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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
PRGT22H50D
injury.
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
178497 02.27.01 RH
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES & :Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting orstopping on a slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man ual the slope. and on the machine before starting. DO NOT:
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area, portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al- ways look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be s
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- OILTYPE (API_SF_SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal W/OFILTER: 3.75 PINTS comb
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel (12) Crownlock Nuts 5/16-18 Steering Sleeve (4) ;rackets (4) Wheels (12) Carriage Bolts Steering Sleeve 5/16-18 x 5/8 Extension (4) Adjusting Bar _ 4_7_2ers 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert (4) Retainer springs Seat (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Nose Roller Nose Roller (1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Springs (_'_sp (double loop) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Washers (2) Locknut
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. STEERING WHEEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge ___---_LHEX BOLT OCK WASH
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ASSEMBLY Be sure all the above assembly steps have been INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) completed. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi- to cardboard packing and setasidefor assembly of seat tion. to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking
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ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclock- Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. wise until it stops. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. hardware securely. Install belt into electric c
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ASSEMBLY ,,/CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for QUALITYPRODUCT. best cutting performance. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL OWING CHECKLIST." SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ,/ All assembly instructions have be
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE L,GHTSO. OVI,_TEMP t I J FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED @@@@@ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANG
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OPERATION 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER POSITION CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT THROTTLE _ SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER BRAKE PEDAL MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION LIFT LEVER HANDLE \ I PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOTION CONTROL LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREEW
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) ca
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in hills with slopes greater than 15° and I _ CAUTION: Do not drive up or down proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain do not drive across any slope. conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level Choose the slowest speed befor
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few factory, already filled with summer weight oil. minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull Check e
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing I _ CAUTION:Neverengageordisengage I performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in running. the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- Drive so that clippings are discharged onto
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES DATES ' AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE d_'_b£'_._ £._ _';/_ .."/_q._/" _q_(';'/_£'_" SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _, Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems I1_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_. C Lubdcation Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaxIe Cooling Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension _5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _5 Check Engine Oil Level _ I_ Change Engine O
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP STAR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6)feet stopping distance at MANDREL FLAT WASHER_ ASSEMBLY high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. HEX BOLT (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). (GRADE 8)* _,_ /_ _'_LOCK WASHER TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BO
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. battery to "leak" power. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery Oil will drain more freely when warm. cable and remove battery from tractor. Catch oil in a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of replacement is required. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. With engine cool, remove filter and p
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. A Turn ignition key '=OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) yourmower. Place
