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The document provides instructions for servicing a personal watercraft. It details steps for checking fluid levels, inspecting components like the spark plug and battery, and performing general maintenance tasks before calling for service. Safety warnings are provided to not operate the watercraft if any issues are discovered during inspection. Contact information is given for further assistance.

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Signature 2000 Manual

The document provides instructions for servicing a personal watercraft. It details steps for checking fluid levels, inspecting components like the spark plug and battery, and performing general maintenance tasks before calling for service. Safety warnings are provided to not operate the watercraft if any issues are discovered during inspection. Contact information is given for further assistance.

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42" Lawn Tractors Operating Manual Model Nos. TMO-3100002 32446706088 /51- 70G088 ~=TMO-3395309 / FQ fo HP BS 432" [I$ HF ByS Model TM0-3395308 Shown Montgomery Ward INDEX Fiules for Safe Operation... Doar Customer, ‘So often throughout the year we are ailin a rush to meet our daily obligations sfc iiisnstcoa svn 4 7 ‘Assembly instructions... Howewer, we at Montgomery Ward are taking .8 quick moment out to say. “Thank you for your business.” Sincerely, MONTGOMERY WARD Se et [A eerserriers SAFETY. BE ae soocuge selina ” eof SURE TO FOLLOW THEM. Parts Information ....... Back Cower NOTICE: A data plate with the model number and serial numbers of your unit Is located on the frame, Under the seat. Record these numbers in the spaces provided on the back cover of this quide. BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE Check Spark Plug Wire * Firmly attached? * Wire terminal clean? Check Grankcase Oil Level + Overlilled/underiilled? (Check Fuel Tank + Fuel in tank? + Fuel dirty or stale? + I tank has been empty for @ lang period, {ill tank completely (Check Air Cleaner * Clean? * Choke plato stuck? © Govemor spring free to move? (Check under Blade Housing (Disconnect Spark Plug First) © Blade obstructed ar bent? (Check Starting Instructions © Read instruction manuals and labels for specific instructions. WARNING: This unit is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- Proved forest-covered, brush-covered of grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a Spark arroster meeting applicable local of stata laws (if any). Ia spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above ig required by law (Section 4442 of the Callfomia Public Resources. Cods). Othor states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the mutter is avall- able through your nearest engine authorized service center or contact the parts sales centar of Monigameary Ward. 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTAUGTIONS WHICH, f NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON- AL SAFETY ANO/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL SEFORE ATTEMPTING 0 OPERATE YOUR UNIT. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL — HEED ITS WARWING. |. GENERAL OPERATION 1. Rléad, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual aed on the machine before stating. Keep this manual a S3l¢ lace forfturerelerance and for Ordering replacement parts, 2. Ont allow responsibte adults tartar wa the Intrusions to ‘operate the machine. Krow contrals and how to stop the ‘machine qui. 3. Do nat pat hands oF feet under cutting deck oF near rotating pars 4 Cearthe are of objects such as rocks, toys wire, ote. which could be picked up an thvown by Ehe bade. small object may hava bean overlooked and could be accidental roma by the: mower in any ditection and cause injury 10 you ar a bystander, Always wear saley glasses or aye shields during operation or wile perocming an OF repair, to pro tet eyes trom foreign objects. Sto the blades) when cross ing grave ives, walks or roads 80 ure the area is cea of ther people beore mowing, Stop mache anyone enters the area Naver cary passengers Disengage blades) below siting into averse and backing up. ‘Aways lok down and Being before and whe backing Be aware of he mower and attache rection ard 0 not poi at aryone. Do not operate the mower witout tater the ete orass caches or the chute guard in place. 9. Siow down before tring. Operate the tractor Emacthiy. Avoid ‘eric operation and excessre speed 10. Never leave a runing machine unatended. Aways tur off ‘ade(s) place transmission im noua. set pack brake, sop ‘engine and remove kay Defoe dmourting 11, Tum ot blade(s) when not nawng. 12. Stop engine and wait ul Biade(s} comes to 3 complete step Da ona a ch ei eto 8) making any repair, or any grass oF 13, Mw ony in daytght oF good artical ight 14, Do not operate the machine whe under the intuence of ato- 15, Wn rt hen opeaig u ea or crossing roadways. 