Poulan Lawn Mower 191794 User Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL

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OWNER'S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and follow all

Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure

to do so can result in serious injury.

MODEL:

PD185H42STC

LAWN TRACTOR

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

191794 02.25.04 RD

Printed in U.S.A.

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

•

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making re-

pairs, always disconnect spark plug

wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades

off.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured

or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

•

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

•

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerraincouldoverturn

the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift

into reverse and back down slowly.

Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary, andthen, turnslowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

withspeciﬁcationsofthemanufacturer

of your tractor. Use common sense

when towing. Operate only at the low-

est 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.

•

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-

tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerand

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

containleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknown

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.

Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogive

you the best possible dependability and performance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

2.0 GALLONS

UNLEADED REGULAR

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasilyrem-

edy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservicecenter/

department. We have competent, well-trained technicians

and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/ FILTER

3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER 3.0 PINTS

CHAMPION RC12YC

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.5

REVERSE: 2.4

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

FRONT:

REAR:

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMP/HR:

MIN. CCA:

CASE SIZE: U1R

14 PSI

10 PSI

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your tractor.

230

•

Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor-

age” sections of this owner’s manual.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

27-35 FT. LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-

bustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-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

nearestauthorizedservicecenter/department (SeeREPAIR

PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4

ASSEMBLY.................................................................6-8

OPERATION .............................................................9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15

MAINTENANCE..................................................... 15-18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................19-23

STORAGE.................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ..................................28-41

WARRANTY................................................................. 45

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Seat

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Steering

Boot

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Steering

Extension

Shaft

(1) Knob

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

Key

(1) Large Flat

Washer

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(2) Keys

(1) Oil Drain Tube

Slope Sheet

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4

Gauge Wheels

(4) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(4) Washers

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Wheels

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Shoulder Bolt

(4) Clevis Pins

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ASSEMBLY

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 insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

INSERT

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

1/2 LOCK WASHER

(1) 3/4" wrench

Pliers

(2) 7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual,itmeans

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

STEERING

WHEEL

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-

TON

STEERING

BOOT

UNPACK CARTON

•

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.

Remove end panels and lay side panels ﬂat.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

ADAPTER

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM

SKID

1/4 LOCKNUT

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall

1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TAB

SLOTS

IMPORTANT:TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12

FT. LBS TORQUE.

•

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

FIG. 1

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

•

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

straight forward.

Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel

and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large ﬂat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten

securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

•

Remove adjustment knob and ﬂat washer securing

seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly

of seat to tractor.

•

Pivotseatupwardandremovefromthecardboardpack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment

knob and ﬂat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

•

Lower seat into operating position and sit on 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.

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ASSEMBLY

•

Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged

position" (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLT

•

Roll tractor forward off skid.

Removebandingholdingthedeﬂectorshieldupagainst

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

eration section for location and function of

controls)

SEAT PAN

WARNING:Beforestarting,read,understandandfollow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-

pleted.

•

Check engine oil level and ﬁll fuel tank with gasoline.

Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged"

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section

of this manual).

FLAT WASHER

•

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set the parking brake.

•

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

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ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

•

Starttheengine.Afterenginehasstarted,movethrottle

control to idle position.

FIG. 2

•

Release parking brake.

Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly

drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, setparkingbrakeandplace

motion control lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

•

Lift seat pan to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

(See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this

manual for charging instructions).

•

Continue with the instructions that follow.

SEAT PAN

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

LABEL

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck

in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they

are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor-

mance.

•

Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemblegaugewheelsasshownusingshoulderbolts,

3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten

securely.

•

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower.See“TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation section

of this manual.

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

eration section for location and function of

controls)

•

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

to its highest position.

•

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

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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.

RETAINER

SPRING

•

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See“TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING”intheService

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.

GAUGE

WHEEL

3/8-16 CENTER

LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

FIG. 4

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5)

(If previously removed)

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor,checktoseethat

the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•

Raise and hold deﬂector shield in upright position.

Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

•

Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

✓CHECKLIST

BEFOREYOUOPERATEANDENJOYYOURNEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROMTHIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

CAUTION: Do not remove deﬂector

shield from mower.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

✓

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

MULCHER

PLATE

✓

Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

All tires are properly inﬂated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinﬂated at the factory).

