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Owner’s

Guide

Model

Series

844

TRANSMATIC

GARDEN

TRACTORS

IMPORTANT:

READ

SAFETY

RULES

AND

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Warning:

This

unit

is

equipped

with

an

internal

combustion

engine

and

should

not

be

used

on

or

near

any

unimproved

forest-

covered,

brush-covered

or

grass-covered

land

unless

the

engine’s

exhaust

system

is

equipped

with

a

spark

arrester

meeting

applicable

local

or

state

laws

(if

any).

If

a

spark

arrester

is

used,

it

should

be

maintained

in

effective

working

order

by

the

operator.

In

the

State

of

California

the

above

is

required

by

law

(Section

4442

of

the

California

Public

Resources

Code).

Other

states

may

have

similar

laws.

Federal

laws

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

for

the

muffler

is

available

through

your

nearest

engine

authorized

service

dealer

or

contact

the

service

department,

P.O.

Box

368022,

Cleveland,

Ohio

44136-9722.

MTD

PRODUCTS

INC.

P.O.

BOX

368022

CLEVELAND,

OHIO

44136-9722

PRINTED

IN

U.S.A.

FORM

NO.

770-0223M

(R970203)

IMPORTANT

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

THIS

SYMBOL

POINTS

OUT

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WHICH,

IF

NOT

FOLLOWED,

COULD

ENDANGER

THE

PERSONAL

SAFETY

AND/OR

PROPERTY

OF

YOURSELF

AND

0

'HERS.

READ

AND

FOLLOW

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

IN

THIS

MANUAL

BEFORE

ATTEMPTING

TO

OPERATE

YOUR

UNIT.

WHEN

YOU

S

:E

THIS

SYMBOL—

HEED

ITS

WARNING.

Your

lawn

mower

was

built

Id

be

operated

according

to

the

rules

for

safe

operation

in

this

manual.

As

with

A

DANGER:

any

type

of

power

equipment,

carelessness

or

error

on

the

part

of

the

operator

can

result

in

injury.

This

lawn

mower

is

capable

of

amputaiing

hands

and

feet

and

throwing

objects.

Failure

to

observe

the

following

safety

instructions

could

result

in

si

rious

injury

or

death.___

I.

GENERAL

OPERATION

1.

Read,

understand,

and

follow

all

instructions

in

the

r

on

the

machine

before

starting.

Keep

this

manual

in

r

for

future

and

regular

reference

and

for

ordering

r<

parts.

2.

Only

allow

responsible

individuals

familiar

with

the

ii

to

operate

the

machine.

Know

controls

and

how

t

machine

quickly.

3.

Do

not

put

hands

or

feet

under

cutting

deck

or

ne

parts.

4.

Clear

the

area

of

objects

such

as

rocks,

toys,

wire,

could

be

picked

up

and

thrown

by

the

blade.

A

small

have

been

overlooked

and

could

be

accidentally

thr

mower

in

any

direction

and

cause

injury

to

you

or

a

To

help

avoid

a

thrown

objects

injury,

keep

children,

and

helpers

at

least

75

feet

from

the

mower

while

it

tion.

Always

wear

safety

glasses

or

safety

goggles

d

ation

or

while

performing

an

adjustment

or

repair,

eyes

from

foreign

objects.

Stop

the

blade(s)

whe

gravel

drives,

walks

or

roads.

5.

Be

sure

the

area

is

clear

of

other

people

before

me

machine

if

anyone

enters

the

area.

6.

Never

carry

passengers.

7.

Disengage

blade(s)

before

shifting

into

reverse

and

Always

look

down

and

behind

before

and

while

back

8.

Be

aware

of

the

mower

and

attachment

discharge

di

do

not

point

it

at

anyone.

Do

not

operate

the

mot

either

the

entire

grass

catcher

or

the

chute

guard

in

9.

Slow

down

before

turning.

Operate

the

machine

Avoid

erratic

operation

and

excessive

speed.

10.

Never

leave

a

running

machine

unattended.

Aiwa

blade(s),

place

transmission

in

neutral,

set

park

engine

and

remove

key

before

dismounting.

11.

