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OWNERS

MANUAL

GARDEN

TRACTORS

(11,

16

and

18

H.P.)

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS

LIST

Important:

Read

Safety

Rules

and

Instructions

Carefully

PRINTED

IN

U.S.A.

Model

Numbers

144-810-OOO*^

144-811-000

144-822-000//^

144-823-000

144-824-000-^

144-825-000

144-826-000

144-827-000

144-832-000//P

144-833-000

144-834-000^^

144-835-000

144-836-000

^

144-837-000

hank

you

for

purchasing

an

^Aqnerican

built

product.

^RM

NO.

770-3182

1

Safe

Operating

Practices

Assembly.

Controls.

Operation.

Adjustments.

Lubrication.

Maintenance

.

INDEX

.3

Off-Season

Storage.16

.5

Troubleshooting

Chart.17,18

.8

Illustrated

Parts

for

Tractor.20-31

.9

Illustrated

Parts

for

Transaxle

...32,33

10

Electrical

Diagrams

and

Parts

Lists.34,35

11

Parts

Ordering

Information

..Back

Cover

12

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V

LIMITED

WARRANTY

For

one

year

from

the

date

of

oric

inal

retail

purchase,

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC

\A/ill

either

repair

or

replace,

at

its

option,

free

Df

charge,

F.O.B.

factory

or

authorized

service

firm,

any

part

or

parts

found

to

be

defective

n

material

or

workmanship.

Transportation

charges

for

the

movement

of

any

power

equiprr

ent

unit

or

attachment

are

the

responsibility

of

the

pur¬

chaser.

Transportation

charges

for

any

parts

submitted

for

replacement

under

this

warran¬

ty

must

be

paid

by

the

purchaser

ur

less

such

return

is

requested

by

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC.

This

warranty

will

not

apply

to

any

part

which

has

become

inoperative

due

to

misuse,

ex¬

cessive

use,

accident,

neglect,

improper

maintenance,

alterations,

or

unless

the

unit

has

been

operated

and

maintained

in

accordance

with

the

instructions

furnished.

This

warran¬

ty

does

not

apply

to

the

engine,

mo

or,

battery,

battery

chargeror

component

parts

thereof.

Please

refer

to

the

applicable

man

jfacturer’s

warranty

on

these

items.

This

warranty

will

not

apply

where

the

unit

has

been

used

commercially.

Warranty

service

is

availabie

throu

jh

your

local

authorized

service

dealer

or

distributor.

If

you

do

not

know

the

dealer

or

distri

butor

in

your

area,

please

write

to

the

Customer

Service

Department

of

MTD.

The

return

of

a

complete

unit

will

not

be

accepted

by

the

factory

unless

prior

written

per¬

mission

has

been

extended

by

MTD.

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

Ingal

rights.

You

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

to

state.

♦

♦

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t

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t-

warning

{

This

unit

is

equipped

with

an

internal

combustion

engine

and

should

not

be

used

on

or

near

any

unim¬

proved

forest-covered,

brush-covered

or

grass-covered

land

unless

the

engine’s

exhaust

system

is

equipped

with

a

spark

arrester

meeting

ap

alicable

local

or

state

laws

(if

any).

If

a

spark

arrester

is

used,

it

should

be

maintained

in

effective

workinc

order

by

the

operator.

In

the

State

of

California

the

above

is

required

by

law

(Section

4442

of

the

California

Public

Resources

Code),

ether

states

may

have

similar

laws.

Federal

laws

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

muffler

is

available

at

your

nearest

engine

authorized

service

center.

2

To

reduce

the

potential

for

any

injury,

comply

with

the

following

safety

instructions.

Failure

to

comply

with

the

instructions

may

result

in

personal

injury.

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

FOR

RIDING

VEHICLES

1.

Read

this

owner’s

manual

carefully

In

its

en¬

tirety

before

attempting

to

assemble

or

operate

this

unit.

Keep

this

manual

in

a

safe

place

for

future

and

regular

reference

and

for

ordering

replacement

parts.

2.

This

unit

is

a

precision

piece

of

power

equip¬

ment,

not

a

plaything.

Therefore

exercise

ex¬

treme

caution

at

all

times.

3.

Know

the

controls

and

how

to

stop

quickly—

READ

THIS

OWNER’S

MANUAL.

