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III. SLOPE OPERATION

WARNING! When loading or unloading 

this machine, do not exceed the maximum 

recommended operation angle of 15°.

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.  Operation 

on all slopes requires extreme caution.  If you cannot back up 

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
• 

Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• 

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden ob-

jects.  Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.  Tall 

grass can hide obstacles.

• 

Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to 

stop or shift while on the slope.

• 

Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction. Always 

keep the machine in gear when going down slopes.

• 

Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

• 

Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope.  If the tires 

lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly 

straight down the slope.

• 

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.  Do 

not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which 

could cause the machine to roll over.

• 

Use extreme caution while operating machine with grass 

catchers or other at tach ments; they can affect the stability 

of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.

• 

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on 

the ground.

•  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.  

The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over 

the edge or if the edge caves in.

•  If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, 

shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• 

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn 

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IV. TOWING

•  Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for 

towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch 

point.

•  Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight 

limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

• 

Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

• 

On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause 

loss of traction and loss of control.

• 

Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable 

and the vapors are explosive.
• 

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources 

of ignition.

• 

Use only approved gasoline container.

• 

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

• 

Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• 

Never fuel the machine indoors.

•  Never store the machine or fuel container where there 

is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water 

heater or other appliances.

•  Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or 

trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on 

the ground away from your vehicle when filling.

• 

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer 

and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then 

refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather 

than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• 

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or 

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. 

Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• 

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

•  Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten 

securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• 

Never operate machine in a closed area.

• 

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure the equipment is 

in safe working condition.

•  Never tamper with safety devices. Never interfere with 

the intended function of a safety device or reduce the 

protection provided by a safety device. Check there proper 

operation regularly. NEVER operate a machine with a 

safety device that does not function properly.

• 

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-

up.  Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked 

debris.  Allow machine to cool before storing.

• 

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. 

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• 

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine 

run ning.

• 

Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute  

frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended 

parts, when necessary.

• 

Mower blades are sharp.  Wrap the blade or wear gloves, 

and use extreme caution when servicing them.

• 

Check brake operation frequently.  Adjust and service as 

required.

• 

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nec-

essary.

 Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.

  Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

Summary of Contents for D15KH30

Page 1: ...tor s Manual D15KH30 03131 581 27 03 27 Rev 5 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warr...

Page 2: ...ook down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the b...

Page 3: ...OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and o...

Page 4: ...hni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the S...

Page 5: ...inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual Fig 1 LABEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 5 16 wrench Utility knife 2...

Page 6: ...ENT HANDLE Fig 3 Fig 4 NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instruction...

Page 7: ...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 Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse...

Page 8: ...ty damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicate...

Page 9: ...ting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mo...

Page 10: ...g brake will hold tractor secure Fig 7 B C Fig 6 STOPPING See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depre...

Page 11: ...eels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent sc...

Page 12: ...ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 02828 Fig 13 OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc...

Page 13: ...e extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Ensurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake Mov...

Page 14: ...er engage or disengage free wheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first...

Page 15: ...Check Replace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS T...

Page 16: ...s running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmo...

Page 17: ...after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 18 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Ensure tractor is on...

Page 18: ...e cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating CLEAN AIR SCRE...

Page 19: ...on Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector and push the connector onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the connector on the nozzle IMPOR...

Page 20: ...from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WILL BE SPRING LOADED H...

Page 21: ...nd secure with retainer spring Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with...

Page 22: ...t your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 30 With all...

Page 23: ...oves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER section in this manual Fig 34 02952 A B C D E F G SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig 33 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fi...

Page 24: ...l C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then fr...

Page 25: ...r Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Fig 38 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require r...

Page 26: ...Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM Immediately prepare your tracto...

Page 27: ...eck replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but wi...

Page 28: ...mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of gras...

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Page 31: ...never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a...

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