Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Only allow responsible adults, who are famil{ar with the instructions, to operate the machine. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. , which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other peop/e before mowing. Do not mow in reverse uniess absolutely necessary. [. . . ] When engine starts, slowly push choke control in. , , Move throttle control to "FAST" position. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachment clutch. NOTE: tf at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 ° F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
FIG. 10
MULCHtNG
MOWING
T|PS
MOWING
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_MPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn, Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area wil!3 -If equipped with oil fitter, change oil ever, /50 hours. 4 - Reptace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil, 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
GENERAL
RECO[ MENDATIONS
LUBRRCATtON
CHART
The warranty on:this vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-rue!mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
t_ ATTACHMENT" CLUTCH BEARING ZERK I_-J] "_, . , J L-'_- BEARING ZERK
ENGINE Q
PivoT(s)
BEFORE
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EACH USE
Check engine oil level. Check for loose fasteners.
Q SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OiL API - SG PURPOSE GREASE RESPONSIBtLR1ES "ENGINE _' SECTION (_ GENERAL
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER
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tMPORTANTr DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS L. UBRtCANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DiRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE UFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, PewDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
CUSTOMER
TRACTOR
ESPONSIBILITiES
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 13}
Care should be taken to keep the b:lade balanced, An unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. · , , The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. [. . . ] Keps 5/16 - 18 UNC Bolt, Carriage 5/t6 UNC x 1/2 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-!0, 12-15, 31 and 33) Mower Deck, Complete (Std. Deck, Order separately mulcher blade, mulcher plate and gauge wheel components Key Nos. inches
NOTE: All component dimensions 1 inqh = 25. 4 mm
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REPAIR PARTS
18 HP 42" TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE
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AUTORANGING PC INTERFACE DIGITAL MULTIMETER 82019 4360-56
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PARTS
18 HP 42" TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 9!7, 254860 4360'56 - MODEL NUMBER
KEY PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 11 12 13 14 15 t6 t7 18 t9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 t38248 2274J 134400 105904X t05905X 134788 !34399 120951X 134791 2267J 134793 I20407X 120415X 2257J 106846X !06095X !05909X 105910X 10591tX 138242 138246 138238 138240 138245 2244j I05916X 120470X 110070X 108977X 124644X 108980X t20406X 134796 !34797 105925X 2232J t08978X 1t0079X t24639X t20472X
:: DESCRIPTION Housing, Upper Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 1/4-20x. 734 Bali, Detent Spring, Detent Screw, Set Kit, Shifter Assembly Boot, Shifter Puck, Friction Screw, Self-Tapping, with Sealer Ring, Retaining * AssembJy, Kit, Shim . 625 Shaft Gear, Spur, 20 Teeth Washer, Plain _632 x 1. 38 x . 046 Key, Woodruff, #9 Assembly, Kit, Input Shaft Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth Ring, Retaining Chain, 24 Pitches Bearing, Flange Gear, Spur, 14 Teeth Collar, Clutch Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys Bearing, Flange Shaft, Intermediate Key, Woodruff, #61 Ring, Retaining Sprocket, t8 Teeth Spacer Gear, Spur, 37 Teeth Gear, Spur, 30 Teeth Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth Gear, Spur, 22 Teeth Gear, Spur, 119 Teeth Spacer 1. I33 x 1. 50 x . 375 Washer, Plain . 640 x 1. 37 x . 06t Washer, Plain . 632 x t. 00 x . 026 Spacer . 630 x 1. 00×. 169 Assembly, Gear, C_mbination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft, Idler Spacer . 633 x . 87 x . 755
KEY PART NO. [. . . ]