4.

Do

not

allow

children

to

operate

vehicle.

Do

not

allow

adults

to

operate

it

without

proper

instruction.

Only

persons

well

acquainted

witfi

these

rules

of

safe

operation

should

be

allowed

to

use

your

mower.

5.

No

one

should

operate

this

unit

while

intox¬

icated

or

while

taking

medication

that

impairs

the

senses

or

reactions.

6.

Wear

sturdy,

rough-soled

work

shoes

and

close-fitting

slacks

and

shirts

to

avoid

en¬

tanglement

in

the

moving

parts.

Never

operate

a

unit

in

bare

feet,

sandals,

or

sneakers.

7.

To

prevent

injury,

do

not

carry

passengers

or

give

rides.

Keep

children,

pets

and

by¬

standers

out

of

the

area

while

mowing.

Only

the

operator

should

ride

on

the

unit

and

only

ride

in

the

seat.

8.

Check

overhead

clearance

carefully

before

driving

under

power

lines,

guy

wires,

bridges

or

low

hanging

tree

branches,

before

entering

or

leaving

buildings,

or

in

any

other

situation

where

the

operator

may

be

struck

or

pulled

from

the

unit,

which

could

result

in

serious

in¬

jury.

9.

To

maintain

control

of

the

unit

and

reduce

the

possibility

of

upset

or

collision,

operate

the

tractor

smoothly.

Avoid

erratic

operation

and

excessive

speed.

10.

Keep

the

area

of

operation

clear

of

all

per¬

sons,

particularly

small

children

and

pets.

Stop

engine

when

they

are

in

the

vicinity

of

your

mower.

Although

the

area

of

operation

should

be

completely

cleared

of

foreign

ob¬

jects,

a

small

object

may

have

been

over¬

looked

and

could

be

accidently

thrown

by

the

mower

in

any

direction

and

cause

injury.

11.

Clear

work

area

of

objects

which

might

be

picked

up

and

thrown

by

the

mower

in

any

direction

and

cause

injury.

12.

Stop

the

blade(s)

when

crossing

gravel

drives,

walks

or

roads.

13.

Disengage

all

attachment

clutches

and

shift

into

neutral

before

attempting

to

start

engine.

14.

Disengage

power

to

attachment(s)

and

stop

engine

before

leaving

operating

position.

15.

Do

not

put

hands

or

feet

near

or

under

rotating

parts.

Keep

clear

of

the

discharge

opening

at

all

times

as

the

rotating

blade(s)

can

cause

in¬

jury.

16.

Disengage

power

to

attachment(s)

and

stop

engine

before

making

any

repairs

or

ad¬

justments.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

plug

to

pre¬

vent

accidental

starting.

17.

Before

attempting

to

unclog

the

mower

or

discharge

chute,

stop

the

engine.

The

mower

blade(s)

may

continue

to

rotate

for

a

few

seconds

after

the

engine

is

shut

off.

Therefore,

be

sure

the

blade(s)

have

stopped

completely.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

plug

to

pre¬

vent

accidental

starting.

18.

Disengage

power

to

attachment(s)

when

transporting

or

not

in

use.

19.

Take

all

possible

precautions

when

leaving

vehicle

unattended

such

as

disengaging

power-take-off,

iowering

attachments,

shift¬

ing

into

neutral,

setting

parking

brake,

stop¬

ping

engine

and

removing

key.

20.

Do

not

stop

or

start

suddenly

when

going

uphill

or

downhill.

Mow

up

and

down

face

of

steep

slopes;

never

across

the

face.

Use

ex¬

treme

caution

if

it

is

necessary

to

drive

the

tractor

up

an

incline

or

back

the

tractor

down

an

incline

because

the

front

of

the

tractor

could

lift

and

rapidly

flip

over

backward

which

could

cause

serious

injury.

21.

Reduce

speed

on

slopes

and

in

sharp

turns

to

prevent

tipping

or

loss

of

control.

Always

keep

the

tractor

in

gear

when

going

down

steep

hills

to

take

advantage

of

engine

brak¬

ing

action.

22.

Stay

alert

for

holes

in

terrain

and

other

hidden

hazards.

23.

Use

care

when

pulling

loads

or

using

heavy

equipment.

A.

