LE FT and RIG HT indicate the left and right sides of the riding mower when facing forward in the driver's seat. The portion of the machine which carries the operator is referred to as the RIDER. The housing under the rider, which does the cutting, is referred to as the MOWER. The entire machine is referred to as a RIDING MOWER.
This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. Whenever the operator dismounts from the riding mower or leaves the riding mower unattended,disengage the mower and shut off the engine. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR'S has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may have been overlooked and may be discharged by the mower causing serious injury. MANUAL. C.
NOTE: system mower position The rider has an interlock safety starting and the engine will not start unless the clutch control is in the full disengaged and the gear selector lever is in neutral. After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle control lever to "FAST" position. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when starting the engine. STARTING THE ENGINE Keep hands and feet clear of blade and all moving parts to avoid injury. Observe the following 1.
ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING 8e sure blade~ are assembled so the cutting edges are in the direction of rotation with the wind wings pointed toward the deck. Position the mower in the lowest position. Detach front of mower from frame by removing the retaining pins from the front mounting brackets. The pins are held by two quick-attachable cotter pins. To detach the blade, place a large wood block between cutting edge and housing to keep the blade from rotating.
ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ADJUSTING MOWER DRIVE V-BEL T Raise the mower to the maximum lift position and turn the wheels a full right and full left. If thecle between the mower housing and the tires is less than 1/8-inch, the mower shou Id be moved back slightly to give clearance. adjust the mower proceed as follows: CAUTION! Stop the engine, disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug, and lock the brake before working on the machine. REPLACING 1. Place the mower height control lowest position.
ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING MAIN DRIVE BELTS 1 -Main drive belt 2 -Safety starting switch 3 -Mower clutch control 4 -Oil drain hole 5 -Mower drive belt idler 6 -Clutch-brake pedal return spring 7 -Transmission drive idler 8 -Transmission brake rod assembly 9 -Drive chain 10 -Crankshaft -mower drive pulley 11 -Transmission drive pulley Underside of riding mower with mower removed to show mower drive belt, pulleys, rear axle drive chain, etc.
ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ADJUSTABLE A REAR AXLE DRIVE CHAIN To properly adjust the drive chain set the transmission in neutral, block the front wheels, jack up the rear end of the rider, and remove the rear wheels. NOTE: Remember the order in which the washers are removed from the axle.
This engine is designed to operate on unleaded or low lead gasoline with a 91 minimum octane rating (Research Method), The use of unleaded gasoline will lengthen spark plug and valve life, maintain engine performance longer, and reduce rust and corrosion of engine while stored. A CAUTION! Handle gasoline with care, it is highly flammable: A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine is running, is hot, or indoors.
The battery is located under the operator's seat. To service or replace the battery remove the seat. Remove the wing nut located under the center backrest of the seat. Lift the back of the seat and pull back to remove seat from front slot of seat mounting bracket. Occasionally remove the battery cables and brighten the terminal contact surfaces with wire wool, and reassemble. Apply a light coat of vaseline or chassis lubricant.
ELECTRICALSYSTEM Remove the spark plug after every 100 hours of operation for cleaning and checking the gap. When adjusting the gap, always bend the outer electrode. Never bend the insulator. If gap between the electrodes is too great, the engine will misifre and be hard to start. NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaning machine; because any grit introduced into the engine could cause severe damage. Always use a spark plug wrench when removing or reinstalling the plug.
At the end of the mowing season or in the event the riding mower is to be stored for any length of time, (30 days or more) proceed as follows: Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until the fuel is exhausted from the fuel system. Drain the fuel tank out-ofdoors and into a clean container. CAUTION! Handle gasoline with care, it is highly flammable. A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine is running, is hot, or incloors.
ENGINE Oil NOTE: After checking the oil the oil dip stick must be fully seated in the filler tube to avoid excessive oil consumption and irregular engine operation. To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricating oils should be based on the lowest anticipated temperature until the next drainperiod. After the first five hours of operation, change the oil as directed in Lubrication Table.
LUBRICATION GUIDE Afer Every 10 Hours of Operation -Continued Front Wheels Use IH 251 H EP grease or equivalent No.2 multi-purpose lithium grease and apply one or two strokes of the lubricator to the grease fittings (one fitting on each front wheel). Mower Spindle Bearings (3) Rear Discharge Mower See Page 15. Use IH 251 H EP grease or equivalent No.2 multi-purpose lithium grease and apply one or two strokes of the lubricator to the grease fittings (one fitting on each spindle).
with No accident-prevention program can be suc- industrial plant, can be safer than the man who cessful without the wholehearted co-operation is at the controls. of the person who is directly responsible for the vented-and operation of equipment. done by the operators who accept a full measure To read accident reports from allover the If accidents are to be pre- they can be prevented-it will be of their responsibility.