3
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
WARRANTY................................................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ............................................................. 9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-18
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 19-23
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 28-45
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE...................................... 46-50
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE................. BACK COVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal
starting when setting up, trans
port ing,
ad just ing or making repairs, always dis-
con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways
look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
• 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.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over turn
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.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu-
tral, you may lose control of the trac tor.
WARNING: Tow only the attachments that
are recommended by and comply with
specifi cations of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose
trac tion with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES