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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. HD145H42G
14.5 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• 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
161608 08.01.97 KFSW
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. I. GENERAL OPERATION � Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine � Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. be
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible HORSEPOWER: 14.5 dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR competent,
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SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 3 SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES......................3, 15-19 STORAGE.................................................................... 26 WARRANTY................................................................. 50 TROU BLE SHOOT ING.......
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat Steering (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Parts Bag Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Center- lock Nuts (2) Gauge Wheels (2) Washers 17/32 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (2) Washers 3/8 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Wa
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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 opera- tion 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 wrench sizes are listed. 3/8 HEX BOLT (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet Utility knife 3/8 LO
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) SEAT CAUTION: Do not short battery ter- PAN mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect- ing battery, re move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected BATTERY fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal BOX DOOR grounding. � Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised po- si tio
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ASSEMBLY See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER belts in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual. Verify that DECK (See Fig. 5) the belts are routed correctly. The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper posi- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM tion when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the bra
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED P REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (Hydro Mo
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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 refer- ence. IGNITION ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSTITIONS MOTION CON- TROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE FREEWHEEL C
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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 the spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly, as described above, before leav- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) ing the operator's p
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OPERATION T O OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any CAUTION: Do not drive up or down attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the hills with slopes greater than 15° and attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. do not drive across any slope. � Select desired height of cut. � Lower mower with attachment lift control. � Choose the slowest speed before start
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) 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. � Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. � Check engine oil with tractor on level grou
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS � Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. CAUTION: Never engage or disengage � Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. See “TO freewheel lever while the engine is run- LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ning. � The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming. � Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ✔ ✔ Check Tire Pressure ✔ ✔ T Check for Loose Fasteners ✔ ✔7 ✔ R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✔4 A Lubrication Chart ✔ ✔ C Check Battery Level/Recharge 6 ✔ T Clean Battery and Terminals 0 ✔ ✔ R Check Transaxle Cooling ✔ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✔5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✔5 Check Engine Oil Level ✔ ✔ Change Engine Oil ✔ ✔ 1 1,2,3 ✔ Clean Air Filter ✔2 E
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in TRACTOR a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen Always observe safety rules when performing any main te nance. the heavy end until the blade is balanced. NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center BRAKE OPERATION hole may appear to be centered, but are not. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13) V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they API service classifi cation SF, SG or SH. begin to slip from wear. � Be sure tractor is on level surface. � Oil will drain more freely when warm. � Catch oil in a suitable container. TRANSA
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14A) ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 14B) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean the foam Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other oil change if the pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or every season. Service tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever � Unscrew old fi lter by turning counterclockwise. Use a suit
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER CLAMP CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 2 FUEL of this manual. FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) FIG. 16 The fuel fi lter should be replaced once e
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 “OFF” 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. TRACTOR CLUTCH LEVER TO REMOVE MOWER (
