4Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallonsand type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 3.8 PintsW/O Filter: 3.2 PintsSpark Plug: Champion RYJ8Y(Gap: .030")Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 – 5.5Reverse: 0 – 2.4Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSIRear: 10 PSICharging System: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPMBattery: AMP/HR: 35MIN. CCA: 280CASE SIZE: U1RBlade Bolt Torque: 45-55 FT. LBS.SAFETY RULES .......................................................2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................4CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...............................4ASSEMBLY ...............................................................6-9OPERATION .........................................................10-15MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................16MAINTENANCE ....................................................16-19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..........................20-25STORAGE ..................................................................26TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................27-28REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................30-45TABLE OF CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained techniciansand the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.Please read and retain this manual. The instructions willenable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and observe the safety rules.• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring forand using your tractor.• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-age” sections of this owner’s manual.WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-bustion engine and should not be used on or near anyunimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-coveredland unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped witha spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (ifany). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintainedin effective working order by the operator.A spark arrester for the muffler is available through yournearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIRPARTS section of this manual).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 applyon federal lands.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS