years and over should only operate machine under
_lo£e parenfai supeHislon and proper instruction.
6, Use extra care when approaching bond comers shrubs, trees
or other objects that may ollscure your visiofl of a chiJd or
othe_ hazard¸
7. Rernov_ key when machine is unattended to hre_e_t
Ul_uthorized opeTation
IV..&_t]Y.!£5
1 Use exlreme care in handling g_soline and other fuels¸ They
_te ex_remelp Rammallle nod the vapors are explosive.
a Use cnly an adprove(l ¢onfainen
11 Never _ernove fae! cap or _qd fuel with the erlg_ne runn!ng
c Repiaoe fuel _ap seobrely and wipe off any spilled fuel
b_tor_ starting the engine as R may c_IJSe a tire or
d Extinguish all cigarettes, c_gars, pipes and other sovrees of
igngion.
e Never refuel tl1_ TacIline indoors because tuel vapors will
_san open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater,
2 Never run e machir e inside a dosed area
3. TO r.=duc.= fir6 3aza:d. keep:he machiretreeolgr_ss, L=avesor
ctller debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spiJl_£e. Aiow
machine to cool_ easlg minutes before 81odng
4 Betole cleanirg repairi% ori_fapeafng, m_ke ¢.=rtair tie blade
_nd all movJrtg parts have stopped¸ Disconnect the spark plug
wire. and keep the wire away Irom the spark piug to preve_i
5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intBrvWs tot proper tiglltn_ss. Also. visually insp_et ql_de for
damage (_.g., excessive w_ar. bent. cracked). Replace with
blade Wiling meets _dglna! equipment specifications.
6 Keep all nuts. bolts and screws dghl to be _ure th_ equipment
I£ in safe working _ondition.
7. r_evertamper wltl1 _afet_ gevice_. Cge_h _heir proper operaKon
regul_riy. Use aq guards _s in_trucfad in this m_nu_l.
8. Afl_ striking a foreign object, stop tl1_ engine, r_move the wire
from the spark plug and thorauggly inspect the mower for any
d_rna_e. Repair tlle damage before restarting and operafinR the
mower.
8. 6ras_ catcher components are subiect to w._ar, damage end
qefarrdraR_n, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown¸ For your _afe_ protection, frequently
cheek components and replace wRP m_lqofacturer's
recommended gaffe whell "l@_@e_ry
10 Mower blades are sharp and _an cut Wrapt_e qlage(s I or
we_r _loves arid Use exda caution when ser4eing bled _($).
11 Cge_k brake operation frequently. Adiusi and s_rvlce as
regtdrerl
12 Muffler. engi_ _nd belt guard_ become hot [Juring operation
13 DO not cllang9 the engine governor settings or overspeed the
on,in.= Excessive Engin_ speeds are d_rg_rous
14 Observ_ proper disposal laws _nd regulations Improper dis-
pos_loffluids and rnaleri_ls can harm the 8nvronmerd a_d the
ecoJogy
a Prior to disposal 11_tern!i_e the proper method to dispose
Recycling csnntrs are estalllislled to pro2edy dispes_ of
g Use proper containers when draining fluids DO not use
food Or 118'¢_ia_ Coilt_iner£ _llat may mislead someone
c DO NOT pour fal or other fluids ilto the ground, down a
d'ain or into _ stream_ pond. lak_ or otl1._r booy of wcten
when disposing of oil fuel coolant, brake flJig, filters
WARNING- YOURRESPONStBtLITY
Restricttlle useof Rlis powermashingto person_wEoread
understanda_dfollow tle warnings and instructionsin this
manualandonthemachine
UNPACKING
6
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE
1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate using
a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
2. To remove ends, grasp top board o_ the er:d and
gull towards you in a downward motion
3 Set pane1 aside te avoid tire punctures
4. Repeat procedure for each side cf the crate.
5. Remove and discard piaslic ba_ which covers
unit
Loose parts (may include 1he owner's guide,
steerPqg wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector etc.)
are on the seat and wrapped in plastic. Carefully
cut and remove tqe plastic wrap Remove loose
parts from the seat.
Remove the deck from beneath the tr_.ctor. Make
certain brake is released, and push lhe unit off
the skid
8, Remove page four from this manual and lay ou!
the contents of the hardware pack accordrdg to
the illustration for identification

t Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of
an adult other tdanthe operator¸
2 Be aiert and turn rna_llil_e off R children enter the area
3Before and when backing, look bBhing and down for small chil-
dren.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or intedere with the safe machine operation,
5 Never _llow children under 14 years old to operate the maclline.
Cllildren 14 years and over should only operate machine under
_lo£e parenfai supeHislon and proper instruction.
6, Use extra care when approaching bond comers shrubs, trees
or other objects that may ollscure your visiofl of a chiJd or
othe_ hazard¸
7. Rernov_ key when machine is unattended to hre_e_t
Ul_uthorized opeTation
IV..&_t]Y.!£5
1 Use exlreme care in handling g_soline and other fuels¸ They
_te ex_remelp Rammallle nod the vapors are explosive.
a Use cnly an adprove(l ¢onfainen
11 Never _ernove fae! cap or _qd fuel with the erlg_ne runn!ng
c Repiaoe fuel _ap seobrely and wipe off any spilled fuel
b_tor_ starting the engine as R may c_IJSe a tire or
d Extinguish all cigarettes, c_gars, pipes and other sovrees of
igngion.
e Never refuel tl1_ TacIline indoors because tuel vapors will
_san open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater,
2 Never run e machir e inside a dosed area
3. TO r.=duc.= fir6 3aza:d. keep:he machiretreeolgr_ss, L=avesor
ctller debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spiJl_£e. Aiow
machine to cool_ easlg minutes before 81odng
4 Betole cleanirg repairi% ori_fapeafng, m_ke ¢.=rtair tie blade
_nd all movJrtg parts have stopped¸ Disconnect the spark plug
wire. and keep the wire away Irom the spark piug to preve_i
5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intBrvWs tot proper tiglltn_ss. Also. visually insp_et ql_de for
damage (_.g., excessive w_ar. bent. cracked). Replace with
blade Wiling meets _dglna! equipment specifications.
6 Keep all nuts. bolts and screws dghl to be _ure th_ equipment
I£ in safe working _ondition.
7. r_evertamper wltl1 _afet_ gevice_. Cge_h _heir proper operaKon
regul_riy. Use aq guards _s in_trucfad in this m_nu_l.
8. Afl_ striking a foreign object, stop tl1_ engine, r_move the wire
from the spark plug and thorauggly inspect the mower for any
d_rna_e. Repair tlle damage before restarting and operafinR the
mower.
8. 6ras_ catcher components are subiect to w._ar, damage end
qefarrdraR_n, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown¸ For your _afe_ protection, frequently
cheek components and replace wRP m_lqofacturer's
recommended gaffe whell "l@_@e_ry
10 Mower blades are sharp and _an cut Wrapt_e qlage(s I or
we_r _loves arid Use exda caution when ser4eing bled _($).
11 Cge_k brake operation frequently. Adiusi and s_rvlce as
regtdrerl
12 Muffler. engi_ _nd belt guard_ become hot [Juring operation
13 DO not cllang9 the engine governor settings or overspeed the
on,in.= Excessive Engin_ speeds are d_rg_rous
14 Observ_ proper disposal laws _nd regulations Improper dis-
pos_loffluids and rnaleri_ls can harm the 8nvronmerd a_d the
ecoJogy
a Prior to disposal 11_tern!i_e the proper method to dispose
Recycling csnntrs are estalllislled to pro2edy dispes_ of
g Use proper containers when draining fluids DO not use
food Or 118'¢_ia_ Coilt_iner£ _llat may mislead someone
c DO NOT pour fal or other fluids ilto the ground, down a
d'ain or into _ stream_ pond. lak_ or otl1._r booy of wcten
when disposing of oil fuel coolant, brake flJig, filters
WARNING- YOURRESPONStBtLITY
Restricttlle useof Rlis powermashingto person_wEoread
understanda_dfollow tle warnings and instructionsin this
manualandonthemachine
UNPACKING
6
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE
1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate using
a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
2. To remove ends, grasp top board o_ the er:d and
gull towards you in a downward motion
3 Set pane1 aside te avoid tire punctures
4. Repeat procedure for each side cf the crate.
5. Remove and discard piaslic ba_ which covers
unit
Loose parts (may include 1he owner's guide,
steerPqg wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector etc.)
are on the seat and wrapped in plastic. Carefully
cut and remove tqe plastic wrap Remove loose
parts from the seat.
