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10

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.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER:  Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH:  Turns the headlights on and off.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of
battery.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL:  Used for controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL:  Used for declutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake
position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for
pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER:  Selects the speed and
direction of tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER:  Used to raise, lower, and
adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER:  Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH:  Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower
cutting height.

LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER

PARKING
BRAKE

IGNITION
SWITCH

THROTTLE
CONTROL

LIGHT
SWITCH
POSITION

MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL

FIG. 5

FREE WHEEL
CONTROL

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER

CHOKE
CONTROL

AMMETER

Summary of Contents for 178087

Page 1: ...ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw...

Page 2: ...or Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA...

Page 3: ...se a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope...

Page 4: ...ad and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under the Customer Responsi bilities and Storage sections of this owner s ma...

Page 5: ...t 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Mulch Blades 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering...

Page 6: ...andlowershaftsandinstall 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tract...

Page 7: ...Afterenginehasstarted movethrottle control to idle position Releaseparkingbrake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Applybraketostoptractor setparkingbrakeandplace...

Page 8: ...d See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in...

Page 9: ...RD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 10: ...KE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly...

Page 11: ...Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowingenginetoidlebeforestoppingmaycauseengineto backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tracto...

Page 12: ...SHOULDER BOLT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 7 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in oper...

Page 13: ...g position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been w...

Page 14: ...and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel o...

Page 15: ...feres with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun Forbestresults adjust...

Page 16: ...ery 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperator...

Page 17: ...el with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced TRACTOR Always observe saf...

Page 18: ...E OIL See Fig 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catc...

Page 19: ...re often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstal...

Page 20: ...ER See Fig 18 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Install mower in rever...

Page 21: ...1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG 19 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 20 A A BOTTOM EDGE OF MOW...

Page 22: ...24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 Parkthetractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance thereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MO...

Page 23: ...ol lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE Ifadditionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment bolt mov...

Page 24: ...f fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the...

Page 25: ...tractor To replace reverse above procedure FIG 31 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing c...

Page 26: ...G IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN AT...

Page 27: ...eck replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but wi...

Page 28: ...place sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly install...

Page 29: ...D CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING A AMMETER RED G B S M A1 A2 L HOUR METER OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SPARK PLUG G...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 16 22 21 52...

Page 31: ...9J CableBattery 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign...

Page 32: ...UMBER PR185H42STD CHASSIS 26 25 58 207 20 207 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14...

Page 33: ...LT PL 30 169470X428 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 BracketFender 33 145244X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6...

Page 34: ...40 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 8...

Page 35: ...60612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 75 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134683 Guide Belt 71 169183 Strap To...

Page 36: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29...

Page 37: ...Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 1 1 20 X 11 Ga 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428...

Page 38: ...1 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X SpringCprsn 17 123976X Nut...

Page 39: ...70456 Tire R T 20x10 8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 8 20 14 5 1 157032 DecalOper 2 176303 Decal Fender Auto 3 1763...

Page 40: ...40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD ENGINE 14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40...

Page 41: ...ler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps...

Page 42: ...42 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 113 117 116 118 119 114...

Page 43: ...18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046X421 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 KnobRound 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 90 7476061...

Page 44: ...44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STD MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49...

Page 45: ...2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7...

Page 46: ...limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions...

Page 47: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make...

Page 48: ...ers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides part...

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