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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PD20PH48STB

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

186666 Rev. 3 08.15.03 RD/TR

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 186666

Page 1: ...R 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 186666 Rev 3 08 15 03 RD TR Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... changes in speed or direction SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR 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 DEATH Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope D...

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: ...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 Maintenance a...

Page 5: ... Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins Nose Roller Brackets Rod Retainer Spring 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ...ll IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID 02659 STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL EXTENTION TABS STEERING SHAFT STEERING SLEEVE STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur poses To ensure saf...

Page 7: ... the Operation section of this manual SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTING BAR PIN RETAINER SPRING FIG 4 GAUGE WHEEL 3 8 16 CENTER LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachme...

Page 8: ... loop retainer springs as shown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainerspringsbetweentheplateassemblyandmower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mowerside to sidetogivespacebetweenpla...

Page 9: ...e been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveli...

Page 10: ...ould 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 avoid...

Page 11: ...or and start ing the engine HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION ...

Page 12: ...y depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed TO USE CRUISE CONTROL See Fig 8 The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may ...

Page 13: ...SURETOREADJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK 01977 CLEVIS PIN RETAINER SPRING TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake po...

Page 14: ...ications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor 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 g...

Page 15: ...acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may requireanenginewarm upperiodfromseveralseconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be ...

Page 16: ... MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 02500 FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICAT...

Page 17: ...ew or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED 5 8 BOLT OR PIN BLADE CENTER HOLE FIG 14 BATTERY Yourtractorhasabatterychargingsystemwhichissufficient for normal use...

Page 18: ...with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE...

Page 19: ...ggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER See Fig 17 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Loosen knob and re...

Page 20: ...lley groove Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loo...

Page 21: ...DGE OF MOWER TO GROUND A A GROUND LINE FIG 20 Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension Raise deck to hi...

Page 22: ...d entire upper deck surface Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves ...

Page 23: ...e not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department FIG 26 WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED JAM NUT DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT A 1 3 4 FIG 27 01511 CLUTCH LOCATOR CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS STATIO...

Page 24: ...eandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom 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 EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR...

Page 25: ...fore loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position FIG 32 FIG 33 CLOSED FOR FULL CHOKE Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Maintenance section of this manual Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cabl...

Page 26: ...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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 27: ...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 solen...

Page 28: ...en 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 open vent holes grass leave...

Page 29: ...KE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED WHITE WHITE WHITE GREEN GREEN BLUE BLACK HOUR METER OPTIONAL BLUE STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID FUEL LINE IGNITION SWITCH G B S M A1 A2 L OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 85 86 30 87 87A SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED 87 87A 85 86 30 RELAY REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DI...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 16 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 42 25 22 79 21 81 D C AMPE RES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 52 ...

Page 31: ...ess Asm Light W Bulbs 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 146148 Cable Battery Wire 26 175158 Fuse 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal OP Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 4 pos w lights 33 140401 Key Ign 40 186845 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal Red 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 50 174653 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bu...

Page 32: ...4 56 95 16 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 9 157 156 26 144 26 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2 10 30 209 31 10 90 159 217 chassis stealth stlt_13 ...

Page 33: ...9 Bushing Snap 60 72140606 Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 156 163805 Striker Plate 157 163806 Magnet Stealth 158 1...

Page 34: ... 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 271 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 254 254 51 251 228 229 21 214 61 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 9 17 65 20 66 63 243 212 116 56 38 39 95 41 96 253 drive hydro stlt_31 272 273 ...

Page 35: ...pacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 89 174901X428 Console Shift 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc 95 180825 Rod Bypass 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 116 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 Unc x 1 120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Unc 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 G...

Page 36: ...EL NUMBER PD20PH48STB PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 16 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 94 40 11 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_6 ...

Page 37: ...f 13 136518 Spacer Brg Axle Front 15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 177883 Shaft Asm Strg 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 32 180580 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw TT 32 5 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 180657 Cap Wheel Steer 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 180856X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 65 16...

Page 38: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 16 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 8 10 6 5 116 13 4 26 25 101 3 17 16 17 17 23 45 14 38 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 engine ko twin_15 ...

Page 39: ... 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 101 M73030800 Nut Flange 111 10010500 Washer Split 112 3645J Bushing REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 16 ENGINE NOTE All compo...

Page 40: ...t 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 28x 88 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 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 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 ...

Page 41: ...H 4 185511 Decal Side Panel 5 185686 Decal HP Engine 6 173587 Decal Reflector Rh 7 173589 Decal Reflector Lh 9 172740 Decal Fender Logo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl 12 177982 Decal Fender Oper Cruise KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 WHEELS TIRES 13 178502 Decal Deck Caution 14 175291 Decal V Belt Schematic 15 186273 Decal Replace 16 176272 Deca...

Page 42: ...OR MODEL NUMBER PD20PH48STB PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 95 16 MOWER LIFT 36 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 49 18 17 16 15 54 54 13 12 11 13 13 31 53 32 32 13 52 49 49 51 51 13 13 20 lift rh 1pc stlt_13 ...

Page 43: ... 169484 Retainer Clip 27 164543 Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 31 176205 Trunnion Susp Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole Blk 1 485 1 515 Dia 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height STLT 49 145212 N...

Page 44: ... 95 183 132 48_nose_roller 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 184 mower_deck 48prem_stlt_1 ...

Page 45: ...729 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Belt Mower Secondary 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primary 49 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 50 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 54 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 55 72140608 Bolt Carriage Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 72 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 91 180535 Bracket Asm Noseroller...

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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