MODEL NO. MC1236ST (MC1236STA)
12 HP 36 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
193201 Rev. 1 7.20.04 MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop
WARNING: In order to prevent ac-
cidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making
repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of
the tractor.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
WARNING: Tow only the attach-
ments that are recommended by
and comply with specifications of
the manufacturer of your tractor.
Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible
speed when on a slope. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dan-
gerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose
control of your tractor.
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Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerraincouldoverturn
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary, andthen, turnslowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogive
you the best possible dependability and performance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
and type:
1.25 Gallons
Unleaded Regular
Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasilyrem-
edy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservicecenter/
department. We have competent, well-trained technicians
and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Oil Type
(API-SG-SL):
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity:
3 Pints
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
Spark Plug:
(Gap: .030")
Champion RC12YC
Ground Speed (MPH):
Forward:
1st
2nd
1.1
2.2
3.3
4.4
4.9
1.4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
3rd
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Read and observe the safety rules.
4th
5th
Reverse:
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
Tire Pressure:
Charging System:
Battery:
Front:
Rear:
14 PSI
12 PSI
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Follow the instructions under“Maintenance”and“Stor-
age” sections of this owner’s manual.
3 Amps Battery
5 Amps Headlights
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-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.
AMP/HR:
MIN. CCA:
Case Size:
28
230
U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:
27-35 FT. LBS.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearestauthorizedservicecenter/department (SeeREPAIR
PARTS section of this manual).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4
ASSEMBLY.................................................................6-8
OPERATION .............................................................9-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14
MAINTENANCE .....................................................14-17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................18-22
STORAGE.................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................24-25
REPAIR PARTS ......................................................28-41
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Seat
(1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
(1) Lock
Washer 1/2
Steering Wheel
Insert
Steering
Boot
Steering
Extension
Shaft
(1) Bolt
Steering Wheel
Adapter
(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Keys
(2) Keys
Slope Sheet
(1) Locknut 1/2-20
(1) Locknut 1/4-28
(1) Large Flat Washer
(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4
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ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
INSERT
1/2 HEX NUT
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 3/4" wrench
Utility knife
Pliers
Tire pressure gauge
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual,itmeans
when you are in the operating position (seated behind the
steering wheel).
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
TABS
UNPACK CARTON
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Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
ADAPTER
EXTENSION SHAFT
1/4 HEX BOLT
1/4 LOCKNUT
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
TAB
SLOTS
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Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall
1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT:TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12
FT. LBS TORQUE.
FIG. 1
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Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
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Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
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Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for
assembly of seat to tractor.
Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten
securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
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Pivotseatupwardandremovefromthecardboardpack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjust-
ment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not
tighten
Remove protective materials from tractor hood and
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
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Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the
way down.
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Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
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ASSEMBLY
DISCARD TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CAPS
SEAT
KEPS
NUT
TERMINAL
COVER
HEX BOLT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
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NEGATIVE (BLACK)
CABLE
POSITIVE (RED)
CABLE
FIG. 3
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
SEAT PAN
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
LABEL
02465
FIG. 2
HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR
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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4)
FIG. 4
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
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
firsttopreventsparkingfromaccidental
grounding.
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Lift seat pan to raised position.
Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and function
of controls)
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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
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Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding deflector shield up against
tractor.
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See“TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING”intheService
and Adjustments section of this manual.
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CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
eration section for location and function of
controls)
WARNING:Beforestarting, read, understandandfollow
all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor,checktoseethat
the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-
pleted.
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Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
Starttheengine.Afterenginehasstarted,movethrottle
control to idle position.
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive
tractor off skid.
Applybraketostoptractor, setparkingbrakeandplace
gearshift lever in neutral position.
✓CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOUOPERATEANDENJOYYOURNEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROMTHIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
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PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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OPERATION
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
IGNITION
FAST
SLOW
REVERSE
HIGH
LOW
NEUTRAL
CHOKE
P
LIGHTS ON
ENGINE START
ENGINE ON
PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
ENGINE OFF
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
OIL PRESSURE
BATTERY
REVERSE
FUEL
FORWARD
OVER TEMP
LIGHT
MOWER HEIGHT
MOWER LIFT
15
15
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED
SLOPE HAZARDS
KEEP AREA CLEAR
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the tractor and/or engine.
Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or
death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety inform-
ation about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
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OPERATION
KNOWYOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
LIGHT SWITCH
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
IGNITION
SWITCH
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
PARKING BRAKE
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 5
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
of tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and
adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to
your tractor.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL-Usedfordeclutchingandbrak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the headlights on and
off.
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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idlewiththeenginerunning, hotengineexhaustgasesmay
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position
and hold.