Remove the deck from beneath the tr_.ctor. Make
certain brake is released, and push lhe unit off
the skid
8, Remove page four from this manual and lay ou!
the contents of the hardware pack accordrdg to
the illustration for identification

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERYINFORMATION
t_ WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It Jsalso
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rub-
ber gloves and apron) when working with it.*
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area
immediately with dean cold water, If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
C. If acid spills on ctothing= first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solugon of ammonia/
water or baking _od_/water
D Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour Jt into
any slnk or drain. Before discarding empty elec-
tro!yte containers, rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to hat-
1cry w_ile charger [s turned on as ]t can cause
sparks
F Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, malches,
lighters) away from the battery as the hydrogen
gas generated during charging can be com-
bustible.
G, As a further precaugon, only charge the battery Jn
well-ventilated area.
"Always shield eyes, protect sMn and clothing
when working near batteries.
tl_ DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid, Refer to warning
'above. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with water,
INTERNAL--Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES:
FJush with cool water for at least 15 mlnutes, then
get prompt medical attentior.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep
a!l lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters,
matches, etc.} away, Be sure to charge battery
only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain venting
:ath of battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
I IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine
wdh gasoline, and check o[I level as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing for-
ward,
TOOLS REOUIREO FOR ASSEMBLY
(t) t/4" socket wrench or fiat brads screwdriver
(1) I/2" wrench or socket wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
(2} 7116"wrenches or socket wrenches
(1} Pair of pliers
ACTIVATINO AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service, Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the
battery.
1. Lift the hood of the tractor Remove the wing ruls
from the held-cown reds which secure the battery
cover to the battery. Refer to figure 14 on page
11 Remove the battery cover. Disconnect the
positive cable from the positive terminal. Save the
hardware.
Remove the battery from the tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is graced in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery) is
routed.
3. Activate the battery as instructed in the "Quick
Start" brochure incruded with the battery fluid
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE; You can continue assembling the fawn tractor
wlgla battery is standing fur 30 minutes (after fih'ing
wdh add), and later whfe you are charging the bahery.
iMPORTANT: To obtain the enaximum life from
your battery, it MUST BE CHARGED prior to initial
iJse.
CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute stand-
ing period. Use a 12-volt automotive type battery
charger to charge the battery at 6 AMPS fur one hour
before installation
NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate,
use a hydrometer to make sure the battery ts com-
pronely charged_ The hydrometer should read 1.260
minimum. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6
AMPS.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERYINFORMATION
t_ WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It Jsalso
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rub-
ber gloves and apron) when working with it.*
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area
immediately with dean cold water, If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
C. If acid spills on ctothing= first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solugon of ammonia/
water or baking _od_/water
D Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour Jt into
any slnk or drain. Before discarding empty elec-
tro!yte containers, rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to hat-
1cry w_ile charger [s turned on as ]t can cause
sparks
F Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, malches,
lighters) away from the battery as the hydrogen
gas generated during charging can be com-
bustible.
G, As a further precaugon, only charge the battery Jn
well-ventilated area.
"Always shield eyes, protect sMn and clothing
when working near batteries.
tl_ DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid, Refer to warning
'above. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with water,
INTERNAL--Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES:
FJush with cool water for at least 15 mlnutes, then
get prompt medical attentior.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep
a!l lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters,
matches, etc.} away, Be sure to charge battery
only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain venting
:ath of battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
I IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine
wdh gasoline, and check o[I level as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing for-
ward,
TOOLS REOUIREO FOR ASSEMBLY
(t) t/4" socket wrench or fiat brads screwdriver
(1) I/2" wrench or socket wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
(2} 7116"wrenches or socket wrenches
(1} Pair of pliers
ACTIVATINO AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service, Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the
battery.
1. Lift the hood of the tractor Remove the wing ruls
from the held-cown reds which secure the battery
cover to the battery. Refer to figure 14 on page
11 Remove the battery cover. Disconnect the
positive cable from the positive terminal. Save the
hardware.
Remove the battery from the tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is graced in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery) is
routed.
3. Activate the battery as instructed in the "Quick
Start" brochure incruded with the battery fluid
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE; You can continue assembling the fawn tractor
wlgla battery is standing fur 30 minutes (after fih'ing
wdh add), and later whfe you are charging the bahery.
iMPORTANT: To obtain the enaximum life from
your battery, it MUST BE CHARGED prior to initial
iJse.
CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute stand-
ing period. Use a 12-volt automotive type battery
charger to charge the battery at 6 AMPS fur one hour
before installation
NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate,
use a hydrometer to make sure the battery ts com-
pronely charged_ The hydrometer should read 1.260
minimum. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6
AMPS.

Shipping
Cap
Steering Wheel
Insert Prongs
FIGURE 1.
Steering
Hex Lock Bolt Bellow
Cupped Washer
S_rews
Pivot
Bracket
FIGURE 2. P
' .
STEERIN6WHEELINSTALLATION(HardwareA)
t. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel
has been packed inside the steering wheel.
Carefully p_y off the shlpping cap and remove the
hamdwaTe. Discard the shipping cap,
2. Remove the steering bellow from the lift lever on
the right hand side of tractor, Place 8tearing
bellow over the steering shaft extending through
the dash. See figure 1.
NOTE: If the openfn#s on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes
down _gatnst the d_sh of the tractor. .
3 With the wheels of the tractor p#[ntlng
straight forward, place the steering wheel over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired.
4. Place the washer with the c_Jpped side down over
the steering shaft Secure with hex look belt. See
figure 1.
5. Snap the sleering insed over the four spokes of
the steering wheel
_--SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the four screws from the bottom of the seat
Place the seat in position against the seat pivot brack-
et, lining up the slotted holes i,qthe plvet bracket with
the holes in the seat, Select desired position for the
seat, and secure with the foJrscrews See figure 2,
ATTA(;HING THE DECK LINKS (HardwareA)
The three adjustable deck links have been shipped
unassembled. Attach as follows
1. Start 1/2" hex nu:s on eyebolts provided Insert
the hex nuts and eyebolts Into the adjustable lift
/inks as showl: in figure 3.
Hex 2. Thread eyebolis into the lift links and hex nuts,
Tr_e taft rear tick should be adiusted so the eye-
bolt is to the lower mark as shown. The two front
links should be adjusted to the higher mark

Shipping
Cap
Steering Wheel
Insert Prongs
FIGURE 1.
Steering
Hex Lock Bolt Bellow
Cupped Washer
S_rews
Pivot
Bracket
FIGURE 2. P
' .
STEERIN6WHEELINSTALLATION(HardwareA)
t. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel
has been packed inside the steering wheel.
Carefully p_y off the shlpping cap and remove the
hamdwaTe. Discard the shipping cap,
2. Remove the steering bellow from the lift lever on
the right hand side of tractor, Place 8tearing
bellow over the steering shaft extending through
the dash. See figure 1.
NOTE: If the openfn#s on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes
down _gatnst the d_sh of the tractor. .
3 With the wheels of the tractor p#[ntlng
straight forward, place the steering wheel over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired.
4. Place the washer with the c_Jpped side down over
the steering shaft Secure with hex look belt. See
figure 1.
5. Snap the sleering insed over the four spokes of
the steering wheel
_--SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the four screws from the bottom of the seat
Place the seat in position against the seat pivot brack-
et, lining up the slotted holes i,qthe plvet bracket with
the holes in the seat, Select desired position for the
seat, and secure with the foJrscrews See figure 2,
ATTA(;HING THE DECK LINKS (HardwareA)
The three adjustable deck links have been shipped
unassembled. Attach as follows
1. Start 1/2" hex nu:s on eyebolts provided Insert
the hex nuts and eyebolts Into the adjustable lift
/inks as showl: in figure 3.
Hex 2. Thread eyebolis into the lift links and hex nuts,
Tr_e taft rear tick should be adiusted so the eye-
bolt is to the lower mark as shown. The two front
links should be adjusted to the higher mark

Rout
Belt Guard
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
Belt
\
FIGURE 6.
\
FIGURE 7.
He;{ Bolts
"pin
Clip
Deck
Stabilizer
Stabilizer Brace
Hanger Brackets
Spacer8
Hairpi!
Cgps
ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK (HardwareC)
NOTE: Disregard steps 1, 9 and 11 on model
146Y834P.
1. Models 1463834H and 146W834H: Working
beneath the tractor, remove the round belt guard
from the idler by removing the hairpin clip. See
figure 4. Remove the two hex bolts which act as
belt keepers by the engine pulley.