Use

only

approved

drawbar

hitch

points.

B.

Limit

loads

to

those

you

can

safely

control.

C.

Do

not

turn

sharply.

Use

care

when

back¬

ing.

D.

Use

counterweight(s)

or

wheel

weights

when

suggested

in

owner’s

manual.

24.

Watch

out

for

traffic

when

crossing

or

near

roadways.

25.

When

using

any

attachments,

never

direct

dis¬

charge

of

material

toward

bystanders

nor

allow

anyone

near

vehicle

while

in

operation.

26.

Handle

gasoline

with

care.

It

is

highly

flam¬

mable.

A.

Use

approved

gasoline

container.

B.

Never

remove

cap

or

add

gasoline

to

a

run¬

ning

or

hot

engine

or

fill

fuel

tank

indoors.

Wipe

up

spilled

gasoline.

C.

Open

doors

if

engine

is

run

in

garage.

Ex¬

haust

fumes

are

dangerous.

Do

not

run

engine

indoors.

I

27.

Keep

the

vehicle

and

attachments

iti

good

operating

condition,

and

keep

safety

c

evices

in

place.

Use

guards

as

instruc

ed

in

operator’s

manual.

28.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts,

and

screws

tight

to

be

sure

the

equipment

is

in

safe

working

condi¬

tion.

29.

Never

store

the

equipment

with

gasc

line

in

the

tank

inside

a

building

where

fum

js

may

reach

an

open

flame

or

spark.

Allow

engine

to

cool

before

storing

in

any

enclosure.

30.

To

reduce

fire

hazard,

keep

engine

free

of

grass,

leaves

or

excessive

grease.

31.

The

vehicle

and

attachments

should

be

stopped

and

inspected

for

damage

afhsr

strik¬

ing

a

foreign

object.

The

damage

shc

uld

be

repaired

before

restarting

and

operat

ng

the

equipment.

32.

Do

not

change

the

engine

governor

S3ttings

or

overspeed

the

engine.

33.

When

using

the

vehicle

with

mower,

p'oceed

as

follows:

(1)

M

o

w

only

in

daylight

or

in

good

a

tificial

light.

(2)

Never

make

a

cutting

height

adjustment

while

engine

is

running

if

operator

must

dismount

to

do

so.

(3)

Shut

the

engine

off

and

wait

until

the

blade

comes

to

a

complete

stop

before

removing

the

grass

catcher.

(4)

Check

blade

mounting

bolts

for

proper

tightness

at

frequent

intervals.

34.

Check

grass

catcher

bags

frequently

for

wear

or

deterioration.

For

safety

protection,

replace

only

with

new

bag

meeting

original

equipment

specifications.

35.

Look

behind

to

make

sure

the

area

is

clear

before

placing

the

transmission

in

reverse

and

continue

looking

behind

while

backing

up.

Disengage

blades

before

shifting

into

reverse

and

backing

up.

36.

This

unit

should

not

be

driven

up

a

ramp

onto

a

trailer

or

truck

under

power,

because

the

unit

could

tip

over,

causing

serious

personal

injury.

The

unit

must

be

pushed

manually

to

load

properly.

4

ASSEMBLY

NOTE

This

unit

is

shipped

WITHOUT

GAS¬

OLINE

or

OIL.

After

assembly,

see

separate

engine

manual

for

proper

fuel

and

engine

oil

recommenda¬

tions.

magnesia,

beaten

egg

or

vegetable

oil.

Seek

prompt

medical

attention.

EYES:

Flush

with

cool

water

for

at

least

15

minutes,

then

seek

immediate

medical

attention.

Since

batteries

produce

expiosive

gases,

keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

lighters,

matches,

etc.)

away.

Be

sure

to

charge

battery

only

in

well-

ventilated

areas.

This

owner’s

manual

covers

various

models

of

garden

tractors.

The

units

illustrated

may

vary

slightly

from

your

unit.

Follow

the

instructions

which

pertain

to

your

unit.

BATTERY

INFORMATION

warning

\

A.

B

attery

acid

must

be

handled

with

great

care

as

contact

with

it

can

burn

and

blister

the

skin.

It

is

also

advisable

to

wear

protective

clothing

(goggles,

rubber

gloves

and

apron)

when

work¬

ing

with

it.*

B.