Place parking brake lever in“ENGAGED”position and
releasepressurefromclutch/brakepedal. Pedalshould
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position; to
empty grass catcher, etc.
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL LEVER
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Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
IGNITION KEY
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
"BRAKE"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
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Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Move gearshift lever to desired position.
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start move-
ment.
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 6
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
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To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever
to “DISENGAGED” position.
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Grasp lift lever.
Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
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To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full “BRAKE” position.
Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
withtheenginenotrunning. Theseheightsareapproximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
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ENGINE -
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Move throttle control to slow position.
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The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to “backfire”.
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Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
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For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches
in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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Never use choke to stop engine.
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OPERATION
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Torestartmovement, slowlyreleaseparkingbrakeand
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)
clutch/brake pedal.
Yourtractor isequippedwithanoperatorpresencesensing
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 equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment
lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
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Select desired height of cut.
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
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.).
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
onmowerssoequipped,orthedeflector
shield in place.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor. Use common sense when towing.Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous.Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT
LEVER HIGH
POSITION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
LOW
POSITION
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
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For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce
valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel
in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
FIG. 7
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
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IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
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Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
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OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
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Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per-
formance. See“TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING”in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidicgascandamagethefuelsystemofanengine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let
it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
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The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-
ming.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
machine. This will result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
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Whenmowinglargeareas,startbyturningtotherightso
that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite direction making left hand turns until finished
(See Fig. 8).
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)
When starting the engine for the first 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.
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Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake.
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Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.
Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
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Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto“START”
position and release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen
seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttle control to fast position,
wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does
not start, move the throttle control back to the choke
position and retry.
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FIG. 8
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If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
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Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug
mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
ing to assure better mowing performance and proper
discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se-
lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting
performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
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When engine starts, move the throttle control to the
fast position.
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The attachments and ground drive can now be used.If
the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine
and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)
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When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
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When engine starts, allow engine to run with the
throttle control in the choke position until the engine
runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi-
tion.This may require an engine warm-up period from
several seconds to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
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The attachments can also be used during the engine
warm-up period.
NOTE: If 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.
13
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
USE
HOURS
HOURS
FILL IN DATES
HOURSHOURS
50 100
STORAGE
EACH
8
25
SEASON
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
BEFORE
SERVICE DATES
EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY
BEFORE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
T
Check for Loose Fasteners
R
5
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
3
C
Lubrication Chart
T
Check Battery Level
4
0
Clean Battery and Terminals
R
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
1,2
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
1,2
E
Clean Air Filter
N
2
2
G
Clean Air Screen
I
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
1,
2
2
E
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
2
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
SPINDLE ZERK
➁
➁
SPINDLE
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence. Toreceive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual.
ZERK
FRONT
WHEEL BEARING
ZERK
➁
➁
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
ENGINE
➂
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least 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-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
GEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
➀
01961
BEFORE EACH USE
➀
➁
➂
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
•
•
•
•
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTENTHELIFEOFTHESELF-LUBRICATINGBEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
•
14
MAINTENANCE
TRACTOR
MANDREL
ASSEMBLY
TRAILING
EDGE UP
Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
tenance.
CENTER
HOLE
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See“TOADJUSTBRAKE”intheServiceandAdjustments
section of this manual).
LOCK WASHER
STAR
TIRES
•
•
•
Maintainproperairpressureinalltires(See“PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber.
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage.
FLAT WASHER
BLADE
BLADE BOLT
FIG. 9
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10)
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if
you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un-
balancedbladewillcauseexcessivevibrationandeventual
damage to mower and engine.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Besureoperatorpresenceandinterlocksystemsarework-
ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
•
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind-
ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the
mower.
•
•
•
•
The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake
pedalisfullydepressedandattachementclutchcontrol
is in the disengaged position.
Whentheengineisrunning,anyattemptbytheoperator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.
When the engine is running and the attachment clutch
is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
The attachment clutch should never operate unless
the operator is in the seat.
•
To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a
cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with
balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
•
Slidebladeontoanunthreadedportionofthesteelbolt
or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
CENTER HOLE
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9)
•
•
•
Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
Removebladebolt,lockwasherandflatwashersecuring
blade.
Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up
towards deck as shown.
BLADE
5/8" BOLT
OR PIN
IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER
HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL
ASSEMBLY.
FIG. 10
•
Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer
in exact order as shown.
•
Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).
IMPORTANT: BLADEBOLTISHEATTREATED.IFBOLTNEEDS
REPLACING, REPLACE ONLYWITH APPROVE BOLT SHOWN
IN THE REPAIR PARTS.
15
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one
year.
Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
•
•
•
•
Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11 and 12)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not
necessary.
•
•
•
•
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to “leak” power.
•
Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
•
•
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
OIL DRAIN VALVE
•
•
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Cleanterminalsandbatterycableendswithwirebrush
until bright.
CLOSED
•
•
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See “CONNECT BATTERY” in the
Assembly section of this manual).
AND
LOCKED
POSITION
V-BELTS
DRAIN
TUBE
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
YELLOW CAP
TRANSAXLE COOLING
FIG. 12
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
•
Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning
counterclockwise.
•
•
To open, pull out on the drain valve.
ENGINE
After oil has drained completely, close and lock the
drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise
until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man-
ual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at“FULL”line on dipstick.Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
•
•
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
SAE 30
•
5W-30
-20
0
30
32 40
0
100
60
80
F
C
-20
10
-30
-10
20
30
40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
oil_visc_chart1_e
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
FIG. 11
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improvestartingincoldweather,theywillresultinincreased
oilconsumptionwhenusedabove32°F. Checkyourengine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.See
Engine Manual.
16
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,
cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are
kept clean at all times.
•
•
•
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and
other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are
reinstalled.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or
transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use
compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves
and trash from tractor and mower.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,
dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins,and/orcoolingshroudsremoved
will cause engine damage due to overheating. See Engine
Manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester
(if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
•
•
•
•
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-
tions.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG. 13
17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-
MENTS:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.
IMPORTANT:IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER
DECK ISTO BE MOUNTED ONTHETRACTOR, REMOVETHE
FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRINGINTOSQUARE
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 14)
Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of trac-
tor.
HOLE IN FRAME.
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 14)
•
•
Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to
its lowest position.
•
•
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right
side of tractor.
•
•
Roll belt off engine pulley.
Removesmallretainerspring,andremoveclutchspring
off pulley bolt.
•
•
Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
Connect front links to mower deck and secure with
retainer springs.
•
•
•
•
•
Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push
housing guide out of bracket.
Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re-
moving retainer spring.
Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets
by removing retainer springs.
Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer
springs.
•
•
•
•
•
Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and
secure with retainer springs.
Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure
with retainer spring.
Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col-
lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.
Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt
and secure with small retainer spring.
Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower
out from under tractor.
Install belt onto engine pulley.
SMALL RETAINER SPRING
CLUTCH SPRING
SQUARE HOLE
FLAT WASHER
SUSPENSION ARMS
ENGINE PULLEY
SMALL RETAINER SPRING
CLUTCH SPRING
FRONT LINK
4
2
3
8
RETAINER SPRING
RETAINER SPRINGS
(BOTH SIDES)
ANTI-SWAY BAR
BRACKET
COLLAR
HOUSING GUIDE
02694
DEFLECTOR SHIELD
LARGE RETAINER SPRING
FIG. 14
18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•
To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
links an equal number of turns.
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground
or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”section of this manual). If
tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
your mower.
•
When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than
rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front
links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut“F”from trunnion on
both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an
equal number of turns.The two front links must remain
equal in length.
•
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16)
•
Raise mower to its highest position.
•
At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height
from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A”
on both sides of mower should be the same or within
1/4" of each other.
•
•
Whendistance“D”is1/8"to1/2"loweratfrontthanrear,
tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
•
•
•
If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower only.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment
nut on that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment
nut on that side.
MANDREL
01268
"D"
"D"
NOTE: Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower
height about 1/8".
FIG. 17
•
Recheck measurements after adjusting.
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
BOTTOM EDGE OF
BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER
MOWER
00598
01267
TO GROUND
TO GROUND
“A”
“A”
GROUND LINE
FIG. 15
NUT "F"
NUT "E"
TRUNNION
SUSPENSION ARM
FRONT LINKS
01553
LIFT LINK
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
FIG. 18
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 19)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
FIG. 16
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18)
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE
FOLLOWINGFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENTISNECESSARY,
BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
BELT REMOVAL -
•
Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE
MOWER” in this section of manual).
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8"
to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high-
est position.
•
•
Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor. Measuredistance
“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
•
•
•
Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pul-
leys.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all
belt guides.
Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of
manual).
•
Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length.
•
If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.
19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
IDLER
PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
1-1/2"
NUT “A”
JAM NUT
4
2
3
8
OPERATING ARM
FIG. 20
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 21)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of left footrest.
MANDREL
PULLEY
BELT REMOVAL -
•
Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this
section of manual).
FIG. 19
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all
belt guides and keepers.
•
•
•
Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt
upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-
ers.
Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt
away from tractor.
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
•
BELT INSTALLATION -
TO CHECK BRAKE
•
Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt
keepers and onto the input pulley.
