Southern States SP24H48YT Operator'S Manual Download

Page: 1 / 36

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:

call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

195478 Rev. 1 3.18.05 RD

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. SP24H48YT
24 HP 48 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR

•

Assembly

•

Operation

•

Maintenance

•

Service

and

Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for SP24H48YT

Page 1: ...utor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 195478 Rev 1 3 18 05 RD PRINTED IN U S A OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NO SP24H48YT 24 HP 48 INCH LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...g 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 Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchas...

Page 3: ...hat operators age 60 years and above 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 serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch...

Page 4: ...area and in the watchful care of a 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 blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appea...

Page 5: ... blade or wear gloves and use extra 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 before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before a...

Page 6: ... instructions 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 taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine ...

Page 7: ...e 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 Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Rod Retainer Spring Gauge Wheels Mower 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins ...

Page 8: ...heck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove 02173 Label 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 02818 Steering Wheel Insert Lock Nut Large ...

Page 9: ... lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions ...

Page 10: ... 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely 2 For ease of mower to tractor assembly raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers NOTE Adjust gauge wheels before oper ating mower See TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Operation section of this manual TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER 1 Assemble brackets A and B to the inside of mower mounting brackets as s...

Page 11: ...with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack ets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 10 Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket CAUT...

Page 12: ... amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and 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 cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Ch...

Page 13: ...r 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 result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or mod...

Page 14: ...ngagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height HOURMETER Indicates hours of op eration IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Select...

Page 15: ...se 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 push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return ...

Page 16: ... bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockw...

Page 17: ...oo heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating 02828 NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc USING THE...

Page 18: ...wly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 8 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en gine to accept small c...

Page 19: ...time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewh...

Page 20: ...int_sch tractore ROS e 02500 Engine General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section Front Wheel Bearing zerk IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry pow dered graphite type lubricant sparing...

Page 21: ... function as de scribed repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM When the engine is running any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the att...

Page 22: ... NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi nals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Remove terminal guard 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery f...

Page 23: ...ctions 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp 00667 Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces ...

Page 24: ... If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control 5 Be sure belt tension rod is in disen gaged position 6 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove 7 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 8 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspensio...

Page 25: ...d A A TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD 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 bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of m...

Page 26: ...ver the top of R H mandrel pulley 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12 Install belt in both idlers 13 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley 14 Carefully roll belt into upper g...

Page 27: ...y 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as ...

Page 28: ... Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a qualified service center Jam Nut Operating Arm Nut A TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle 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 mus...

Page 29: ... emergency starting follow this procedure 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 cable to the ...

Page 30: ...minal Access Door Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable REPLACING BATTERY WARNING Do not short battery terminals 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 first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised positi...

Page 31: ... 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 separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Page 32: ...ments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact an 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 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Blown fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 C...

Page 33: ...rt s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system 1 Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted ROS is not ON while ROS ON position into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section is engaged Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator leaves contact an authorized seat w...

Page 34: ...light 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 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 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery charge 2 Poor cable connections 2 Check clean all connections 3 Faulty ...

Page 35: ... 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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

Page 36: ...some adjustments or part replacement 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 Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for SP24H48YT

Reviews:

Related manuals for SP24H48YT

Brands by name

Popular brands

Southern States SP24H48YT, Operator'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for SP24H48YT

Reviews:

Related manuals for SP24H48YT

Brands by name

Popular brands