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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PD185H42STA

LAWN TRACTOR

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

WARNING:

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

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

188774 Rev. 1 1

.1.03 RD/MH

Printed in U.S.A.

02777

Summary of Contents for 188774

Page 1: ...YS 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 188774 Rev 1 12 1 03 RD MH Printed in U S A 02777 ...

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

Page 3: ...e blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers SAFETY RULES WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING ...

Page 4: ...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 Maintenace 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 ne...

Page 5: ...t Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 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 Wheels ...

Page 6: ...D NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot an...

Page 7: ...area Be sure 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 moti...

Page 8: ...ration section of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheServic...

Page 9: ...uld 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 avoide...

Page 10: ...r declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL FIG 6 FREE WHEEL CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTRO...

Page 11: ... unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION MOTION CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 7 BRAKE POSITION...

Page 12: ...down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure 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 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 9 Transmis...

Page 13: ...osition and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move...

Page 14: ... this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only t...

Page 15: ... filter 1 2 LUBRICATION CHART 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 IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI CATED USE O...

Page 16: ... 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TOADJUSTBRAKE intheServiceandAdjustments 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 ca...

Page 17: ...il level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 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 Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level FIG 15 CLEAN AIR SCREE...

Page 18: ...filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 17 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Pro...

Page 19: ...i swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 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 FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRIN...

Page 20: ... 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 21 and 22 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWINGFRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENTISNECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear wh...

Page 21: ... NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CON TACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT A 1 9 16 TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the sl...

Page 22: ...ed See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion 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 TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care ...

Page 23: ... SEAT PAN Lift seat pan to raised position DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirstthenREDbattery 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 wi...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...R 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 SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIR...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA 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 22 21 52 16 ...

Page 29: ...146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 44 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 12 Blk 6 Ga 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Loop 90 180449 Cover...

Page 30: ...2ST PD185H42STA CHASSIS 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 209 142 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 209 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 31: ...est LH 34 179717X428 Footrest 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 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 184322 Duct Air 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 169473X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 208 ...

Page 32: ...3 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 37 120 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 84 16 199 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 197 95 89 69 drive hydro stlt_34 ...

Page 33: ... 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5 1 5 Thr 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc 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 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x...

Page 34: ...NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 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 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl lt_47 ...

Page 35: ... 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 20 x 11 Ga 40 73540600 Crownlock 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 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71...

Page 36: ...166369 Knob Seat 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 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X 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 KEY PART NO NO DE...

Page 37: ...e 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 Decal Oper 3 186164 Decal Hood LH 4 189289 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 189288 Decal HP Engine 6 170563 Decal Warning Keep Hand Away 7 189342 Decal Replacement Parts 8 179128 Decal Deck B 42 9 172740 Decal Fender Logo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 Decal Ins Strg ...

Page 38: ...800 426 7701 Kawasaki 1 949 460 5688 1 170551 Control Throttle 2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 3 Engine Briggs Model 31P777 Order Parts from Engine Mfg 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Oil Drain 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 185534 Tank Fuel 32 140527 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain O...

Page 39: ... x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 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 ...

Page 40: ... 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 140 184 42_deck_man t path_4 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 138 113 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA MOWER DECK 185 67 158 4 2 _ c l u t c h _ m o d _ 7 152 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 ...

Page 41: ... 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 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob Round 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillip 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Assembl...

Page 42: ...sed 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 accor dance 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...rimmers 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 t...

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