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MODEL NO. PO1842STA
18.0 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor

184518 Rev. 1 02.20.03 RH

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

Summary of Contents for 184518

Page 1: ... NO PO1842STA 18 0 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor 184518 Rev 1 02 20 03 RH PRINTED IN U S A For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 ...

Page 2: ...he manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely n...

Page 3: ...the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watchforholes ruts orbumps Uneventerraincouldoverturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will...

Page 4: ...aring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any...

Page 5: ...ope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 2 Keys Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft ...

Page 6: ...TEERING 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 extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHT...

Page 7: ...rshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow FIG 3 CHECK BATTERY See Fig 3 Lift seat pan to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging inst...

Page 8: ...HE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure ...

Page 9: ...could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoi...

Page 10: ...ching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the 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 sta...

Page 11: ...e IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LEVER BRAKE POSITION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle r...

Page 12: ...ur tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and co...

Page 13: ...e storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING i...

Page 14: ...ter 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 section of this manual should be che...

Page 15: ...nning and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades 5 8 BOLT OR PIN BLADE CENTER HOLE TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 10 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be su...

Page 16: ...ep oil at FULL line on dipstick YELLOW CAP ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils...

Page 17: ...ed Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 15 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP SLOTS TABS BASE CARTRIDGE PRE CLEANER COVER FIG 13 HANDLE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea son or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type a...

Page 18: ...gs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRINGINTOSQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 16 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with ...

Page 19: ...n equal number of turns FIG 20 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG 19 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 17 and 18 Raise mower to its high...

Page 20: ...DLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS 1 1 2 JAM NUT WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED OPERATING ARM NUT A FIG 22 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 22 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and ad...

Page 21: ...eering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward removesteer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center depa...

Page 22: ... See Fig 26 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDW...

Page 23: ...ctory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp scre...

Page 24: ...AL 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 ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING 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 until the fuel lines and ...

Page 25: ...lty 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 not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty s...

Page 26: ... Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose 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 us...

Page 27: ...P DC 3600 RPM NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR S...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1842STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 54 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 48 22 21 ...

Page 29: ...a 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Co...

Page 30: ...RODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 54 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 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 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis pl lt_stlt_50 ...

Page 31: ... 136619 Bracket Support Fender 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 Bracket Grille Rh 57 74780412 Bol...

Page 32: ...9 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 69 26 ...

Page 33: ...ch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 ...

Page 34: ...UMBER PO1842STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 54 STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 35: ... 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 140045X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8 OD 12 Gr 40 7810H Locknut Center 41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 640 635id 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spi...

Page 36: ...36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1842STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 54 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 ...

Page 37: ...be Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 184900 Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 46 1909141...

Page 38: ...ck 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 26 10040800 Lockwasher 26 23 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 1 140116 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat blk 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 9 19131614 W...

Page 39: ... NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 158168 Decal Ins Strg Whl 14 160396 Decal V Belt Schematic 16 184909 Decal Hood Rh 20 145005 Decal Bat Dan Psn 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 184518 Manual Owner s English 184519 Manual Owner s French 1 156369 Decal Oper 2 173493 Decal ...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1842STA PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 54 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 41: ...ylon 7 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All com...

Page 42: ...8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 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 2_deck_man t path_3 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 114 117 119 116 18 111 118 113 113 117 116 118 119 114 18 112 ...

Page 43: ... Nut 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 4497H Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 111 179292 Bracket Wheel Gauge LH 112 179293 Bracket Wheel Gauge RH 113 17060...

Page 44: ...44 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 45: ...d 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 main tained 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 46: ...n of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Ser vice Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Ware...

Page 47: ...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 you want to me...

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