Turn

off

blade(s)

when

not

mowing

12

.

13.

14.

15

.

16.

17.

18.

19

.

Stop

engine

and

wait

until

blade(s)

comes

to

a

coi

before

(a)

removing

grass

catcher

or

unclogging

c

making

any

repairs,

adjusting

or

removing

any

gras:

Mow

only

in

daylight

or

good

artificial

light.

Do

not

operate

the

machine

while

under

the

influenc

or

drugs.

Watch

for

traffic

when

operating

near

or

crossing

rc

Use

extra

care

when

loading

or

unloading

the

mai

trailer

or

truck.

This

unit

should

not

be

driven

up

ramp

onto

a

trailer

or

truck

under

power,

because

th

tip

over,

causing

serious

personal

injury.

The

ur

pushed

manually

on

a

ramp

to

load

or

unload

prope

Never

make

a

cutting

height

adjustment

while

engin

if

operator

must

dismount

to

do

so.

Wear

sturdy,

rough-soled

work

shoes

and

close-f

and

shirts.

Do

not

wear

loose

fitting

clothes

or

jewel

be

caught

in

moving

parts.

Never

operate

a

unit

i

sandals,

or

sneakers.

Check

overhead

clearance

carefully

before

driving

i

lines,

wires,

bridges

or

low

hanging

tree

branches,

t

ing

or

leaving

buildings,

or

in

any

other

situatioi

operator

may

be

struck

or

pulled

from

the

unit,

1

result

in

serious

injury.

lanual

and

safe

place

placement

istructions

j

stop

the

ir

rotating

;tc.,

which

'

abject

may

iwn

by

the

bystander,

aystanders

s

in

opera¬

ting

oper-

to

protect

i

crossing

wing.

Stop

lacking

up.

ng.

ection

and

ier

without

ilace.

smoothly.

is

turn

off

arake,

stop

nplete

stop

lute,

or

(b)

or

debris.

b

of

alcohol

adways.

hine

into

a

or

down

a

unit

could

it

must

be

1y.

;

is

running

tting

slacks

y.

They

can

i

bare

feet,

nder

power

efore

enter-

where

the

vhich

could

20.

Disengage

all

attachment

clutches,

thoroughly

depress

the

brake

pedal,

and

shift

into

neutral

before

attempting

to

start

engine.

21.

Your

mower

is

designed

to

cut

normal

residential

grass

of

a

height

no

more

than

10".

Do

not

attempt

to

mow

through

unusually

tall,

dry

grass

(e.g.,

pasture)

or

piles

of

dry

leaves.

Debris

may

build

up

on

the

mower

deck

or

contact

the

engine

exhaust

presenting

a

potential

fire

hazard.

II.

SLOPE

OPERATION

>

Slopes

are

a

major

factor

loss

of

control

and

tip-over

acci¬

dents

which

can

result

in

severe

injury

or

death.

All

slopes

require

extra

caution.

If

you

cannot

back

up

the

slope

or

if

you

feel

uneasy

on

it,

do

not

mow

it.

For

your

safety,

use

the

slope

gauge

included

as

part

of

this

manual

to

measure

slopes

before

operating

this

unit

on

a

sloped

or

hilly

area.

If

the

slope

is

greater

than

15°

as

shown

on

the

slope

gauge,

do

not

operate

this

unit

on

that

area

or

serious

injury

could

result.

DO:

Mow

up

and

down

slopes,

not

across.

Remove

obstacles

such

as

rocks,

limbs,

etc.

Watch

for

holes,

ruts

or

bumps.

Uneven

terrain

could

overturn

the

machine.

Tall

grass

can

hide

obstacles.

Use

slow

speed.

Choose

a

low

enough

gear

so

that

you

will

not

have

to

stop

or

shift

while

on

the

slope.

Always

keep

machine

in

gear

when

going

down

slopes

to

take

advantage

of

engine

braking

action.

Follow

the

manufacturer’s

recommendations

for

wheel

weights

or

counterweights

to

improve

stability.

Use

extra

care

with

grass

catchers

or

other

attachments.

These

can

change

the

stability

of

the

machine.

