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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 locations of 
various controls and ad just ments.  Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the 

American National Stan dards Institute. 

AMMETER 

- Indicates battery charging 

(+) or discharging (-).

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

 - Used to 

raise and lower the mower deck or other 
attachments mounted to your trac tor.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

 - Used 

to engage the mow er blades, or other at-
tach ments mounted to your tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL

 - Used when starting 

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

 - Used for 

declutching and brak ing the tractor and 
start ing the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

 - Selects the speed 

and di rec tion of the tractor.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

 - Used to 

adjust the mower cutting height.

HOURMETER 

- Indicates hours of op er a tion.

IGNITION SWITCH

 - Used for starting and 

stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH 

- Turns the head lights on 

and off.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

 - Used to re lease 

attachment lift lever when chang ing its 
po si tion. 

PARKING BRAKE 

- Locks clutch/brake 

into the brake position.

RANGESHIFT LEVER

 - Allows high (H) 

and low (L) speed for all forward and 
re verse gears.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) 
"ON" POSITON

 - Allows operation of 

mower deck or other powered attachment 
while in reverse.

THROTTLE CONTROL

 - Used to control 

engine speed.

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Attachment
Lift Lever

Lift Lever 
Plunger

Ammeter

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake Pedal

Parking Brake

Gear Shift Le ver

Height
Adjustment 
Knob

Ignition 
Switch

Attachment 
Clutch Switch

Ros "ON" 
Position

Choke 
Con trol

Range Shift Lever

Light 
Switch

Hourmeter

For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for Southern States SPGT2254

Page 1: ...ur authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 195482 Rev 2 3 22 05 RD PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troub...

Page 2: ...ship 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 Battery must be maintained in accordance...

Page 3: ...e are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from ser...

Page 4: ...respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the...

Page 5: ...caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers b...

Page 6: ...ll 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 taining carin...

Page 7: ...il Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets 2 Hex B...

Page 8: ...or cartons and remove Label 02173 CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge b...

Page 9: ...llow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise att...

Page 10: ...lector shield to the right 2 Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor DO NO...

Page 11: ...on locking bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and en gage slowly 14 Raise attachment lift lever to highest position 15 Adjust gauge wheels before operating mowe...

Page 12: ...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 result in death or serious injury...

Page 13: ...s the speed and direction of the tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine...

Page 14: ...parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold trac tor secure STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades p...

Page 15: ...etter looking lawns mow often and after mod erate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired heigh...

Page 16: ...ve gear shift lever to reverse R po sition and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement 5 When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position TO OP...

Page 17: ...choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as en...

Page 18: ...wo rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Ma...

Page 19: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners BEFORE STORAGE Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins S...

Page 20: ...e sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tracto...

Page 21: ...ls 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possibl...

Page 22: ...he useful life of your tractor 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 com...

Page 23: ...ey 5 DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS FIRST Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin 6 Go to other side of mower and discon nect rear pin in the same manner 7 Remove...

Page 24: ...rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Check adjustment on right side of tractor Position any bl...

Page 25: ...upper deck sur face 6 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul leys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pull...

Page 26: ...s clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A un...

Page 27: ...REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries 00663sq Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover TO ADJUST STEERING...

Page 28: ...n the backside 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...

Page 29: ...arts 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 separation and formation of acids du...

Page 30: ...tion 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 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 2 D...

Page 31: ...mandrel 2 Contact our authorized service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system 1 Turn ignition key to tracto...

Page 32: ...rom buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Light switch is OFF 1 Turn light switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if s...

Page 33: ...lopes 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 along dotted line indicated above 2...

Page 34: ...may be necessary during the life of your unit For Parts and service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Numbe...

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