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Weak or Dead
Battery

Fully Charged
Battery

02614

REPLACING BATTERY 

WARNING:

  Do not short battery 

ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any 
other object to contact both terminals at 
the same time. Before connecting battery, 
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, 
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected 
fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal 
grounding.
1.   Lift hood to raised position.
2.   Remove terminal guard.
3.   Disconnect BLACK battery cable 

then RED battery cable and carefully 
remove battery from tractor.

4.   Install new battery with terminals in 

same position as old battery.

5.   Reinstall terminal guard.
6.   First connect RED battery cable to 

positive (+) battery terminal with hex 
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten 
securely.

7.   Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) bat tery terminal with re-
 main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en 
securely

8.    Close terminal access doors.
9.    Close hood.

0217

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Keps Nut

Terminal 
Guard

Terminal 
Access 
Door

Hex Bolt

Positive 
(Red) Cable

Negative (Black) 
Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Pull bulb hold er out of the hole in the 

back side of the grill.

3.   Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 

holder securely back into the hole in 
the backside of the grill.

4.   Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause 
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or 
prevent it from starting.
•   Check wiring.  See electrical wiring 

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type 
plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 
behind the dash.

02141

Hood

Headlight Wire 
Connector

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
 SEM BLY 

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3.   Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at 

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of 
tractor.

4.   When replacing hood, be sure to 

reconnect the headlight wire con nec tor.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROT TLE CON TROL 
CABLE 

The throt tle con trol has been pre set at the 
fac to ry and ad just ment should not be nec-
essary.  Check adjustment as de scribed 
below before loosening cable.  If adjust-
ment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR  

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/
department for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT

:  Your tractor is equipped 

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle 
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use 
your tractor battery to start other vehicles. 

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1.   Connect one end of the RED cable 

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each 
battery(A-B), taking care not to short 
against tractor chassis.

2.   Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble 

to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of 
fully charged battery.

3.   Connect the other end of the BLACK 

cable (D) to good chassis ground,  
away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 
ORDER -
1.   BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and 

then from the fully charged battery.

2.   RED cable last from both batteries.

Summary of Contents for COGT22H48A

Page 1: ...r Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 191491 Rev 1 03 11 04 RD PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service...

Page 2: ...e during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale...

Page 3: ...machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Cle...

Page 4: ...children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or...

Page 5: ...ine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for hole...

Page 6: ...nstructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main...

Page 7: ...32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Locknut 1 2 20 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Loc...

Page 8: ...o raised position NOTE 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 Ma...

Page 9: ...derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be...

Page 10: ...s shown 9 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plat...

Page 11: ...tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutti...

Page 12: ...uld result in serious injury or 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 h...

Page 13: ...starting and stopping the engine ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever whe...

Page 14: ...or is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress...

Page 15: ...ke IMPORTANT The motion control lever returns to neutral N position when the brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever...

Page 16: ...ng CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system...

Page 17: ...ld be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and per...

Page 18: ...h the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when m...

Page 19: ...w1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tra...

Page 20: ...ever op erate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low ac...

Page 21: ...fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at...

Page 22: ...ractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower 02791 Drain Tube Oil Drain Valve To Open To Close 4 After oil has drained completely close the drain...

Page 23: ...is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor...

Page 24: ...UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bot...

Page 25: ...over Primary Idler Arm R H Mandrel Idler Pulleys Electric Clutch Pulley TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to its...

Page 26: ...T BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tracto...

Page 27: ...and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also...

Page 28: ...ctrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 02141 Hood Headlight Wire Connector TO RE...

Page 29: ...forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to s...

Page 30: ...etor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact our authorized adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over...

Page 31: ...mandrel 2 Contact our authorized service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to...

Page 32: ...itch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring...

Page 33: ...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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