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Removing the Tractor from Storage, Adjustments

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PRODUCT CARE c. Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted. • Referring to the Engine Operator's Manual, drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl. 3. Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning your tractor other than to clean the underside of the deck. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 4. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. Recharge the battery periodically when in storage. NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location where temperatures are above freezing. 5. Lubricate all lubrication points. Removing the Tractor from Storage 1. Check the engine oil. 2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. See tire side wall for proper tire inflation pressure. 3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly. 5. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor systems are functioning properly. Adjustments ADJUSTING DECK LIFT PEDAL 1. Set the deck to the transport position. 2. Remove the hex bolt, washer and hex nut near the center of the pedal assembly. See Figure 28. 3. Position the pedal to the optimal position based on operator preference. See Figure 29. Figure 29 4. Re-install the hardware previously removed and torque the nut to 28-35 ft-lbs (38-47 N-m). See Figure 28. DECK LEVELING If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling adjustments can be performed. WARNING If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler, and surrounding metal surfaces will be very hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns. WARNING Tractor blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. LEVELING THE DECK (SIDE-TO-SIDE) 1. Place the deck lift knob in a middle mowing position and rotate both outside blades so they are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they are not, proceed to the next step. 3. Locate the adjustment bolts (a) on the left and right side of the deck. See Figure 30. 4. Loosen, but do not remove, the jam nuts (b) on the adjustment bolt. Adjust either the right or left adjustment bolt up or down as necessary until the side-to-side heights are equal. See Figure 30. (a) Figure 28 (b) Figure 30 25

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PRODUCT CARE
c.
Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than
90 days:
•
Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor
fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel
tank empty.
•
Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the choke to
keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor
has been exhausted.
•
Referring to the Engine Operator’s Manual, drain the
fuel from the carburetor bowl.
3.
Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly.
NOTE:
Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not
recommended for cleaning your tractor other than to
clean the underside of the deck. It may cause damage to
electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the
engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
4.
Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative cable
at the battery to prevent possible discharge. Recharge the
battery periodically when in storage.
NOTE:
Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods
of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
5.
Lubricate all lubrication points.
Removing the Tractor from Storage
1.
Check the engine oil.
2.
Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure. See tire side wall for proper tire
inflation pressure.
3.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure
engine is operating properly.
5.
Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor
systems are functioning properly.
Adjustments
ADJUSTING DECK LIFT PEDAL
1.
Set the deck to the transport position.
2.
Remove the hex bolt, washer and hex nut near the center of
the pedal assembly. See Figure 28.
Figure 28
3.
Position the pedal to the optimal position based on operator
preference. See Figure 29.
Figure 29
4.
Re-install the hardware previously removed and torque the
nut to 28-35 ft-lbs (38-47 N-m). See Figure 28.
DECK LEVELING
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling
adjustments can be performed.
WARNING
If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler,
and surrounding metal surfaces will be very hot and can
cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least
five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
WARNING
Tractor blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
LEVELING THE DECK (SIDE³TO³SIDE)
1.
Place the deck lift knob in a middle mowing position and
rotate both outside blades so they are perpendicular with
the tractor.
2.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip
to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right
blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be
equal. If they are not, proceed to the next step.
3.
Locate the adjustment bolts (a) on the left and right side of
the deck. See Figure 30.
4.
Loosen, but do not remove, the jam nuts (b) on the
adjustment bolt. Adjust either the right or left adjustment
bolt up or down as necessary until the side-to-side heights
are equal. See Figure 30.
(a)
(b)
Figure 30