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MODEL NO. POGT20H48STA
20.0 HP 48 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
184425 Rev. 3 04.21.03 TR
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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. Only al
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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 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- off. pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways wire and place wire where it can not look down an
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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 Gasoline Capacity 5.0 Gallons you the best possible dependability and performance. and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians Oil
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar Steering Sleeve Extension (4) Locknut Steering 3/8-16 Wheel Adapter (4) Wheels Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Seat (4) Clevis Pins (1) Washer (4) Washers (4) Shoulder Bolt 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Knob Mower (1) Oil Drain Tube (2)Flanged For Future Use Pins Slope Sheet Keys (1)Front Plate Assembly (4) Retainer Springs (double loo
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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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard LOCK NUT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" wrench Utility knife LARGE FLAT
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ASSEMBLY Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op era tion Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. section of this manual). Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing Roll tractor forward off skid. seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- er a tion section f
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ASSEMBLY If equipped, turn height ad just ment knob coun ter - RETAINER clock wise until it stops. SPRING PIN Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck SHOULDER pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops BOLT up as shown. AD JUST ING Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension BAR brackets and retain with single loop retainer spr ings
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST 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 T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUAL ITY PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly
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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 LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY R
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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 man ual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION POSITION SWITCH AMMETER CHOKE CON TROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER PARKING FREEWHEEL BRAKE LEVER CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 6 Our tractors
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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 op- erating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may cause “browning”
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OPERATION LIFT LEVER HIGHEST TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) ATTACHEMNT CLUTCH SWITCH POSIITON PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain LOWEST conditions. POSITION NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (Se
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES Transmission Engaged BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and forma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor a
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OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion tractor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet, slowly move should be warmed up as follows: motion control lever to reverse position. After the trac- tor moves approximately fi ve (5) feet return the mo- Be sure the tractor is on level ground. tion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat Place the motion control lever in
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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 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance BLADE BOLT at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (SPECIAL) (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT FIG. 12 SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual). Keep tir
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause year. the battery to “leak” power. 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 y
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in kept clean at all times. one year. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely MUFFLER dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 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.