S

hould

battery

acid

accidentally

splatter

into

the

eyes

or

onto

the

face,

rinse

the

affected

area

immediately

with

clean

cold

water.

If

there

is

any

further

discomfort,

seek

prompt

medical

attention.

C.

If

acid

spills

on

clothing,

first

dilute

it

with

clean

water,

then

neutralize

with

a

solution

of

ammonia/water

or

baking

soda/water.

D.

Since

battery

acid

is

corrosive,

do

not

pour

it

into

any

sink

or

drain.

Before

discarding

empty

electrolyte

containers,

rinse

them

with

a

neutralizing

solution.

E.

NEVER

connect

or

disconnect

charger

clips

to

battery

while

charger

is

turned

on

as

it

can

cause

sparks.

F.

Keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

matches,

lighters)

away

from

the

battery

as

the

hydrogen

gas

generated

during

charging

can

be

combustible.

G.

A

s

a

further

precaution,

only

charge

the

battery

in

a

well-ventilated

area.

*Always

shield

eyes,

protect

skin

and

clothing

when

working

near

batteries.

t

Battery

contains

sulfuric

acid.

Antidote:

EXTER¬

NAL—Flush

with

water.

INTERNAL—Drink

large

quantities

of

water

or

milk.

Follow

with

milk

of

KEEP

BATTERIES

OUT

OF

THE

REACH

OF

CHIL¬

DREN.

ACTIVATING

THE

BATTERY

1.

Place

the

battery

to

be

filled

on

a

workbench.

Never

activate

a

battery

in

the

unit.

2.

Slip

one

end

of

battery

drain

tube

on

the

bat¬

tery

manifold.

3.

Remove

the

fill

caps

from

all

cells.

4.

Fill

each

cell

carefully

using

1.265

specific

gravity

electrolyte.

Fill

each

cell

to

the

top

of

the

separators.

Do

not

overfill.

5.

Let

the

battery

sit

for

20

minutes

to

allow

the

chemical

reaction

to

take

place.

6

.

Charge

the

battery

at

a

MAXIMUM

RATE

OF

5

AMPS,

until

the

specific

gravity

reads

1.265.

Use

a

hydrometer

to

check

the

specific

gravi¬

ty.

CAUTION

An

excessive

rate

of

charge

will

damage

the

battery.

7.

Check

the

level

of

electrolyte.

Adjust

level

to

bottom

of

split

ring

if

necessary

with

elec¬

trolyte.

8

.

Replace

fill

caps.

CAUTION

After

battery

has

been

in

service,

add

only

distilled

water,

or

pure

drinking

water.

DO

NOT

ADD

ACID.

NOTE

This

engine

is

equipped

with

an

alternator.

The

current

for

the

bat¬

tery

charger

alternator

is

unregu¬

lated.

During

normal

operation,

it

is

only

necessary

to

charge

the

battery:

1.

When

it

is

activated

for

the

first

time.

2.

Before

winter

storage.

3.

Before

using

the

lawn

tractor

after

winter

storage.

5

1

FIGURE

1.

_

,

„

Hold-Down

FIGURE

2.

INSTALLING

THE

BATTERY

The

positive

battery

terminal

is

marked

Pos.

(

+

).

The

negative

bat¬

tery

terminai

is

marked

Neg.

(-).

1.

Place

the

battery

on

the

battery

plate

vyith

the

terminals

towards

the

rear

of

the

tractor.

2.

Attach

the

positive

cabie

(heavy

red

wire)

and

the

small

red

wire

(from

the

circuit

breaker)

to

the

positive

battery

terminal

(-f)

with

a

V4

-20

x

3

/

4

"

long

bolt,

lock

washer

and

hex

nut

pro-

—vided

in

the

battery

pack.

See

figure

1.

3.

Attach

the

negative

cable

(heavy

black

wire)

to

the

negative

battery

terminal

(-)

with

the

other

1

/

4-20

X

3/4"

long

bolt,

lock

washer

and

hex

nut.

4.

H

o

ok

one

hold-down

rod

into

the

hole

in

bat-

—tery

plate

beside

the

battery.

See

figure

2.

Place

the

battery

cover

in

position

over

the

hold-down

rod.

Secure

with

wing

nut.

