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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give
you the best possible dependability and per for mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni 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 prop erly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any
un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the en gine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting ap pli ca ble local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under the "Maintenance" and
"Stor age" sec tions of this own er's man u al.
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6-10
OPERATION ........................................................... 11-18
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 19
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 19-22
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 23-27
STORAGE .................................................................... 28
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 29-30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
2.0 Gallons
and type:
Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL):
SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:
W/ Filter: 56 oz.
W/O Filter: 48 oz.
Spark Plug:
Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed (MPH):
Forward: 0 – 5.5
Reverse: 0 – 2.4
Charging System:
9 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
Battery:
AMP/HR: 35
MIN. CCA: 280
CASE SIZE: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:
27-35 FT. LBS.
