Owner’s Manual WHITE)/ Internal Bagging System 27.5” Cutting Deck Riding Mower Model No. 13A-328-590 <—_> FZ a 1 IMPORTANT Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully IMPORTANT ! XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX_ ee aan ne ee WHITE yf ese Eka Ex eee eee beaten a ea Printed in CANADA, P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1 OGRM.8309WHITE OUTDOOR THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years irom the date of original purchase of WHITE products, WHITE will either repair oF replace, at its option, free of charge, F.0.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to b DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transporation charges on parts subrritted for replacement under this warranty rust De paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by WHITE. This warranty DOES NOT apply to any part which has become inoperative through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance of alterations by unauthonzed persons, The limited warranty does not extend to the replacement of parts which are not detective, but where regular usage has exhausted the Ife of the part ENGINES, ELECTRIC START KITS, PEERLESS TRANSMISSIONS AND PEERLESS TRANSAXLES ARE WARRANTED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THESE COMPONENTS MUST BE HANDLED THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE DEALERS. Belts, light bulbs, clutch parts [fricton wheels), grass bags, tires, seats, rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty. Batteries are covered by a 80 day limited warranty. Fuses, shear bolts and blade adapters ere considered consumable items and as such are not werranted. NOTE: Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with WHITE, or sold separately, as an attachment for WHITE garden tractors will be warranted according to the above terms of the WHITE three () year limited consumer warranty. ALL OTHER ATTACHMENTS will bo sold under the same condition as above except the warranty will be ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, PERSONAL USE THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE WHITE'S ENTIRE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED AND USED FOR PERSONAL FAMILY, HOUSEHOLD/RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM COMMERCIAL USAGE. COMMERCIAL USE ALL APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE AS OUTLINED ABOVE, ARE CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL USAGE New WHITE products purchased for commercial usage are warranted in the same manner and to the same extend EXCEPT the term of warranty will be 60 DAYS irom date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED WHITE SERVICE DEALER. ANY —NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PART USED ON OR IN A PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM THAT — WARRANTY COVERAGE, AS WILL BE ANY RELATED DAMAGED COMPONENTS RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION OF A NON-WHITE REPLACEMENT PART.SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not iolowed, could endanger the per- sonal safety anc/or property of yourself and others. Read and fllow al instructions in this manual before latternpting to operate your rider moner. Failure to comply with those instructions may resultin porsonal injury: When you see this symbol heed its warning, Your rider mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this can result in serious injury. I you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to (i DANGER: Manuel. Ae with any type of power equipment, carelessness of error on the part of the operator yourself or others. General Operation + Road, understand, and follow allinstrictions in the ranyal and on the mashine bofore etaning. Keop this ‘anval in a eafo place for future and reguar reference ‘ane fer orconng ropiacoront parte. + Only allow responsible individuals familiar withthe instructions to operate the machine. Know controls ‘ang how to stop the machine quickly, + Donot puthands o feet under cutting deck or near rotating parts. + Clearthe area of objects such as rocks. toys. wie, ‘tc., which could be picked up and thrown oy the blade. A emall object may have been overlooked and could be accidentaly thrown by the mowerinany direction ane cause injury 1o you or a bystaner. To help avolda thrown objects injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the ‘mower while its in operation. Always wear safety lasses or safety goggles during operation or while oriorming an adjuetmont or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Step the biade|s} when eressing gravel chives, waks or roads, + Be suretne area is clear of other people betore mowing. Stop mactune it anyone enters the area Never carry passengers. + Disengage biade|s) before shiting into raverse ard backing up. Alwayelookdown and behind betore ang hie backng ware of the mower and attachment discharge rection ana do not point itat anyone. Do not operate the mower without elther the entire grass catcher oF the chute guard in piace. + Sow downbefore turing. Operate the machine ssmcothly, Avoid erratic operation and excessive spcoe + Never leave a running machine unattences. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before aismourting + Turn off blade(s) when not mowing. + Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a complete stop betore (a) removing grass catcher or Uuncioggingchute, or (b) makingany repairs adjusting orremoving any grass or debris, + Mow only in daylight or good arifictl ight + Do noi operate ine machine whie under the influence ot alcohol ar drugs. + Watch for trafic when operating near or crossing roadways + Use extra care wnen loading or unloading the machine into 2 trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp ontoa trailer or truck under power, because the unit could tip over. causing serious personal inuury. The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload property. + Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is turning if operator must dismount 10 do so. + Wearsturdy, rough-soled work shoes andclose-fting slacks and shits. Do net wear loose fiting ciothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never ‘operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers. + Chock everhoad clearance carctuly before driving Under powerlines, wires, bridges or low hanging ree branches, before entering or leaving bullaings, orn any ther situation where the operator may be stuck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious inury. + Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly ‘depress the brake pedal, and shit into neutral betore attempting to start engine, + Your mowers designed te cut normal residential ‘grass of aheight no more than 10°. Do notattempt to Tow through unusual tal, dry grass (e.g. pasture) cr piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact ine engine exhaust presenting a potential fie hazarc, Slope Operation Slopes are a major ‘actor related to oss of control an tip- ‘over accidents which ean result in severe injury or death. All 'Sopes require extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up the sope rit youtee! uneasy on &, donot mowit For yout safety, use the slope gauge inctuded ae part of his, ‘manual io measure slopes before operating this union a oped or hilly area, ithe slope is greater tan 15" 2s shown Conte slope gauge. do not operate this unt