Keep

all

movement

on

the

slopes

slow

and

gradual.

Do

not

make

sudden

changes

in

speed

or

direction.

Rapid

engagement

or

braking

could

cause

the

front

of

the

machine

to

lift

and

rapidly

flip

over

backwards

which

could

cause

serious

injury.

Avoid

starting

or

stopping

on

a

slope.

If

tires

lose

traction,

disen¬

gage

the

blade(s)

and

proceed

slowly

straight

down

the

slope.

DO

NOT:

Do

not

turn

on

slopes

unless

necessary;

then,

turn

slowly

and

grad¬

ually

downhill,

if

possible.

Do

not

mow

near

drop-offs,

ditches

or

embankments.The

mower

could

suddenly

turn

over

if

a

wheel

is

over

the

edge

of

a

cliff

or

ditch,

or

if

an

edge

caves

in.

Do

not

mow

on

wet

grass.

Reduced

traction

could

cause

sliding.

Do

not

try

to

stabilize

the

machine

by

putting

your

foot

on

the

ground.

Do

not

use

grass

catcher

on

steep

slopes.

,

III.

CHILDREN

•

Tragic

accidents

can

occur

if

the

operator

is

not

alert

to

the

presence

of

children.

Children

are

often

attracted

to

the

machine

and

the

mowing

activity.

Never

assume

that

children

will

remain

where

you

last

saw

them.

1.

Keep

children

out

of

the

mowing

area

and

in

watchful

care

of

an

adult

other

than

the

operator.

2.

Be

alert

and

turn

machine

off

if

children

enter

the

area.

3.

Before

and

when

backing,

look

behind

and

down

for

small

children.

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CONTENTS

OF

HARDWARE

PACK

_

Remove

this

sheet

from

your

owner’s

manual

and

lay

the

hardware

on

the

illustration

for

identification

purposes.

After

assembly,

keep

the

Slope

Gauge

which

is

on

the

reverse

side

of

this

sheet

for

future

use.

(Hardware

pack

may

contain

extra

items

which

are

not

used

on

your

unit.

Part

numbs

rs

are

shown

in

parentheses.)

ATTACHING

THE

DECK

LINKS

iUUUt(((((!(!«((((((f

ATTACHING

THE

CUTTING

DECK

Eyebolts

(711-0817)

(Not

Shown

to

k

Scale)

Quantity—3

V

Hex

Nuts

/

1/2-13

Thread

(712-0206)

Quantity—3

Clevis

Pin*

('11-0701)

*Not

Used

on

Electric

Clutch

Models

Small

—

►

,

Hairpin

Clip*

(714-0104)

Flat

Washers

1/2"

I.D.c

(736-0192)

NOTE:

This

hardware

may

be

assembled

to

the

deck.

C

ATTACHING

THE

DECK

WHEELS

—

1

(if

not

already

attached).

(46"

Deck

Only)

Deck

Wheels

are

Not

Shown

Front

Axle

Bolts

3-1/4"

—

Long

(738-3056)

Flat

Washer;

1/2"

I.D.-h

(736-0192)

Cupped

Washers

-

3/8"

I.D.

(736-0105)

Spacers

(750-0932A)

Hairpin

Clips

(714-0101)-

OXO

o

—

Rear

Axle

Bolts

2-1/4"

Long

(738-0533)

Lock

Washers

3/8"

I.D.

-

(736-0169)

Hex

Nuts

3/8-16

—

Thread

(712-0798)

ill

i

I

l

I

l

I

i

I

l

i

Cut

Along

This

wine

4.

Never

carry

children,

even

with

the

blades

off.

They

may

fall

off

and

be

seriously

injured

or

interfere

with

the

safe

machine

oper¬

ation.

5.

Never

allow

children

under

14

years

old

to

operate

the

machine.

Children

14

years

and

over

should

only

operate

machine

under

close

parental

supervision

and

proper

instruction.

6.

Use

extra

care

when

approaching

blind

corners,

shrubs,

trees

or

other

objects

that

may

obscure

your

vision

of

a

child

or

other

hazard.

7.

Remove

key

when

machine

is

unattended

to

prevent

unauthorized

operation.