Slide belt into the center span keeper.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top
groove of engine pulley.
•
Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-
gage parking brake.
•
•
•
Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
•
•
•
Install belt through stationary idler and clutching
idler.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all
belt guides and keepers.
Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec-
tion of manual).
Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually
push the tractor forward.If the rear wheels rotate, the brake
needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
TO ADJUST BRAKE
•
•
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-
gage parking brake.
Measure distance between brake operating arm and
nut “A” on brake rod.
If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn
nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam
nut against nut “A”.
ENGINE
PULLEY
CLUTCHING
IDLER
•
Roadtesttractorforproperstoppingdistanceasstated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or
contact a qualified service center.
STATIONARY
TRANSAXLE
PULLEY
IDLER
CENTER SPAN
KEEPER
00811
20
FIG. 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 23)
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on
your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 22)
•
•
Block up axle securely.
Removeaxlecover, retainingringandwasherstoallow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
•
Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
•
•
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
•
•
•
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
•
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
•
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
•
RED cable last from both batteries.
WASHERS
RETAINING RING
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
02614
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
FIG. 22
FIG. 23
21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
•
Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 24)
•
•
Raise hood.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
•
To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
01536
FIG. 24
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is
necessary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment
shouldnotbenecessary. However,minoradjustmentmaybe
requiredtocompensatefordifferencesinfuel,temperature,
altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment,
see engine manual.
22
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end
of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days
or more.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: ITISIMPORTANTTOPREVENTGUMDEPOSITS
FROMFORMINGINESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH
AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOLORMETHANOL)CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH
LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
WARNING: Never store the tractor with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
orspark. Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storing in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
•
•
•
Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Removemowerfromtractorforwinterstorage. Whenmower
istobestoredforaperiodoftime,cleanitthoroughly,remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
•
Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini-
mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
•
Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
•
•
Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
ENGINE OIL
•
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean en-
gine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of
this manual).
BATTERY
CYLINDER(S)
•
•
Fully charge the battery for storage.
•
•
Remove spark plug(s).
After a period of time in storage, battery may require
recharging.
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
cylinder(s).
•
To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during
long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis-
connected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
•
•
Turn ignition key to “START”position for a few seconds
to distribute oil.
Replace with new spark plug(s).
•
•
After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not
store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
OTHER
•
•
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
•
•
If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVERCOVERTRACTORWHILEENGINE AND
EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Will not start
1. Out of fuel.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air filter.
2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Dirty fuel filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Water in fuel.
7. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
8. Check all wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
section.
10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
10. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
section.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment.
8. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over
1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but will not
start
1. Weak or dead battery.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power
1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
9. Water in fuel.
9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
13. Check all wiring.
14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments
section.
15. Engine valves out of adjustment.
15. Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive vibration
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
24
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
Poor cut - uneven
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
5. Check tires for proper air pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
1. Switch is “OFF”.
1. Turn switch “ON”.
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge
1. Bad battery cell(s).
1. Replace battery.
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires” when
turning engine “OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
25
SERVICE NOTES
26
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
SCHEMATIC
RED
BLACK
BATTERY
FUSE
RED
RED
A
M
STARTER
AMMETER
(OPTIONAL)
BLACK
WHITE
SOLENOID
RED
S
B
M
CLUTCH / BRAKE
(PEDAL UP)
G
A1
A2
WHITE
L
SEAT SWITCH
(NOT OCCUPIED)
IGNITION
SWITCH
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
ATT'MENT CLUTCH
(CLUTCH OFF)
GROUNDING
CONNECTOR
BLACK
HOUR
METER
(OPTIONAL)
SPARK
PLUG
BLACK
IGNITION
UNIT
GAP
FUEL
LINE
(2 PLUGS ON
TWIN CYL. ENGINES)
BLUE
CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT
3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM
28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM
(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)
RED
FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT
5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM
ALTERNATOR
DIODE
ORANGE
14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)
NOTE
YOUR TRACTOR IS
BROWN
BLACK
EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
THE LIGHTS ARE NOT
CONNECTED TO THE
BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
BECAUSE OF THIS, THE
HEADLIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS
WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE
SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS
WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS
SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS
WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.
NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS
POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE”
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
OFF
RUN/LIGHT
M+G+A1
B+A1
NONE
A2+L
NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO
PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
RUN
B+A1
NONE
START B + S + A1 NONE
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REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
ELECTRICAL
22
90
21
42
24
41
43
27
27
40
26
27
27
25
16
16
33
30
48
52
8
29
28
27
2
179720
1
28
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
ELECTRICAL
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
532 16 34-65 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp
874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4
532 17 66-89 Battery Box
2
8
16
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
33
40
41
42
43
48
52
90
532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In
532 18 37-59 Harness Asm. Light with 4152J
532 00 41-52 Bulb Light
532 12 47-80 Cable Battery
532 14 61-47 Cable Battery
532 17 51-58 Fuse
873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc
532 12 47-73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12"black
532 12 13-05 Switch Plunger Nc Gray
532 17 55-66 Switch Ign
532 14 04-01 Key Ign
532 17 97-20 Harness Ign
871 11 04-08 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20
532 13 15-63 Cover Terminal Red
532 17 88-61 Solenoid
532 14 08-44 Adapter Ammeter
532 14 19-40 Protection Wire Loop
532 18 04-49 Cover Terminal Battery
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
29
212
17
28
30
24
39
18
24
278
25
26
25
26
9
5
31
5
209
11
209
209
208
208
207
64
26
209
35
1
209
13
33
10
142
145
37
37
209
209
35
142
35
2
208
34
205
26
206
38
209
Chassis-Elite_Basic_2
38
205
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REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
532 17 46-19 Chassis
2
532 17 65-54 Drawbar
5
9
532 15 52-72 Bumper, Hood/Dash
532 19 32-46 Dash
10
11
13
17
18
24
25
26
28
29
30
31
33
34
35
37
38
39
64
872 14 06-08 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1
532 17 49-96 Panel Dash LH
532 18 69-52 Panel Slkscr Dash RH
532 18 65-80 Hood
532 18 49-21 Bumper Hood
874 78 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5
819 13 13-12 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.
873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 unc
532 18 38-26 Grille Asm. (Includes Key Nos. 29 and 212)
532 18 98-37 Lens Grille
532 18 65-86 Fender
532 13 66-19 Bracket Fender Repl 109873x
532 18 25-07 Footrest Pnt LH
532 18 25-08 Footrest Pnt RH
872 11 06-06 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4
817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT
532 17 57-10 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear
532 17 47-14 Bracket Pivot
532 15 47-98 Dash Lower
142 532 17 57-02 Plate Reinforcement
145 532 15 65-24 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood
205 817 49 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
206 532 17 01-65 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18
207 817 67 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2
208 817 67 06-08 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
209 817 00 06-12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16
212 532 18 38-23 Insert Grille Reflective
278 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex
- - - 532 00 54-79 Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke
- - - 532 18 78-01 Plug Dome Plastic
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
DRIVE
57
120
89
69
63
197
212
81
70
59
61
116
66
65
64
84
159
158
161
198
113
162
55
56
41
21
85
112
83
169
10
14
163
13
14
112
168
202
50
18
150
80
85
4
82
8
165
18
166
38
48
3
51
156
5
11
151
51
27
49
39
6
79
16
52
30
32
47
30
26
6
170
32
52
62
120
6
37
35
36
77
15
34
25
28
24
36
19
26
35
2
53
77
74
96
26
29
78
26
76
22
27
1
75
drive-fender.stlt_38
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
DRIVE
KEY PART
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
- - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 204-544C
(Order parts from transaxle manu-
facturer)
532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc
532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18" tires
812 00 00-28 Ring Retainer # 5100-62
532 12 15-20 Strap Torque 30 Degrees
817 00 05-12 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
532 16 56-19 Rod Shifter
876 02 04-16 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad
532 10 57-01 Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole
874 55 04-12 Bolt 1/4-28 unf Gr. 8 W/Patch
810 04 04-00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4
874 49 05-44 Bolt 5/16-18 Gr. 5
873 80 05-00 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 unc
874 78 06-16 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5
873 80 06-00 Nut Lock 3/8-16 unc
532 10 69-33 Knob
62
63
64
65
66
69
70
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
89
96
532 12 48-72 Cover Pedal Blk Round
532 17 54-10 Engine Pulley
532 17 39-37 Bolt Hex
2
810 04 07-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16
532 15 47-78 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof
532 14 24-32 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc
532 13 46-83 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH
532 13 70-57 Spacer Axle
532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.
812 00 00-01 E-ring #5133-75
532 12 35-83 Key Square 2 0 x 1845/ 1865
532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
532 12 50-96 Key Woodruff
532 13 14-86 Arm Shift Transaxle
532 16 55-94 Shaft Asm. Cross
532 12 37-82 Spring Torsion
819 17 12-16 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
532 16 62-28 Link Transaxle
3
4
5
6
8
10
11
13
14
15
16
18
19
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
41
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
55
56
57
59
61
532 13 08-04 Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840
873 35 06-00 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc
532 10 68-88 Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc
819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad
532 17 57-65 Rod Brake Parking
532 15 03-60 Nut Lock Center 1/4-28
532 17 37-74 Console Shift
532 12 47-88 Retainer Spring 1"
112 819 09 12-10 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.