16. Use extra care when loading ar unloading the Machine ino a traler or truck This unt should not be drtven up or down a 17, None mate cating beg wasnt wh opie sr 0. And shirts. Do not wear loose fing clothes or jewelry, They an be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandal, or sneakers 18. Check orehead clearance caretully belo ceiving under power the operator may be struck oF pulled from th wns, wis ‘sould result in serious injury, ‘0, Disengage al attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the Drake pedal. and shift ino neutral before ailerating fo start ‘engine Th cutting machine is capaho st amputtig hands and lel and towing objects. Falure to observe A DANGER: the illowing safety incruetions could resul In serious lojryoF deat, iL SLOPE OPERATION ‘Slopes are a major factor related to 1088 of contol and tip-over ‘accents which can resut In severe injury or death. All slopes ‘require era caution. tf you cannot back up the slope of you fel ‘uneasy oni, do not mow 8 ‘Mow up and dewn slopes, not arass. Remove obsiacies such as rocks, mts, et: Wise for hots, ruts or bumps, Uneven terrain could overturn the ‘machine. Tal gross can hide obstacis. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear sa that you wil nat have to stop o shit while onthe slope: Aways keep tractor in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking Follow the manufacture’ recommendations for wheel waights or ounterweights fo improve stability Use arta care with grass catchers or othe attachments, These can change te stably ofthe machine. Kop all mavemors oa the slopes slew and gradual. Do not make Sirdden charges in sped or direction, Rapid engagement or bak ing could cause the front ofthe machine fo Hand rap fp over Dictwards which could cause Senos inry ‘Avoid stating or stopping on a slope H bres lose traction, disen- ‘gage te blades) and proceed showy straight down the slope For your safety, use he slope gauge included 2s par of tis manual to measure slopes before opéraing this. wnt on a sloped hilly area fhe slope is pester than 15° as shown on the siope gauge, ‘do nat operate this unit an that area serous injry Could result 0 NOT: ‘Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, then, turn siowly and radualy downhil, t possible. ‘sal mow near drop-ots cliches or embankments. A wheel over ‘the edge or an edge caving in could cause sudden overt ‘Do wot maw on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause siding ‘Be not iy fo sabize the machine by puting your fet onthe ‘roar ‘Do aot use grass catcher on steep slopes. M GHILDREN, ‘Tragle aceidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the pres ‘ence of children. Chgren are ofen atractad to the machine and he mowing activ, Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1. Keep efile out of the mowing area and in vaichiul care ot an adult ther than the operator. ‘2 Be alert and turn machine offi childoen enter the area. + Beto an whan hating, kbd ard Sew for erat ct- “4. Never carry chiliren. They may fall ot and be serious injured ‘r interfere with the sate machine operation ‘5. Never allow children under 14 years ol6 to operate the machine. Children 14 years and over should anly operate ‘machine under close parental {and proper instruce tion, ‘6: Use extra care when approaching bind comers, shrubs, trees ‘other objects that may obscure vision. WW. SERVICE 1. Use era care in handling gasoline and ober fuss. They are ‘fammatle and vapors are explosive 4. Use onty an approved comainer > Never remove gas cag or add fuel withthe engine running. ‘Alow engine 10 cool at least two minutes before refueling. Bo not smoke, ¢. Never refuel the machine indoors. 1d. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where here is an open fame, or spark, such a5 a water heater, ‘space eater, clothes dryar and the te Never run amachine ing a closed area. Check frequently and keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bots, tight and keep equipment in sate working ‘condition. 4, Naver tamper wit safety devies, Check their proper operation regularly. Use al quards as instructed in this manual. 4, Ta reduee fie hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves or thar debris build-up. Ciean up oll or fuel spiiage. Allow ‘machine to cool betore storing. ‘6. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage it you strike an ‘object. Repair, i necessary, before r-stating and operating the machine, ‘Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. ‘manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary. ‘9, Mowar blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or ‘wear gloves and use tra caution when servicing blades), 10. Chack brake operation frequently. Adjust and sarvice as required. 