✓

Be sure 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. Be sure 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, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 5

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of

optional grass catcher accessory.

✓

Engine oil is at proper level.

✓

Fuel tank is ﬁlled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

✓

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

It is important to purge the transmission before oper-

ating your tractor for the ﬁrst time. Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO

START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in

the Operation section of this manual).

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

IGNITION

FAST

SLOW

REVERSE

HIGH

LOW

NEUTRAL

CHOKE

LIGHTS ON

ENGINE START

ENGINE ON

PARKING BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

ENGINE OFF

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

OIL PRESSURE

BATTERY

REVERSE

FUEL

FORWARD

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

MOWER HEIGHT

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

SLOPE HAZARDS

KEEP AREA CLEAR

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

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.

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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.

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.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

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OPERATION

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.

Save this manual for future reference.

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

LIGHT

IGNITION

SWITCH

POSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

AMMETER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

FIG. 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower

the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and

off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and

controling engine speed.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL-Usedfordeclutchingandbrak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position.

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

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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 op-

erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR

idlewiththeenginerunning, hotengineexhaustgasesmay

cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-

ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

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.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely,asdescribedabove,beforeleav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

•

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position

and hold.

•

Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED”position and

releasepressurefromclutch/brakepedal. Pedalshould

remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION

•

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

IGNITION

KEY

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

"BRAKE"

POSITION

•

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•

Release parking brake.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 7)

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "DRIVE"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

cutting height.

FIG. 7

•

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever

to “DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

withtheenginenotrunning. Theseheightsareapproximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

•

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full “BRAKE” position.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

•

Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

•

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches

in height should be mowed twice. Make the ﬁrst cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

•

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to “backﬁ r e ” .

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Gaugewheels areproperlyadjustedwhentheyareslightly

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.

•

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

•

Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a ﬂat level

surface.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY

TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

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OPERATION

•

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

WARNING: Do not drive up or down

•

Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure

each gauge wheel bar.

hills with slopes greater than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground.

•

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

•

Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

•

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

IMPORTANT:BESURETOREADJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU

CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.

•

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

RETAINER

SPRING

IMPORTANT:

THE MOTIONCONTROLLEVERDOESNOT

RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

•

Torestartmovement, slowlyreleaseparkingbrakeand

clutch/brake pedal.

CLEVIS

•

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 10)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor.

FIG. 8

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)

•

Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment

lift control.

Pull freewheel control out and down 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.

To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

ing 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.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

•

Transmission Engaged

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

onmowerssoequipped,orthedeﬂector

shield in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

LOW

POSITION

Transmission Disengaged

FIG. 10

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

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.

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" PO-

SITION

FIG. 9

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OPERATION

•

Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto“START”

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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, move throttle control to fast position,

wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does

not start, move the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already ﬁlled with summer weight oil.

•

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overﬁll.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•

When engine starts, move the throttle control to the

fast position.

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.

•

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.

•

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•

When engine starts, allow engine to run with the

throttle control in the choke position until the engine

runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion.This may require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

ADD GASOLINE

•

Fill fuel tank to bottom of ﬁller neck. Do not overﬁll.

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel

in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•

Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather,thetransmission

should be warmed up as follows:

•

Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open ﬂame.

Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

•

Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.This

can be done during the engine warm up period.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

•

The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-upperiodafterthetransmissionhasbeenwarmed

up.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

usingethanolormethanol)canattractmoisturewhich

leads to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

anenginewhileinstorage.Toavoidengineproblems,

the fuel system should be emptied before storage

of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engineandletitrununtilthefuellinesandcarburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Instructions for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

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 de-

veloped 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.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

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.

•

Place tractor safely in an area that is ﬂat for approxi-

mately 80 feet in front of the tractor and set the parking

brake.

•

Besurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged

position.

•

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly dis-

engage clutch/brake pedal.

•

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

•

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

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OPERATION

•

Slowlymovemotioncontrollevertofullforwardposition

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

and hold for ﬁve (5) seconds, or approximately 40 feet.

Slowly move lever to full reverse position and hold for

ﬁve (5) seconds, or approximately 20 feet. After the

tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse return

the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN

AFTER EACH USE.

