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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
02777
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manu al and follow all
MODEL:
Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure
to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.
PD185H42STC
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
191794 02.25.04 RD
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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not
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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- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades ci den tal starting when setting up, off. trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, alwa ys dis con nect spark plug Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. wire
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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 GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer Steering Boot 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Steering (1) Knob Insert Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Key Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Gauge Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Clevis Pins 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. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 LOCK WASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire p
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ASSEMBLY Place freewheel control in "trans mis sion dis en gaged position" (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the Op er a tion SEAT section of this manual). SHOULDER BOLT Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding the defl ector shield up against tractor. SEAT PAN TO DRIVE TRACT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) W ARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this manu
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE RETAINER SPRING The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. PIN Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SHOULDER SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. BOLT AD JUST ING BAR CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manu
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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 IGNITION REVERSE HIGH LOW SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OILPRESSURE BATTERY OVERTEMP FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEPAREACLEAR SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DANG
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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. AT TACH MENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER AMMETER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG. 6 Our tracto
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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 op- erating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 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 PARKING BR
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OPERATION Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- TO OPERATE ON HILLS JUST MO WER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). WARNING: Do not drive up or down Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure hills with slopes greater than 15° and each gauge wheel bar. do not drive across any slope. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down slightly to align holes in bracket and g
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OPERATION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fi fteen CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL sec onds per minute. If the engine does not start after The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the several at tempts, move throttle control to fast position, factory, already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. wait a few minutes and try again. If e
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OPERATION Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position MULCHING MOWING TIPS and hold for fi ve (5) seconds, or approximately 40 feet. IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Slowly move lever to full reverse position and hold for HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN fi ve (5) seconds, or approximately 20 feet. After the AFTER EACH USE. tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse return The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- the moti
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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01202 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance LOCK WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). STAR FLAT WASHER TIRES BLADE BOLT Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Be sure tractor is on level surface. until bright. Oil will drain more freely when warm. Coat terminals wit
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MAINTENANCE CLAMP MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUGS FIG. 17 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever CLEANING occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. matter. Keep
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE 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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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D" "D" 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 21 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
