Weed-eater 435073 Manuel d'utilisateur

OPERATOR'S MANUALMODEL:960180001LAWN TRACTORALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATIONVisit our website: www.weedeater.com WARNING:Read t

1002829OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tract

11NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To

12TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose the slowest sp

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking t

14OPERATIONFig. 7MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for best

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTdSPINDLE ZERK dFRONT WHEELBEARING ZERKcSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OILdGENERAL PURPOSE GREASEeREFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE”

16MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

17MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if

18MAINTENANCECLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST-MENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and s

2SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 19Fig. 20TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as si

22SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned s

23REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 24)WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the

24STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

25TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGI

26TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessive vibration1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.2. Bent blade ma

27LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als an

28SERVICE NOTES

2915 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

3SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters t

30This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustm

4Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons (4,7 L) and Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C)O

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteeringWheel InsertSeat(1) SeatSteeringBootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKeys(2) KeysSlope Sheet(1) Hex

6ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and

7ASSEMBLYFig. 2Fig. 3INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer se

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QU

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA