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  • Page 1

    This Instruction Book Contains Information For Several Models. Read And Keep This Book For Future Reference. This Book Contains Important Information On: SAFETY , ASSEMBL Y , OPERA TION AND MAINTENANCE. Record The Following Information About Y our Unit. This Information Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft. WHERE PURCHASED: [...]

  • Page 2

    2 F–030610L T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBL Y 10[...]

  • Page 3

    OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F–030610L This instruction book is for several dif ferent models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability . Like most ser- vice 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[...]

  • Page 4

    OWNER’S INFORMA TION 4 F–030610L 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 af fect your ability to operate [...]

  • Page 5

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F–030610L Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. T o 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 operat[...]

  • Page 6

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F–030610L mower was completely assembled at the store, you must still check the mower according to the assembly instructions. Make sure the mower is correctly assembled and that all fasteners are tight. Make sure the engine has the correct amount of oil. Check these items often during the life of the mower . Y our mower has a [...]

  • Page 7

    SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F–030610L Also, the grass bagger will 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. If the weather conditions are bad, do not mow . If weather conditions become bad, stop cutting and finish later . It is dangerous to[...]

  • Page 8

    STEPS TO FOLLOW 8 F–030610L BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly . W ear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. F Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. F Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and follow the Owner ’ s Manual, the instructions w[...]

  • Page 9

    INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F–030610L INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORT ANT : Some of the following pic- torials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Be- fore you operate the unit, learn and un- derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Safety W arning Pictorials 1 W arning 2 Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause Bl[...]

  • Page 10

    ASSEMBL Y 10 F–030610L ASSEMBL Y 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. NOTE: I n this instruction book, left and right describe the loca- tion of a part with the operator on the seat. W ARNING: Before doing any[...]

  • Page 11

    ASSEMBL Y 11 F–030610L HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod. 3. Align the holes in the seat to the holes in the se[...]

  • Page 12

    ASSEMBL Y 12 F–030610L MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTERY IMPORT ANT : Before you attach the battery cables to the battery , check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the seat support rod. 2. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date ([...]

  • Page 13

    ASSEMBL Y 13 F–030610L IMPORT ANT! BEFORE YOU ST ART MOWING - Check the engine oil. - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. - Check the level of the mower housing. - Check the air pressure of the tires. - Make sure the battery cables are attached. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug.[...]

  • Page 14

    OPERA TION 14 F–030610L Figure 4 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Clutch / Brake Pedal Lift Lever Shift Lever LOCA TION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch. The second functio[...]

  • Page 15

    OPERA TION 15 F–030610L A TT ACHMENTS 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 . For all pu[...]

  • Page 16

    OPERA TION 16 F–030610L HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER T o change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below . CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever , completely push th e clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged. 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forwar[...]

  • Page 17

    OPERA TION 17 F–030610L HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10). 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. T o release the parking brake , completely push the clut[...]

  • Page 18

    OPERA TION 18 F–030610L HOW TO INST ALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE A TT ACHMENT W ARNING: T o prevent the engine from starting, dis- connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position. The mulcher cover lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. T o discharge the grass out the side, install the si[...]

  • Page 19

    OPERA TION 19 F–030610L BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’ s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the eng[...]

  • Page 20

    OPERA TION 20 F–030610L HOW TO OPERA TE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do not remove the mulch cover . The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an [...]

  • Page 21

    OPERA TION 21 F–030610L OPERA TING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly , the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary . 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. [...]

  • Page 22

    MAINTENANCE 22 F–030610L MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner ’s Manual. Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear , and excessive damage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area . Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire inflation. Refer to the[...]

  • Page 23

    MAINTENANCE 23 F–030610L INSPECT BLADE W ARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your hands. If you keep the blade sharp and inspect t[...]

  • Page 24

    MAINTENANCE 24 F–030610L HOW TO CHECK THE BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL W ARNING: T o prevent an injury , the blade rotation control must operate correctly . In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require an adjustment. However , if the cutting performance decreases or the quality of cut is poor , make the following changes. 1. When you [...]

  • Page 25

    MAINTENANCE 25 F–030610L 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 . T h e location of the drive brake is on the lef[...]

  • Page 26

    MAINTENANCE 26 F–030610L HOW TO ADJUST THE 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 the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 21). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 4. Push the unit forward. Make su[...]

  • Page 27

    MAINTENANCE 27 F–030610L WHERE TO LUBRICA TE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. 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. HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FIL TER NOTE: Before you replac[...]

  • Page 28

    MAINTENANCE 28 F–030610L HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better . W ARNING: 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. 1. Make su[...]

  • Page 29

    Level Adjustment Position Figure 28 MAINTENANCE 29 F–030610L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 28). NOTE: Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the [...]

  • Page 30

    MAINTENANCE 30 F–030610L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 30). 4. Loosen the belt guides next to the drive pulley . 5. Remove the motion dr[...]