in that area or serous injury could result Do: + Mow up and down slopes, nat across. + Remove opstacles such as rocks. limbs, etc + Walch for holes, ruts or 5umps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass ean hide obstacles, + Use siow speed. Choose « low enough gearso that you will no have to stop or shift white on the slope ‘Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action. + Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for Wheel weights or ccuntenweights to improve stabil© Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stabilty ofthe machine, = Koop all movement on the slopes slow and cradual (Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Fiapic engagement or braking could cause the front ‘ofthe machine tolit'an rapalyfip over backwards which could cause serious injury. + Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iffires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed siowly ‘straight down the slope. Do Not: + Donettum on slopes unless necessary; then, tum slowly and gradually downnhit, if possible. + Donct mow near drop-ctts, otches or ‘embankments. The mower could suddenly tum over ita wheel is over the edge of a cif or ditch, or fan ledge caves in + Donot mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. = Donot ty 1o stabilize the machine by putting your toot on tne ground, + Donotuse grass catcher on steep slopes. Children Tragic accidents can occur'f the operator is notalerto the pesence of chidren. Children are often attracted to the ‘machine and the mowing actwviy. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. + Keep children out of the mowing area and in \watchiul eare of an adult other than the eperator + Be alert and tum machine offif children enter the + Before and when backing, look behind and down for small chicren, + Nevercarry chilaren, They may all oft andbe seriously injured or interfere with the safe machne operation + Neverallow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years ard over should only ‘operate machine under close parental supervision ‘and proper instruction, + Useoxtra care when appreaching blind comers, shrubs. trees or other objects that may obscure your Vision of a child or other hazard + Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent tunautnonzed operavon. Service + Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fusle, They are exeremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 2. Use only an approved container ‘a. Never remove fuel cap or add uel with the engine running. AFow engine fo coolatleast two minutes beiore refueling, b. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any Spilled fuel before staring the engine as it may Cause a fre or expiasion, ©. Extinguish allcigarettes, cigars, pipes and ether s0urc0s of ignition, 4. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area, . Never store the fuel container or machine inside ‘where there is an open flame or spark, such as a ‘gas hot water heater, space heater or fumace. Never run a machine inside a closed area. To reduce fire hazard, koop the machine froe of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up ol or fuel spillage. Alow machine to cool atleast 5 minutes before storing. Before cleaning, repairing orinspacting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the epark plug wire, and keep the wire ‘aay irom the spark plug to prevent accidental staring. ‘Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for prover tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (¢.9., excessive wear. bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meats ‘original equipment specifications. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight tobe sure the ‘equipment sin sate working conattion. Never tamper with safety devices. Check ther proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual, ‘After etrking a foreign object, ctop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the ‘Gamage betore restarting and operating the mower. Gass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose ‘moving parts or alow abjacts tobe thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary. ‘Mower biages are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blades). CCheskbrake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. -Muffer, engine and bett quards become hot dunng ‘operation anc can cause a burn. Allow to.cool down before touching, Do notchange the engine govemor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Observe proper disposal lawe and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials cen harm the environment andthe ecology. ‘2. Pnorto disposal, determine the proper method {0 dispose of waste from your local ofice of Environmental Protection Agency. Recyciing centers are established to properly dispose of ‘materiale in an environmentally eale fashion. . Use proper containers when draining fiuids. Do noi use food or Leverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Property dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids. ©. DONOT pouroil or other fuids inte the ground, down adrain or into a stream, pend, lake or ‘thor body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, titers, batters, tires and other harmful waste.SLOPE GAUGE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY: . oo 5G HT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE << ______________- A ower pote A CORNER OF A BUILDING — OR A FENCE POST A WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees Aiding mower could ov is extromely difficult to maintain your footing and you could s| Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never acro: rise of approximately 2-1/2 foot every 10 foe!) ind mower on such a slope,INPACKING Removing From Crate + Remove all screvis from bottom of the crate using a 1/4” sockat or a flat blade screwdriver. + Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lit the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures. + Remove and discard plastic bag which covers the unit. + Liftthe rear of the mower and clear the bottom of the crate. Repeat for the front + Besure patking brake is cisengaged and roll unit cut othe crate’s way Side-Discharge Chute Mulching Plug Hitch Plate Seat eatery Cover Steen ——steating ae Wheel ~ _———— Loose Parts ‘You willfind the following loose parts in the crate. To identity these parts, see Figure 1. Remiove loose parts very carefully so as not to damage or lose any. Steering wheel Owner's manual (not shown in Figure 1) Mulching plug Side-discharge chute Oilcrain sieeve Battery acid pack (not shown in Figure 1) Steering whee! cap and insert Ignition keys (not shown in Figure 1) Battery cover. 10. Steerino Shatt 11. Steering Tube 12, Hitch Plate SPNogaens Steering Whee! Figure 1Contents of Hardware Pack I INSTALLING THE BATTERY ATTACHING THE STEERING TUBE | —— : Hex Screw ~ 1/4-20 x 1.25 a f } fas | Hex Cént. L-Nut Battery Hold Down Rods 71856881 a Hox Nat Q4O~ Wing Nut_712-0397 712-0324 } [ATTACHING THE SIDE ATTACHING THE ‘SEAT ASSEMBLY | Qe Disctance cHuTE AND STEERING WHEEL | MULCHING PLUG ee Ss Se Wing Nut Hex Screw *\ Hex Tap. eS 7120387 ie 5/16-18 x 1.00" Screw | "~Pushnut Fastener. 