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532 43 45-43 Rev. 2

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•  Assembly

  

 

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Operation

  

 

 

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Maintenance

 

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Service 

and 

Adjustments

 

      • Storage

 

       • Troubleshooting

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MODEL NO.  96041018001

22 HP

*

 42 INCH

LAWN TRACTOR

*As rated by the engine manufacturer

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 the product warranty.

Summary of Contents for 96041018001

Page 1: ...Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NO 96041018001 22 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR As rated by the engine manufacturer Gasoline containin...

Page 2: ...dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operatin...

Page 3: ...d equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slo...

Page 4: ...ily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department Wehavecompetent well trainedtechni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this...

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

Page 6: ...RE PLACINGBATTERY inthe ServiceandAdjustments section in this manual Fig 1 LABEL INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel...

Page 7: ...figures that are shown for replacing motion and mowerbladedrivebeltsintheServiceandAdjustmentssec tion of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtoo...

Page 8: ...death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will...

Page 9: ...form to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute Fig 5 LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position R...

Page 10: ...to DISENGAGED position CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely asdescribedabove beforeleav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEV...

Page 11: ...WHEELS See Fig 11 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthegroundwhenmowerisatthedesiredcuttingheightin operatingposition Gaugewheelsthenkeepthedeckinprop erpositiontohelppreven...

Page 12: ...TRALPOSITIONWHENTHECLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO...

Page 13: ...n Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE...

Page 14: ...eplace Mower Blades Che Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling Che Check Operator Presence ROS Systems ck V Belts Check Mower Levelness LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warr...

Page 15: ...ator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is ful...

Page 16: ...onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual U...

Page 17: ...rden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachmen...

Page 18: ...mower and disconnect mower 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 AT...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...uides Install mower See To Install Mower in this section of manual Fig 33 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 34 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt...

Page 22: ...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 fully charged battery RED cable last fro...

Page 23: ...ng Check wiring TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 03075 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR Fig 39 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...6 Check all wiring 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 authorize...

Page 26: ...improperly installed 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 mand...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...04 02 11 JA TH Printed in the U S A...

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