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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn-
MODEL:
ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
PD1842STA
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
184564 Rev. 3 2.7.03 JH
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Only al
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. trans
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent,
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering (1) Washer Wheel Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Gauge Wheel Extension Shaft (4) Adjusting Steering Bar Sleeve (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) Steering Adapter (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Large Flat Washer (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt Blade (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Slope Sheet (2) Mulch Blades (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (2
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 1/2 HEX NUT wrench sizes are listed. Utility knife Pliers (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure
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ASSEMBLY Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position. Remove banding holding the de fl ec tor shield up against tractor. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- SEAT er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual. Be SEAT PAN sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of t
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PLA TE WAS PREA TT ACHED TO Y OUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES Reduce tire pressure to PSI sho
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY
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OPERATION 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. IGNITION LIGHT AT TACHMENT SWITCH SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractor
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of
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OPERATION For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches "ENGAGED" PO SI TION in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut ATTACHMENT relatively high; the sec ond to desired height. LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) AT TACHMENT Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly CLUTCH LEVER LOW "DIS EN GAGED" off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height POSITION PO SI TION in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the d
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. pedal and set parking brake.
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the AFTER EACH USE. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as ming. they fall
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments FLAT WASHER section of this manual). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is OIL DRAIN VALVE maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. CLOSED AND TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS LOCKED Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause POSITION the battery to “leak” power. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Rinse the battery with plain wat
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) ENGINE OIL FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op era tion or oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of one year. operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. MUFFLER Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Inspect and re
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTAN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Before making any necessary adjustments, check that TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING both front links are equal in length. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See length as other link. “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front tires are over or underinfl ated, you
