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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See 
Op er a tion section for location and 
function of con trols)

1.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

attachment lift lever to its highest po-
 si tion.

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INSTALL SEAT 

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment 
knob.
1.   Remove adjustment knob and fl at 

washer securing seat to cardboard 
packing and set aside for assembly of 
seat to tractor.

2.   Pivot seat upward and remove from 

the cardboard packing. Remove the 
cardboard packing and discard.

3.   Place seat on seat pan so head of 

shoulder bolts are positioned over the 
large slotted holes in pan.

4.   Push down on seat to engage shoulder 

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear 
of tractor.

5.   Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

 sem ble adjustment knob and fl at 
washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.   Lower seat into operating position and 

sit in seat.

7.   Slide seat until a comfortable position 

is reached which allows you to press 
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.   Get off seat without moving its ad-

 just ed position.

9.   Raise seat and tighten adjustment 

knob securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder 
Bolts

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

Seat

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NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your 

tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate 
instruction below to remove the tractor 
from the skid.

2.   Release parking brake by de press ing 

clutch/brake ped al.

3.   Place freewheel control in “trans-

 mis sion disengaged” position (See “TO 
TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section 
of this manual).

4.   Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.   Remove banding holding defl ector 

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See 
Op er a tion section for location and 
function of con trols)

  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.
1.   Be sure all the above assembly steps 

have been completed.

2.   Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank 

with gasoline.

3.   Place freewheel control in "trans-

 mis sion engaged" position. (See “TO 
TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion section 
of this manual).

4.   Sit on seat in operating position, 

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the 
parking brake.

5.   Place motion control lever in neutral 

(N) position.

6.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

attachment lift lever to its highest posi-
tion.

7.   Start the engine. After engine has 

started, move throttle control to idle 
position.

8.   Release parking brake.
9.   Slowly move the mo tion control lever 

for ward and slowly drive tractor off 
skid.

10. Apply brake to stop trac tor, set park ing 

brake and place motion con trol lever in 
neutral po si tion.

11. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the in struc tions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE 

(If previously removed)

1.   Raise and hold defl ector shield in 

up right po si tion.

2.   Place front of mulcher plate over front 

of mower deck open ing and slide into 
place, as shown.

3.   Hook front latch into hole on front of 

mower deck.

4.   Hook rear latch into hole on back of 

mower deck.

  CAUTION

:  Do not remove defl ector 

shield from mow er. 

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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