.IV.

SERVICE

*

1

.

Use

extreme

care

in

handling

gasoline

and

other

fuels.

They

are

extremely

flammable

and

the

vapors

are

explosive.

a.

Use

only

an

approved

container.

b.

Never

remove

fuel

cap

or

add

fuel

with

the

engine

running.

Allow

engine

to

cool

at

least

two

minutes

before

refueling.

c.

Replace

fuel

cap

securely

and

wipe

off

any

spilled

fuel

before

starting

the

engine

as

it

may

cause

a

fire

or

explosion.

d.

Extinguish

all

cigarettes,

cigars,

pipes

and

other

sources

of

ignition.

e.

Never

refuel

the

machine

indoors

because

fuel

vapors

will

accumulate

in

the

area.

f.

Never

store

the

fuel

container

or

machine

inside

where

there

is

an

open

flame

or

spark,

such

as

a

gas

hot

water

heater,

space

heater

or

furnace.

2.

Never

run

a

machine

inside

a

closed

area.

3.

To

reduce

fire

hazard,

keep

the

machine

free

of

grass,

leaves

or

other

debris

build-up.

Clean

up

oil

or

fuel

spillage.

Allow

machine

to

cool

at

least

5

minutes

before

storing.

4.

Before

cleaning,

repairing

or

inspecting,

make

certain

the

blade

and

all

moving

parts

have

stopped.

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire,

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

spark

plug

to

prevent

accidental

starting.

5.

Check

the

blade

and

engine

mounting

bolts

at

frequent

intervals

for

proper

tightness.

Also,

visually

inspect

blade

for

damage

(e.g.,

excessive

wear,

bent,

cracked).

Replace

with

blade

which

meets

original

equipment

specifications.

1

ADANGER

KEEP

HANDS

anti

FEET

AWAY

UO

NOT

OPERATE

MOWER

UNLESS

IRIS

GUARD

OH

ENTIRE

GRASS-

CATCHER

IS

IN

IIS

PROPER

PLACE

1

ASSEMBLE

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

TO

THIS

UNIT

BEFORE

OPERATING

(

6.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts

and

screws

tight

to

be

sure

the

equipment

is

in

safe

working

condition.

7.

Never

tamper

with

safety

devices.

Check

their

proper

operation

regularly.

Use

all

guards

as

instructed

in

this

manual.

8.

After

striking

a

foreign

object,

stop

the

engine,

remove

the

wire

from

the

spark

plug

and

thoroughly

inspect

the

mower

for

any

damage.

Repair

the

damage

before

restarting

and

operating

the

mower.

9.

Grass

catcher

components

are

subject

to

wear,

damage

and

deterioration,

which

could

expose

moving

parts

or

allow

objects

to

be

thrown.

For

your

safety

protection,

frequently

check

com¬

ponents

and

replace

with

manufacturer’s

recommended

parts

when

necessary.

10.

Mower

blades

are

sharp

and

can

cut.

Wrap

the

blade(s)

or

wear

gloves

and

use

extra

caution

when

servicing

blade(s).

11.

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

Adjust

and

service

as

required.

12.

Muffler,

engine

and

belt

guards

become

hot

during

operation

and

can

cause

a

burn.

Allow

to

cool

down

before

touching.

13.

Do

not

change

the

engine

governor

settings

or

overspeed

the

engine.

Excessive

engine

speeds

are

dangerous.

14.

Observe

proper

disposal

laws

and

regulations.

Improper

dis¬

posal

of

fluids

and

materials

can

harm

the

environment

and

the

ecology.

a.

Prior

to

disposal,

determine

the

proper

method

to

dispose

of

waste

from

your

local

Environmental

Protection

Agency.

Recycling

centers

are

established

to

properly

dispose

of

materials

in

an

environmentally

safe

fashion.

b.

Use

proper

containers

when

draining

fluids.

Do

not

use

food

or

beverage

containers

that

may

mislead

someone

into

drinking

from

them.

Properly

dispose

of

the

containers

immediately

following

the

draining

of

fluids.

c.

