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MODEL NO. CO24H48STA
24.0 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
191697 03.01.04 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance .......................................20 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance Schedule........................ 20 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 24 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Storage................................................ 31 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 por t 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 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-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (Below 32°F) WARNING: This tract
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Extension Steering Shaft Sleeve Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel (1) Locknut (1) Large Flat Washer Insert 1/2-20 Nose Roller Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar Retainer (2) Locknuts Spring Rod 5/16-18 (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Nose Roller Brackets (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Mower (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (4) Clevis Pin
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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 Steering Wheel A socket wrench set will make assembly Insert easier. Stan dard wrenc
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INSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See packing and set aside for assembly of Op er a tion section for location and seat to tractor. function of con trols) 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from 1. Press lift lever plunger and r
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TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO 1. Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the MOWER DECK inside of mower mounting brack ets as The gauge wheels are designed to keep shown. Tighten securely. the mower deck in proper position when NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si - operating mower. Be sure they are prop- tioned in tab holes in mower brackets. erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower 2. Position nose roller between brackets performance. and install rod and retainer spring. 1.
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02510 9. Position front plate assembly between INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE front mower brackets. Raise deck and BELT plate assembly to align holes and Be sure tractor is on level surface and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with mower suspension arms are raised with double loop retainer springs between attachment lift control. Engage park ing the plate assembly and mower brack- brake. ets. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged sway bar and
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✔CHECKLIST Before you operate your new trac tor, we The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated wish to as sure that you re ceive the best at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- performance and sat is fac tion from this rect tire pressure is important for best quality product. cutting performance. Please review the following checklist: • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in ✓ All assembly instructions have been “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section com plet ed. o
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF LIGHTSON ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE 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) 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 Position Switch Attachment Hourmeter Clutch Switch Lift Lever Ammeter Plunger Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Lift Lever Choke Control Free Wheel Control Motion Control Lever Parking Brake Lever 0275
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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 00155 or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. • Never use choke to stop engine. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "STOP" w
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02661 01977 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- TO OPERATE MOWER proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool Your tractor is equipped with an operator season and to over 3 inches during hot presence sensing switch. Any attempt months. For healthier and better looking by the operator to leave the seat with the lawns, mow often and after moderate engine running and the attachment clutch growth. engaged will shut off the engine. You must • For best cutting performance, grass over remai
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• To restart movement, slowly re lease BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE parking brake and clutch/brake ped al. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Slowly move motion control lever to The engine in your tractor has been slowest setting. shipped, from the factory, already fi lled • Make all turns slowly. with sum mer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level TO TRANSPORT ground. When pushing or towing your tractor, be 2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe sure to disengage transmission
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time Before driving the unit in cold weath er, or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will the trans mis sion should be warmed up as take extra cranking time to move fuel from follows: the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the 2. Place the motion control lever in trans mis sion en gaged position. neu tral. Release the parking brake and
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NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive sys tem. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See 00272 “TO TRANSPORT” in this sec tion of manual). • If grass is extremely tall, it should be 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start en gine. mowed twice to reduce load and pos- After the engine 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