113 532 12 72-85 Strap Torque Lh
116 872 14 06-08 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.00
120 873 90 06-00 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16
150 532 17 54-56 Spacer Retainer
151 819 13 32-10 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10
156 532 16 60-02 Washer 5/16 x 1 x .125
158 532 16 55-89 Bracket Shift Mount
159 532 18 39-00 Hub Shift
532 07 16-73 Cap Brake Parking
532 17 49-73 Bracket Mtg Transaxle
874 76 05-12 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 unc x 3/4
532 17 55-78 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot
532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
819 21 16-16 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.
532 12 49-63 Pin Roll 3/16 x 1"
161 872 14 04-06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5
162 873 68 04-00 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 unc
163 874 78 04-16 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 1
165 532 16 56-23 Bracket Pivot Lever
166 817 49 05-10 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8
168 532 16 54-92 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561
169 532 16 55-80 Plate Fastener
532 17 91-14 Pulley Idler Composite
872 11 06-22 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Gr. 5
532 17 55-56 Keeper Belt Retainer Idler
532 12 77-83 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic
532 15 44-07 Bellcrank Asm
532 12 32-05 Retainer Belt Style Spring
872 11 06-12 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc
873 68 05-00 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 unc
532 10 57-10 Link Clutch
532 10 57-09 Spring Return Clutch 6 75
817 06 06-20 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
532 13 08-01 V-Belt Ground Drive
532 16 96-91 Keeper Belt Span Ctr
817 12 06-14 Screw 3/8-16 x .875
170 532 18 74-14 Keeper Belt T/A
197 532 16 96-13 Nyliner Snap-In
198 532 16 95-93 Washer Nyliner
202 872 11 06-14 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5
212 532 14 52-12 Nut Flange Hex Lock
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
STEERING
38
12
39
1
41
42
37
37
36
44
51
54
88
91
43
71
68
67
67
29
46
8
47
67
6
9
13
17
65
46
2
8
6
7
9
9
5
47
7
9
3
32
5
68
82
11
29
4
26
43
15
40
15
29
43
95
28
30
8
15
10
steering_pl.lt_42
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
STEERING
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
532 13 97-68 Wheel Steering
2
532 17 51-31 Axle Asm
3
532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH
532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH
4
5
532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden
532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
819 27 20-16 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
812 00 00-29 Ring Klip #t5304-75
532 12 49-37 Bearing Col Strg Blk
532 17 51-21 Link Drag
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
17
26
28
29
30
32
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
46
47
51
54
65
67
68
71
82
88
91
95
810 04 06-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8
873 94 08-00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20
532 13 65-18 Spacer earing Axle Front
532 14 52-12 Hexflange Lock
532 18 06-41 Shaft Asm Strg
532 12 68-47 Bushing Link Drag Blk LR
819 13 14-16 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
817 00 06-12 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
876 02 04-12 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad
532 13 04-65 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech
532 15 50-99 Bushing Strg 5/8 Id Dash
532 15 29-27 Screw
532 14 01-75 Cap Wheel Steer
819 18 38-12 Washer 9/16 ID x 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga.
873 54 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24
532 18 67-37 Adaptor Wheel Strg
532 16 96-33 Boot Steering
532 12 17-49 Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.
532 18 06-40 Extension Steering
532 12 12-32 Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk
532 18 32-26 Fitting Grease
873 54 04-00 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28
871 13 04-20 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 Unf x 1-1/4 Gr. 8
532 16 03-67 Spacer Brace Axle
872 11 06-18 Bolt 3/8-16 x 2-1/4
532 16 98-27 Brace Axle
532 17 51-46 Steering Asm
532 16 98-35 Bracket Susp Chassis Front
532 17 51-18 Bolt shoulder 7/16-20
532 17 55-53 Clip Steering
532 18 89-67 Washer Hardened
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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ENGINE
3
2
72
1
62
81
13
4
78
38
14
32
44
46
78
33
37
31
33
40
29
45
23
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester
engine-bs.1cyl_17
KEY PART
NO. NO.