•

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biode-

grade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this

will provide the best recutting action of the blades.

Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal

operation.

MOWING TIPS

•

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-

formance. See“TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING”in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

ming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

machine. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

Whenmowinglargeareas,startbyturningtotherightso

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. 11).

•

Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area

will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

•

For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so

that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the

grassblades(SeeFig.12).Forextremelyheavymulch-

ing, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow

slowly.

•

MAX 1/3

FIG. 12

•

Certaintypesofgrassandgrassconditionsmayrequire

that an area be mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across (perpendicular) to the ﬁrst cut path.

FIG. 11

•

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.

•

Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

northtosouthoneweekthenchangetoeasttowestthe

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

•

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 assure better mowing performance and proper

discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting 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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

EFO

BEFORE STORAGE

_ASONSERVICE DATES

EVERY 8EV

5 HOUR

VERY 1

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

1,2

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

1,2

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

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.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence. Toreceive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor

as instructed in this manual.

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

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.

➁ENGINE

• 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

assure 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

interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

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. IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI-

CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT

SPARINGLY.

•

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MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

TRAILING

EDGE UP

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

Always observe safety rules when performing any main-

tenance.

BLADE

CENTER

HOLE

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See“TOADJUSTBRAKE”intheServiceandAdjustments

section of this manual).

LOCK WASHER

STAR

FLAT WASHER

BLADE BOLT

TIRES

•

Maintainproperairpressureinalltires(See“PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

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.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un-

balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•

The blade can be sharpened with a ﬁle or on a grind-

ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Besureoperatorpresenceandinterlocksystemsarework-

ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•

To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a

cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with

balancer).

•

The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is

fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

Whentheengineisrunning,anyattemptbytheoperator

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.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

•

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

CENTER HOLE

BLADE

BLADE CARE

Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp. Replace

bent or damaged blades.

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

•

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

FIG. 14

BATTERY

Remove blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂat washer se-

curing blade.

Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufﬁcient

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.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

•

Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂat washer

in exact order as shown.

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.

•

Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADEBOLTISHEATTREATED.IFBOLTNEEDS

REPLACING, REPLACE ONLYWITH APPROVE BOLT SHOWN

IN THE REPAIR PARTS.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to “leak” power.

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MAINTENANCE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)

•

Disconnect BLACK battery cable ﬁrst then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

Cleanterminalsandbatterycableendswithwirebrush

until bright.

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classiﬁcation SF-SJ.

•

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.

•

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in

the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

•

Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install

the drain tube onto the ﬁtting.

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.

OIL DRAIN VALVE

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling ﬁns should be kept clean

CLOSED

to assure proper cooling.

AND

LOCKED

POSITION

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 transaxle.

DRAIN

TUBE

•

Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

YELLOW CAP

•

Inspect cooling ﬁns for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cool-

ing ﬁns.

FIG. 16

•

Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning

counterclockwise.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

•

To open, pull out on the drain valve.

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.

After oil has drained completely, close and lock the

drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise

until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

•

Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the

bottom ﬁtting of the drain valve.

Reﬁll engine with oil through oil ﬁll dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overﬁll. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man-

ual.

Use gauge on oil ﬁll cap/dipstick for checking level.

Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at“FULL”line on dipstick.Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when ﬁnished.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classiﬁcation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

•

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

-20

32 40

100

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.

-20

-30

-10

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 15

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁlter.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

See Engine Manual.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

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.

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

CLAMP

MUFFLER

CLAMP

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer and spark arrester

(if equipped) as it could create a ﬁre hazard and/or dam-

age.

FUEL FILTER

SPARK PLUGS

FIG. 17

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.

CLEANING

•

Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁnish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel ﬁlter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

ﬁlter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel ﬂow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure

washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-

mission 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 tractor and mower.

•

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.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-

MENTS:

•

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18)

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac-

tor.

•

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with deﬂector shield to right

side of tractor.

•

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Connect front links to mower deck and secure with

retainer springs..

•

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to

its lowest position.

•

Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and

secure with retainer springs.

Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure

with retainer spring.

•

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Removesmallretainerspring,andremoveclutchspring

off pulley bolt.

•

Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col-

lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

Place ﬂat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt

and secure with small retainer spring.