DO

NOT

pour

oil

or

other

fluids

into

the

ground,

down

a

drain

or

into

a

stream,

pond,

lake

or

other

body

of

water.

Observe

Environmental

Protection

Agency

regulations

when

dispos¬

ing

of

oil,

fuel,

coolant,

brake

fluid,

filters,

batteries,

tires

and

other

harmful

waste.

A

WARNING

—

YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict

the

use

of

this

power

machine

to

persons

who

read,

understand

and

follow

the

warnings

and

instructions

in

this

manual

and

on

the

machine.

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

INJURY,

DO

NOT

OPERATE

MOWER

UNLESS

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

COVER

OR

GRASS

CATCHER

IS

IN

ITS

PROPER

PLACE.

A

DANGER

ASSEMBLE

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

TO

THIS

UNIT

BEFORE

OPERATING

MACHINE

A

DANGER

/

1/0,0

SERIOUS

INJURY

OR

DEATH

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AWAY

f

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CHILDREN

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SAFFTY

DEVICWj

5

I

UNPACKING

TO

REMOVE

UNIT

FROM

CRATE

1.

Remove

all

screws

from

the

top

of

the

crat(

using

a

1/4"

hex

head

socket

or

a

flat

blade

screwdriver.

2.

To

remove

ends,

grasp

top

board

on

the

er

d,

and

pull

towards

you

in

a

downward

motion.

3.

Set

panel

aside

to

avoid

tire

punctures.

4.

Repeat

procedure

for

each

side

of

the

crat€.

5.

Remove

and

discard

plastic

bag

which

covers

unit.

6.

Loose

parts

(may

include

the

owner’s

guide,

steering

wheel,

battery

fluid,

chute

deflector,

etc.)

are

on

the

seat

or

in

a

box

and

wrapped

in

plastic.

Carefully

cut

and

remove

the

plastic

wrap.

Remove

loose

parts

from

the

seat.

7.

Remove

the

deck

from

beneath

the

tractor.

Make

certain

parking

brake

is

released

and

unit

is

in

neutral.

See

the

controls

section

of

this

manual

for

location

of

the

parking

brake

release

and

the

shift

lever.

Push

unit

off

of

the

skid.

8.

Remove

page

four

from

this

manual

and

lay

out

the

contents

of

the

hardware

pack

according

to

the

illustration

for

identification.

ASSEMEiLY

INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY

INFORMATION

A

A.

Battery

acid

must

be

handled

with

great

;are

as

contact

with

it

can

burn

and

blister

the

si

in.

It

is

also

advisable

to

wear

protective

clothing

(c

oggles,

rubber

gloves

and

apron)

when

working

wit

i

it.*

B.

Should

battery

acid

accidentally

splatter

nto

the

eyes

or

onto

the

face,

rinse

the

affectE

d

area

immediately

with

clean

cold

water.

If

then

is

any

further

discomfort,

seek

prompt

medical

attantion.

C.

If

acid

spills

on

clothing,

first

dilute

it

win

clean

water,

then

neutralize

with

a

solution

of

anmonia/

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

vith

a

neutralizing

solution.

E.

NEVER

connect

or

disconnect

charger

clip

5

to

bat¬

tery

while

charger

is

turned

on

as

it

ca

t

cause

sparks.

F.

Keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

matches,

lighters)

away

from

the

battery

as

the

hydrogen

gas

generated

during

charging

can

be

combus'

ible.

G.

As

a

further

precaution,

only

charge

the

battery

in

a

well-ventilated

area.

*Always

shield

eyes,

protect

skin

and

■

Nothing

when

working

near

batteries.

A

DANGER

Battery

contains

sulfuric

acid.

Refer

to

warning

above.

Antidote:

EXTERNAL—Flush

with

water.

INTERNAL—Drink

large

quantities

of

water

or

milk.

Follow

with

milk

of

magnesia,

beaten

eggs

or

vege¬

table

oil.

Call

physician

immediately.

EYES:

Flush

with

cool

water

for

at

least

15

minutes,

then

get

prompt

medical

attention.

Since

batteries

produce

explosive

gases,

keep

all

lighted

materials

(cigarettes,

lighters,

matches,

etc.)

away.

