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Southern States SPGT25H48A Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
MODEL NO. SPGT25H48A
25.0 HP 48 INCH
GARDEN TRACTOR
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Assembly
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Operation
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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www.mymowerparts.com
Repair Parts
02716 Southern States
185478 Rev. 3 9.22.03 TR/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL NO. SPGT25H48A 25.0 HP 48 INCH GARDEN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ........19 Warranty ..........2 Maintenance Schedule ......19 Safety Rules .......... 3 Service and Adjustments..... 24 Product Specifi cations ......6 Storage ..........31 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 8 Troubleshooting ........32 Operation..........

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 4 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Follow the manufacturer’s rec om men d- IV. SERVICE a tions for wheel weights or coun ter - • Use extra care in handling gasoline and weights to improve stability. other fuels.
  • Page 5 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven enters the area.

  • Page 6: Product Specifi Cations

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 5 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity Unleaded tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. and Type: Regular •...

  • Page 7: Unassembled Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Extension Steering Shaft Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Insert Wheel Adapter (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (4) Adjusting Bar Nose Roller (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Washers...

  • Page 8: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 INSTALL SEAT 3. Place freewheel control in dis en gaged po si tion to dis en gage trans mis sion Adjust seat before tightening adjustment (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op- knob. 1.
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE MOWER DECK BELT The gauge wheels are designed to keep Be sure tractor is on level surface and the mower deck in proper position when mower suspension arms are raised with operating mower.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ✔ CHECKLIST NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on Before you operate your new trac tor, we head of pin. If necessary, move mower wish to as sure that you re ceive the best side-to-side to give space between plate performance and sat is fac tion from this...

  • Page 12: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. IGNITION HIGH FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 13 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S 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. Light Switch Ammeter Position...
  • Page 14 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
  • Page 15 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly TO OPERATE MOWER 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip with presence sensing switch.
  • Page 16 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the When pushing or towing your tractor, be oil viscosity chart in the Main te nance sure to disengage transmission by placing sec tion of this man u al).
  • Page 17 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key 2. Place the motion control lever in clock wise to start position and release neu tral. Release the parking brake and key as soon as engine starts. Do let the brake slowly return to operating not run starter con tin u ous ly for more position.
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start en gine. • Always operate engine at full throt tle After the engine is running, move when mowing to assure better mow- throttle control to half (1/2) speed. ing performance and proper dis charge Disengage parking brake.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 20 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. form ing any main te nance. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft.
  • Page 21 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BATTERY V-BELTS Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem Check V-belts for deterioration and wear which is suf fi cient for normal use. How- after 100 hours of operation and replace ev er, periodic charging of the bat tery with if necessary.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO SER VICE CARTRIDGE Oil Drain Valve 1. Clean cartridge by tap ping gen tly on fl at surface. If very dirty or damaged, Yellow replace cartridge. 2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such Closed as kerosene, are not to be used to clean...
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEANING The fuel fi lter should be replaced once • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. each season. If fuel fi lter becomes of all foreign matter. clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu - •...

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 25 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 9. Position front plate assembly between Suspension front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between Lift Link the plate assembly and mower brack- Adjustment ets.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE 5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings EQUAL IN LENGTH which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. OND ARY) DRIVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in sec ond ary Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 28 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT The electric clutch should provide years Park the tractor on level surface. En gage of service. The clutch has a built-in brake parking brake. For ease of service there is that stops the pulley within 5 sec onds.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRANSAXLE MOTION CON TROL LE- REAR WHEEL - VER NEUTRAL AD JUST MENT 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove fi ve (5) hub bolts to allow The motion control lever has been pre set wheel removal.
  • Page 30 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb hold er out of the hole in the back side of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

  • Page 31: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3.
  • Page 33 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. (continued) 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7.
  • Page 34 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” discharge position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3.
  • Page 35 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION BLACK SWITCH...

  • Page 36: Repair Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 ELECTRICAL D .C www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 37 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Bat tery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc...
  • Page 38 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth_42 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 39 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 17490508 Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2...
  • Page 40 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 DRIVE 135 137 drive_6-vgt www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc...
  • Page 42 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_8-vgt www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 43 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH...
  • Page 44 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 45 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine Briggs, Model No. 446777 (Order parts from engine manuf.) 149723 Muffl...
  • Page 46 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 SEAT seat_6-vgt KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140118 Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Flg. Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62...
  • Page 47 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 185918 Decal, Dash 140837 Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 180439 Decal, Engine 145005...
  • Page 48 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 MOWER LIFT 35 73 lift_rh_8 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 49 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 50 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_2 www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 51: Mower Deck

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER SPGT25H48A, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 03-90 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar...
  • Page 52 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 02716 Southern States www.mymowerparts.com...

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