  • Page 31

    MAINTENANCE 31 F–030610L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BEL T 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 31). 3. Pull t he brake pad away from the jackshaft pulley and remove the mower drive belt . NOTE: R[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 32 F–030610L HOW TO INST ALL THE WHEELS 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 32). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter p[...]

  • Page 33

    MAINTENANCE 33 F–030610L HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 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 34). Figure 34 Automotive Fuse HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: Before you clean the mower housing, stop the engine and disconnect th[...]

  • Page 34

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 34 F–030610L PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How T o Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. T ighten 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 po[...]

  • Page 35

    F–030610L 35 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[...]

  • Page 36

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 36 F–030610L CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 19 20 20 19 21 22 23 24 16 26 43 27 28 30 31 32 33 37 39 40 16 41 42 8 44 36 29[...]

  • Page 37

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 37 F–030610L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 690566 Seat 2 1401027E700 Hood 3 017x47 W asher 4 1001054 Bolt, Wing 5 002x53 Bolt, Carriage 6 1401036E701 Bracket, Hinge 7 009x29 Bolt, Shoulder 8 009x56 Bolt, Shoulder 10 1401 1 13 Rod, Battery 1 1 015x84 Nut, Flange 12 1[...]

  • Page 38

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 38 F–030610L MOTION DRIVE 4 5 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 13 13 10 74 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 54 24 25 26 35 37 34 33 32 36 50 50 51 51 53 53 49 52 49 27 28 29 30 31 30 38 39 34 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 52 73 55 56 11 57 59 60 61 62 63 64 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 13 72 58 11 34[...]

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    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 39 F–030610L MOTION DRIVE Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 ––––– Engine, Briggs & Stratton 2 01x134 Bolt, Hex 3 1401207 Shield Assembly , Heat 4 018x32 Lockwasher 5 0025x2 Screw 6 1401251 Muffler 7 091309 Gasket, Muffler 8 165x75 Spring, Extension 9 165x148 Spring, Extensio[...]

  • Page 40

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 40 F–030610L STEERING 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 12 16 17 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 25 27 28 34 29 30 31 32 33 35 23 4 14 36 37 26[...]

  • Page 41

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 41 F–030610L STEERING Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 095185 Wheel, Steering (Black) 2 71 1326 Insert, Steering 3 1401047 Console, High (Black) 4 26x270 Screw 5 1401090 Bearing, Upper Steering 6 1401 107 T ube, Steering (Black) 7 1401 100 Shaft, Steering 8 1401055E701 Support, Steering [...]

  • Page 42

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 42 F–030610L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 4 5 13 5 6 14 5 16 15 4 9 10 11 12 9 24 25 26 27 19 13 20 21 22 23 18 17 7 8 31 17 30[...]

  • Page 43

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 43 F–030610L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 092697 Grip, Lift Lever 2 1401 1 17 Lever , Lift 3 165x154 Spring, Extension 4 094137 Pad, Friction 5 017x45 W asher 6 095004 Wingnut 7 1401033E701 Link, Lift 8 1401096 T ube, Spacer 9 0031x4 Pin, Hair 10 002x93 Bolt,[...]

  • Page 44

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 44 F–030610L MOWER HOUSING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 9 6 9 9 9 8 10 11 12 11 10 12 13 13 14 6 6 6 8 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 29 34 35 29 38 39 40 43 64 45 49 47 48 45 45 50 51 45 53 54 56 55 58 57 62 59 60 61 34 9 63 63 50 52 51 29 37 42 52 36 6 18 18 42 6[...]

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    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 45 F–030610L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 37x1 1 1 Belt, Blade Drive 2 1401092 Pulley , Input 3 15x140 Locknut 4 015x98 Nut, Flange 5 1401252 Pulley , Idler 6 015x84 Nut, Flange 7 1401031E701 Arm, Rear 8 015x79 Nut, Flange 9 009x58 Bolt, Shoulder 10 1401033E701 Link, Li[...]

  • Page 46

    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 46 F–030610L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

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    REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 3090001x18A 47 F–030610L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Part No. Description 1 250x1 15 Harness, Chassis Wire 2 1401 149 Switch, Ignition 327349 Key , Ignition 3 1001575 Switch, Limit 4 302031 Fuse 407078 Holder , Fuse 5 094613 Solenoid 26x229 Screw , Mounting 15x1 16 Locknut 6 024x37 Cable, Battery Ground 7 092739 Battery 002x82 [...]

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    48 F–030610L[...]

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    NOTES 49 F–030610L[...]

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    NOTES 50 F–030610L[...]

  • Page 51

    INDEX 51 F–030610L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 28 Shift Lever , 26 Attachments, 15, 52 B Battery Charge, 26 Check, 12 Clean, 26 Install, 12 Removal, 26 Storage, 33 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 31 Blade Inspect, 23 Remove And Install, 23 Sharp[...]

  • Page 52

    52 F–030610L MID-ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES Make your Rear Engine Rider do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Rear Engine Rider . See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Rear Engine Rider . If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact the Central Parts Distribution Center f[...]