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WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

  Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

  Place gearshift lever in neutral 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 REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 21)

•  Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.
•  Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
•  Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G).
•  Remove retainer spring (K), slide col lar (L) off and 

push housing guide (P) out of brack et.

•  Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from idler arm (R).
• 

Disconnect front link (E) from mower - remove retainer 

spring and washer.

•  Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower 

suspension arm (A) 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. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON LIFT 

LEVER WHEN CHANGING POSITION 

OF THE LEVER.

•  Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT:

 IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE 

MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR, 

REMOVE THE FRONT LINK (E) AND REAR LIFT LINKS 

(C) FROM TRACTOR AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING 

(Q) INTO THE CABLE GUIDE ON FRONT EDGE OF 

LOWER DASH.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 21 - 26)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage park ing 

brake.
•  Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.

CAUTION: LIFT LEVER IS SPRING 

LOADED. HAVE A TIGHT GRIP ON 

LIFT LEVER, LOWER IT SLOWLY AND 

ENGAGE IN LOWEST POSITION.

NOTE:

 Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are point-

ing forward before sliding mower under tractor.
•  Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under 

tractor. 

E

F

C

G

Q

R

D

K

G

P

B

L

M

A

Fig. 21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Summary of Contents for D17K38

Page 1: ...32 44 47 66 D17K38 Operator s Manual 03131 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 warrant...

Page 2: ...recommended by and comply with specificationsofthemanufacturerofyour tractor Usecommonsensewhentowing Operateonlyatthelowestpossiblespeed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dange...

Page 3: ...g 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 Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequip...

Page 4: ...blem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department Wehavecompetent well trainedtechni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please re...

Page 5: ...RE PLACINGBATTERY inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual LABEL ASSEMBLY TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along do...

Page 6: ...ft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel ad...

Page 7: ...connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is fill...

Page 8: ...ty inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a...

Page 9: ...nd braking the tractor and starting 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 CLU...

Page 10: ...y Full speed fast offers the best mower performance Fig 7 Fig 8 B C ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED OPERATION D F STOPPING See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES To stop mower blade...

Page 11: ...verse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is...

Page 12: ...ORE STARTING THE ENGINE 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 Pull up...

Page 13: ...also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below32 F 0 C thecarburetorfuelmixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performa...

Page 14: ...ce 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 The warranty...

Page 15: ...n 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 Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp R...

Page 16: ...N Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 ho...

Page 17: ...spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagge...

Page 18: ...ower suspension arm A 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 WI...

Page 19: ...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 washer and retainer spring Insert end of link E into h...

Page 20: ...ight about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Se...

Page 21: ...e pulley E 5 Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate F and above clu...

Page 22: ...neendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE 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 TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER B...

Page 23: ...t is necessary see engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized...

Page 24: ...LFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH L...

Page 25: ...fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or st...

Page 26: ...ace blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reins...

Page 27: ...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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