111. Mule engine, and belt guards become hat during operation ‘and can cause a bur. Allow fe coal down before touching, 42. Da nat change the engine gavernar settings or overspeed the ‘engine. ‘Your nit was ball to be operated sccording to the rules forsale operation in this manual. Ax with any type DANGER: ot power equipment, carelessness or error on the part ofthe operater ean result in serious injury. It you vio- {ante any ofthese rules, you may cause serious Injury ta yourself or otbers, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS gasoline, and check oll level as Instructed In the Soparaie engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Raterence to right of left hand side of the driver's seat, tacing fore unit Is observed from D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it inio any sink or Grain, discarding empty elec- irda containers, rinse ther wis nara E, NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to battery while charger is tumed.cn as ft can cause FIGURE 3. iam Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on page 4. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water, INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water ]or mitk. Foltow with milk of ia, boaten eggs Jor vogtabla ail. Call physician immediately. EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15 minuies, then| }g6t prompt medical attention, KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! ACTIVATING THE BATTERY Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Ba certain to read previous warnings betore activating the bat- 1, Lift the seat, Remove the battery cover by press- —+— ing in on the sides and titing up, See figure 2 inset. Remove the battery from the rear frame. 2. Open the battery pack. Be careful nol to puncture: the box. It contains the battery fuid (acid) in a plastic container and one short plastic tube. 3, Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on the vent elbow. 4. Remove the six fil caps from the top of the bat- tery with a scrowdriver. Be careful not to:damage the fil caps. Seo figure 2. Place the battery fluid container on the table or workbench. Carefully cut off tip of the spout ang attach the short plastic tube provided. Do not squeeze the container whan cutting tip. 6. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UPPER LEVEL line marked on battery. Seo fig: 5 — ure 3. Use caution as the acid level wil rise rapid- ly after the bottom of the coll is filled. 7. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill caps removed, While the plates absorb acid. 8, If acid tevel has fallen after the 80 minute stand- ing period, refill each ceil with battery acid to the UPPER LEVEL ling on battery. Replace the fill caps, © Belore discarding the empty container, neutralize any residue with baking soda and rinse container with water, Puncture container several betore discarding 10. Charge the battery after the 30 minute period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (D0. NOT FAST CHARGE). Charge the battery at a maximum bench rate of 2 amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1.265. Charge for a minimum of 3 hours and @ maximum of 5 hours. NOTE: This engina is equipped with an alternator The current for the battery charger altemator is unrog- tulated. During normal operation, i is only necessary to charge the battery: 1. When itis activated forthe first time. 2. Betore winter storage, 3. Betore using the lawn tractor atter winter storage. After battery has been charged, add only distilled water. De not add acid. INSTALLING THE BATTERY 11. Raiso the seat, 2, Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire) ‘and negative cablo (heavy black wire) are routed ‘outside the battery opening. 3. Place the battery Inside the opening co that the positive terminal is toward the front of the unit <— See figure 4. Route the battery drain tube down beside the battery 4, Remove the hex bolt from the positive (+) termi- nal. Piace the positive cable on the positive termi- nal. See figura 4. Secure with hex bot. Be caretul ‘not to lose the nut inside the terminal. 5. Secure the negative cable to the negative (-) tor- ‘minal in the same manner. Replace the battery Cover aver the positive terminal, Lower the seat. 6. Insert the drain tube through the eable tie which is atiached to the transaxie reinforcement brackat on the right side of the unit, See figure §, Be cor- tain drain tube is routed away from the whee! rm. Pull on end of cable tie to tighten (do not collapse drain tube). Trim excess end of cable tie and drain tube, ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer rom tha steering shaft, and remove the steering bellow. Pry the steering cap off the center of the ‘steering wheel 2. Attach one end of steering beliaw to the steering ‘wheel a8 shown in figure 6. ‘3, Position the front wheots of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 4, Place the steering wheel and steering bellow over tha stoering shaft, positioning steering wheel as desired. 5. Place the washer with the cupped side down over ‘he steoring shaft. Secure with hex lock nut. See —— fou, 6. Place the stoaring cap over the center of the FIGURE 6. ‘steering wheel and seat it with your hand, ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR WARNING: Do not operate your unit unless the chute deflector has been Properly installed. 