INSTRUCTION BOOK Model 425003x8A This instructionBookcontainsinformationfor severalmodels. Readand keepthis bookfor futurereference. This bookcontainsimportantinformationon SAFETY;, ASSEMBLY,OPERATION,AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCTINFORMATION The owner must be certainthat all the productinformation is includedwith the unit. This informationincludes the INSTRUCTIONBOOKS, the REPLACEMENTPARTSand the WARRANTIES. This informationmust be includedto make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ....................................... 2 MAINTENANCE 3 HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER ................................... 3 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE PICTORIALS 9 HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ......................... 21 10 HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL ..... HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE ....... 22 HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH .............
OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: Ifyou understand the unit and how the unit operates, you wilt get the best performance.
OWNER'S INFORMATION b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. 21.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. To help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit. Also, some operators do not have enough experience. The result is unsafe use, endangering the operator, bystanders and the equipment. Another result can be a poor appearance of the area mowed.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE mower wascompletely assembled atthe of the mower. Stop the engine. Let the store,youmuststillcheckthemower engine and transmission cool before according totheassembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust Makesurethemower iscorrectly fumes are dangerous. Never operate the assembled andthatallfasteners aretight. engine inside a building. Makesuretheengine hasthecorrect When you get a new mower, it can be a amount ofoil.Check theseitemsoften new experience for the family.
SAFE MOWING GUIDE Also, the grass bagger wilt function better when the engine is operating at maximum speed. On slopes, decrease the ground speed and use care making sure the mower feels safe to operate. feel new or excessive vibration, immediately stop the engine and check for the problem. Vibration can be a warning of a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. If the weather conditions are bad, do not mow. If weather conditions become bad, stop cutting and finish later.
STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. Read and follow the Owner's Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. instructions are for your safety and the safety of others. • Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: Some of the following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. 5 6 1 Warning 2 Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause Blindness Or Injury. 8 10 DANGER: No Step. 11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands Away From Rotating Blade. 12 DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Rotating Blade.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accessories are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. _ nance to theBefore mower,doing remove wire from orthemaintespark WARNING: anytheassembly plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat.
ASSEMBLY 3. HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are shown at full size. Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown. Tighten the wing bolts (A).
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. 2. 3. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 3). 4. Install the battery and battery tray. Make sure the positive (+) terminal is on the left side. ,_ THE BATTERY the positive To (+)prevent terminalsparks, before fasten you connect black WARNING: the redthe cable to cable.
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING [] Check the engine [] Fill the fuel tank with [] Check the level of the mower [] Check the air pressure [] Make sure the battery HOW TO PREPARE oil. gasoline. _ housing. of the tires. cables NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the Iocation of a part with the operator on the seat. are attached.
OPERATION Blade Rotation Control Throttle Control Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal Shift Lever L Lever Figure 4 LOCATION BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: OF CONTROLS SHIFT Use the blade rotation LEVER: CLUTCH /BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. LIFT LEVER: HEADLIGHT PARKING SWITCH: Use the shift lever to change the speed of the unit. control to start and stop the rotation of the blade.
OPERATION ATTACHMENTS Disengage This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader, or a small trailer. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a disk harrow, or a cultivator. Position_.,,. For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 250 pounds.
OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 6). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release. WARNING: ,_ Before you leave the operator's position, parkingthebrake.
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATEWITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not remove the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- 4. Slowly move the blade rotation position. charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is damaged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized service center. 5. 6. Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward.
OPERATION BEFORE CHECK STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be correct. 5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the carburetor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is disconnected. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 6. For longer life of the battery on electric start models, charge the battery every three months. 3.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FREQU ENCY Daily or before use CHART MAINTENANCE each Maintenance blade(s). Remove debris Examine all rotating Refer to the Engine Check for cracks, damage. from unit and mowing and sliding Examine After completion first 5 hours of After 25 hours Before storage of 30 days or more Change housing Owner's Manual. wear, and excessive area. parts. tire inflation. Verify that the mower Check COMMENTS engine. Examine Check REQUIRED is level. V-belts.
MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE 9. Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot pounds (47,5 N-m). 10. Install the mower housing. See "How To Install The Mower Housing". WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits ,_an stop has the sharp engine.edges. CheckWhen the unit age.object, The blade you for holddamthe blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your hands.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL ,_ 6 Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade drive spring to the bottom hole. 7. Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See "How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If replacing the belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an authorized service center. 8.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. The location of the drive brake gearbox (Figure 15). is on the right side of the 2. Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is in neutral (N).
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER Shift Lever If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect (Figure 17). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 4. Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral. 5. To align the adjuster nut with the hole in the shifter turn the adjuster nut. 6. Connect the adjuster 7.
MAINTENANCE WHERE _ TO LUBRICATE odels with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. Figure 19 HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel tank must be empty.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE 1. 2. 3. ,_is 5. 6. 7. HOUSING HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Push the mower housing under the right side of the unit. 2. Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley. Make sure the '_/" side of the mower drive belt is against the stack pulley. Also, make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted. The lift lever 3. Attach the front hanger to the axle support with the hanger rod. Fasten with the fasteners as shown. See illustration "F".