710-0643 3/8-16 x .625 i 728.0271 710-0870 Hex Hd. Cap S Ballevi pa /4-20%2.75 Hex Hd. Cap Sor Wane? 710-0564 114-20 x 3.75» eco 710-0825 ATTACHING STEERING SHAFT ¥F ATTACHING CONTROL KNOBS Pan Hd Machine Screw 710-3217 + Hex Hd. Wash. Tap. ‘<— Screw 1/4-20 x 50 710-0599 Hecnar201 ae ¥ consis ATTACHING THE HITCH PLATE uy Hex Screw 5/16-18x eons 710-3008 Lockwasher S5/16"ID 736-0113 ———» @] Hex ns 9 B 5/16-1 712-0267 Figure 2 Reference to front. rear, right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. See betow. Items Required For Assembly 4. Motor Oil (SAE 0) 2. Fresh Gasoline 3.7/6" wrench or socket (2) 4, 1/2" socket (1) 5. 9/16" wrench or socket (1) 6. Philips head screwdriver (1) 7. Flathead screwdriver (1) IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower.WARNING: Battery acid must be handled with great care as contact with itcan bum ‘and blister the skin. Wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and epron) when working witn ‘Always shield eyes, protest skin anc clothing when working near batters. Always keep battery out of reach of children. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water. if there is any further discomton, ‘se 0k prompt modical attention. acid spille on clothing, first dilute it with Giean water, then neutralize with a solution (of ammonia/ water or baking soda/water. Since battery acid is corrosive, donot pour it into any sink or drain, Before discarding empty electrolyte containers, rinse them with a neutralizing solution, Never connect or disconnect charger clips to battery while chargers turned on as it can cause sparks. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, matches, lightors) away from the battery as the hydrogen gas generated during ‘arging can be combustible. ‘As a turther precaution, only charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, Vake certain venting path of battery (drain tube) is always open. Antidote External: Flush with water. Internal: Drink large quantives ot water or milk. Follow with mik of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable ol. Seok medical heip immediately. Eyes: Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes, then get prompt medical attention, Activating the Battery NOTE: Continue assembling the lawn tractor while the battery is standing for 30 minutes (atter filing with ecid), and later while you are charging the batiery. Follow the safety precautions mentioned previously. Also remember to take addod precaution, as stated below, while activating the battery. WARNING: When not in use, keep the terminal covers in piace. Do not short battery terminals (avoid a connection between the two battery posts cor between the positive terminal and the frame of the nding mower), Betore instaling battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands. rings. etc. from your person. Connect positive terminal first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding. Do not use the rider mower battery to start other vehicies. + Caretuily remove electrolyte (oattery fuid, acid) pack from its box. + Using a fiat head screwdriver, romove the coll caps from the battery, + Open the carton containing the electrolyte (acid) pack pouch. Cut 1/4” from the spout on top of the acid pack. + Fillleach cell of tne battery up to the split ring, Donot exceed the maximum ill level + Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes with the caps off. The electrolyte level may drop due to the chemical reaction in the battery. Add i necessary + Donotoveriillthe battery. Overfilling the battery can cause leakage which can damage your new rider mower. ‘+ Replace the cell capson the battery. Make sure that the drain tube is attached anc routed properly. Referto Figure 4. Charging the Battery WARNING: While charging the battery, do A not smoke. Keep the battery away frorn any sparks The fumes fromthe battery ccd can cause an explosion. Atter ine battery has been charged, add only dietiled water. Do rot ad ec ~ _Atoriting wiv act the baton ha reecho recharging capacty «Tew ached battery wil roach 100% craciyns BES hawewaes sonore cage+ Abattery charged by the alternator will have the same life as a battery bench charged prior to installation provided that the engine is run for 11025 hours with a3 ampere alternator for the intial charge. NOTE: After battery has been charged, add only distilled water. Do not add electrolyte (battery fluid, acid) Disposing of electrolyte Alter filing the cells to the proper level, you may have some extra electrolyte (battery fluid, acid) left over. Follow the steps below for proper disposal. + Fill the plaste container naltway wan tap water. Put :wo tablesncons a} baking seda in the electrolyte/water mix. Fill rest cf the container wath water, + Pour the baking soda, water and electrolyte mix down the sink drain under running water. + Throw the plastic container in the garbage. NOTE: The iniormation listed above is for initial charge. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for battery care and charging instructions after regular usage. Installing the battery + Pivot the seat irame of the mower upwaras. + Place the battery into the battery opening with positive terminal toward the rear of the unit. Make certain both the negative (black) cable and the positive (red cable are routed up through the battery onening. See Figure 4 Seat Frame Figure 3 + Attach the positive (red) cable to the postive terminal of the battery. See Figure 4, Secure with nex bolt and nut provides with the battery Slide rubber boot over the positive terminal. + Atach negative cable 0 ne negative terminal with ‘a hex bolt and nut provided. See Figure 4. + Routethe battery drain tube through the opening in the mower frame. See Figure 4. Hook the curved end of the hold down rod through the hole in the battery tray. See Figure 4 + Pullup on the nold-down rods through tne siot on the battery cover and insert one wing nut on ‘each hold-down rod. Tighten the two wing nuts tosecure the battery to the unit. eatery Dranose * ! Cable af inc for drain hose Cable Figure 4 NOTE: Check and make sure that the drain tube is routed through the opening on the left rear of the unt, and away from the whee! rim. Attaching Steering Tube + Slide the steering tube into the steering suppor bracket assembly, + Secure with hex screw and hex inserted locknut. See FigureAttaching Steering Shaft + Slide the steering shaft over the steering tube and secure with three Torx head machine screws. See Figure 6 and Figure 7 |__— Steering Shaft Steering Tube Figure 6 Attaching Control Knobs + Attaching control knobs to the shit lever and throttle/choke control lever using pan head machine screws and hex ruts. See Figure 7. Pan head Phillips machine ‘screw Control Knob Figure 7 Attaching Steering Wheel + With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering whee! ever the steering shaft, positioning the steering whee! as desired. See Figure €. + Place the bell washer with the cupped side down aver the seering shaft. Secure with hex lock bot. + Place the steering wheel cap over the hardware previously installed. Press tne steering wheel inser onto the steering wheel aligning the four tabs in the rear of the steering wheel insert with the four slots in the steering wheel so that the cap fits snugly. See Figure 9 10 Hex Bolt Steering. \ on Bell Washer Figure 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Figure 9 Attaching Side Discharge Chute Your riding mower is shipped to you with the grasscatcher fully assembled on the unit. A side discharge chute and a mulching plug are included as loose pans. Follow the instructions below to attach the side-discharge chute A