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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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WARNING:
OWNER'S MANUAL
Read this Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
MODEL:
result in serious injury.
PD20PH48STC
LAWN TRACTOR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
187009 Rev. 2 08.19.03 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. por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways 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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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) an
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve (4) Clevis Pins Extension (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel Insert (4) Retainer Springs (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (double loop) Seat Nose Roller Rod (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Retainer Spring (1) Knob Nose Roller Mower Brackets (2) Flanged (2) Hex Bolts Pins 5/16-18 x 1 (1) Front Plate
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02173 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur- poses. 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 STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. LOCK NUT (2) 9/16" wrench Utility knife LAR
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) 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 WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op era tion section of this manu al. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
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02510 ASSEMBLY Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower Be sure belt tension rod is in dis en gaged position. mounting brackets as sho wn. Tighten securely. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in mower brackets. pins. Retain with double loop re tain e
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FOR MANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUALITY PROD UCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly inst
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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 ENGINESTART ENGINEOFF ENGINEON PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD 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 ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL FREEWH
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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 form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 00155 or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKI
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02142 01977 OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with clutch con trol. the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass CAUTION: Do not operate the mower and types of grass being mowed. without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the de fl ec tor The average
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OPERATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). ture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fu
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OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP MOWING TIPS Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- should be warmed up as follows: formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Be sure the tractor is on level ground. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- return to operating po si tion. ming.
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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 Check for Loose Fasteners R 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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02544 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- CENTER te nance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). TIRES FIG. 13 Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). K
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MAINTENANCE Remove terminal guard. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- Determine temperature range expected before oil change. ter y cable and remove battery from tractor. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Oil will drain more freely when warm. until br
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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 mowing
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. TR
