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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left 
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor 
all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools 
as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly 
easier.  Stan dard wrench sizes you need 
are listed below.
(1)  3/4" wrench              (1)  Pliers
(2)  7/16" wrench            (1)  Utility knife
(1)  Tire  pressure  gauge          
When right or left hand is mentioned in 
this man ual, it means, from your point of 
view, when you are in the op er at ing po si-
tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.   Remove all accessible loose parts and 

parts boxes from carton.

2.   Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and 
lay side panels fl at.

3.   Check for any additional loose parts or 

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR 
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND 
BOOT
1.   Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft.  Align mount ing holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 
hex bolt and lock nut.  Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT:

 Tighten bolt and nut se-

curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.
2.   Place tabs of steering boot over tab 

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3.   Position front wheels of the tractor so 

they are pointing straight forward.

4.   Remove steering wheel adapter from 

steering wheel and slide adapter onto 
steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

5.   Position steering wheel so cross bars 

are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide 
inside boot and onto adapt er.

6.   Assemble large fl at washer, 1/2 hex 

nut and tighten se cure ly.

7.   Snap steering wheel insert into center 

of steer ing wheel.

8.   Remove protective materials from trac-

 tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT:  

Check for and remove any 

staples in skid that may puncture tires 
where tractor is to roll off skid.

02601

1/4 Locknut

Lower
Steering 
Shaft

Steering Boot

Extension Shaft

1/4 Hex Bolt

Steering 
Wheel

Insert

Adapter

1/2 Hex Nut

Large Flat Washer

Tabs

Tab
Slots

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT 

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment 
knob.
1.   Remove adjustment knob and fl at 

washer securing seat to cardboard 
packing and set aside for assembly of 
seat to tractor.

2.   Pivot seat upward and remove from 

the cardboard packing. Remove the 
cardboard packing and discard.

3.   Place seat on seat pan so head of 

shoulder bolt is positioned over large 
slotted hole in pan.

4.   Push down on seat to engage shoulder 

bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of 
tractor.

5.   Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

 sem ble adjustment knob and fl at 
washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.   Lower seat into operating position and 

sit in seat.

Summary of Contents for 191663

Page 1: ... For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 191663 02 25 04 RD PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts ...

Page 2: ...re during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery 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...

Page 3: ... machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents ...

Page 4: ...y children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or...

Page 5: ...hine 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 overturn 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 o...

Page 6: ...nual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion...

Page 7: ...her Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Seat 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 ...

Page 8: ...t lbs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 ...

Page 9: ... above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 6 Press lift lever plunger and raise attach...

Page 10: ...ip ping purposes the tires were overin flated 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 drivin...

Page 11: ...ould 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 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

Page 12: ...ing the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for...

Page 13: ...TE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by...

Page 14: ...ngage transmission reverse above procedure TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on...

Page 15: ...se gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To a...

Page 16: ...ion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves ap proximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and rea...

Page 17: ... the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried 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 grass blades For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly mulcher_9 Max 1 3 If grass is extrem...

Page 18: ...t longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners Spindle Zerk BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil with oil filter Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace...

Page 19: ...blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower 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 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 unthre...

Page 20: ...SAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact our authorized service center department TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 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 d...

Page 21: ...clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp 00667 Clamp Fuel Filter 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 auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis s...

Page 22: ... off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Deflector Shield Clutch Spring Small Retainer Spring Fl...

Page 23: ...t is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other li...

Page 24: ...t A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated 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 our authorized service center department 02314 Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley Idler Pulleys ...

Page 25: ...on of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not ...

Page 26: ...has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary see eingine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the c...

Page 27: ...m forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Page 28: ...retor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact our authorized adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Blown fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6...

Page 29: ... mandrel 2 Contact our authorized service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when oper presence control system connections If not corrected ator leaves seat contact our authorized with attachment service center department clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1 Worn bent or loos...

Page 30: ...witch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery charge 2 Poor cable connections 2 Check clean all connections 3 Faulty regulator 3 Replace regulat...

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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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