•

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push

housing guide out of bracket.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re-

moving retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

Install belt onto engine pulley.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground

or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inﬂated (See

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”section of this manual). If

tires are over or underinﬂated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

IMPORTANT:IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER

DECK ISTO BE MOUNTED ONTHETRACTOR, REMOVETHE

FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRINGINTOSQUARE

HOLE IN FRAME.

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

FLAT WASHER

SQUARE HOLE

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

SUSPENSION

ENGINE PULLEY

ARMS

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

COLLAR

LARGE RETAINER

SPRING

HOUSING GUIDE

BRACKET

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

FIG. 18

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

•

Raise mower to its highest position.

MANDREL

At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A”

on both sides of mower should be the same or within

1/4" of each other.

"D"

•

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NOTE: Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower

height about 1/8".

•

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

NUT "F"

TRUNNION

NUT "E"

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE OF

MOWER

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

GROUND LINE

“A”

FIG. 19

FRONT LINKS

SUSPENSION ARM

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

BELT REMOVAL -

FIG. 20

•

Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE

MOWER” in this section of this manual).

Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

Pull belt away from mower.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

•

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE

FOLLOWINGFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENTISNECESSARY,

BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•

Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all

belt guides.

Install mower in reverse order of removal instruc-

tions.

•

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8"

to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high-

est position.

•

Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor. Measuredistance

“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

IDLER PULLEYS

MANDREL PULLEY

•

Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front

links an equal number of turns.

When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front

links.

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 23

•

To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion

on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links

an equal number of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than ﬁve (5) feet to stop at highest

speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

•

Whendistance“D”is1/8"to1/2"loweratfrontthanrear,

tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BELT INSTALLATION -

TO CHECK BRAKE

•

Carefully work new belt down onto the input pulley.

Slide belt into the center span keeper.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top

groove of engine pulley.

•

Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,

depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

gage parking brake.

•

Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel

control out and into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

•

Install belt through stationary idler and clutching

idler.

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all

belt guides and keepers.

Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec-

tion of manual).

Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually

push the tractor forward.If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•

Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-

ENGINE

PULLEY

gage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut “A” on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and

turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten

jam nut against nut “A”.

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

•

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

“transmission engaged” position.

Roadtesttractorforproperstoppingdistanceasstated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than ﬁve (5) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or

contact a qualiﬁed service center.

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

CENTER SPAN

KEEPER

NUT “A”

1-9/16"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 25

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

•

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor

does not move forward or backward.

Holdmotioncontrolleverinthatpositionandturnengine

off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

02557-LTH

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest.

NOTE: Ifadditionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment

bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

•

BELT REMOVAL -

•

Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis-

ﬁ e d .

section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all

belt guides and keepers.

•

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley.

•

Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt

away from tractor.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 28)

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

ﬂameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

FIG. 26

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

beforeoperatingthetractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION”

in the Operation section of this manual.

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow

this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT

SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START

OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

•

Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to

short against tractor chassis.

ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good

chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

•

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

yourtractor.Ifdamagehasoccurredtoaffectthefrontwheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•

BLACK cable ﬁrst from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 27)

•

RED cable last from both batteries.

•

Block up axle securely.

Removeaxlecover,retainingringandwasherstoallow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

•

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key.

•

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

WEAK OR DEAD

BATTERY

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

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.

FIG. 28

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30)

WASHERS

WARNING: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals

at the same time. Before connect-

ing battery, remove metal bracelets,

wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

ﬁrst to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

•

Lift seat pan to raised position.

DisconnectBLACKbatterycableﬁrstthenREDbattery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as

old battery.

HOOD

•

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten securely.

Slide terminal cover over terminal.

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

•

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.

02778

SEAT PAN

FIG. 31

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-

essary, see engine manual.

FIG. 29

KEPS

NUT

TERMINAL

COVER

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-

justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-

sary, see engne manual.

HEX

BOLT

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK) CABLE

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not

operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,

take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair

and/or adjustment.

FIG. 30

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•

Raise hood.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

•

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•

Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 31)

•

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

•

To replace, reverse above procedure.

