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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PD18H42STA

LAWN TRACTOR

    ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

       

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so 
can re sult in serious  in ju ry.

IMPORTANT MANUAL                            Do Not Throw Away

          184581   Rev. 1   02.12.03    RH

Printed in U.S.A.

02478

Summary of Contents for 184581

Page 1: ...ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION WARNING ReadthisOwner sManualandfollowallWarn ings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 184581 Rev 1 02 12 03 RH Printed in U S A 02478 ...

Page 2: ...he 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 necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it a...

Page 3: ...r 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 not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires ...

Page 4: ...t well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte...

Page 5: ...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 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel ...

Page 6: ...Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove 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 FIG 1 1 4 LOCKNUT LOWER STEERING SHAFT STEER...

Page 7: ...re the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control...

Page 8: ...est bagging and discharging install the high per formance blades Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades see BLADE REMOVAL in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory MULCHER PLATE IMPORTANT FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES THE MU...

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: ...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 adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to ...

Page 11: ... RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and fullspeed fast position beforestoppingmaycauseengine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED ...

Page 12: ...OSITION FIG 8 FIG 7 DEFLECTOR SHIELD For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO TRANSPORT See Figs 5 and 9 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Rai...

Page 13: ...e Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HEL...

Page 14: ...e After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly dis engage clutch brake pedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheel...

Page 15: ...d interferes 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 For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 11 For extremely heavy mulch ing reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly M...

Page 16: ...ne 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 section of thi...

Page 17: ...iceandAdjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purcha...

Page 18: ...inals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual FIG 14 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 Change the...

Page 19: ...or Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating FIG 16 AIR ...

Page 20: ...rings 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 18 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor wi...

Page 21: ...our mower 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 sid...

Page 22: ...all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual FIG 24 IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY MANDREL PULLEY TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 24 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 pav...

Page 23: ...additionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment 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 the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engin...

Page 24: ...BLACKbatterycablefirstthenREDbattery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely F...

Page 25: ...giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGETOTHENEEDLESANDTHESEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without ...

Page 26: ...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 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: ...BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE G B S M A1 A2 L HEADLIGHTS BLACK BLACK BROWN SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLACK ORANGE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP OPTIONAL STARTER IGNITION SWITCH FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED FUEL LINE ATT MENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 3 85 86 30 87 87A OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 85 86 30 87 87A FUSE ALTERNATOR YELLOW 28 ...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 93 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 90 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 D C AMPERES 45 81 81 81 ...

Page 31: ...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 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Relay Asm 90 180449 Cover ...

Page 32: ...ODUCT NO 954 56 94 93 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 159 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_4 ...

Page 33: ...r Asm 31 136619 Bracket Fender 33 179716X428 Footrest LH 34 179717X428 Footrest RH 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 185949 Air Duct 64 154798 Dash Lower 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 169473X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw 13 16 x 3 4 206 1701...

Page 34: ... 30 52 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: ...Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh 73 169182 Strap Torque Rh 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 Ring E 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 81 16559...

Page 36: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 93 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: ...ock 5 16 35 73540500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 24 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 180657 Insert Cap Strg 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 2 OD 11 Gr 40 7810H Locknut Center 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 73540400 Nut Crown...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 93 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 101 77 4 80 101 13 23 45 14 38 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 ...

Page 39: ...be Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 185534 Tank Fuel 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x...

Page 40: ...A 22 73800500 Nut 23 71110814 Bolt Hex Black 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 1 171683 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 ...

Page 41: ... NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 173589 Decal Reflector LH 14 160396 Decal V belt Schematic 42 15 173587 Decal Reflector RH 16 145005 Decal Battery Danger Poison 20 185982 Decal HP Engine 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 138311 Decal Lift Handle 169210 Decal By Pass 184581 Manual Owner s English 184582 Manual Owner s French 1 157032 Decal Instruction Operat English French 2 172743 Decal ...

Page 42: ...EPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 94 93 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 49 ...

Page 43: ... Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 Retainer Clip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob 30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 1...

Page 44: ...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 40 159 140 37 184 42_deck_man t path_4 118 136 21 139 18 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 18 138 113 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 132 95 94 182 91 183 132 ...

Page 45: ...Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 91 180532 Bracket Noseroller LH 94 132264 Roller Nose 95 180533 Bracket Noseroller RH 101 136420 Cover Mulching 102 71081010 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer 10 104 10071000 Washer Lock 10 105 160793 Latch Asm 106 2029J Nut Weld 113 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 116...

Page 46: ...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 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...

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 distributors 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 c...

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