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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read the Owner's Manual and follow
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
PRGT22H50A
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
176873 Rev. 2 06.28.01 RH
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 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 traction, I. GENERAL OPERATION disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual the slope. and on the machine before starting. On
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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 Look for this symbol to point out im- machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always SAFETY IS INVOLVED. look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off an
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR using your tractor. Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. OIL CAPACITY: W/ FILTER: 4.0 PINTS WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal W/O FILTER: 3.75
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel (12) Crownlock Nuts 5/16-18 Steering Sleeve (4) Brackets (4) Wheels (12) Carriage Bolts Steering Sleeve 5/16-18 x 5/8 Extension (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter (4) Retainer Wheel Insert Springs (double loop) Seat (4) Clevis Pins (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Nose Roller Brackets Nose Roller (1) Knob Mower (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 (2
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. 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. STEERING WHEEL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. HEX BOLT (1) Pliers (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK WASHER
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ASSEMBLY Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" posi- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake to tractor. pedal and set the parking brake. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard Place motion control lever in
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ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and side of tractor. nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO Install 3/8-16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE. shown. Tighten hardware securely. In
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ASSEMBLY 3 CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. All assembly instructions have b
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANG
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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 manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH AMMETER POSITION CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL PARKING HEIGHT BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT KNOB MOTION CONTROL LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL FIG
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly CAUTION: Do not drive up or down off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in hills with slopes greater than 15° and operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in do not drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Sit on seat in operating posi
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing running. performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. mended that the transmission be purge
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 12 1, ,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR STAR TRAILING EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at MANDREL FLAT WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. ASSEMBLY (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* section of this manual). LOCK WASHER TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATE
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. Remove terminal guard. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery Oil will drain more freely when warm. cable and remove battery from tractor. Catch oil
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of replacement is required. operation or every season, whichever occurs first. With engine cool, remove filte
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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 “OFF” 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. UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manua
