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- Page 1 D22KH42 Operator's Manual Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 581 26 93-28 Rev. 4...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. II. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal •... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. SLOPE OPERATION • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. • Allow engine to cool before refueling. WARNING! When loading or unloading • Never fuel the machine indoors. this machine, do not exceed the maximum •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons/11,35 L and type: Regular Unleaded Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Power Rating: 20.1 kW @ 3300 RPM... -
Page 5: Assembly
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Battery Keys Slope Sheet (2) Hex Bolts (2) Nut Keps (1) Oil Drain Tube *Installed by Dealer Key(s) *Brush Guard Kit ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY ✓ TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion CHECKLIST section for location and function of con trols) BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE • Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST •...
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Page 7: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH/ PARKING MOWER MOWER START LOCK BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE HEIGHT LIFT... - Page 8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 3 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
- Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 10 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. (See Fig. 7) The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1 to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the the blade tip with the engine not running.
- Page 11 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute •...
- Page 12 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
- Page 13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower hous ing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance.
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Page 14: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. - Page 16 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS OIL DRAIN VALVE Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE POSITION The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean DRAIN...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUGS DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 19) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever utilized after each use.
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Page 18: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •... - Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac- CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
- Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal. Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 31) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on •...
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33) Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- are not adjustable.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 34) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi- • Raise hood. nals by allowing a wrench or any other • Unsnap headlight wire connector. object to contact both terminals at the •...
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Page 24: Storage
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ run when operator department. leaves seat with attachment clutch CAUTION: DO NOT operate machine until engaged problem is corrected.
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Page 28: Warranty
05.08.14 BD Printed in the U.S.A.
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