Pivot the seat trame up and lower the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position + Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 10) trom two ends of the grasscatcher chute + Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure 40) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove. Allfour wing nuts (A, 8, C, and D) hola the WARNING: Do not operate the mower it any one of the grasscatcher, discharge chute or mulching plug is not firmly installed onthe mower.chute to the deck frame. + Toattach the muiching plug now to the unit, + Slide the grasscatchar chute to the right and follow instructions on page 10 to attach side- ut of the deck frame. discharge chute to the deck Side-Discha Grasseatcher rae Figure 11 Attaching the Hitch Plate + Align the holes in the hitch plate with the holes in the rear frame assembly. + Secure with hex cap screws, iockwashers and hex nuts. See Figure 12 Hitch Plat oe Rear Frame ssembl Figure 10 " + Slide the side-discharge chuto in and place it Necture on the deck so that the four wing nut postions = align with those on the deck. 5 + Raainser wing nuts A and E that you had earlier Hex removed. Thattento secure Net + Tighten the two wing nute C and D. Check and Figure 12 make sure that te side-discharge chute i properly installed and the haraware tightly Installing the Seat and Safety ‘secured. Switch Pivot the seat frame of the mower upwards. + Align the siots in the trame with the four holes While operating your rider mower, you have three nthe botiin of tha’ seat and sesure wih teuit options: (i) to collect grass clippings in the teil inpping screws, See Figure 13. grasscatcher, (i) to discharge grass clippings on the + Align the tabs onthe safety switch with the Side, oF (i) to mulch the grass and recirculate the large cut-out on the bottom of the seat , push clippings back to the lawn. For the third option. attach the salety switch in and turn clockwise to lock the mulching plug to the side-discharge chute ang See Figure 13. ten to the ceck + Toassemble the mulching piug, put two hex bolts through the mulching plug at the respecte openings. + Place speed nuts over the hex bolts. © Insert the plug into the side discharge chute aligning the two slots on the two sides of the side-cischarge chute with those onthe mulching plug. See Figure 11 + Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and thread a few tums, Check hat the plugis aligned correctly within the discharge chute. + Tighten both wing nuts. Attaching Mulch Plug Figure 13 "ERATION Know Your Rider Mower (Compare the ilustrations on this page with your rider mower to farrilarize yoursetf with the location of various controls andadjustments. The operation of any rider mower can resut in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, o” while performing any adjustments or repairs ont. Thratetnoke Sir Whee Control / shit Lever Grace Fill Level Cutting Height Acjustment Lever = )\ Blade Engagement Pedal Ignition Key — Sido Discharge” Chute gS | Grasscateher ——_ || | Biade Engagement _— Peaal Figure 15Know The Controls (Referto Figure 14rd Figure 15.) Throttle/Choke Control: Use 10 regulate the engine speed and to start the engine. Speed Control Pedal: Use to regulate the ground speed ot the rider mower. Ignition Switch: Use to tum the engine ON or OFF. Shift Lever: Use to change direction of the mower. Grass Fill Level Indicator: Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag and when to stop and empty it. Parking Brake: while parked. Blade Engagement Pedal: Use to engage or disengage the biade. Blade Lock: Use to lock biade at the engaged positon. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever: Use to raise and lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting height. Brake Pedal: Use 10 siop the mowers forward or reverse motion. Ise to stop the mower trom moving Safety Interlock This unitis equipped witha safety interlock system for your protection. The interlock safety switches are connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement pedal, the shift lever, and the seat The purpose of the safety interlock system is threetola: to prevent the engine from starting uniess the brake pedal is depressed andthe blade engagement pedal is disengaged: b._tosnut off the engine ithe blade pedal is net disengaged when the shift lever is put into reverse: and ©. to shutthe engine off when the operator \eaves the seat without engaging the parking brake. WARNING: To avoid the riskof serous A injury donot operstethe rider rower the interlock system fa malfunctioning To Maintain Safety WARNING: tis very important hat you BY wererssesinmiocrereing youre mower. Observing the caution rules mentioned below will enable you to enjoy your rider mower. Avoid serious injury or death. Go up and down slopes, not across, Avoid suddan turns. I your rider mower stops while going uphill, stop the blade(s) and raverse dowrhil slowly Do not operate the unit where it could sip or tip. + Donot mow when children or others are around. Never carry children. + Look down and behind before and reversing. + Keep salety devices (guards. shields, and switches) in place and working. + Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade(s) + Know location and function of all controls. Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before placing nands or feet near biade(s). + Before leaving operator's position, disengage blade(s), place the shift lever inneutral, engage braking brake, shut engine off and remove key. Stopping Mower Release blade engagement pedal all the way. + Release the speed control pedal and depress the brake pedal. + When the mower comes toa complete stop, place the shit lever in neutral + Engage the parking brake by pulling upon the Parking brake knob. + Turn the ignition key 10 OFF position and remove the key. Using Throttle/Choke Control ‘The throttle/choke control is usedto increase or decrease the speed of the engine. The FAST and the SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a hare and a turtle respectively. The choke position is when the levers all the way forward. See Figure 15 For normal operation and when using a grasscatcher, move the throttie/choke control 10 the FAST position NOTchoke position. + For maximum charging o' the battery and also fora cooler engine while running, move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position. + For transport and to tow pull-behind attachments, move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW postion. + Donotadjust the governor to increase or decrease the engine speed. The governor is. se! at the faciory for maximum engine performance, and should not be altered. Using Shift Lever ‘The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your rider mower, It can be set at forward, neutral, or reverse settings. These settings, marked as F, Nand F respectively, are located next to the shift lever on tne unit. See Figure 15. + Before you move the shift leverto any of the positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the Unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.Figure 16 + Move the lever outwards (lett) to remove the locking pin irom the lever and slide the lever to the position desired. Look atthe rearand make sure the paths free of obstacles bafore positioning the shift lever to the reverse. = Donot force the shift lever. fit does not shift, release the brake pedal slightly to ine up the shitting