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower housing is level. Make sure the height of cut is set at the height you want for your lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat level area and look at the area that was cut.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better. WARNING: ,_ Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident. Lift Lever 1. Make sure the unit is on a hard fiat surface. 2. Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT Shift Link REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove The Mower Housing". 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 29). Bracket / Figure 31 Drive Pulley 8. Motion Drive Belt To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley, pull the front end of the belt under the stack pulley and then back between the stack pulley and the steering plate (Figure 32).
MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION 1. Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guides (Figure 32). Install the motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley. Make sure the "V" side of the belt is against the pulley. 2. Push the motion drive belt through the opening between the steering plate and the engine plate. 3. Install the end of the motion drive belt around the drive pulley (Figure 29). 4. Tighten the belt guides at the drive pulley (Figure 30). 5.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1, Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove The Mower Housing". 2, Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 35). 3, Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt. 4, Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS Cotter Pin If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 36). Spindle 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front wheel on the spindle. Valve Stem 3. If your model has hub caps, install the hub caps.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 3 Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position. If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a automotive fuse (Figure 38). Automotive Fuse Figure 38 HOW TO REPLACE 1, 2. THE LIGHT BULB Raise the tractor hood.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. 2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine several times. Install the spark plug. CHART PROBLEM: A hot engine 1. Clean the air screen. 2. Check the oil.
Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above, call or write to the Central Parts Distributor shown below.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD 7 48 26 / 21 23 20 '\ \\ 19 \ \, 24 \ \ \ 32 27 33 34 47 35 46 \ 29 37 16 45 44 /' / 38 16 43 € 40 F-OOO811L 36 39
MODEL 425003x8A Key No. Description REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Part No.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE 1 3 4 / / j7 / 9 \ / ! / 20 17,,, 54 15 21 / \_ 6 55 54 \ / 13 14 22 5 18 25 23 / 24 27 26 56 \ 57 43 \ 44 42 i / 40 29 39 41 38 43 17 30 \ 50 \ 36 37 53 48 52 F-OOO811L 38 31
MODEL 425003x8A Key No. Description REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Key No. Part No. Description Part No.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS STEERING \ 3 40 \ 41 \ 30 ! 13 42 / // 39 / 17 \ \\ / 4 5 / 18 30 -- 12 / / j15 / J \ 30 16 11 \ 25 25 33 \ 34 ,/ / 28 ,," ,/ /,' 31 i \ 19 23 32 38 \ 25 ,,\ 36 F-OOO811L 22 35 40 37 20
MODEL 425003x8A Key No. * Description REPAIR PARTS STEERING Key No. Part No. Description Part No.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 2 14 1 9 16 1 13 i 0 17 4 _._ 21 12 1 12 22 11 24 27 .
REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION MODEL 425003x8A Key No. Description Key No. Part No. Description Part No.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING 2 60 53 3 2 5O 51 \ \ 10 32 1 47 \ 11 13 55 \ 52 24 10 NN 14 15 16 13 17 17 /, 9 18 47 23 23 2: 14 59 29 31 33 54 14 33 53 \ 51 58 34 44 37 35 37 40" F-OOO811L 44 J
REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING MODEL 425003x8A Key No. Description Key No. Part No. Description Part No.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT 26 I I / I I J 28 29 15 / 31 3O 22 \ j 14 J! 13 _..
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MOUNT Key No. F-000811L Description Pa_ No.
MODEL 425003x8A SPARK PLUG REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ARMATURE \ RED RED GREEN GREEN . \ \ ") \ _ YELLOW HEADLIGHTHARNESS BLACK ORANGE BLACKAC OUTPUT START SWITCH AC DIC WHITE_ CLUTCH BRAKE SWITCH (PEDALUP) RED DC DC RED YELLOW YELLOW ! _,., YELLOW ORANGE ORANGE SOLENOID PTOSWITCH 15AMP STARTER DISENGAGED-.
MODEL 425003x8A REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. F-000811L Description Part No.
"T1 I O O O (3o SLOPE GUIDE I-- / i t ol 0 i" _/p.._.-"" ! ___ J (,L _ti_ 1 .-3".° (_")/ Operate a walk-behind mower _ across the face of slopes, //l _/1 never up or down slopes. _., \ _,/ / _'==U_l_/_. .... _id._ /__ Operate a riding mower _.__ up or down slopes, never e of slopes. On a riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope.
INDEX A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 22 Clutch, 23 Drive Brake, 23 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Shift Lever, 24 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 24 Check, 12 Clean, 24 Install, 12 Removal, 24 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 29 Mower Drive Adjust, 22 Replace, 31 Blade Inspect, 21 Remove And Install, 21 Sharpen, 21 Blade Control Lever, Operation, 15 Blade Rotation Control Adjust, 22 Location, 14 C Clutch Adjust, 23 Check, 23 Clutch / Brake Pedal, Location, 14 Controls, Location, 14
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