4
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6
OPERATION .............................................................7-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-17
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 18-23
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 25-26
REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 27-42
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 2.50 Gallons
and type: Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: w/Filter: 64 oz.
w/o Filter: 60 oz.
Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.2
Reverse: 0 - 2.9
Charging System: 5 AMPS BATTERY
3 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
Battery: AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230
Case Size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.
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 performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. 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”.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions in the Maintenance and Storage
sections of this manual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
while operating this machine, including (at a minimum)
sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts and/or open toed footwear.
• Always let someone know you are outside mowing.
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 engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department.
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.