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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left 
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor 
all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools 
as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly 
easier.  Stan dard wrench sizes you need 
are listed below.
(1)  3/4" wrench              (1)  Pliers
(2)  7/16" wrench            (1)  Utility knife
(1)  Tire  pressure  gauge          
When right or left hand is mentioned in 
this man ual, it means, from your point of 
view, when you are in the op er at ing po si-
tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.   Remove all accessible loose parts and 

parts boxes from carton.

2.   Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and 
lay side panels fl at.

3.   Check for any additional loose parts or 

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR 
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND 
BOOT
1.   Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft.  Align mount ing holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 
hex bolt and lock nut.  Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT:

 Tighten bolt and nut se-

curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.
2.   Place tabs of steering boot over tab 

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3.   Position front wheels of the tractor so 

they are pointing straight forward.

4.   Remove steering wheel adapter from 

steering wheel and slide adapter onto 
steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

5.   Position steering wheel so cross bars 

are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide 
inside boot and onto adapt er.

6.   Assemble large fl at washer, 1/2 hex 

nut and tighten se cure ly.

7.   Snap steering wheel insert into center 

of steer ing wheel.

8.   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.

02601

1/4 Locknut

Lower
Steering 
Shaft

Steering Boot

Extension Shaft

1/4 Hex Bolt

Steering 
Wheel

Insert

Adapter

1/2 Hex Nut

Large Flat Washer

Tabs

Tab
Slots

Label

Terminal

Terminal

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR 

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 
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance 
section of this manual for charging instruc-
tions).

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

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for SP22H42STB

Page 1: ...thorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 191792 02 24 04 RD PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting...

Page 2: ...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 Battery must be maintained in acc...

Page 3: ...er 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 Clean any oil or fuel spillage before...

Page 4: ...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 other objects that may obscure vis...

Page 5: ...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 holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain coul...

Page 6: ...ou 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 caring for and u...

Page 7: ...her 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4...

Page 8: ...ower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft lbs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to...

Page 9: ...skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and fo...

Page 10: ...location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe oper ating condition It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the fir...

Page 11: ...th 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 res...

Page 12: ...f tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position L...

Page 13: ...ine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before le...

Page 14: ...when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Be sure tractor is on a fl...

Page 15: ...ow 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads t...

Page 16: ...5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and ready for normal operation WARM W...

Page 17: ...to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cu...

Page 18: ...gine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners Spindle Zerk BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R...

Page 19: ...or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instruct...

Page 20: ...ealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact our authorized service center department TO CHANGE...

Page 21: ...ree of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are...

Page 22: ...racket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck...

Page 23: ...than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown...

Page 24: ...g freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in hi...

Page 25: ...G WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten secu...

Page 26: ...ace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking c...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...ervice 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 run when oper presence control sys...

Page 30: ...ng 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 and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Re...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

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