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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02153
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all
Warnings and Safety In struc tions. F a ilure
MODEL:
to do so can result in serious injury.
PR20PH42STD
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
186914 Rev. 1 08.21.03 MH/TR
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. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the down the slope. manual and on the machine before
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS 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, trans- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug wire Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways and place wire where it can not contact look
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3.5 Gallons Read and observe the safety rules. and Type: Unleaded Regular Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Oil Type(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) and using your tractor. SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints age” sec tions of this own er’s manual. W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC WARN
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Slope Sheet Adapter Steering Sleeve (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys (2) Mulch Blades (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Washers (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 5
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02173 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard STEERING WHEEL wrench sizes are listed. INSERT (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Tire pressure gauge LOCK
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02115 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols) Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op era tion section of this manu al. Be Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- s
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for best cutting performance. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE B
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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 SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
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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 SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION CHOKE AT TACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL 0 60 60 AMPS ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FORWARD DRIVE
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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 00155 or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) plete ly, as described above, before leav- Your tractor is eq
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01977 OPERATION The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 AT TACHMENT AT TACHMENT CLUTCH inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches LIFT LEVER SWITCH PULL OUT TO during hot months. For healthier and better looking HIGH "ENGAGE" POSITION lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches LOW in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut POSITION relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAU
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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTA CH - TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MENTS When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and fuel from the tank to the engine. comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, position. while on a slope,
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. 00272 To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating FIG. 11 tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- ve l oped during shippi
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE 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
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments STAR section of this manual). TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT BLADE BOLT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
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MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause year. the battery to “leak” power. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine Remove terminal guard. and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- cap/dipstick securely each time y
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00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- kept clean at all times. age. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely SPARK PLUGS dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowin
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01698 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control 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
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01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH height about 1/8". Recheck measurements after adjusting. 01267 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER 00598 TO GROUND TO GROUND GROUND LINE A A NUT “E” FIG. 19 NUT “F” TRUNNION SUS PEN SION ARM 01553 FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT FIG. 20 (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.
