Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be pick...
Page 3 - In order to prevent ac-; WARNING
3 WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING:...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 5.0 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)OIL CAPACITY: 5.0 PINTS W/ FILTER SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RN4C(GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 REVERSE: 1....
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Insert Gauge Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (2) Wheels (2) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2) Cl...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY FIG. 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE...
Page 8 - I N S TA L L M OW E R A N D D R I V E B E LT
8 ASSEMBLY FIG. 4 SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT 3/8 WASH ER AD JUST ING BAR PIN RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAYBAR SINGLELOOP RETAINER SPRINGS GAUGE WHEEL SUSPENSION ARMSDOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING DECK PINS) DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING FRONT SUS PEN SION BRACKETS FRONT...
Page 9 - CHECKLIST
9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting ...
Page 10 - OPERATION
10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean-ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD F...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
11 02734 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. GEAR SHIFT LEVER ATTACHMENT...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
12 OPERATION FIG. 7 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.• knob in to disengage. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Always operate engine at full throttle.• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces...
Page 13 - TO TRANSPORT; NOTE; TO OPERATE ON HILLS
13 OPERATION DE FLEC TOR SHIELD FIG. 9 FIG. 8 PUSH IN TO "DISENGAGE" ATTACHEMNT CLUTCH SWITCH PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE" LIFT LEVER HIGHEST POSIITON LOWEST POSITION CLEVISPIN RE TAIN ER SPRING TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off...
Page 14 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; TOW I N G C A RT S A N D OT H E R AT
14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw ca...
Page 15 - MOWING TIPS
15 OPERATION FIG. 10 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man u al. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART
16 BEFORE EACH USE T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATESAS YOU COM...
Page 17 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; BATTERY
17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manu...
Page 18 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING
18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or com pressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and repl...
Page 19 - MUFFLER; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; CLEANING; AIR FILTER
19 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...
Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO INSTALL MOWER
20 WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING; TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 19 FIG. 18 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND FIG. 17 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW ER TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK AD JUST MENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BO...
Page 23 - TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL
23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 FIG. 24 FIG. 25 1-1/2" JAM NUT WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” OPERATING ARM NUT “A” STATIONARYIDLER TRANSAXLEPULLEY ELECTRICCLUTCH CLUTCH INGIDLER CLUTCH LOCATOR CLUTCHWIRE HAR NESS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. En ...
Page 24 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY (See Fig. 27) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be rec...
Page 25 - TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR FIG. 29 HOOD TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 29) • Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. ENGINE T...
Page 26 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
26 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 29 - SCHEMATIC
29 BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK WHITE RED BLACK STARTER M CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED ...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 22 79 21 81 D.C . A MP ER ES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52 16 24 42 43 25 41 27 27
Page 32 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 9 157 156 17 29 161 166 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 209 13 154 209 166 155 166 209 213 214 3 74 191 2 30 3 31 220 221 159 26 25 26 25 24 1 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 35 3 26 33 10...
Page 34 - DRIVE
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 DRIVE 29 28 89 57 90 74 135 76 77 1 25 19 26 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 55 77 22 27 26 51 30 110 110 111 51 110 4 3 6 5 61 5 61 6 145 16 96 26 79 51 59 61 27 49 47 120 117 85 11 85 80 13 84 81 21 8 10 169 82 156 165 168 ...
Page 36 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 39 1 37 36 37 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 68 15 15 15 29 29 29 29 82 85 85 68 67 67 67 13 65 88 71 17 29 43 91 41 73 42 32 94 11
Page 38 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 26 25 4 23 45 8 10 6 5 72 13 14 38 105 16 105 3 81 engine-tecumseh_15 31 32 33 37 33 41 112
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140117 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 4 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 10 182493 ...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 10 3 7 9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire F T 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X624 Rim Asm 6"front Service 6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only) 7 9040H Bearing Flange (Fro...
Page 42 - MOWER LIFT
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 MOWER LIFT 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 8 lift-rh.1piece_22 42 43 39 44
Page 44 - MOWER DECK
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER POGT20T48STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 96-77 MOWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 32 21 20 18 21 31 36 49 49 36 36 131 37 130 43 42 49 49 42 99 21 133 100 97 111 110 50 50 97 98 121 126 30 39 52 1 32 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 19 5 6 3 1...
Page 46 - LIMITED WARRANTY
46 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, w...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALO NG DO TTED LIN E THIS IS A 15 D EGREE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes gr...