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end

of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days

or more.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: ITISIMPORTANTTOPREVENTGUMDEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTSSUCH

AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOLORMETHANOL)CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH

LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

WARNING: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open ﬂame

orspark. Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Removemowerfromtractorforwinterstorage. Whenmower

istobestoredforaperiodoftime,cleanitthoroughly,remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•

Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

•

Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-

mizing 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.

•

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-

gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

CYLINDER(S)

•

Fully charge the battery for storage.

•

Remove spark plug(s).

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-

connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

•

Turn ignition key to “START”position for a few seconds

to distribute oil.

Replace with new spark plug(s).

•

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

OTHER

•

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•

If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt.

Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILEENGINE AND

EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

1. Out of fuel.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

3. Engine ﬂooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air ﬁlter.

2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air ﬁlter.

6. Dirty fuel ﬁlter.

6. Replace fuel ﬁlter.

7. Water in fuel.

7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁll tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ﬁlter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start

1. Dirty air ﬁlter.

1. Clean/replace air ﬁlter.

2. Bad spark plug.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel ﬁlter.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel ﬁlter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

5. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over

1. Brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not

start

1. Weak or dead battery.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air ﬁlter.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Clean/replace air ﬁlter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel ﬁlter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel ﬁlter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

8. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁll tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ﬁlter.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/ﬁns.

12. Dirty/clogged mufﬂer.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/ﬁns.

12. Clean/replace mufﬂer.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

Poor cut - uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Mower blades will not

rotate

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

1. Switch is “OFF”.

1. Turn switch “ON”.

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

1. Bad battery cell(s).

1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing.

1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

Engine “backﬁres” when

turning engine “OFF”

1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-

als and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or

replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we ﬁnd to be defective due

to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery (ex-

cept as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur-

chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser

unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products.

3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we ﬁnd

to be defective in manufacture, during the ﬁrst ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange the

Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale. Battery must

be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original

purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in accor-

dance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration,

misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard

hardware and normal maintenance.

7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:

In Canada contact:

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corp.

7075 Ordan Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1K6

Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30909 USA

giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized

dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas

do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limi-

tations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may have other rights which

vary from locale to locale.

This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as deﬁned in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

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SERVICE

POLICY

WARRANTY

Issued January 1980

Revised January 1991

LIMITED WARRANTIES

FOR

NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS

A. Products Warranted

Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below,

will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used

herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train

Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is

found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE

IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination within

TWO YEARS from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser of Peerless Series 820, 900, 910, 915, 920, 930 transaxles and

Series 1100 angle drive and ONEYEAR for all other Peerless products. New PowerTrain Components incorporated in equipment used for

commercial purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted

for NINETY (90) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination

within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. New Power Train Components Incorporated in equipment used for rental

purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted for THIRTY

(30) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale to

the original purchaser.

B. Products And Items Not Warranted

Alterations or Modiﬁcations of Power Train Components.

Accidents, Normal Maintenance, Failure to follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Manual.

This warranty covers only parts of new Power Train Components which are found upon examination to be defective in material

or workmanship as delivered to the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage caused

by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, failure to follow the instructions contained in

an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts. The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of

service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser.

C. Securing Warranty Service

Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered

Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh, c/o

Service Manager, Engine and Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024. Warranty service

can only be performed by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh at its factory in Grafton, Wisconsin. At the time of

requesting warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any

charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the product to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work

is performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of Power Train

Components and/or part(s) of the Power Train Components submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.

D. Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties

The foregoing EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any

of its afﬁliates makes any warranties, representations or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the Power Train Component or any

of its parts, other than as set forth herein.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT

EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY PART(S) OF POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS

OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH A HEREOF. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s)

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to

state.

E. No Dealer Warranty

Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume forTecumseh any other obligations

or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any part(s) of a Power Train Component. The seller or dealer of part(s) of a Power Train

Component has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or

limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

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PARTS AND SERVICE

Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality

standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during

the life of your unit.

FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:

1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase.

2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under “saws”

for Chain Saws or under “lawn mowers” for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers).

3. For replacement parts, have available the following information:

a. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number

b. Description of part.

NOTE: Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and

dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer(s).

The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to continually improve all of its products. If the

operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this

Manual, please contact your local dealer for updated information and assistance.

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