Be

sure

to

charge

battery

only

in

well-ventilated

areas.

Make

certain

venting

path

of

battery

(drain

tube)

is

always

open.

KEEP

BATTERIES

OUT

OF

THE

REACH

OF

CHILDREN!

IMPORTANT:

After

assembly,

service

engine

with

gasoline,

and

check

oil

level

as

instructed

in

the

separate

engine

manual

packed

with

your

unit.

NOTE:

Reference

to

right

or

left

hand

side

of

the

unit

is

observed

from

the

driver’s

seat,

facing

forward.

TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR

ASSEMBLY

(1)

1/4"

socket

wrench

or

flat

blade

screwdriver

(1)

1/2"

wrench

or

socket

wrench*

(1)

9/16"

wrench

or

socket

wrench

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

or

socket

wrenches

(1)

Pair

of

pliers

6

BATTERY

IDENTIFICATION

Compare

the

battery

in

your

tractor

(located

under

the

hood)

with

the

illustration

above.

Type

"A”

batteries

are

activated

and

are

ready

to

use.

Type

“B”

batteries

must

be

filled

with

battery

fluid

(acid)

and

charged

before

they

are

put

into

service.

Follow

the

instructions

which

apply

to

the

battery

in

your

tractor.

ACTIVATING

AND

CHARGING

THE

BATTERY

(TYPE

“B”

BATTERY

ONLY)

Do

not

activate

battery

(fill

with

battery

acid)

until

battery

is

actually

placed

in

service.

Be

certain

to

read

before

activating

the

battery.

1.

Lift

the

hood

of

the

tractor.

Remove

the

wing

nuts

from

the

hold-down

rods

which

secure

the

battery

cover

to

the

battery.

Refer

to

figure

12

on

page

11.

Remove

the

battery

cover.

Disconnect

the

positive

cable

from

the

positive

terminal.

Save

the

hardware.

2.

Remove

the

battery

from

the

tractor,

paying

atten¬

tion

to

how

the

battery

is

placed

in

the

unit,

and

how

the

drain

tube

(if

equipped)

is

routed.

3.

Activate

the

battery

as

instructed

in

the

“Quick

Start”

brochure

included

with

the

battery

fluid.

Read

instructions

carefully.

NOTE:

You

can

continue

assembling

the

tractor

while

battery

is

standing

for

30

minutes

(after

filling

with

acid),

and

later

while

you

are

charging

the

battery.

IMPORTANT:

To

obtain

the

maximum

life

from

your

battery,

it

MUST

BE

CHARGED

prior

to

initial

use.

CHARGE

THE

BATTERY

after

the

30

minute

standing

period.

Battery

P/N

725-1705B—Charge

at

2-3

amps

for

one

hour.

Battery

P/N

725-1707B

and

725-

0453E—Charge

at

6

amps

for

one

hour.

NOTE:

If

you

charge

the

battery

at

a

lower

AMP

rate,

use

a

hydrometer

to

make

sure

the

battery

is

com¬

pletely

charged.

The

hydrometer

should

read

1.260

minimum

at

an

electrolyte

temperature

of

60-1ICPF.

DO

NOT

CHARGE

AT

MORE

THAN

6

AMPS.

STEERING

WHEEL

INSTALLATION

1.

The

hardware

for

attaching

the

steering

wheel

has

been

packed

inside

the

steering

wheel.

Carefully

pry

off

the

steering

wheel

insert

and

shipping

cap

and

remove

the

hardware.

Discard

the

shipping

cap.

See

figure

1.

2.

Remove

the

steering

bellow

from

the

lift

lever

on

the

right

hand

side

of

tractor

or

the

screw

pack.

Place

steering

bellow

over

the

steering

shaft

extending

through

the

dash.

See

figure

1.

NOTE:

If

the

openings

on

each

end

of

the

steering

bellow

are

two

different

sizes,

the

smaller

end

goes

down

against

the

dash

of

the

tractor.

3.

With

the

wheels

of

the

tractor

pointing

straight

for¬

ward,

place

the

steering

wheel

over

the

steering

shaft,

positioning

steering

wheel

as

desired.

