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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

(1) Large Flat 
Washer

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
Extension
Shaft

 Steering Adapter

(1) Oil Drain Tube 

(1) Hex Bolt  1/4-28 x 1-1/4

(1) Locknut  1/4-28 

(1) Locknut  1/2-20 

Summary of Contents for 183371

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 Away 183371 03 13 02 RH Printed in U S A 02478 ...

Page 2: ...acturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do...

Page 3: ...hill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Inordertopreventacciden talstartingwhensettingup transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark pl...

Page 4: ...erve the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under the Customer Responsi bilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 16 19 ASSEMBLY 6 8 OPERATION 9 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20 25 STORAGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 28 REPAIR PARTS T...

Page 5: ...ng 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 Extension Shaft Steering Adapter 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 ...

Page 6: ...ery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 1 1 4 LOCKNUT LOWER STEERING SHAFT STEERING BOOT EXTENSION SHAFT 1 4 HEX BOLT STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER 1 2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER TABS TAB SLOTS BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extensio...

Page 7: ...tion Starttheengine Afterenginehasstarted movethrottle control to idle position Releaseparkingbrake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Applybraketostoptractor setparkingbrakeandplace motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow FIG 2 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT F...

Page 8: ...lledthemulchingbladesyouwillneedtoinstall themulcherplate Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck CAUTION Donotremovedeflectorshield from mower DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 4 LATCH HOOKS TO CONVERT TO BAGGI...

Page 9: ...ARD 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 AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...H BRAKE 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 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 adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoy...

Page 11: ...osition NOTE 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 tractor to prevent unauthorizeduse PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION BRAKE POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDA...

Page 12: ...OULDER 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 operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desire...

Page 13: ...nding on the temperature BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipst...

Page 14: ...mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remov...

Page 15: ...rferes 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 adjustthemowercuttingheightsothat the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 11 For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certaintypesofgr...

Page 16: ...4 5 Change Engine Oil without oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments...

Page 17: ...pin parallel 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 safety rules when performing any mainte nance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TOADJUSTBR...

Page 18: ...Y Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi cient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenancefree Donotattempttoopenorremovecapsor cover...

Page 19: ...ore 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 reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER See Fig 16 Yourenginewillnotrunp...

Page 20: ...ever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainersprings Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Push clutch cable housing guide into brac...

Page 21: ...ower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To ...

Page 22: ... BELT INSTALLATION Workbeltaroundbothmandrelpulleysandidlerpulleys Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower See To Install Mower in this section of manual TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 Parkthetractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See...

Page 23: ...rol 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 move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen t...

Page 24: ...en securely SEAT PAN KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE TERMINAL COVER WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 WARNING Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhen aroundbatteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be...

Page 25: ...f 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 clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operateproperlyduetosuspectedcarburetorproblems ...

Page 26: ...NG 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 ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run ...

Page 27: ...k all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check 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 will 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all...

Page 28: ...ose blade 6 Replace 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 installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to op...

Page 29: ...E 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 GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN LIGHT B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE A2 L NONE NONE NONE REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING ...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 16 22 21 52 ...

Page 31: ...ttery 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 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 179720 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X AmmeterRectangular 52 141940 ProtectionLoop 90 180449 Cover...

Page 32: ...H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 CHASSIS 26 25 58 219 20 219 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 38 14 206 212 159 ...

Page 33: ...L 30 169470X428 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 136619 BracketFender 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 144696...

Page 34: ... 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 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 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 250 71 200 73 16 250 197 95 89 69 ...

Page 35: ...edal 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 Torque Lh Hydro 73 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 81 165596 Shaft Asm Cross Hydro 82 123782X Spring To...

Page 36: ...EL NUMBER PR185H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 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 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 ...

Page 37: ...4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 180657 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 X 1 1 20 X 11 Ga 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering Shaft 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 73540400 ...

Page 38: ...93 Pan Seat 11 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 Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 73800500 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 KEY P...

Page 39: ...J 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 176308 Decal Hood LH 4 176309 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 174410 Decal HP Engine 6 170563 Decal Warning Keep Hand Away 7 180892 Decal Replacement Parts 8 179128 Decal Deck B 42 9 172740 DecalFenderLogo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 ...

Page 40: ...40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 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 41 112 40 ...

Page 41: ... Gasket 14 148456 Tube Oil Drain 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 180645 Tank Fuel 32 140527 CapGauge Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 7 5 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 41 139277 St...

Page 42: ...27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 MOWER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 113 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 ...

Page 43: ...845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 KnobRound 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 94 132264 Roller Nose 38 42 95 180533 Bracket Asm Noseroller RH 101 136420 MulcherCover 102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillip 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer Lock 105 1607...

Page 44: ...44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STH PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 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: ... W Wsh 1 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 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Point...

Page 46: ...ed for rental or commercial purposes is 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 furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to...

Page 47: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

Page 48: ...mers 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 parts and service through its authorized distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is to ...

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