Attach

other

hold-down

rod

to

the

other

side

of

bat¬

tery

cover

in

the

same

manner.

5.

R

oute

the

battery

drain

tube

down

beside

the

oil

drain

pipe

on

the

right

side

of

the

tractor.

11

H.P.

Tractor—

Secure

battery

drain

tube

to

oil

drain

pipe

with

plastic

tie

provided.

Cut

off

excess

end

of

plastic

tie.

16

and

18

H.P.

Tractor—

Slip

the

end

of

the

drain

tube

into

the

mounting

clamp

provided

in

hardware

pack.

Secure

the

mounting

clamp

to

the

tractor

by

placing

the

clamp

over

the

hex

bolt

and

nut

which

hold

the

engine

pulley

belt

guard

to

the

frame.

Secure

in

place

with

hex

lock

nut

provided

in

hardware

pack.

See

—figure

3.

FIGURE

3.

6

The

vented

battery

allows

any

gases

or

liquid

from

the

battery

to

be

drained

onto

the

ground.

FIGURE

4A.—Models

810,

822,

824,

834

and

836

FIGURE

5.—Models

811,

823,

825,

833

and

835

SEAT

ASSEMBLY

Models

810,

822,

824,

834

and

836:

The

seat

can

be

adjusted

to

four

positions.

With

the

seat

tipped

forward,

hook

the

front

of

the

seat

spring

into

the

slots

on

the

tractor

frame.

Allow

the

seat

to

pivot

backwards

until

it

rests

on

the

—rear

of

the

springs.

See

figure

4A.

Models

811,

823,

825,

833

and

835:

Place

the

seat

in

position

against

the

seat

brackets.

Secure

each

side

of

seat

with

3

/

4

"

long

hex

bolt,

two

belleville

washers

(on

the

inside

and

outside)

and

hex

lock

nut.

Crown

side

of

washers

should

be

against

the

head

of

the

bolt

and

the

nut.

-

4

—See

figure

4B.

STEERING

WHEEL

INSTALLATION

1.

M

o

dels

811,

823,

825,

833

and

835

only:

There

are

four

height

positions

for

the

steering

wheel.

For

shipping

purposes,

the

steering

shaft

is

assembled

in

the

lowest

position.

Lift

the

hood

of

the

tractor.

Remove

the

hairpin

cotter

and

clevis

pin

on

the

steering

shaft.

Raise

the

shaft

to

desired

position

and

secure

with

hairpin

cotter

and

clevis

pin.

See

reference

numbers

56

and

57

on

page

28.

2.

M

o

dels

811,

823,

825,

833

and

835

only:

Attach

the

plastic

steering

bellow

to

the

steering

—wheel

as

shown

in

figure

5.

One

end

of

the

steering

bellow

is

slightly

larger

than

the

other.

The

larger

end

must

be

assembled

to

the

steering

wheel.

3.

P

lace

steering

wheel

over

the

steering

shaft,

lining

up

the

flats

in

the

wheel

with

the

flats

on

the

shaft.

7

1

FIGURE

6.

4.

Secure

with

cupped

washer

(cupped

side

against

the

steering

wheei)

and

hex

nut.

See

-figure

6.

5.

Press

the

steering

wheei

cap

on

the

steering

wheel

by

hand.

TIRE

PRESSURE

For

shipping

purposes,

the

tires

on

your

unit

may

be

over-infiated.

Tire

pressure

should

be

reduced

before

unit

is

put

into

operation.

Recommended

operating

tire

pressure

shouid

be

10

p.s.i.

Check

sidewali

of

tire

for

manufacturer’s

max¬

imum

tire

pressure.

If

this

information

does

not

appear

on

your

tire,

maximum

tire

pressure

under

any

circumstances

is

30

p.s.i.

Equal

tire

pressure

should

be

maintained

on

all

tires.

CONTROLS

IGNITION

SWITCH

The

ignition

switch

is

located

in

the

cente'

of

the

dashboard.

Turn

the

key

to

the

START

position

to

start

the

engine.

When

the

engine

is

running,

leave

the

key

in

the

ON

position.

To

slop

the

engine,

turn

the

key

to

the

OFF

positicn.

See

figure

7.

