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MODEL NO. AG22H42STA
22 HP 42 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Storage
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
190650 Rev. 1 7.28.04 TR/MH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance .......................................18 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance Schedule........................ 18 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 22 Storage................................................ 27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 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. • Slow down before turning. W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- • Never leave a running machine unat- cidental starting when setting up, trans- tended. Always turn off blades, set por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, parking brake, stop engine, and remove always dis con nect spark p
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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. They are fl ammable and • Use extra care with grass catchers or vapors are explosive. other at tach ments. These can change - Use only an approved container. the stability of the machine. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel • Keep all movement on the slopes slow with the engine running. Allow and
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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. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Never carry passengers or children grass can hide obstacles. even with the blades off. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear • Do not mow in reverse unless ab so - so that you will not have to stop or shift lute ly necessary. Al ways look down an
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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) W ARNING:
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Wheel Adapter Shaft Steering Sleeve (1) Large Flat Steering Washer Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/4-28 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Clevis Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Wheels (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use
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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 Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need
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INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake ped al. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment 3. Place freewheel control in “trans- knob. mis sion disengaged” position (See “TO 1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section washer securing seat to cardboard of this manual). packing and set aside for assembly of 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. seat to tractor. 5. Remove banding holding defl ector 2. Pivot seat upward and remove fro
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02115 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION DISCHARGING OF ALL BELTS Simply remove mulcher plate and store in See the fi gures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts a safe place. Your mower is now ready for in the Service and Adjustments sec tion discharging or installation of optional grass of this manual. Verify that the belts are catcher accessory. routed cor rect ly. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulching blades are de signe
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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 SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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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. Light Switch Ignition Attachment Position Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Choke Control Attachment Throttle Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Control Parking Brake Lever Motion Co
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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 or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety 00155 mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than “STOP” will TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause the battery to discharge
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01977 • The average lawn should be cut to TO OPERATE MOWER approximately 2-1/2 inches during the Your tractor is equipped with an operator cool season and to over 3 inches during presence sensing switch. Any attempt hot months. For healthier and better by the operator to leave the seat with the looking lawns, mow often and after mod- engine running and the attachment clutch erate growth. engaged will shut off the engine. You must • For best cutting performance, grass over remain full
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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 manual). freewheel control in free wheel ing po si tion. • To change engine oil, see the Main te - Freewheel control is located at the rear nance section in this manual. drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest posi- ADD GASOLINE tion with
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NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 cold starting procedures below. feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the car bu re tor fuel mixture may need to 7. Insert key into ignition and turn key be adjusted for best engine performance clock wise to start position and release (see “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the key as soon as engine starts. Do Service and Ad just ments section of this not run starter con tinu ous ly for more manual). than fi
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8. Slowly move motion control lever • When operating attachments, se lect a forward, after the tractor moves ap- ground speed that will suit the terrain pro x i mate ly fi ve (5) feet, slowly move and give best performance of the at- motion control lever to reverse po si tion. tach ment being used. After the tractor moves ap prox i mate ly MULCHING MOWING TIPS fi ve (5) feet return the motion control IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat mower hou
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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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01202 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. TRACTOR If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts. forming an y main te nance. Mandrel BRAKE OPERATION Trailing Edge Blade Assembly Up If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to Center stop at highest speed in highest gear on a Hole Flat level, dry concrete or paved surface, then Washer brake must be checked and adjusted. (See Lock “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the S
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1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, then RED bat tery cable and remove 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold battery from tractor. weather, they will result in increased oil 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and consumption when used above 32°F. Check dry. your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid 3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends pos si ble engine damage from running low with wire brush until bright. on oil. 4. Coat ter