4.

Place

the

washer

with

the

cupped

side

down

over

the

steering

shaft.

Secure

with

hex

lock

bolt.

See

figure

1.

5.

Snap

the

steering

insert

over

the

four

spokes

of

the

steering

wheel.

Steering

Wheel

Insert

7

I

Screws

SEAT

ASSEMBLY

Remove

the

four

screws

from

the

bottom

of

the

seat.

Place

the

seat

in

position

against

the

seat

pivot

bracket,

lining

up

the

slotted

holes

in

the

pivot

bracket

with

the

holes

in

the

seat.

Select

desired

position

for

the

seat,

and

secure

with

the

four

screws.

See

figure

2

.

Setting

for

Left

Rear

Link

Sett

ng

for

Front

Links

ATTACHING

THE

DECK

LINKS

(Hardware

A)

The

three

adjustable

deck

links

have

been

shipped

unassembled.

Attach

as

follows.

1.

Start

1/2"

hex

nuts

on

eyebolts

until

nuts

are

-flushed

with

ends

of

eyebolts.

See

figure

3.

2.

Insert

eyebolts

and

hex

nuts

into

the

adjustable

lift

links

located

under

the

tractor.

See

figure

3.

Thread

eyebolts

into

the

lift

links

and

hex

nuts.

The

left

rear

link

should

be

adjusted

so

the

eyebolt

hangs

about

3-1/2

inches

below

the

lift

link.

The

two

front

links

should

be

adjusted

so

the

eyebolts

hang

about

2-1/8

inches

below

the

lift

links.

See

figure

3.

FIGURE

3.

Hex

Bolts

ATTACHING

THE

CUTTING

DECK

(Hardware

B)

NOTE:

The

assistance

of

another

person

is

helpful

when

attaching

the

cutting

deck.

1.

Working

beneath

the

tractor,

remove

the

round

belt

guard

from

the

idler

assembly

by

removing

-the

hairpin

clip.

See

figure

4.

2.

Models

14AJ844H

and

14AW844H:

Remove

the

two

hex

bolts

which

act

as

belt

keepers

by

the

engine

pulley.

3.

Move

the

lift

lever

all

the

way

back

to

the

full

raised

position.

Turn

the

steering

wheel

all

the

way

to

the

right.

4.

Models

14AW844P

and

14AY844P:

Remove

the

roller

assembly

from

the

rear

of

the

deck

and

set

aside.

8

5.

The

two

deck

stabilizers

and

the

diagonal

brace

which

are

attached

to

the

front

of

the

deck

are

folded

back

over

the

deck

for

shipping

purposes.

Unfold

them

at

this

time.

See

figure

5.

6.

Slide

the

deck

under

the

tractor

from

the

left

side.

You

may

need

to

angle

the

deck

slightly

to

get

the

braces

past

the

front

wheel.

NOTE:

When

attaching

the

cross

bar,

reference

to

the

right

or

left

hand

side

is

observed

facing

the

front

of

the

tractor.

FIGURE

5.

7.

Standing

in

front

of

tractor,

remove

the

hairpin

clips

from

the

cross

bar.

8.

Slide

the

cross

bar

to

the

left

until

the

right

side

is

free.

Drop

bar

down

and

slide

to

the

right

until

cross

bar

is

removed

from

the

tractor.

9.

Insert

cross

bar

through

the

two

deck

stabilizers

and

the

diagonal

brace.

See

figure

6A.

10.

Place

a

spacer

on

the

left

end

of

the

cross

bar.

Pull

the

bar

to

the

right

until

the

spacer

is

flushed

with

the

end

of

the

bar

as

shown

in

figure

6B.

Lift

assembly

and

slide

the

cross

bar

into

one

of

the

holes

on

the

left

side

of

frame.

Secure

with

hairpin

clip

removed

in

step

7.

46"

Deck:

Use

the

rear

set

of

holes.

50"

Deck:

Use

the

forward

set

of

holes.

11.

Place

a

spacer

on

the

right

end

of

the

cross

bar.

Pull

the

bar

to

the

left

until

the

spacer

is

flushed

with

the

end

of

the

bar.