collarin the transmission, then try to move the shit lever. + Slowly release the brake pedal and take your foot off the pedal. AWways make sure that there is no one in the way while you operate Adjusting Cutting Height “The ceck cutting height adjustment levers located on the seat frame. For a representation of the cutting height positons, rater to Figure 16. + Pull the lever out of the slot and slide it upward cor downward to the desired cutting height. + Lower tne cutting neight to mow close to the ground + Raise tho dock height to the highest position when you ride on a sidewalk or @ road. + Tomow tallor thick grass, move the cutting height adjustment lever to the highest position and cut. Then move the lever to a lower position and cut again. Using Parking Brake ‘To engage parking brake + Completely push tne brake pedal down and stop the unit + With your right foot on the brake pedal, move 14 the shift lever to the neutral position. + Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with ‘your right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make sure the parking brake holds the unit. + Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Now your rider mower isparked, To release the parking brake + Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake wil be automatically disengaged. Before Starting Service the engine with oil and gasoline as described inthe engine manual. A Starting Engine {Reterto Figure 17) Attach the wire to the spark plug. + Depress the brake pedal with your right foot oo ‘Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position (all the way forward). + Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position. + Turn the ignition key to the START position. AS soon as the engine star, let the key return to the ON position. Never fil fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke while filling up the gasoline tank. boston snd ino, FAST. ttle portion "0 vot som Place at N Move to FAST ag) ¢ omnes = tien intel = ———— t0 ON / b re Figure 17 Starting Mower + Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake is disengaged.= Move the threttle/choke control to FAST not CHOKE position to operate the engine at the maximum, and to operate the cutting blades + Place the shift leverin either the FORWARD or the REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear and check before backing up. + Release the brake pedal. + Depress the speed conto! pedal. To stop, release the speed control pedal and depress the brake pedal + Press the biade engagement pedal downward until the blades are tuming, The blades can be ‘engaged either while the mower is in motion or while itis standing Your rider mowers equipped with a blade lock to keep the blade engaged without the operator having to cepress the blade pedal continuously + Toengage the blade lock: While pressine down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with your heel. It should click into the “blade engaged’ position. To disengage the biade lock, simply push down on the blade pedal and release the lock. ) WARNING: When the blades are engaged, pup, keep feet and hands away from the discharge opening, the blades or any part of the deck Stopping Mower + Release blade engagement pedal allthe way. . Release the speed control pedal and depress the brake pedal. + When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever im neutral a Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake knob + Turn the ignition key to OFF pesttion and remove the key. NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when you are not operating the mower. Such action will chain the battery dead, Grass Fill Level Indicator This indicator was designed to add convenience to your nding mower. While the mower is running, airwill flow through the discharge chute and into the grass. catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, airtlows through eesily pushing the ball up. If tne grass catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the ball to fall. So i you see the white ball in the grasscaicher fill evel indicator ‘alling down, you Should stop the mower anc empty the bag. 15 To Empty Grasscatcher Stop the mower completely, pull up on the parking brake knob and take the ignition key Out. Get off the operator's seat + Pivot the seat frame up. Pull up the grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the proper disposal site. See Figure 18. + Hold the bag away from your body. Push down on the bag lever and let the bottom section of the bag fall downwards. The grass clippings will be disposed of from the bottom.See Figure 18 inset. Tap the bag on the ground so that the three legs of the bag press against the ground. The bag lever should snap close while you push the bag downwards. + Replace the bag on to the mower making sure the bag is placed on the flange on topo! the discharge chute. Pivot the seat frame down, oe \ Figure 18 Using The Mower Observe the safely rules listed on page 13 for sale ‘operation of your mower. + Before mowing, make sure that the cutting deck is leveled, For deck adjustment, refer to page 19. + You can engage the blade by pressing on the blade engagement pedal with your left foot \while sitting on the operator's seat, * When mowing an area for the first time, watch ‘out for objects lying on the grass. If you strike @ foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower tor any damage. Repair the damage betore operating it againas 4 ils ——— pr ft ee Z Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting height upwards andlor sharpening the biades. Mow at full throttle. Leam the terrain on which you are mowing. For best mowing results, mow nly when the grass is cry. The recommended mowing pattern is given below: Mow grass often and in regular intervals sothat you can cut only 1/3 ofthe grass biade in one mowing. + Toempty grass bag, stop the mower completely, engage the parking brake, and ‘tum the ignition off. This will prevent the hot engine exhaust gas from browning the grass. + Many communities no longer haul grass clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings ‘from your grasscatcher is a viable solution. For this you will have to empty the grasscatcher at the designated composting site. + Yournder mower is equipped with a mulching plug to mulch the grass and recycia into the lawn instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag. Mulch only when the grass is dry. Mulching wet grass may damage the underside of the deck Decause wet grass tends to stick tot. Clean deck thoroughly it you mulch wet grass. + Foreffective muiching, overiap mowing paths 0 that the clippings are distributed evenly. ERVICE & Ursa NES A WARNING: Do not at any time make any acjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Throttle/Choke Control Adjustment Rater to separate engine manval. Brake Pedal Adjustment During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake is subject fo weer and tear. Check the brake periocically by carrying cut the following test. A Release the parking brake and piace the rider mower in neutral. Depress tne rake pedal and try to roll the rider mower. The tractor should not move. Ifthe tractor moves, adjust the brake. WARNING: Donot adjust the breke while the engine is running. Be sure toblock the wheels of the rider mowerbefore making any adjustments on the brake cable. Adjustmant to the brake pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 19. Set