WARNING

Remove

the

key

from

the

tracto

when

the

tractor

is

not

in

use

to

pre

vent

accidental

starting.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

The

throttle

control

is

located

on

the

left

side

of

the

dashboard

and

is

used

to

regulate

the

engine

speed.

See

figure

7.

The

engine

shojid

be

operated

from

%

to

full

throttle

(FAST

when

operating

any

equipment

that

uses

the

tractor

engine

as

a

source

of

power

such

as

the

nowing

deck,

snow

thrower

or

rotary

tiller.

CHOKE

CONTROL

(16

and

18

H.P.

only)

The

choke

control

is

located

on

the

right

side

of

the

dashboard

and

is

operated

manually.

Details

for

the

choke

operation

are

covered

in

the

separate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

unit.

See

figure

7.

LIGHT

SWITCH

The

head

lamps

are

operated

by

pushing

the

light

switch

located

on

the

dashboard.

The

heac

lamps

will

only

operate

when

the

engine

is

running.

See

figure

7.

AMMETER

The

ammeter

registers

the

rate

of

battery

charge

or

discharge.

The

ammeter

will

register

on

the

discharging

side

with

starting

the

engine.

It

should

register

on

the

opposite

side

(charging)

when

the

engine

is

running

in

the

fast

position

un¬

til

the

battery

is

completely

charged.

With

a

fully

charged

battery

or

with

the

engine

idling,

the

am¬

meter

will

not

show

a

charge.

See

figure

7.

FIGURE

7.—16

and

18

H.P.

Models

Shown

8

GASOLINE

TANK

The

gasoline

tank

is

located

under

the

tractor

seat.

Tip

the

seat

forward

to

fill

the

tank.

Refer

to

figure

4.

GEAR

SHIFT

LEVER

The

transaxle

has

four

forward

gears,

neutral

and

reverse.

Do

not

shift

through

the

gears

on

the

transaxle

as

you

would

in

an

automobile.

Pre¬

select

the

gear

appropriate

for

the

job

you

are

do¬

ing.

See

figure

8.

You

must

depress

the

clutch-brake

pedal

and

come

to

a

complete

stop

before

shifting

gears.

CLUTCH-BRAKE

PEDAL

The

clutch-brake

pedal

is

located

on

the

right

side

of

the

tractor.

See

figure

8.

Depressing

the

clutch-

brake

pedal

part

way

disengages

the

clutch.

Pressing

the

pedal

all

the

way

down

disengages

the

clutch

and

engages

the

disc

brake.

The

clutch-brake

pedal

must

be

depressed

to

start

the

engine.

PARKING

BRAKE

To

set

the

parking

brake,

depress

the

clutch-brake

pedal

and

pull

up

the

parking

brake

knob.

It

will

stay

in

the

raised

position.

To

release

the

parking

brake,

depress

and

release

the

clutch-brake

pedal.

See

figure

8.

Incline

INCLINE

ASSISTANCE

BRAKE

LEVER

When

stopping

on

a

hill,

hold

the

incline

assistance

brake

lever

back

while

you

release

the

clutch-brake

pedal

until

the

tractor

begins

to

move,

then

release

the

lever.

This

lever

permits

smoother

starts

and

clutch

engagement

by

holding

the

tractor

during

the

brake

release/clutch

engagement

operation.

See

figure

8.

LIFT

LEVER

The

five

position

lift

lever

is

used

to

change

the

operating

position

of

the

attachments.

To

operate,

pull

the

lever

towards

you.

To

release,

move

the

lever

to

the

right

and

then

forward.

See

figure

8.

POWER

TAKE-OFF

(PTO)

LEVER

The

PTO

lever

is

located

on

the

right

side

of

the

dashboard.

To

engage

the

PTO,

lift

the

lever

slow¬

ly

and

lock

it

into

the

notch.

See

figure

7.

The

PTO

lever

must

be

in

the

disengaged

position

(down)

when

starting

the

engine

and

when

shift¬

ing

into

reverse.

OPERATION

A

CAUTION

Keep

all

shields

in

place.

Before

leaving

operator’s

position:

a.

Shift

transmission

to

neutral

b.

Set

parking

brake

c.

Disengage

attachment

clutch

d.

Shut

off

engine

e.

Remove

ignition

key

Wait

for

all

movement

to

stop

before

servicing

machine.

Keep

people

and

pets

a

safe

distance

away

from

machine.

