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                         IMPORTANT MANUAL                               Do Not Throw Away
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      WARNING:
OWNER'S MANUAL
Read this Owner's Manual and 
follo w all Warnings and Safety 
In struc tions.  Failure to do so can 
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result in serious  injury.
PD22PH48STD
LAWN TRACTOR
 
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
192318  4.21.04  MH
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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.     Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.  If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION  tion,  disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight      Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the  down the slope. manual and on the machine before
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS      Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop  machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING:  In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans-      Never carry passengers or children even with the blades  off. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,  al ways dis con nect spark plug wire       Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways  and place wire where it can not contact  look 
                    
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                        CONGRATULATIONS  on your purchase of a new tractor.   PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e  you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons    and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)   department.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians   SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) and 
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Adjusting (4) Wheels  Bars  Steering Sleeve (4) Clevis Pins Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Extension (4)  Retainer Springs Steering  Steering              (double loop) Wheel Adapter (4) Locknuts  3/8-16  Wheel Insert Nose Roller Seat Rod (2) Locknuts   Retainer Spring 5/16-18 (1) Washer   Nose Roller 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Brackets (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts   5/16-18 x 1 Mower (1) Oil Drain Tube  (2)Flanged  Fo
                    
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                        02173 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses.  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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL  A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  INSERT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (2)  9/16" wrench  Utility knife LAR
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er  a tion section for location and function of  Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols)     Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing  seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly  WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low  of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op era  tion section of this manu  al. Be      Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- sure tr
                    
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                        02510 ASSEMBLY     Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)     Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower     Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position. mounting brackets as sho wn.  Tighten securely.       Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.     Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck  NOTE:  Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes  in mower brackets. pins.  Retain with double loop re tain e
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory  BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW  TRAC- for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE  for best cutting performance. BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS      Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓   All assembly inst
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean- ing. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
                    
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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 locations of various controls and ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER HOURMETER POSITION IGNITION CHOKE AT TACHMENT   SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER THROTTLE  CONTROL 0 60 60 ELAPSED TIME 0000000000 AMPS HOURS 1/10 ATTACHMENT  BRAKE LIFT LEVER PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE 
                    
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                        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 adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles  00155 or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION:  Always stop tractor com-  plete ly, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)  ing the operator'
                    
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                        02142 01977 OPERATION     TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment  The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4".  The  heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with clutch con trol. the engine not running.  These heights are ap proxi mate and  may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass  CAUTION:  Do not operate the mower  and types of grass being mowed. without either the en tire grass catcher,  on mowers so equipped, or the de fl ec tor      The average
                    
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                        OPERATION NOTE:  To protect hood from damage when transporting  your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol  and secured to tractor.  Use an appropriate means of tying  or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). ture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of  acids during stor age.  Acidic gas can damage  the fuel system of an engine while in storage.  To  avoid engine problems, the fu
                    
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                        OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP MOWING TIPS     Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion      Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- should be warmed up as follows: formance.  See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the     Be sure the tractor is on level ground. Service and Adjustments section of this manual.    Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly      The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- return to operating po si tion.  min
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock 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
                    
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                        02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- CENTER  te  nance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT  If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance  (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.  STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments  section of this manual). TIRES FIG. 13     Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT  SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual).     K
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE     Remove terminal guard. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine  and after each eight (8) hours of operation.  Tighten oil fi ll      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst  then RED  bat- cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.      tery cable and remove battery from tractor.     Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)      Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush  Determine temperatur
                    
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                        00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER  (See Fig. 17) To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, The fuel fi lter should be re placed once each season.  If fuel  cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are fi lter becomes clogged, ob  struct ing fuel fl ow to car bure  tor,  re place ment is re quired. kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely     With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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.  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. TO INSTALL MOWER TRACTOR Be sure tractor is on level surface and mow