the parking brake and tum ignition key off Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest Position, Pivot the seat irame up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower. 16 + Disconnect wire from the spark plug. + Locate the brake cable on the right side under the front housing. * Using a pair of 1/2" wrenches, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread invrard to loosen. + Ratighten the jam nuts when proper tension is reached. * Unlock the parking brake and repeat the test, described above. Readjust if necessary. Speed Control Pedal Adjustment Adjustment to the speed control pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 19. + Set the parking brake and tum ignition key oft + Shift the cutting height lever io the lowest postion, + Pivot the seat frame up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower. + Disconnect wire from the spark plug. + Locate the speed control cable underthe front housing. + Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. + Retighten the jam nuts wnen proper tension is reached. + Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the seat frame down.Tame Lock Washer Tightan Loosen *Same type of adjustment on both cables (only one shown here) igure 19 Seat Adjustment The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted to maximize the operator's convenience. + Stop the mower completely and engage the parking brake, Tum ignition off + Pivot the seat frame up. + Loosen the four screws on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 13, + Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot ‘and position itas desired, + Retighten the ‘our screws v7 Wheel Alignment ‘The front wheels shouid toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch. To adjust toe-in, follow these steps: + Remove the 3/6" hex nut which holds the ball joint to the steering segment. See Figure 20, + Adjust the ball joint in or out until the wheals to2-in approximately 1/16-5/16" (Dimension “B" should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less than dimension “A"), See Figure 20. + Replace the ball joint into the steering segment and replace the 3/8” hex nut. Look nere. ‘Steering Segment Lock Washer i Ball Joint front (1/76-5/16" fess than A) Figure 20 Blade Brake/PTO Adjustment ‘The blade engagement pedal should be adjusted so that if you depress it about 3/4" from tne front of the slot, t should start engaging the deck belt. The PTO (power take off) switch is located in the blade brake slat on the lett side of the upper trame. SeeFigure 21 inset. The brake engagement pedal needs to make contact with the PTO switch for the engine to start. Under normal operation, the blade engagement pedel should net require frequent adjustment. However, perform the following test periodically and make sure that itis in fine working condition. + Pivot the seat frame up and check ifthere is enough slack on the deck engagement cable. + Depress ine blade engagement pedal (about 3/ 4 inch) and check if the belt is engaging. + ithe cables tight or 100 loose or the bot is not engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable. NOTE: Correct adjustment to the deck engagement cable is when the cable moves off center ine approximately 1/2" in both directions. Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at the cable end. See Figure 21. i Sy AS eT Switch SY Figure 21 + Ifthe beltis slipping when you depress the blade engagement pedal about 3/", loosen the two hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 21 + Ifthe belt is engaging sooner than when the blade engagement pedal is 3/4" from the PTO switch, tighten both the hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 21 18 + Repeat the blade engagement test and readjust necessary. + Pivotthe seat frame back toits original position. Cleaning Engine * Prompt wipe off any fuel or cil spilled on the machine with clean cloth. + Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris accumulate around the blada which may cause rust on the deck. + Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chat! or debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water since water contaminates the fuel system. + Keep the sovernor linkage, springs and controls 1ree of debris. + Ifengine muttier is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove and clean the screen regularly. Replace if damaged or plugged with debris. Clean muttler area and remove any grass or other debris before operating the unit. Belt Replacement ‘There are two drive belts and one deck belt in your rider mower: 1. The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed pulley to the transmission pulley. 2. The upper drive belt goes fromthe variable speed pulley to the upper sheave of engine pulley. 3. The deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the lower sheave in engine pulley. Perodically check to see if these belts are too loose ‘or damaged through wear and tear. Iso, replace with new belt. While ordering these belts, reierto the Parts list section in this manual for the correct part number. Deck Belt + Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition off. Pivot the seat ireme up end remove the grasscatcher. Remove the spark plug wire. + Putthe deck at the lowest cutting height by adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position, + Working from the rear of the mower,locate the Tight side belt guard keeper pin. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the lower self tapping screw and loosen the upper screw, only loosen. + Pivot the belt guard keeper pin to the right and remove the belt rom the pulley. + Usinga 9/16" wrench, loosen the hax nuton the idler pulley. See Figure 23,* Using 1/2" socket wrench, remove two sett- Lower Variable Speed Belt tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that * Remove the rear deck belt guard following first hhold the deck bett cover to the deck. See Figure five staps for deck balt removal on page 18. 22..Forthis, you will have to work from the top left Remove bett from the engine pulley. ‘side of the mower. Remove the cover. * Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left = Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nut on side of the transmission, to the right. Remove the idler pulley. See Figure 23. belt from around the idler and then the + Remove bett irom around deck pulley, idler transmission pulley. See Figure 23. pulley, and the engine pulley. + Using 9/16" socket, remove bot, spacer and + Place the new bett around the deck pulley and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley. the engine pulley making sure that the belt is. ‘See Figure 24 . Drop the pulley down and routed inside the belt keepers. There are two remove the bett. belt Keepers under tne grasscatcher, one on + Replace new bett and reassemble following the idier and the other under the deck belt above instructions in reverse order. + Make sure that the beltis routed inside of belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the same location from where ii was removed. Imaginary Line Belt Keeper “A cover. See Figure 23. ZY Belt Guard SS Keeper Pin SE Mist sce w wortng ten merear Figure 22 + Reinstall he deck belt covar and secure with the two self-tapping screws and the lock washer and nex nut. NOTE: Belt keeper “A” must be mounted on ine / Sett-Tapping Serew ‘outside of the belt ose Ider + Make sure to align the belt keeper inline with Pulley eee the frame. See Figure 23 . Figure 23 NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and idier pulley should be parallel to frame. Upper Variable Speed Beit +” Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16" socket wrench with a 6” extension. The engine pulley is located in ront of the transmission. + Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt from around it + Push the idler bracket tothe right and remove the bert. See Figure 24. + Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order. + Again working from under the rear of the mower, reinstall the rear deck belt guard. + Replace the grasscatcher and pivat the seat frame back.Transmission Variable Speed Pulley Spring Spring Loaded Loaded ‘ler Idler Td s\ef ——e 8 Engine | Pulley | y ] Transmission \ Pulley Deck Belt Guare View irom uncerneath the mower while working from the rest Figure 24 Fuse Replacement The fuse is located next 1o the spark plug under the rear frame. Fuses seldom fai without a reason. Ifthe fuse blows, the source problem mustbe corrected or 1ew fuse will blow again. Check tor loose connections in the fuse holder and replace hoider # necessary. A dead short may be in the ranking or charging circuit where insulation may have rubbed through anc exposed tne bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electncian's tape ifthe wire strands have not been damagod. Also look for a wire pinched Place deck in sraages between body panels, bumed by the exhaust pipe or ‘muffler, or rubbed against a moving part. + Stop the rider mower and engage the parking brake. Remove the ignition key. * Pivot the seat frame up. Disconnect the spark lug wire and ground it. + Pull the fuse out of the lead wire. + Replace with new automotive tuse. + Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire before pivoting the seat frame back. Adjusting the Deck NOTE: Check tire pressure in all four tires before levelling the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12 psi IMPORTANT: Please note that the vaive siems on the front wheels of this rider mower are on the inside of the wheels. The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4” to 3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. To maintain that, you may have to adjust the deck pitch. In the case of uneven cut, you will have to level the deck. For both acjustments, follow the steps below: + Place the deck in the engaged position. + Loosen tne top hex nut out of the three nuts that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly. See Figure 25. Do not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut. + Loosen the second nut up or down as necessary. See Figure 25. ‘+ When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the two nuts. + Adjust both sides if necessary, Figure 25MAINTENANCE General Recommendations © Remove the 5/8” hex flange nut which holds + Always observe safety rules when performing the blade to the blade spindle. ‘any maintenance + Remove blade trom the spindle. See Figure 26. + The warranty on this rider mower does not cover, items that have been subjected to operator abuse ornegiigence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain he rider mower as instrucied in this manual. + Changing of engine governed speec vill void engine warranty. + Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit propery. + Alladjustments in the Service and Adjustments section o' this manual should be checked at least ones each season + Follow the maintenance schedule given below. + Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight WARNING: Always stop the engine and perforring any maintenance oradjustmerts, Flange Nut Cutting Blade rigs 2 Removal For bagging grass clippings: , WARNING: Protect yourhands by weanng ‘Remove ho mulching Bld and mulching pl and heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Customer Responsibilities (refer to Of'-Season Storage) MAINTENANCE ‘SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Lubricate wheels Lubricate steering shaft Senice battery PRODUCT Clean deck Service blade Lubricate steering gear I Senvice ar fiter Change oi | ENGINE Clean engine Check spark piug check spark arrester any) _|‘Sharpening + When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind asa guide. Itis extremely important that each cutting edge receives an ‘equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break causing personal injury. +The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shatt screwcriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Reassembly + Before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil) + Be sure to properly align “star” fitting on blade with “star” on spindle + When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position, + Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90 foot-pounds maximum. NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness. ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine cil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit, Read and follow instructions carefully. Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and fiooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The spark olug snould be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of cach mowing season’ check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specttications. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with 2 resistor SPARK PLUG, whon replacing plug also use resistor type. Fuel Filter Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Replace fiter whenever contamination or cisccloration is noticed. Order replacement filter through your engine authorized service dealer. 22 Oil Drain Sleeve Your lawn tractor has a plastic oil drain sieeve packed with the loose parts for your convenience in draining cil from the crankcase. To drain the oi, snap small end of the oil drain sieeve onto oil sump. See Figure 27. Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container, Figure 27 Battery Care Cheek fluid level + Check electrolyte level once a month. If found lowerthan middie of upper level, add distilled waterto restore ievel. NEVER ADD ACID. After adding water, charging is required to mix water and electrolyte. = Always keep battery clean, + Apply grease around terminals to prevent corrosion NOTE: Atter operating tne lawn tractor for a long period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can overheat ard lose fluid. Battery Recharging Recharging is necessary if the battery sits unused for longer than one month. Charge battery with a current of 1 to 1.5 amps. Charge until battery starts gassing freely and specitic gravity rises to 1.265. WARNING: When removing or installing the A battery, olow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame. Removing the Battery: + Disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable Installing the Battery: + Place the battery in its assigned position. For location ano set-up, reter to Figure 3 * Connect the positve cable first. then the ogative cable.Jump Starting: + First, connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. + Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery. WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gasin either battery could expiode Cleaning the battery Clean the battery by removing it rom the unit and washing with baking soda and water sclution. Ifnnecessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brash to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Battery Failures ‘Some common causes for battery failure are: incorrect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals other ‘than wator after intial activation, undercharging, overcharging, freezing, coroded connections ett. These failures co not constitute warranty. Tires +“ Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 12 p.s.. Maximum lire pressure under any oircurrstance is 30 9.s... Equal tre pressure should be maintained on al tres. + When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean and{ree of rust. Lubricate both the tire andthe rim generously. Never inflate to over 30 Psi toseatbeads. WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30 .s..) when soating beads may cause tire! rim assembly to burst with force sufficient io cause serious injury. Lubrication Blade Assembly . Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only while reassembiing the blade either after sharpening or replacement. Pivot Points + Lubricate all pivet points with light cil at least once @ season, Steering Shatt and Gear Lubricate steenng shaft and spline at least once @ season with light oi + Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with automotive mult-purpose grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season. Linkage + ‘Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment linkage with alight oil Front Wheels + Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi-purpose grease. Engine +” Maintain the engine as recommended in the separate engine manual. FF-SEASON STORAGE It the machine is to be inoperative tor a period longer than 30 days. prepare for storage as foliows. Rider Mower +” Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly, + Lubricate all pivet points. Wipe the entire machine with an oled rag to protect the suracas + Store unttina clean, dry area. Do not store ext to corrosive matenais, such as fertiizer. + When stonng any type of power equipment in an unventiiated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproo! the equipment. Using a ight oilor silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains. springs, bearings and capies. Battery Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of ts charge each day when the unitis not used. NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months, whichever occurs first. + When storing unit for extended periods, 23 disconnect battery cables and remove the battery from the unit. + Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffier area Engine + Ifthe engine is operating on oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with alcohol or ether), run the engine till dry before storing it. + ifthe engine is operating on regular grade unleaded gasoline, and you want to store it with the fuel in the fuel tank, prepare the engine for storage. a. Mix gasoline adcitive with the fuel in the fuel tank. , Run the engine for a short time to circulate additive through the carburetor. + While engine is still warm, drain oll from crankcase. Refill with frash oil of recommended grade, Do not mix any additive. + Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 o7. of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oilTROUBLE SHOOTING General Problems Trouble Possible Cause | Remedial Action | Excessive vibration | 4 | Mower will not 1 | leaves uncut strips Belt Problems | discharge grass or | 2. Bent or damaged blade Bent blade. Engine speed ow. ‘Speed selection. Cutting height set too low. Biades short or dull 2, Stop engine immediately. Replace 2. Use lower ground speed. Slower the 1. Stop engine immediately. Check ell pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts. damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades. 1. Throttle must be set at full throttle. ground speed, better the quality of cut Raise the deck 4, Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only). _| Trouble | Possible Cause Remedial Action | Broken Belt Belt shreas| Belt comes off 1 ‘Sudden stop or shock load to belt Incorrect belt used Belt engaged abruptly Defective or damaged belt | Belt guides or guerds incorrectly adjusted Pulleys not aligned Pulley rusted orin otherwise bad condition; | frozen bearing | Belt too loose; stretchac ] Broken or weakidler spring 24 1. Inspect rider for cause such as foreign) objects stuck in between deck and frame or belt pain. Remove obstruction and check * for damage. Replace belt if noodoe. 2, Replace" with proper bet. Check Pants list in this manual for correct part number. | 8. Engage belt slowly by depressing the | blade engagement peda siomly. | 4, Replace" with proper belt. Follow instructions in Service and Adjustments section. *Do not use a screwdriver to push or pry belt onto pulley. This may damage internal cords. 1. Adjust belt guides and guards so that these are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when engaged. 2, Realign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of each other. Check with straight edge. Make sure fastening hardware is tight. 3. epiace pulleys. Order with correct part umber trom the Parts List in this ‘manual. Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 inch. 1. Readjust belt. Replace if needed Follow instructions for belt replacement in the Service anc Adjustments section. Replace. Order with correct part number from Parts List in this manual. | »Engine Problems Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action ] Engine will not crank] 1. Safety switch button not depressed 2. Battory installed incorrectly 3. Battery dead or weak | 4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker 5. Engine ground wire loose. Engine cranks but | 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position. will not start No fuel to the carburetor Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged - No spark to spark plug 5. Faulty spark plug 6. Ditty air cleaner Enginesmokes | 1. Engine oll has been overfiled 2. Dipstick not seated or broken 3 Engine loses crankcase vacuum ~ There are two switches in the starting . Replace fuse following insiructons on . To test, remove spark plug, Attach 2. Replace detective part circu of your unit. Make sure that the actuator is fully depressing both switch] buttons. Brake pedal must be depressed and blade engagement pedal disengaged. Install tho battery with negative terminal attached to the black ground wire. Attach the positive terminal to the: ed wire which goes to the solenoid Charge the battery fully before installation. Check fiuid level in battery. Ii fluid level) is low, fill o just below split rings with water. Charge with 6 AMP charger until fully charged. If this does not work, replace battery. Page 20. ‘Make sure the black ground wire runs from engine to frame or mounting bok. ‘Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle controlichoke for siarting Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline Remove and clean fuel line, Replace filter if necessary. ‘Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8" Crank engine. There snould be a spark. not, have engine repaired at authorized engine service dealer. spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark lug should tre at the electroge. | Replace ifit does not. It the aircleaneris dity, the engine may not start. Clean or repiace as recommended by the engine manufacturer. Check ail level Engine breather detective. Replace. 25