Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record
Operating - 19
OPERATING
3.
On Automatic Models:
Pull out on free-wheeling lever
(B).
4. Push machine to desired location.
5.
On Automatic Models:
Push free-wheeling lever back
in.
Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
Before getting off the seat:
1. Stop machine.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Move throttle lever to slow (
t
) position.
4. Lower mower to the ground.
5. Lock the park brake.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Remove the key.
8. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Be sure trailer has all the necessary lights and signs
required by law.
1. Drive forward onto heavy-duty trailer.
2. Lower mower to trailer deck.
3. Lock park brake.
4. Fasten lawn tractor to trailer with heavy-duty straps,
chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be
directed down and outward from tractor.
5. Strap down hood.
Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
This tractor is not intended for use with ground engaging
equipment such as a rear tiller, disk, plow or rear mounted
scraper blade.
Using Wheel Weights
• Install front wheel weights for added stability and
steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-
mounted grass bagger.
• Install rear wheel weights when using the front blade or
snowthrower.
• Remove wheel weights when not required.
Using Tire Chains
Tire chains are recommended for use with snowthrower
and, under certain conditions, the front blade.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission
might be damaged if the free-wheeling lever is not
pushed back in completely before attempting to
start the engine. DO NOT start or operate the
machine with the free-wheeling lever pulled out.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the mower off.
• Stop the engine.
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage
may occur if the machine is moved or towed
incorrectly:
• Move unit by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move unit.
• Do not tow unit.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This tractor is not
intended for use with ground engaging equipment.
Use of such equipment could result in damage to
transmission components.