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  • Page 1

    Models 13074 – GTX 18 (18 HP) 13076 – GTX 20 (20 HP) 13101 – GTX 16 (16 HP) Form 770-1177A (2/98) Owner/Operator Manual GTX Garden T ractor • Safety • Operation • Maintenance[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Thank you for purchasing this product. We feel you now own one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment available. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. This manual is considered a permanent part of the unit and must stay with the unit if resold. This is a safety, opera[...]

  • Page 3

    W ARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. Identification Numbers For prompt service, always provide the identification numbers of the unit. The unit’s identification numbers are located on a decal, beneath the seat, on the rear fender.[...]

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    Introduction 1. Unit is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 2. Serious accidents which may cause injury or property damage can occur if the following safety guidelines are not followed. Operator is solely responsible for accidents or[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Before Operation 1. Before each use, clear work area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by mower blades. 2. Keep unit in safe operating condition. Check the following each time before starting unit: a. All hardware for tightness (especially blade mounting hardware—check for proper torque specificatio[...]

  • Page 6

    Safety (continued) 6 without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. 7. If you strike a foreign object, disengage attachment/PTO drive, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop. Remove ignition key. Inspect for and repair any damage before operating equipment again. 8. Never carry passengers. Passengers interfere [...]

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    7 8. If unit is unable to continue moving uphill, disengage attachment drive (PTO), check area on ground immediately behind unit, watch area to rear and proceed backward slowly. 9. Do not operate unit on steep slopes where there is a risk of an overturn. Do not mow slopes with an incline of more than 10 °. Use the Slope Gauge, included with your u[...]

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    8 14. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as necessary as indicated in Section 7 “Maintenance.” 15. Chock wheels (place blocks of wood in front and behind wheels) when performing maintenance with the parking brake off. Securely support unit if it must be raised for any reason. 16. Check wheel attachment hardware regularly and e[...]

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    9 1767130 Instruction/Safety Decal Safety (continued) 4. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes: a. Flush affected area with water. b. Apply baking soda to neutralize acid. c. Flush eyes with water for 10-15 minutes. d. Call a physician immediately. 5. If electrolyte is swallowed: a. Drink large amounts of water or milk. b. Follow by drinking milk of[...]

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    10 Section 2 Attachments, Kits & Specifications Specifications Engine ....................................*16 HP Briggs and Stratton (GTX 16) *18 HP Kohler (GTX 18) *20 HP Kohler (GTX 20) Governor Speed ................................................. 3600 +/- 75 RPM Start .......................................................................[...]

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    Attachment, Kits and Specifications (continued) 11 Number Description Below is a list of attachments and kits available for this tractor. The information below is the most current, available at the time this manual was printed. Check with your nearest authorized dealer for current information. 14025 42" Side Discharge Mower 14026 48" Side[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Auxilliary Hydraulic Lever (Model 13076 Only) (F) Brake/Neutral Pedal (B) Choke Lever (C) Attachment Lift Lever (G) Cruise Control Switch (Models 13074 & 13076) (D) Light Switch (E) Hour Meter (H) Fuel Gauge (Models 13074 & 13076) (J) PTO/Attachment Drive Switch (K) Throttle (L) Travel Pedal (M) Ignition/Starter Switch (N) O P Q R S Park[...]

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    Controls (continued) 13 A. Parking Brake Lever Locks brake. Set parking brake when unit is not in use. See page 19 for operating instructions. B. Brake / Neutral Pedal Stops forward or reverse movement of the tractor. See page 19. C. Choke Lever When activated, the choke restricts amount of air mixing with fuel. Activate choke when starting a cold [...]

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    14 Before starting the engine, perform the following steps: 1. Check Engine Oil Level Refer to your specific model in Figure 5-1. Remove dipstick (A, Fig. 5-1). Wipe oil from dipstick with a clean cloth. Insert dipstick back into place. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Keep level between the (“F” Full) and (“L” Add) marks on the dipstic[...]

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    Before Operation (continued) 15 Loosen adjustment knobs (ZZ), slide seat forward or backward. ZZ Fig. 5-3 4. V isually Check Check for and repair loose or missing screws, nuts, and damaged parts. 5. Check Battery To connect the battery initially, remove the red (+) terminal cover from the (+) positive terminal and connect the red battery cable to t[...]

