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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 ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 

wrench sizes are listed.
(1)  5/16" wrench 

 

Utility knife

(2)  7/16" wrenches 

 

Tire pressure gauge

(2)  1/2" wrenches 

 

Pliers

(1) 9/16" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means 

when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the 

steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•  Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons  

from carton .

•  Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. 

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•  Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 

remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 

SKID

LOWER

STEERING 

SHAFT

STEERING 

BOOT

EXTENSION 

SHAFT

STEERING 

WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

BOLT

LARGE FLAT 

WASHER

LOCK 

WASHER

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•  Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.  
•  Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and 

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• 

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing 

straight forward.

•  Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel 

and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

•  Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal 

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.

•  Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and 

tighten se cure ly.

• 

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.

•  Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and 

grill.

IMPORTANT:  

CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN 

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO 

ROLL OFF SKID.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

•  Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE:

 If this battery is put into service after month and 

year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) 

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See 

"BATTERY" in the Maintenance  section of this manual for 

charging instructions.)
• 

For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLAC-

ING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustments section 

in this manual.

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Summary of Contents for D20KH42

Page 1: ...ine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Operator s Manual D20KH42 08 28 12 JM 581 43 71 26 Printed in the U S A WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warn...

Page 2: ...ope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch...

Page 3: ...se extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towe...

Page 4: ...this machine including at a minimum sturdyfootwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection Do not mow in shorts and or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing WARNING This tractor...

Page 5: ...eat 1 Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Key s Slope Sheet 1 Hex Bolt 1 Lock Washer 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Washer Hex Bolt 1 Oil Drain Tube For Futur...

Page 6: ...ASHER LOCK WASHER TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL See Fig 2 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down...

Page 7: ...WER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service...

Page 8: ...tions are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHI...

Page 9: ...ty inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a...

Page 10: ...al into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tracto...

Page 11: ...o STOP positionandremovekey Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use the choke to stop the engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN S...

Page 12: ...ment on rough rolling terrain or hills Selectdesiredheightofcut see TOADJUSTMOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 9 The dir...

Page 13: ...engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set ting Make all turns slowly OPERATION TRANSMISSION ENGAGED T...

Page 14: ...be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F 10 C and below When engine start...

Page 15: ...AUTION Never engage or disengage freewheelleverwhiletheengineisrunning To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi...

Page 16: ...RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructe...

Page 17: ...reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse shoul...

Page 18: ...f the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department MAINTENANCE TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCO...

Page 19: ...ve the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house gara...

Page 20: ...ower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers CAUTION AFTER REAR LIFT LINKS ARE DISCONNECTED THE ATTACH MENT LIFT LEVER WI...

Page 21: ...Repeat on opposite side of tractor ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin D on rear mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring Ins...

Page 22: ...nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SI...

Page 23: ...STALL MOWER in this section of manual Fig 32 MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 33 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance t...

Page 24: ...ly charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the ful...

Page 25: ...above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJ...

Page 26: ...LFUELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH L...

Page 27: ...ng 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center...

Page 28: ...ed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels 11 Clean aroun...

Page 29: ...ever across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page al...

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