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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO, PO18H42STA
18,0 HP 42 Inch
LawnTractor
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
• Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
184523 02.03.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers "- IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDSAND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. • Do not mow near drop-offs, d
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SAFETY RULES Asafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. cidental starting when setting up, Never carry passengers or children even with the blades A transporting, adjusting or making re- off. pairs, always disconnect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always wire and place wire where it cannot look down and behind before and while backin
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(_ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem youcannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained technicians OIL CAPACITY: W/Filt
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1)Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Lock (_ Washer 1/2 Steering Steering Wheel Insert Shaft Extension Steering Wheel Key Adapter (1) Lwarg _Flera _ (2) Keys "Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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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. Standard wrench sizes are listed. _-_-1_ LOCKWASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers _v_ "_'_y (_LARGEFLAT (2) 7/16" wr
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ASSEMBLY Get off seat without moving its adjusted position, TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- • Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. eration section for location and function of controls) • Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. \ - Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid.
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ASSEMBLY #'CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS for best cutting performance. QUALITY PRODUCT Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. ,/ All assembly instructions have been com
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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. R N H L I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE PAST SLOW IGNITION 6 ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED N m OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ®@@@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND
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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 adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER THRO'n'L_CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREEWHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 4 Our tractors conform to the safety stand
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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 damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard 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 grass. To elimi
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. I • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation hills with slopes greater than 15° and I_ WARNING: Do not drive up or down | do not drive across any slope. I section of this manual). With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off hills. the groun
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OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine comply with specifications of the manufacturer of you r trac- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, fuel from the tank to the engine. while on a slope, is dangerous.Tires can lose traction with Be sure freewheel controlisin thetrans
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properlyleveled for best mowing per- formance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe freewheel lever while the engine is run- Service and Adjustments section of this manual. I _ CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage I ning. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area tr
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MAINTENANCE M.,NTE..NCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE J__ZERVICE DATE S Chh::: Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems _1_ Check for Loose Fasteners V_5 ll_ Lubrication Chart l/ T Check Battery Level A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 R Clean Battery and Terminals V _ Check Transaxle Cooling I/ Check V-Belts If Check Engine Oil Level V' I_ # Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 V' E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_1._ li/ N Clean Air Filter ql_2 G Clean Air Screen
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP ,MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- CENTER tenance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLATWASHEE if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCKWASHER_f-,_ at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments STAB section of this manual). (_..-_BLADEBOLT TIRES *A GRADE 8 HEATTREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ONTHE BOLT HEAD, Maintain proper airp
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least 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 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill tery cable and remove battery from tractor. cap/dipstick securely each tim
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14) _ HANDLE Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to _ prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. • Remove hex bolts from blower housingand lifthousing off engine. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. _¢ COVER • Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins. To reassemble, reverse above procedure. PRE'CLEANER -'_ _ HEX BLOWER HOUSING HEX BOLTS BOLTS BASE __ TABS
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal tully 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. TO INSTALL MOWER (Se
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SERVICE AND A JUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) Raise mower to its highest position. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within __MANDREL 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 20 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH nut on that side. • To lower