2. Move the tractor lift handle all the way back to the
full raised position. Turn the tractor steering
wheel all the way to the left.
3. The two deck stabilizers and the diagonal brace
] which are attached to the front of the deck are
folded back over the deck for shipp=ng purposes.
Unfold them at thls time. See figure 5.
NOTE: If the hardware for attaching the deck is
assam#led to your dec#, remove the hairpin cl_ps and
fiat washers from each deck bracket. Remove the
spacers from the rod which is through the deck stabl.
Iizer by rernevin# the hairpin chps and sliding out t_e
rod Replace the cad and hairpin clips See figure 5,
#_set
4. Slide the deck under the tractor from the righ!
side as you lit: the stabilizers and diagonal brace
over the right front wheel.
5. Move tractor lift handle forward to the lowest posi-
t;on
6 Attach the four tractor hanger brackets to the
deck as follows. The left front tractor hanger
bracket goes through the center of the V-belt
_Bee figure 6. Attach the rear hanger brackets
first, then the front, using four flat w_,shers and
hairpin clips
7 Disassemble the iront cross bar from the tractor
by removing two hairpin cllps. Use the cross bar
to attach the deck stabilizers, the diagona! brace
and two spacers to the tractor frame.
46" Deck: Use the rear set of holes.
co" Deck: Use the forward set ot holes.
Secure with the two hairpin clips just removed.
See figure 7.
8. Place the deck bait around the engine pulley and
idler pulley.
9. Models 1463834H and 146W834H: R_place the
round belt guard by the idler pulley (hex side
down). Replace the hex bolts (belt keepers) by
the engine pulley. Refer to fJoure 4
10. Check all belt guards for c'earance. The belt
guards must be between 1/16" and l/g" away
from the belt when the PTO lever or switch is in
the engaged or on position (be certain to disen-
gage the Fro fever after checking)

Rout
Belt Guard
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
Belt
\
FIGURE 6.
\
FIGURE 7.
He;{ Bolts
"pin
Clip
Deck
Stabilizer
Stabilizer Brace
Hanger Brackets
Spacer8
Hairpi!
Cgps
ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK (HardwareC)
NOTE: Disregard steps 1, 9 and 11 on model
146Y834P.
1. Models 1463834H and 146W834H: Working
beneath the tractor, remove the round belt guard
from the idler by removing the hairpin clip. See
figure 4. Remove the two hex bolts which act as
belt keepers by the engine pulley.
2. Move the tractor lift handle all the way back to the
full raised position. Turn the tractor steering
wheel all the way to the left.
3. The two deck stabilizers and the diagonal brace
] which are attached to the front of the deck are
folded back over the deck for shipp=ng purposes.
Unfold them at thls time. See figure 5.
NOTE: If the hardware for attaching the deck is
assam#led to your dec#, remove the hairpin cl_ps and
fiat washers from each deck bracket. Remove the
spacers from the rod which is through the deck stabl.
Iizer by rernevin# the hairpin chps and sliding out t_e
rod Replace the cad and hairpin clips See figure 5,
#_set
4. Slide the deck under the tractor from the righ!
side as you lit: the stabilizers and diagonal brace
over the right front wheel.
5. Move tractor lift handle forward to the lowest posi-
t;on
6 Attach the four tractor hanger brackets to the
deck as follows. The left front tractor hanger
bracket goes through the center of the V-belt
_Bee figure 6. Attach the rear hanger brackets
first, then the front, using four flat w_,shers and
hairpin clips
7 Disassemble the iront cross bar from the tractor
by removing two hairpin cllps. Use the cross bar
to attach the deck stabilizers, the diagona! brace
and two spacers to the tractor frame.
46" Deck: Use the rear set of holes.
co" Deck: Use the forward set ot holes.
Secure with the two hairpin clips just removed.
See figure 7.
8. Place the deck bait around the engine pulley and
idler pulley.
9. Models 1463834H and 146W834H: R_place the
round belt guard by the idler pulley (hex side
down). Replace the hex bolts (belt keepers) by
the engine pulley. Refer to fJoure 4
10. Check all belt guards for c'earance. The belt
guards must be between 1/16" and l/g" away
from the belt when the PTO lever or switch is in
the engaged or on position (be certain to disen-
gage the Fro fever after checking)