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
37
38
40
44
45
46
62
72
78
81
532 13 70-40 Line Fuel 20"
1
2
3
532 17 05-51 Control Throttle/Choke
532 18 16-54 Plug Drain Oil Easy
817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
532 12 40-28 Bushing Snap NYL BLK Fuel Line
817 67 04-12 Screw Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4
817 00 06-12 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16
819 09 14-16 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
810 04 05-00 Washer Lock Hvy. Hlcl Spr. 5/16
871 07 05-12 Screw Hex Head Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4
817 06 06-20 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
- - - - - - - -
Engine, B&S Model No. 218707
(Order parts from engine manufac-
turer)
4
532 17 97-58 Muffler
13
14
23
29
31
32
33
532 16 52-91 Gasket Muffler
532 14 84-56 Tube Drain Oil Easy
532 16 98-37 Shield BRN/DBR Guard
532 13 71-80 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)
532 18 49-00 Tank Fuel Front
532 14 05-27 Cap Asm Fuel
532 12 34-87 Clamp Hose
873 51 04-00 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
36
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
SEAT
1
8
9
8
9
14
7
7
10
5
6
22
21
2
24
5
26
16
25
15
23
4
13
3
17
12
seat_lt.bolt_1
KEY PART
NO. NO.
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
1
532 17 53-89 Seat
14
15
16
17
21
22
23
24
25
26
872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4 - 20 x 1 -1/2
532 13 43-00 Spacer Split .28 x .96
2
532 14 05-51 Bracket Seat Pivot
3
871 11 06-16 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1
819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In Hinged
873 80 06-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16
532 12 41-81 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi
817 00 06-16 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5
819 13 16-14 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
532 18 24-93 Pan Pnt Seat (Blk)
532 12 12-46 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch
532 12 12-48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl
532 12 12-50 Spring Cprsn
4
532 12 39-76 Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg
5
532 17 18-52 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 unc-2A
873 80 05-00 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16 - 18
871 11 08-14 Bolt Hex Black
6
7
8
819 17 19-12 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.
532 12 70-18 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62
810 04 08-00 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2
9
10
12
13
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm.
37
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
DECALS
12
2
12
15
7
9
5
11
8
3
1
KEY PART
NO. NO.
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
5
7
8
532 18 12-49 Decal, Clutch/Brake
532 18 58-81 Decal, Steering Wheel
532 15 68-67 Decal Operator's
532 16 88-69 Decal, Tick Mark
532 15 70-02 Decal, Finger Danger
532 13 68-32 Decal, V-Belt Sch.
9
532 19 32-06 Decal, Fender
11
12
15
- -
- -
532 18 48-54 Decal, Engine
532 19 32-03 Decal, Hood RH/LH
532 14 50-05 Decal, Caution, Battery
532 13 83-11 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adj.
532 19 32-01 Manual, Owner's
KEY PART
NO. NO.
WHEELS & TIRES
DESCRIPTION
1
1
532 05 91-92 Cap, Tire valve
2
5,8
2
532 06 51-39 Stem, Valve
3
532 12 41-57 Tire, Front
532 05 99-04 Tube, Front (Service item only)
532 12 51-21 Rim assembly, 6" front
532 12 49-57 Fitting, Grease (Front wheel only)
532 12 49-59 Bearing, Flange (Front wheel only)
532 12 51-22 Rim assembly, 8" rear
532 12 39-69 Tire, Rear
4,10
4
7
5
6
3,9
7
6
11
8
9
10
11
- -
532 12 49-26 Tube, Rear (Service item only)
532 17 50-39 Cap, Hub Axle
532 14 43-34 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
wheel_1
38
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
MOWER LIFT
7
8
5
1
3
13
2
4
6
6
11
5
4
12
13
19
20
20
13
18
17
16
15
20
31
32
19
20
15
13
31
32
lift-rh.1piece_3
KEY PART
NO. NO.
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
532 17 32-88 Link Front
15
16
17
18
19
20
31
32
1
532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger
532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift RH
873 35 08-00 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc
532 17 56-89 Trunnion
873 80 08-00 Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 unc
532 13 98-68 Arm Suspension Rear
532 16 35-52 Retainer, Spring
532 16 98-65 Bearing Pvt Lift
873 54 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24
2
3
532 18 88-22 Pin Groove
4
812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62
5
819 21 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
532 12 01-83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
532 10 94-13 Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk
532 12 45-26 Button Plunger Black
532 13 98-65 Link Lift LH Fixed Length
532 13 98-66 Link Lift RH Fixed Length
532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring
6
7
8
11
12
13
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm.
39
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
MOWER DECK
45
150
40
40
89
68
67
107
4
2
3
8
158
108
36
89
185
56
36
152
45
h_mod_7
42_clutc
148
55
54
146
164
21
21
172
34
113
171
123
21
53
30
30
7
170
7
30
21
122
33
32
1
3
169
5
4
6
19
21
149
25
2
2
2
168
24
23
31
21
15
21
2
26
28
27
29
14
16
13
11
10
8
9
36_deck_LT_1
40
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER MC1236ST (MC1236STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 27-03
MOWER DECK
KEY
NO.
