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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.

•  Remove mower and packing materials.
•  Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 

remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 

SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

•  Lift hood 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 Maintenance  section of this manual 

for charging instructions).
•  For battery and battery cable installation see "RE-

PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" 

section in this manual.

Fig. 1

ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2)

•  Sit in seat.
• 

Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com-

fortable position is reached which allows you to press 

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•  Release lever to lock seat in position.

Fig. 2

NOTE:

 You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the 

instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.

  WARNING:

 Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low 

all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be 

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in  

front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID  (See Op er a tion 

section for location and function of con trols)

•  Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
•  Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake 

ped al.

•  Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged" 

position (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion 

section of this manual).

•  Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.  

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 

wrench sizes are listed.
(1)  1/2" wrench 

Tire pressure gauge

(2)  7/16" wrenches 

Utility knife 

Pliers

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).

A

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

(1) Oil Drain Tube 

For Future Use

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

LABEL

Summary of Contents for D24KH54

Page 1: ...ilure to do so can result in serious injury Operator s Manual Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void...

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: ...com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap...

Page 5: ...r tractor off the skid Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sur...

Page 6: ...ed securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ON SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlight...

Page 9: ...nd full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turnignitionkey F to STOP positionandremovekey Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use the...

Page 10: ...termines the cutting height Slidepointertab T todesiredcuttingheightasareminder for next time you mow CAUTION Continuingtopresstheelectricliftswitch after the mower deck has reached the minimum or max...

Page 11: ...lowestsetting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Fig 13 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel contr...

Page 12: ...e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...e warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual So...

Page 15: ...on switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp...

Page 16: ...ingfinsandexternalsurfaces as necessary Ensure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will caus...

Page 17: ...he tractor to a dry area preferably a concrete or paved area Place the attachment clutch control in the ENGAGED position to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away WARNING...

Page 18: ...and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER AN...

Page 19: ...l go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield Q to the right 2 ASSEMBLEFRONTGAUGEWHEEL W TOFRONT OF MOWER See Fig 23 NOTE Depending on model bracket T may be differ ent than s...

Page 20: ...LIFT LINKS C See Fig 30 Insert rod end of rear lift link C into hole U in tractor lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link as sembly o...

Page 21: ...ppearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results A Turn nut left to lower mower Turn nut right to raise mower Fig 33 Fig 34 PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 34 With al...

Page 22: ...installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides an...

Page 23: ...ey Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local...

Page 24: ...RBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment...

Page 25: ...MPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPA...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...sed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintai...

Page 29: ...never 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 a...

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