DANGER: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark...
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II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
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• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Keys (2) Keys ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the op er at ing po si- tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).
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4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holding the defl ector shield up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HIGH REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions...
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Stan dards Institute.
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - (N) Use choke control whenever you are start- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to dis en gage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is...
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Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
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NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Tow only the attachments that are rec om - mend ed by and comply with spec i fi...
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TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mis sion en gaged position.
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4. Move motion control lever to full for ward position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to “leak” power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor. 2.
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ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil fi lter every sea son or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your en gine will not run prop er ly us ing a dirty air fi...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 4.
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02965 NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before slid- ing mower under tractor. 3. Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor. 4. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring.
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13. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- gage slowly. 14. Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. 15. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels be- fore op er at ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.
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02966 4. If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 and 3 in Visual Adjustment instructions above. 5. Recheck measurements, adjust if nec- essary until both sides are equal. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8"...
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which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. 6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both mandrel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S). MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys (R) and around idler pulleys (S) as shown.
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TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. You may also check brake by: 1.
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REPLACING BATTERY WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fi...
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to a service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine fl ooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to a service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. (continued) 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to s service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt.
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.