PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):
OiL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG:
GAP: .030")
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.2
REVERSE: 2.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
;HARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 28
MIN, CCA: 230
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.
1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
3.0 PINTS
CHAMPION RC12YC
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured togive
you the best possible dependability and performance.
Shouldyou expedence any problem youcannoteasily rem-
edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/
department. We have competent, well-trained technicians
and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswilt
enable you toassemble and maintain your tractorproperly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
• Followthe instructions under "Maintenece" and "Stor-
age" sections of this owner's manual.
WARNINGt 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 bythe operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR
PARTS section of this manual).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ............................................................. 9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-23
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 25-26
REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR .................................. 28-43
WARRANTY ................................................................. 46
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