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MODEL NO. COGT22H48A
22.0 HP 48 INCH
GARDEN 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
191491 Rev. 1 03.11.04 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance .......................................19 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance Schedule........................ 19 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 23 Storage................................................ 29 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. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- • Never leave a running machine unat- cidental starting when setting up, trans- tended. Always turn off blades, set port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, parking brake, stop engine, and remove always dis con nect spark plu
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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 5 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-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (Below 32°F) WARNING: This tracto
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer Insert Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys (2) Keys (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Mower (1) Knob (2)Flanged Pins (2) Retainer Springs (double loop) 7
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02173 02742 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. Steering Wheel TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
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2. Pivot seat upward and remove from TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See the cardboard packing. Remove the Op er a tion section for location and cardboard packing and discard. function of con trols) 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of WARNING: Before start ing, read, un- shoulder bolt is positioned over large der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the slotted hole in pan. Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder tractor is in a well-ve
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02510 Retainer 6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley Spring groove. Pin 7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop re tain er spring with loops up as Shoulder shown. Ad just ing Bolt 8. Install front plate assembly to tractor Bar suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. Gauge 9. Position front plate assembly between Wheel front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and 3/8-16
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12.If equipped, turn height adjustment ✔CHECKLIST knob clock wise to remove slack from Before you operate your new trac tor, we mower sus pen sion. wish to as sure that you re ceive the best performance and sat is fac tion from this 13.Raise deck to highest position. quality product. 14.Adjust gauge wheels before op erat ing Please review the following checklist: mower as shown in the Operation sec- ✓ All assembly instructions have been tion of this manual. com plet ed. CHECK TIRE PRESSUR
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEPAREACLEAR SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS 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 Position Ammeter Ignition Choke Attachment Switch Control Clutch Switch Lift Throttle Lever Control Plunger Motion Drive Belt Tension Brake Pedal Handle Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Lever Height Motion Control
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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 mask worn over spectacles. 00155 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 discharg
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02142 01977 The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly TO OPERATE MOWER 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the g round to the blade tip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. by the operator to leave the seat with the These heights are ap proxi mate and may engine running and the attachment clutch vary depending upon soil conditions, engaged will shut off the engine. You must height of grass and ty
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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 manu al). 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 w
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6. Insert key into ignition and turn key 2. Place the motion control lever in clock wise to start position and release neu tral. Release the parking brake and key as soon as engine starts. Do let the brake slowly return to operating not run starter con tinu ous ly for more position. than fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the 3. Allow one minute for trans mis sion to engine does not start after several warm up. This can be done during the attempts, push choke control in, wait en gine war
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7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start en gine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. 8. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves ap- prox i mate ly fi ve (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse po si tion. After the tractor moves ap prox i mate ly fi ve (5) feet return the motion control 00272 lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro ce dure with the motion control • If grass i
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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 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming an y main te nance. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat stopping distance at high speed in high est treated. gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See Mandrel “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and
