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MODEL NO. CO18H42STA
18.0 HP 42 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
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
191663 02.25.04 RD
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance .......................................18 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Maintenance Schedule........................ 18 Product Specifi cations........................... 6 Service and Adjustments..................... 22 Storage................................................ 27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Operation.............................................
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SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Slow down before turning. W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- • Never leave a running machine unat- cidental starting when setting up, trans- tended. Always turn off blades, set por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, parking brake, stop engine, and remove always dis con nect spark p
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SAFETY RULES • Follow the manufacturer’s rec om men d- IV. SERVICE a tions for wheel weights or coun ter - • Use extra care in handling gasoline and weights to improve stability. other fuels. They are fl ammable and • Use extra care with grass catchers or vapors are explosive. other at tach ments. These can change - Use only an approved container. the stability of the machine. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel • Keep all movement on the slopes slow with the engine running. Allow and
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SAFETY RULES • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven enters the area. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Never carry passengers or children grass can hide obstacles. even with the blades off. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear • Do not mow in reverse unless ab so - so that you will not have to stop or shift lute ly necessary. Al ways look down an
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline 1.25 Gallons • Follow a regular schedule in main- Capacity Unleaded tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. and Type: Regular • Follow the instructions under “Main te - Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 own er’s manual. (Below 32°F) W ARNING:
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Wheel Adapter Shaft Steering Sleeve (1) Large Flat Steering Washer Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 7
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need 1/2
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7. Slide seat until a comfortable position 2. Release parking brake by de press ing is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake ped al. clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 3. Place freewheel control in “trans- 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- mis sion disengaged” position (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op era tion section just ed position. of this manual). 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. knob securely. 5. Remove banding holding defl
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01233 ✔CHECKLIST Before you operate your new trac tor, we Mulcher wish to as sure that you re ceive the best Plate Defl ector performance and sat is fac tion from this Shield quality product. Please review the following checklist: ✓ All assembly instructions have been Latch com plet ed. Hooks ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). DISCHARGING ✓ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- Simply r
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVERTEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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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. Light Switch Ignition Attachment Position Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Free Wheel Control Parking Brake Lever Motion Control Lever Our tractors confor
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety 00155 mask worn over spectacles. in any position other than “STOP” will HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR cause the battery to discharge and go TO SET PARKING BRAKE dead. Your tractor is equipped w
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01423 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Attachemnt Attachment Lift Lever Gauge wheels are prop erly ad just ed Clutch Lever High when they are slight ly off the ground when “Engaged” Position Position mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then Low keep the deck in proper position to help Position prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. “Disengaged” NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor Position Defl ector on a fl at level surface. Shield 1. Adjust
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Transmission Engaged CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gas o line near an open fl ame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem per a- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean win ter grade gas o line to help in sure good cold weather start ing. CA UTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or us ing ethanol or methanol) can attract mois ture which leads to separa- 02219 tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Transmission Disengaged Acid ic gas can da
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WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and 1. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. above) 2. Disengage transmission by placing 7. When engine starts, move the throt tle freewheel control in “transmission dis- control to the fast position. engaged” po si tion (See “TO TRANS- • The attachments and ground drive can PORT” in this section of manual). now be used. If the engine does not 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start en gine. accept the load, restart the
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See “TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments sec tion of this • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut manual. the grass clip pings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trim ming. onto the lawn they will
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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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01202 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. TRACTOR If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts. fo rming an y main te nance. Mandrel BRAKE OPERATION Trailing Edge Blade Assembly If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Up Center stopping distance at high speed in high est Hole Flat gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (See Washer “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Lock Ad just ments section of this man
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1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, then RED bat tery cable and remove 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold battery from tractor. weather, they will result in increased oil 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and consumption when used above 32°F. Check dry. your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid 3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends pos si ble engine damage from running low with wire brush until bright. on oil. 4. Coat ter
