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8EAR8OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.600880Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThin Eqmpment25.0 HPELECTRIC START46&

ASSEMBLY,/CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC-TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THISQ

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR RE

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare theillustrationswith yourtractor to fami

OPERATIONI _ Theoperationofanytractorcan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes, whichcan IW s_mt_ I resuttinsevereeyedamage. Alwayswearsafetyglasses

OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLSTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightlyoffthe groundwhen mower isat t

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled wi

OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSIONI& CAUTION: Neverengageordisengagefreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning.To ensure proper operation and performan

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.A,NTENANCEBCHEOO'EF,LL,.OATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULARSERV,CE ...,_-:/'e-4_,;/'_-4_-P"_'_wSERVICE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMANDRELASSEMBLYTRACTORAlways observe safety ruleswhen performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIftractor requires more than

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebatte

SAFETY RULES_' Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers _'IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THR

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS&CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTPENSION ARM• ,o O_ / --FIG. 21FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that theyrotatefreely.• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm andsway-ba

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thedirection it is trying to creep.• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.• Star

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST CARBURETOR(See Fig. 31)• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlightwire connector.• Stand infron

STORAGEImmediately prepare yourtrector for storage at the end of theseason or ifthetractor will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibra

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leavesseat with attachmentclutch engagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotate

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880REDBATTERYBLACKSOLENOIDBLACK=85 86 I',87 ; ao''____ 87_A__jI OPERATORI PRESENCE_t_ SPARK •P

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stopmachine if anyone enters the

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.6008804218794OIIIIII ItIIIIIIIII!_1IIIIII. I\29III//,+\\/////30

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 7603J10 14521111 15010912 14576916 15366418 17

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES116o1605458642095454/.2092O92092O674320932

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606129 16397610 STD53371011 16720

REPAIR PARTSDRIVE TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 944.60088034

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ...8 1658669 13714010 STD56121014 10

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880STEERING ASSEMBLY72t" \1 t_ tii I/1172568J68 67 6733151536

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266146 121748X7 1927

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880SEAT ASSEMBLY125521KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO,1401241405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X170006

REPAIR PARTSDECALS9 1615TRACTOR33014KEYNO.PARTNO.1 106202X2 1380473 1717004 1717015 1640956 146O467 1722598 1372599 16320410 15714011 17205512 133179D

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)SYNTHET

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880ENGINE102_s'--.._ 263139143233/29\373313I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresteri23104O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1640673 ...4 1497235 1605896 1599558 15017610 16279713 16539114

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880MOWER LIFT29_282725 242373738401149301/50 36!58II19131313---_,321920152O161718 201542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594612 1594763 1382844 STD5810625 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 122365X11 139

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880MOWER DECK1161171194645\49 41 46iII47117212132425261844

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1569483 1384575 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 170698157033

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,600880HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510119-120-118819"8877797381_961)5812419900/10746

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.600880BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1"JrREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL. SEE REP

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,,600880BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E11124_ 105_ 633@ 987977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET51

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel,I ©SteeringWheelInsertSteering SleeveSteering SleeveExtensionMower(2) ShoOt,tier 3/8 x 7/8 X 14 GaugeSeat(1) Washer17/

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E174I578lOOO_ _,_'_332_ ,,I.__1. 8_,1'9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1KEY PART kEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15

MANUALMODEL NO.944,60088OHOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSJCRIIFTSMRN°J25 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTOREach tractor has its own model num

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping puq0oses. Toensure safe and prop

ASSEMBLY• Lift hoodto raised position.• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-tive caps and discard.• If this battery is put into service

ASSEMBLYIMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THEMULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOURMOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USEDWITH THE MULCHING BLADES T

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 6 and 7)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised withattachment liftcont