Slide

the

cross

bar

into

the

hole

on

the

right

side

of

frame.

Secure

with

hairpin

clip.

See

figure

6D.

12.

Move

the

lift

lever

forward

to

the

lowest

position.

NOTE:

It

may

be

necessary

to

pull

down

on

the

lift

links

to

obtain

the

lowest

position.

FIGURE

6.

13.

Lift

up

on

the

edge

of

the

deck

and

hook

up

the

left

front

deck

hanger

to

the

deck

using

a

flat

washer

and

hairpin

clip.

Make

sure

deck

hanger

goes

through

the

center

of

V-belt.

See

figure

7.

14.

Attach

the

right

front

hanger

to

the

deck

using

a

flat

washer

and

hairpin

clip.

15.

Move

the

lift

lever

all

the

way

back

to

the

full

raised

position.

9

FIGURE

7.

16.

M

odels

14AW844P

and

14AY844P:

Rem

we

the

clevis

pins

and

hairpin

clips

from

the

roller

assem¬

bly.

Slide

the

roller

assembly

between

t

le

rear

wheels

and

the

deck.

Insert

the

deck

rolle

brack¬

ets

up

through

the

brackets

provided

on

1

ne

rear

of

the

deck.

It

may

be

necessary

to

rotate

t

le

deck

roller

brackets

360°

to

clear

the

roll

p

n

stop.

Attach

with

clevis

pins

and

hairpin

cl

ps

just

removed,

using

the

lowest

hole

location

on

each

side

of

the

deck.

See

figure

8.

17.

Move

the

lift

lever

forward

to

the

lowest

pc

sition.

18.

Attach

the

two

rear

lift

links

with

flat

wasf

ers

and

hairpin

clips.

19.

Place

deck

belt

around

the

engine

pulley.

Make

certain

the

deck

belt

is

seated

in

the

deck

pulley.

20.

Push

the

idler

bracket

to

the

left

and

slip

the

belt

around

the

idler

pulley.

Replace

the

ro

jnd

belt

guard

by

the

idler

pulley

(hex

side

down)

Secure

with

hairpin

clip.

21.

Models

14AJ844H

and

14AW844H:

Ref

lace

the

hex

bolts

(belt

keepers)

by

the

engino

pulley.

Refer

to

figure

4.

22.

Check

all

belt

guards

for

clearance.

The

belt

guards

must

be

between

1/16"

and

1/8"

away

from

the

belt

when

the

PTO

lever

or

switch

is

in

the

engaged

or

ON

position

(be

certain

to

disengage

the

PTO

lever

or

switch

after

checking).

23.

Models

14AJ844H

and

14AW844H:

Secure

the

brake

release

cable

to

the

tractor

idler

bracket

with

clevis

and

small

hairpin

clip,

using

the

hole

in

the

idler

bracket

as

shown

in

figure

9.

Only).

ATTACHING

THE

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

WARNING:

Do

not

operate

the

tractor

unless

the

chute

deflector

has

been

properly

installed.

Remove

the

bolts,

nuts

and

cupped

washers

which

are

attached

to

the

deck

the

chute

opening.

Place

the

chute

deflector

in

position

as

shown

in

figure

10.

Secure

with

hardware

just

removed.

ATTACHING

THE

DECK

WHEELS

(Hardware

C)

(46"

Deck

Only)

If

the

deck

wheels

are

not

already

attached,

attach

the

wheels

to

the

deck

as

follows.

All

wheels

must

be

placed

in

the

same

relative

position.

Front

Wheels:

Front

axle

bolts

are

the

longer

bolts.

Front

deck

wheels

have

a

rounded

surface.

Rear

Wheels:

Rear

axle

bolts

are

the

shorter

bolts.

Rear

deck

wheels

are

flatter.

Place

flat

washer

1/2"

I.D.

on

axle

bolt,

then

the

deck

wheel

and

cupped

washer

(crowned

side

of

washer

goes

against

the

wheel).

See

figure

10.

Secure

to

deck

with

lock

washer

and

hex

nut.

Tighten

securely.

Assemble

remaining

wheels

in

same

manner.

10