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    Section 6 Operation 16 5. When engine starts, move choke lever (G) down halfway (to half choke). Gradually, move choke lever down (to choke off) as the engine warms up. NOTE: DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH CHOKE ON FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. ENGINE WILL RUN POORLY (OVER-RICH FUEL MIXTURE) IF OVER-CHOKED. 6. Move throttle (J) up to (fast). Run the engine at ful[...]

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    Operation (continued) 17 Interlock System Leaving the seat while the attachment/PTO drive switch (X, Fig. 6-1) is on or while the brake is off will stop the engine. DO NOT OPERA TE THE UNIT IF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERL Y . Interlock System Test Procedure: With the engine running, stop tractor on a level surface (do NOT engage b[...]

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    18 Operation (continued) Auxilliary Hydraulic Lever (Model 13076 Only) (L) Brake/Neutral Pedal (F) Attachment Lift Lever (K) Cruise Control Switch (Models 13074 & 13076) (O) Attachment/PTO Drive Switch (X) Throttle (J) Travel Pedal (M) Parking Brake Lever (N) Ignition/Starter Switch (H) Choke Lever (G) Light Switch (E) Fig. 6-3 P Two-Speed Tran[...]

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    19 Lock Parking Brake Unlock Parking Brake Parking Brake Lever N F Engage pedal (F) before pulling lever (N). Fig. 6-5 Operation (continued) Moving T ractor Manually DO NOT TOW OR PUSH THIS TRACTOR WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR RISK DAMAGING THE DRIVE SYSTEM. When pushing the tractor, push it slowly to prevent a temporary lock-up of rear wheels. 2-Speed [...]

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    Section 7 Lubrication and Maintenance 20 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TRACTOR, ENGINE OR A TT ACHMENTS: DISENGAGE THE A TT ACHMENT/PTO DRIVE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WAIT FOR ALL MOVING P AR TS TO STOP . SET THE P ARKING BRAKE AND ALLOW THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER TO COOL. Preventive maintenance encourages a longer operating l[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 21 4. Close oil drain valve (L). Place cap on oil drain tube. Install side panel. Engine Air Intake Screen STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING AIR SCREEN! Check engine air intake screen (C, Fig. 7-1) for debris and clean regularly. A dirty air screen and engine can reduce airflow and cause the engine to overheat. See the engine manu[...]

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    22 2. Adjust screws (N, Fig. 7-5). These screws apply pressure to the front axle. Axle should pivot with a small amount of drag. Fr ont Wheel Alignment Straighten front wheels. Loosen locknuts (Q, Fig. 7-5). Adjust tie rod (Z) so measurement (O) is 1/8" longer than measurement (P). Power Steering Power steering is controlled by the hydraulic s[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 23 Pr oper Jack Placement A floor jack (not a bottle jack) or an overhead hoist may be used to lift the front of the tractor. Do not attempt to use any other device to lift the tractor. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN JACKING OR HOISTING TRACTOR. BLOCK WHEELS AND USE JACKST ANDS TO SECUREL Y HOLD UNIT IN PLACE. WARNING Fig. 7-7 Do not[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 24 C A D G H E F L J Fig. 7-9 Transmission Oil Filter: Replace filter after first five hours and every 100 hours thereafter. Filter is located under the tractor, in front of the transmission. Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment Hydrostatic neutral is set at the factory. If tractor creeps forward or backward while hydrostatic peda[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 25 Lubrication Chart Engine Crankcase First 5 hours Hydrostatic Transmission Front Wheel Spindles Front Axle Pivot See engine manual Lubrication intervals vary with operating conditions and type of oil used 1-Speed Units: Use SAE 20 wt. Part No. 737-0335 2-Speed Units: Use Part No. 737-0333 (Benzoil Gear Hydro Oil) Alternate[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 26 T roubleshooting Chart Engine turns over but won't start. Engine will not turn over. Engine doesn't turn over but start light comes on. Starts only after repeated tries. Stalls in a few seconds. Stalls when hot. Idles rough. Engine overheats. Attachment drive inoperative. Cruise control inoperative. Excessive Vi[...]

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    Maintenance (continued) 27 Storing the T ractor Always store tractor in a dry and protected place when not in use. If tractor will not be used for a season, store it in the following manner. 1. CLEAN: Completely clean all accumulated dirt or grass from all parts – especially engine fins, transmission cooling fins and engine air intake screen. 2. [...]

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    © 1997 Garden Way Incorporated Printed in the U.S.A. For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York U.S.A. 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX: (518) 391-7332 Outside the U.S.A. and Can[...]