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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. SP24H48YT
24 HP 48 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Storage
Troubleshooting
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
195478 Rev. 1 3.18.05 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance .......................................20 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance Schedule........................ 20 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 24 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Storage................................................ 31 Operation.............................................
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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. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- WARNING: In order to prevent lutely necessary. Always look down ac ci den tal starting when setting up, and behind before and while backing. trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, • Never direct discharged material always dis con nect
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SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death. Opera- safe machine operation. Children who tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If have been given rides in the past may you cannot back up the slope or if you feel suddenly appear in the mowing area uneasy o
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SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container, rather than from a gasoline debris. Allow machine to cool before dispenser nozzle. storing. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you s
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 4.0 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity Unleaded tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. and Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (Below 32°F) WARNING: This tracto
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Nose Roller Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Retainer Spring (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Nose Roller Rod Brackets (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Washers (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Mower (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Wheels (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (4) Clevis Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly (2)Flanged (4) Shoulder Bolt Pins Seat (1) Oil Drain
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02173 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Steering Wheel A socket wrench set will make assembly Insert easier. Stan dard wrenc
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INSTALL SEAT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Adjust seat before tightening adjustment (See Op er a tion section for location knob. and function of con trols) 1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of po si tion. seat to tractor. 2. Release parking brake by de press ing 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from clutch/brake ped al. the cardboard packing.
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TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO 1. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the MOWER DECK inside of mower mounting brack ets as The gauge wheels are designed to keep shown. Tighten securely. the mower deck in proper position when NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si - operating mower. Be sure they are prop- tioned in tab holes in mower brackets. erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower 2. Position nose roller between brackets performance. and install rod and retainer spring. 1.
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02510 9. Position front plate assembly between INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE front mower brackets. Raise deck and BELT plate assembly to align holes and Be sure tractor is on level surface and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with mower suspension arms are raised with double loop retainer springs between attachment lift control. Engage park ing the plate assembly and mower brack- brake. ets. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged sway bar and
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated Before you operate your new trac tor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance. Quality Product. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Please review the following checklist: “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section ✓ All assembly instructions have been of this manual. com
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OIL PRESSURE BATTERY OVER TEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH DISENGAGED
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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. Ignition ROS "ON" Switch Hourmeter Position Choke Control Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Clutch Switch Throttle Control Attachment Clutch/Brake Lift Lever Pedal Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Control Parking Brake Lever Light Switc
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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 forming an y ad just ments 00155 or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "STOP" w
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02567 01977 TO OPERATE MOWER TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator The cutting height is controlled by turning presence sensing switch. Any attempt the height ad just ment knob in desired by the operator to leave the seat with the direction. engine running and the attachment clutch • Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cut- engaged will shut off the engine. You must ting height. remain fully and centrally positioned in the • Turn knob counterclockwise
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USING THE REVERSE OPERATION 1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi- SYSTEM - tion with at tach ment lift control. 2. Pull freewheel control out and down 1. Move motion control lever to neutral into the slot and release so it is held in (N) position. the disengaged position. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key • Do not push or tow tractor at more than counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- two (2) MPH. tion. • To re-engage transmission, reverse 3. Look down and behind before bac
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ADD GASOLINE than fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. attempts, push choke control in, wait Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, reg u lar a few minutes and try again. If engine un lead ed gasoline with a min i mum of 87 still does not start, pull the choke con- octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will in- trol out and retry. crease carbon and lead oxide de pos its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil WARM
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MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for CAUTION: Never engage or dis- best mowing performance. See “TO en gage freewheel lever while the engine LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the is run ning. Service and Adjustments sec tion of this To ensure proper operation and per- manual. fo rmance , it is rec om mend ed that the • The left hand side of mower should be trans mis sion be purged before operating used for trim ming. trac tor for the fi rst time. This procedure
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maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filt