Look

to

the

rear

before

backing

up.

PREPARATION

NOTE

When

packaged

for

shipment,

the

machine

contains

no

oil

or

gasoline.

Before

starting

the

engine,

oil

must

be

added

to

the

engine

crankcase

and

gasoline

to

the

tank.

DO

NOT

mix

oil

with

gasoline.

9

I

1.

Put

oil

in

engine

crankcase.

Refer

to

S€

parate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

u

lit

for

engine

oil

recommendations.

2.

Fill

the

fuel

tank

with

clean,

fresh,

leed-free,

low-lead

or

regular

grade

leaded

gasoline.

OPERATING

THE

TRACTOR

This

unit

is

equipped

with

a

safety

interlock

system

for

your

pro¬

tection.

The

purpose

of

the

safety

interlock

system

is

to

prevent

the

engine

from

cranking

or

starting

unless

the

clutch-brake

pedal

is

depressed

and

the

PTO

lever

is

in

the

disengaged

position.

In

addi¬

tion,

the

PTO

lever

must

be

in

the

disengaged

position

when

the

unit

is

put

into

reverse

or

the

engine

will

shut

off.

WARNING

Do

not

operate

the

tractor

if

the

in¬

terlock

system

is

malfunctioning

be¬

cause

it

is

a

safety

device,

designed

for

protection.

1.

Place

the

PTO

lever

in

the

disengaged

idown)

position.

2.

16

and

18

H.P.

Units

Only—

P

ull

out

the

choke

control.

A

warm

engine

requires

less

choking.

3.

Set

the

throttle

control

in

the

FAST

position.

4.

Depress

the

clutch-brake

pedal

and

hold

it

down.

5.

Turn

the

ignition

key

to

the

START

position.

After

the

engine

starts,

release

the

key

6.

16

and

18

H.P.

Only—

Slowly

push

n

the

choke

as

the

engine

warms

up.

7.

With

the

clutch-brake

pedal

depressed,

move

the

gear

shift

lever

into

one

of

the

fcfward

gears

or

reverse.

8

.

Slowly

release

the

clutch-brake

pedal

aid

the

tractor

will

move

forward.

9.

When

stopping,

depress

the

clutchrbrake

pedal.

This

will

apply

both

the

clutch

aid

the

brake.

10.

T

o

shut

off

the

engine,

turn

the

ignition

key

to

the

left

to

the

OFF

position.

Remove

the

key

to

prevent

accidental

starting

while

squip-

ment

is

unattended.

IMPORTANT

If

you

strike

a

foreign

object,

stop

the

engine.

Remove

wire

from

spark

plug,

thoroughly

inspect

the

mower

for

any

damage,

and

repair

the

damage

before

restarting

and

operating

the

mower.

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

t

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

ground

against

the

engine

before

performing

any

adjustments,

repairs

or

maintenance.

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

Models

810,

822,

824,

834

and

836:

The

tractor

seat

is

adjustable

to

four

positions.

To

change

positions,

tip

the

seat

all

the

way

forward

and

lift

it

out

of

the

slots

on

each

side.

Refer

to

figure

4A.

Models

811,

823,

825,

833

and

835:

To

adjust

the

position

of

the

seat,

loosen

the

four

self-tapping

screws

on

the

bottom

of

the

seat.

See

figure

4B.

Slide

the

seat

forward

or

backward

as

desired.

Retighten

the

self-tapping

screws.

REAR

WHEEL

TRACK

ADJUSTMENT

The

distance

between

the

rear

wheels

can

be

changed

from

wide

to

narrow

by

removing

the

rear

wheels

one

at

a

time

and

reversing

them

on

the

hub.

With

the

rear

wheels

in

the

narrow

position,

the

outside

of

the

rear

wheels

is

even

with

the

outside

of

the

front

wheels.

With

the

rear

wheels

in

the

wide

position,

the

in¬

side

of

the

rear

wheels

is

even

with

the

outside

of

the

front

wheels.

BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT

During

normal

operation

of

this

machine,

the

brakes

are

subject

to

wear

and

will

require

periodic

examination

and

adjustment.

Do

not

adjust

the

brake

while

the

engine

is

running.

Be

sure

to

block

the

wheels

of

the

tractor

before

making

the

brake

adjustment.

10