Univex 2348LS User Manual

Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main-

 te nance.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest 

speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved 

surface, then brake must be serviced. (See “TO CHECK 

BRAKE” in the Ser vice and Ad just ments section of this 

manual).

•  Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See PSI on 

tires).

• 

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.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and pre vent flat tires due 

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your 

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot 

and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYS TEM AND REVERSE OP-

ERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse operation sys tems 

are work ing properly.  If your tractor does not function as 

described, repair the problem immediately.
•  The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is 

fully de pressed, and the attachment clutch con trol is 

in the dis en gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

• 

When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor 

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake 

should shut off the engine.

• 

When the engine is running and the at tach ment 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.

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM

•  When the engine is running with the ignition switch in 

the engine "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch 

engaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into 

reverse should shut off the engine.

•  When the engine is running with the ignition switch in 

the ROS "ON" position and the at tach ment clutch en-

gaged, any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse 

should NOT shut off the engine.

For best results mower blades must be sharp.  Re place 

worn, bent or damaged blades.

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ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position

(Normal Operating)

•  Raise mower to highest position to allow access to 

blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade 

with heavy cloth.
•  Remove blade bolt by turning coun ter clock wise.
• 

Install new blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing 

the ground.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in 

blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
•  Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. 

torque).

IMPORTANT:   Special blade bolt is heat treated.

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on 

its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be 

utilized after each use. 
1.  Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, 

near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to 

reach.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is 

directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 

Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2.  Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is not engaged, 

set the parking brake, and stop the engine.

3.  Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s 

Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 

4.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push 

the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end 

of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the 

adapter on the nozzle.