PART
NO.
KEY
NO.
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
1
532 17 45-95 Mower Deck Assembly
872 14 05-06 Bolt
532 13 80-17 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar
532 17 56-54 Bracket Sway Bar
532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring
532 17 80-24 Bar Sway Deck
532 14 06-08 Keeper Belt
532 85 08-57 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8
810 03 06-00 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl 3/8
532 14 02-96 Washer, Hardened
532 13 84-96 Blade, Mower
532 13 76-45 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,
532 12 87-74 Housing, Mandrel, Vented
532 11 04-85 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel
532 17 44-93 Stripper, Mower Deck
532 13 28-27 Bolt, Shoulder
873 68 05-00 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18
532 13 66-31 Bracket, Mower Deflector
532 10 53-04 Cap, Sleeve
532 12 37-13 Spring, Torsion, Deflector
532 11 04-52 Nut, Push
53
54
55
56
67
68
89
532 13 08-40 Brake Assembly
532 17 85-15 Washer, Hardened
532 13 38-40 Idler Arm Assembly
532 16 57-23 Spacer, Retainer
532 10 69-32 Knob RD 3/8-16 Plstc Thd
532 17 49-78 Belt
2
3
4
5
6
7
819 13 13-11 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga.
8
107 532 13 35-02 Spacer, Retainer
9
108 532 13 35-03 Stiffener, Idler Arm
113 817 49 05-08 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2
122 532 17 45-05 Rod, Brake, LH
10
11
13
14
15
16
19
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
36
40
45
123 532 17 45-04 Rod, Brake, RH
146 532 16 58-91 Bolt Carriage Idler
148 532 16 90-22 Spring Return Idler
149 532 16 58-98 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc
150 819 09 12-10 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.
152 532 17 60-79 Cable Clutch
158 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
164 532 17 49-76 Bracket Asm Idler Support
168 532 17 23-77 Bracket Deck Cable
169 532 17 49-77 Bracket Asm Suspension
170 532 17 23-59 Bracket Suspension RF
171 532 16 52-37 Bracket Support Susp. Frt
172 532 17 23-55 Bracket Suspension LF
185 532 18 82-34 Head Asm Cable clutch
532 17 61-62 Shield, Deflector
819 11 10-16 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
532 12 19-80 Rod, Hinge
532 17 39-84 Screw Thdrol
532 18 76-90 Washer, Spacer
- -
532 13 07-94 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Hous-
ing, Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only
- Pulley Not Included)
532 15 35-31 Pulley, Mandrel
532 17 83-42 Nut, Toplock, Flanged
872 11 06-14 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 x 1-3/4
532 13 14-94 Pulley, Idler, Flat
873 68 06-00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16
532 12 47-88 Retainer, Spring
- -
532 17 52-54 Replacement Mower, Complete
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
41
SERVICE
POLICY
®
®
WARRANTY
Issued January 1980
Revised January 1991
LIMITED WARRANTIES
FOR
NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
A. Products Warranted
Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below,
will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used
herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train
Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is
found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE
IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination within
TWO YEARS from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser of Peerless Series 820, 900, 910, 915, 920, 930 transaxles and
Series 1100 angle drive and ONEYEAR for all other Peerless products. New PowerTrain Components incorporated in equipment used for
commercial purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted
for NINETY (90) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination
within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. New Power Train Components Incorporated in equipment used for rental
purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted for THIRTY
(30) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale to
the original purchaser.
B. Products And Items Not Warranted
1.
2.
Alterations or Modifications of Power Train Components.
Accidents, Normal Maintenance, Failure to follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Manual.
This warranty covers only parts of new Power Train Components which are found upon examination to be defective in material
or workmanship as delivered to the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage caused
by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, failure to follow the instructions contained in
an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts. The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of
service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser.
C. Securing Warranty Service
Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered
Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh, c/o
Service Manager, Engine and Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024. Warranty service
can only be performed by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh at its factory in Grafton, Wisconsin. At the time of
requesting warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any
charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the product to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work
is performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of Power Train
Components and/or part(s) of the Power Train Components submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.
D. Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties
The foregoing EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any
of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the Power Train Component or any
of its parts, other than as set forth herein.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT
EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY PART(S) OF POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS
OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH A HEREOF. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s)
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to
state.
E. No Dealer Warranty
Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume forTecumseh any other obligations
or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any part(s) of a Power Train Component. The seller or dealer of part(s) of a Power Train
Component has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or
limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.
42
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL
15 DEGREES MAX.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow
slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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