4
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-7
OPERATION ............................................................. 8-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-18
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 19-24
STORAGE .................................................................... 25
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 26-27
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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 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 under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
age” sec tions of this manual.
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ): SAE 30 (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 - 5.2
REVERSE: 0 - 2.9
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHT
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 45-55 FT. LBS.