1. Remove the hex bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which arp attached to the dack next to the chute opening 2. Piace the chute deflector in position as shown in ——ligure 7. Secure with hardware just removed. ‘Cupped side of washers goes against the chute deflector. TIRE PRESSURE ‘The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for ship- ping purposes. Freduce the tire pressure before oper- ating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure: is approximately 12 p.s.\. (check sidewall of tra for tire ‘manutacturer’s recommanded pressure). WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.l. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires, nthe’ —-Leveuine THe becx With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance fram the bottom edge of the center of the left side of deck to the ground, Measure the same distance just behind the chute area on the right side of the deck. Or, place the Blades in a straight line, and measure the distance from the outside €dge of the blade tips to the ground. Adjust the it link on the loft side of the deck as nec essary. See figure 8. Recheck the adjustment CONTROLS FIGURE 9, THROTTLE CONTROL ‘The throttle contral is used to regulate the engine speed. To gat maximum olficiency from cutting, the throttle should be in the FAST position when operat- Ing the mower. See figure 9, CHOKE CONTROL ‘The choke control is located on the dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the choke operation are covered in the Separate engine manual packed with your unit. See figure 8. ‘SHIFT LEVER The shift lever is tocated in the centar of the console -and has three postions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. Sea figure 9. The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be mov- ling when shihing gears. Do nat force tha shift lever. Rolease the cluich-brake pedal slightly to-line up the shifting collar in the transmission, Then try to shift gears. ‘SPEED CONTROL LEVER ‘The speed control lever is located on the fender. Soo figure 10. The speed contro! lever allows you to regu late the ground speed of the lawn vactor. To select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Move speed control lever out of the notches and backward to slow avin tractor, forward to increase speed. When dosired ‘speed has been obtained, release lever in that posi: ‘on. Whenaver clutch Is engaged, unit will automat ‘cally go to the pre-set speed. IGNITION SWITCH Turn the key to the START position to start the ‘engine. When the engine is running, let the key return to the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left to the OFF position and remove it to prevent ‘accidental starting. See figure & LIGHT SWITCH Push the fight switch to tum on the ights, The fights \wil only operate when the engine is running AMMETER The ammeter registers. the rate of battery charge oF discharge, The ammeter will register on the discharg- Ing sie when starting the engine. it should register an the apposite side (charging) when the engine is run- fring in the fast position until the battery is completely charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling, the ammeter will not show @ charge. ‘Soe figure 9, CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL ‘The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and engages the «isc brake. See figure 9. NOTE: The ciuich-brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Control! ‘Lever SS FIGURE 10. PARKING BRAKE Tho speed control lover is used to set the parking brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch- brake pedal. Move the speed contol lever out of the Notches to desired position. Release the speed con- trol laver and the cluteh-brake pedal. To release the parking brake, depress tho cluich- brake pedal and move the speed control lover out of the notches to the desired position, Release the peed control lever and the clutet-brake pedal NOTE: Tho parking brake must be set if he operator eaves the saat with the engine running. INTERLOCKS (Not Shown) Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch- brake pedal, the fit lever, the shift lever and under the seat Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must be depressed all the way and the lift lever must be in the disengaged position Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the disengaged position CUTTING CONTROLS A. LIFT LEVER 6 lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck and to engage and disengage the blades, Pulling it all the way back and locking it eisengages the blades, NOTE: The lift lever must be in the disengaged posi- tion when siarting the engine, when shitting into ‘reverse and if the operator leaves the saat. S00 figure it B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR ‘The dock lit indicator marks the position being used for the lif lever. Select the Kit lever position desired, press the indicator lover outward, move it to the pos tion immediately below the litt lever and release the indicator lever. See figure 11 Aye 4 Lit Indiestor FIGURE 11, C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 11, Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lt ingi- ‘ator so that the lift lever can be rotumed to the same position ater it is raised, 2. Mave the deck wheeis to the hole location so the ‘wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground. OPERATION A ‘WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH (GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS, « AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. ‘50 NOF GPERATE THE UNIT WHERE (T COULD SUIP-OR TP. | MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK| ‘DOWNHILL SLOWLY. 8) LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADES), PLACE THE SHIT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE ENGINE OFF ABO REMOVE KEY. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL LOCK, SUT GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Check oil level and add it necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed In the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read Instructions carefully. IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; hawev- ef, you must chock the oil level before operating. Ba ‘careful not to overfill, WARNING: Nevor fil fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. STARTING THE ENGINE 1, Depross the clutch-brake pedal and set the park- ing braka, 2. Place the lift lever in the DISENGAGED position, See figure 11, IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety intertock system for your protection. The purpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking oF starting untess the clutch-braka Pedal is: depressed and the lit lover is in the disen- ‘gaged position. In addition, the lit lever must be in the disengaged position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will shut otf. if the operator leaves the seat with the lft lever engaged andior without sotting the parking brake, the engine will shut of. WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac- {tor It the interlock system is maifunction- Ing because it is a safety device, ‘designed for protection. 3. Set the throttle controt in the FAST position. See figure 9. 4. Pull out choke knob {9 choke engine (a warm ‘engine may not require choking), 5. Turn the ignition kay to the START position. When the engine is running, let the key return the ON position. See figure 6. Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle Control to desired engine speed. STOPPING THE ENGINE ‘Tum the ignition key to the left to the OFF position, Rlomove the key to prevent accidental starting IMPORTANT: it you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam- age belore restarting and operating the mower. NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 18. OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR 1, Set the desired cutting height. 2. Startthe engine as instructed previously. 3. Move throttle contro! to 3/4 oF full throttle to pra- vent strain on the engine and to operate the cut- ting blades. 4. Place the shitt lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. WARNING: Look to the rear before back- ing up. 5. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. pressing outward on the speed control lever and maving to desired posi- tion. Use first speed position when operating the: lawn tractor for the first time, 6. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion, 7. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress: ing the clutch-brake pedal. NOTE: When aperating the unit initially, there: wil bo ‘tie difference between the highest two speeds until afer the belts have seated themselves into the pul- loys during the braaiin period. Bo gure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, ‘oF other objects which could damage lawn mower or ‘engine. For best results and to insure more even {9788S distribution, do not mow when lawn Is exces Sivoly wot WARNING: Before isaving the operator's [position for any reason, ge the Ibladea, place the shift lever in neutral, ‘engage the parking brake, shut engine ‘off and remove the key. When stopping the unit to emply a grass bag, ete, fol tow the instructions above, This procedure will also eliminate “browning” the grass, which Is caused by hot exhaust gases from a running engine. Ht unkt stalls with speed contol in high speed, or tnt will not operate with speed control lever in a low aston proceed as follows, Place shift lever in NEUTRAL. Restart engine. Place speed control lever in high speed position Release clutch-brake pedal fully. Depress clutch-brake pedal. Place speed control lever in desired position. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE, and follow normal operating proce- dures. OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn tractor Is moving or standing stil, DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension ‘on the pulley may cause the engine to stall, WARNING: Keep feet and hands away from the dlecharge opening, the blades OF any part of the deck. When the unit Is used for other than mowing operations, the blade drive should be disengaged. Mave the lift lever into the DISENGAGED position to raise the deck and disengage the blades. (GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE GRASS COLLECTOR stock number 89-35111R is available as optional equipment for the lavn tractors. shown in this manual ‘operated without the entire grass catcher ALES NOTE: Undar normal usage beg material is subject to Wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure any replacement bag complies with the mower manu- facturar's recommendations. For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replacement bag. WARNING: The mower should not be. 10 ADJUSTMENTS. SEAT ADJUSTMENT ‘The seat may be adjusted to ditferent positions. Rafer to seat installation section of assembly instructions. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT ian uneven cutis obtained, the deck may be leveled by following instructions at end of assembly section. CUTTING DECK ENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to to the stabilizer shaft assembly. Shorton tho rod by threading it in until the ferule is against the back of the slot in the lit shaft assembly, and the rod lines up ‘with the hole in the stabilizer shaft. For more belt ten ‘sion the disengagement rod must be lengthened. To ‘decrease belt tension the disengagement rod must be shortened ‘Check the adjustment by placing the lit lever in the ‘disengaged position. The deck should move up and forward, allowing the belt ta become loose, Start and Hairpin Clip FIGURE 12. ‘SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figure 13) NOTE: When operating the unit initially or alter replacing the belts, there will be tittle difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts hhave gone through a break-in period and have seated themselves into the pulleys. H the full range of speeds. cannot be obtained on your Unit, adjust the speed control as follows. 1. Adjust the speed control lever by pushing the Clutch-brake pedal forward until the stop on the brake rod is against the frame. See figure 13 Have another person hold the pedal in this. posi tion as you make the following adjustment. Place the speed control lever in parking brake position Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer, and adjust the ferrule on the rod so it is against the back end of the slot. See figure 13. Then length- an rod one more tum. Reassemble and secure ‘with the flat washer and haitpin lip. 2. Adjust the speed control link as follows to obtain ‘the correct neutral adjustment ‘A. Start the engine, 1B. Place the shift lever in Neutral position, C. Place the speed control lover in high speed position. Reelease the clutch-brake pedal completely, then slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park position), Hold the pedal in this position Tum the engine off Alter engine stops complet ‘dlutch-brake pedal. Place speed control lever in second position. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which ‘secures the speed control link to the variable ‘speed torque bracket assembly. Push the clutch-brake pedal backward by hand ‘a8 far as it will go using light pressure, Hold it in this position as you thread the speed control link in or cut of the ferrule unti It ines up with the pin ‘on the variable speed torque bracket assembly. Secure speed control link to variable speed torque bracket assembly with flat washer and cotter pin. ly, release the FIGURE 13. " NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1, Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit will move freely when pushed forward and backward ‘with the parking brake released.) 2. Loasen the bolt which secures the shift lever ‘assembly to the shift lever link. See figure 14. 8. Place the shift lever in the neutral slot. See figure 14. 4. Tighten the bolt to 13 foot pounds. FIGURE 14, WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ‘The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the camber (tit of the wheels out at the top) require no adjustment. Automotive steering principles have bean Lusad to determine the caster and camber on the trac- tor. The front wheels should too-in 1/8 inch. Te adjust the toe-in, proceed as follows. 1. Remove the hest nut and lock washer, and drop tha tie rod end from the whee! bracket. See figure 15. 2. Loasen the hex jam nut on tie rod, 3: Adjust the tie rod assembly for carrect toe-in. 2 Dimension “8” should be approximately 1/8" less than Dimension “A,” See figure 16. A) To increase Dimension “B,” screw tie rod into tie rod end. B.) To decrease Dimension * tie rod end. C)) Reassemble tie rod. Chock dimensions. Readjust Hf necessary, "unscrew te rad trom ae FIGURE 16. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine Is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades, Keep clear of all moving Parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust the carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit NOTE: A cirty air cleaner will cause an engine to nun rough. Be cortain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburctar BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See figure 17) NOTE: Your brake may be equipped with a tock nut Instead of the castie nut and cotter pin shown in fguro 17. ‘The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame. During normal operation of this machine, the brake is subject to wear and will require periodic ‘examination and adjustment WARNING: Do not have the engine run- ing when you adjust the brake, To adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin from the castle nut (if so equipped). Adjust the nut so the braki starts to engage when the brake lover is 1/4" to 5/16" away from the axle housing, LUBRICATION WARNING: Always stop engine and dis- connect spark plug wires before clean- ling, lubricating or doing any kind of work ‘on lawn tractor. STEERING GEARS Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive mult-pumose grease after every 25 hours of opera: tion or once a season. Soe figure 18, STEERING SHAFT Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with light oil FIGURE 18, 13 TRANSAXLE ‘The transaxde is lubricated at the factory and does not require checking. It disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 10 oz. of Shell grease, part numbar 737-0148. WHEELS The front wheels may be provided with grease fittings. The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for lubrication, Lubricate both front and rear wheels at least once @ season with automotive multi-purpose grease PIVOT POINTS Lubricate all pivat points with light oi at least once a season, MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wires and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or mainte- nance. TROUBLE SHOOTING Reler to page 18 of this manual for trouble shooting information ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oll as instructed in the separate ‘engine manual packed with your unit. Read and fol- Jow instructions carefully, Service alr cleaner every 10 hours under normal con- ditions, Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. To service the alr cleaner, reter to the sep- ‘arate engine manual packed with your unit ‘Tho spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is rec- ‘ommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifi- cations. CLEANING ENGINE AND DECK ‘Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt must not be alowed to accumulate around the cooling fins of the ‘engine or on any part ol the machine. Clean the underside of the deck atter each mowing CUTTING BLADES: ‘A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ‘ground the spark plug wire and remove ignition key before working on the cutting bblade to prevent accidental engine start- ling. Protect hands by using heavy gloves ‘or a rag to grasp the cutting biades. 1. Remove the large bolt and lock washer which hholds the blade and adapter to the blade spindle. 2. Remove the blade and adaptor from the spindle. 3. I the blade or blade adapter needs replacing femove the two small bolts, lock washers and ‘nuts which hold the blade to the adaptor. B. Sharpening Ramove the cutting blades by following the directions cf the preceding section When sharpening the blades, follow the original angle of ging as a guide. It is extremely Important that ach cutting edge receives an equal amount of grind- ing to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to tha mower and could break, causing personal injury. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shalt screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side unti it balances event. NOTE: 11 is recommended that the biade always be removed trom the adapter for the best test of balance. ‘C. Reassembly Belore reassembling the blade and the blade adaptar ‘to the unit, lubricate the spindie and the inner surface ‘of the blade adapter with light oll, Lubricating the bot holes, bolts and inner surface of the rusts with light oll is also recommended. & 4 02. plastic battle of light ofl lubricant is available. Order part number 737-0170. [Engine oll may aiso be used ‘When replacing biades, be sure to install he blade ‘with the side of the blade markod “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground when the mowor isin the operating position. Blade Mounting Torque ‘Center Bolt: 450 in. tbs. min.,.600 in. bs. max. Blade Adapter Botts: 200 in. Ibs. min., 350 in. bs. max. To insure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts ‘must be checked periodically for correct tightness. FUEL FILTER: ‘Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel fk tor. Replace filter whenever contamination or discol- oration is noticed. Order replacement filter through your engine authorized service dealer. 4 DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug ‘wire and ground it against the engine, [Block the wheels of the unit. NOTE: Figures 19, 22 and 23 are shown with tha unit tipped up for clarity. fis not necessary fo tip the unit to remove the bette ‘However, il tipping the unit is desired, remave the bat- ‘ery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakage, dain the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap, place a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the plastic whan finished changing the belts, Block unit securely DECK BELT 11. Place the lit lever in the disengaged position. 2. Remove the hex bolts (belt keepers) and cupped washers from the engine pulley belt guard. See figure 19, NOTE: When reassembling, make certain hex and cupped washers are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed. See figure 19. FIGURE 19, 3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. 4. Place the lit lever in the engaged (all the way for- ‘ward) position. 5. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle, inside the left rear ‘wheel. Use a spring puller or other surtabie tool. 8. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the hairpin clips and flat washers. 7. Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and flat washers and sliding out the rod. Refer to fig- ure 12, 8. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position. 9. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor. 5. Remove the two bolts which hold the shift lever 10. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley by ‘bracket to the frame on the left side of the unit. omen /-tapping screws. See figure 20. ‘Swing the bracket toward the right so the Belt can sal a be removed from the transmission pulley. Soe fig- ure 22. 6. Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order. 7. Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjust- ment section. ‘Transmission FIGURE 20, 11, Remove and replace the belt, reassemble follow- ing the instructions in reverse order. FIGURE 22. REAR DRIVE BELT 4. Place shift lever in neutral position. Unscrew the FRONT DRIVE BELT ‘shift knob. Remove the two truss: head screws 1. To remove the front drive belt, first remove the which secure the transmission cover. See figure ‘tear drive belt from the idler pulley and variable BIA speed pulley. 2. Lif the transmission cover. Unplug the safety wire = 2. Pace the lift lever in the disengaged position, {rom beneath the transmission cover. See figure: 21B, Remove transmission cover. 8. Rlomove the hex bolts (belt keepers) and cupped NOTE: Make certain hex bolts aro reassembled as ‘Shown in figure 19 4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley, 55. Remove the two sel-tapping screws on each side of the frame which hold the engine pulley belt (Quard to the frame, See figure 23. Remove the engine pulley belt guard by slipping it forward and 3. Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the unit. Lit the belt over the idler pulley. See figure 2 4. Flemave the belt from the variable speed pulley. FIGURE 23. 15 6. Place the clutch-brake pedal in park position, 2. Attach tt second jumper cable from the Negative terminal of the good battery to the 7. Push forward on the variable speed pulley, and lift the belt off the engine and remove the belt FRE OP TEE CEE NTT THE: DEAD BAT from the engine pulley. 8. Release the clutch-brake pedal. Using the pedal to move the variable speed pulley as necessary, WARNING: Fallure to use this starting it the belt up and af the variable speed pulley. Procedure could cause sparking, and the ‘neither battery could explode. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain bolt is = Inside the pins. See figure 24, BATTERY MAINTENANCE 1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before ‘and after charging) 19 be sure electrolyte Javel is above the lowest line on battery. Add only ds- tilled water or a good quality drinking water. NEVER add additional acid or other chemicals to battery after intial activation, ‘The battery should be checked with a hydrometer alter every 25 hours of operation. if the specific ‘gravity is less than 1.225, remove battory and recharge. ‘Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with thin ‘coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer sor- ‘vice and protection against electrolyte corrosion ‘The battory should be kept clean. Any deposits of ‘acid should be neutralized with soda and water. Be careful not to get this solution in the cells. ‘BATTERY STORAGE 1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER, 9. Reassembie with a new belt, following instruc tions in reverse order store discharged battery as it will not recover. 10. Adjust the speed contol as instructed in adjust: 2. When storing battery for extended periods, dis- ‘ment section. connect battery cables, Removing battery from unit is recommended. BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION 3. Store in cold, dry place. ( WARNING: When removing the battery," pecharge battery whenever the specstic gravity Is less than 1.225, belore retuming to service, or follow this order of disassembly to pre- auhie ee vent the screwdriver fram shorting i ‘test against the frame. COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE: 1. Remove the Negative cable, 1. Overcharging 2. Remove the Positive cabie. 2. Undercharging Te installa battery: 3 Lack of water 1. Attach the Positive cable. 4, Loose holds downs andior carreded connections 2. Attach the Negative cable, 5. Excessive loads 6. Battery electrolyte substiutes JUMP STARTING 7. Freezing of electrolyte 1.

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