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Page 1: ...AL MODEL PD 185H42 STA LAWN TRACTOR _k WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warn ings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING...

Page 2: ...forwheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Usa extre care withgrasscatchersorotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradua...

Page 3: ...illnot have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the slope If machine stops while going...

Page 4: ...ble 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 tr...

Page 5: ...1 2 20 q O 11 Locknut1 4 28 __lili_i_i_ili_i_i_ili_ilili ili l_i_U ex_ 4 2ox Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Key 2 Keys Slope Sheet 4 Retainer S prings Gauge Wheels 4 Locknut 3 8 16...

Page 6: ...they are pointing straightforward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Positionsteering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right a...

Page 7: ...front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure allthe above assemblysteps have been com pleted Check engine oil leveland fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmis...

Page 8: ...tooperate yourtractor checkto see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE inthe Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual CHECKL IS T BEFORE YOU OPEFIATEAND ENJOY OUR NEW TRAC TOR...

Page 9: ...d result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can llA result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a...

Page 10: ...blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used...

Page 11: ...Y POSITIONOTHERTHAN OFF WILL CAUSETHE BA FI ERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD 11 I CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc...

Page 12: ...drive across any slope Choose the slowestspeed beforestartingup ordown hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stoppin...

Page 13: ...wiseto START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after severalattempts move throttlec...

Page 14: ...o reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir...

Page 15: ...3 Replace blades more often when mowing insandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free batten 5 13ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART...

Page 16: ...p towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADEMUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tight...

Page 17: ...l more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hoursof operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Ch...

Page 18: ...ilter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediat...

Page 19: ...e suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFAN ATTACHMENT OTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK ISTOBE MOUNTEDON THETRACTOR REMOVETHE FRONTLINKS ANDHOOKTHECLUTCH SPRINGINTOSQUARE HOLE INFRAME SM...

Page 20: ...equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear t...

Page 21: ...e belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 21 Pull beltslack toward rearof tractor Carefully remove belt upwardsfrom transmission inputpulley and o...

Page 22: ...ts tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR_A R _ _ WHEEL ONLY FIG 27 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA I rERY See Fig 28 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame...

Page 23: ...actor to run poorly stoprunning or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug infuse The f...

Page 24: ...ELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CAN A FRACTMOISTUREWHICH L...

Page 25: ...t several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil...

Page 26: ...o equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle contro...

Page 27: ...0 RPM 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RED t_ IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH...

Page 28: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA ELECTRICAL I I 42 22 I ill I I Iii I 2 16 r I I t I I 28...

Page 29: ...47 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 BIk 6 Ga 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Mol...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA CHASSIS _258 3O _ 159 25 26 39 166 58 33 10 14 35 2O9 _38_14 34 208 26 chassis_elite svjoro_4 3O...

Page 31: ...LH 34 179717X428 Footrest RH 35 72110606 Bolt RDHD SHT SQNK 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdml 6 16 18 x 1 2TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 184322 Duct Air 64 1...

Page 32: ...DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA 30 15 6 55 drive hydro stlt_34 32...

Page 33: ...Gr 5 159 183900 Keeper Belt Idler 161 72140406 Pulley Idler V Groove 162 73680400 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 163 74780416 Retainer Belt 165 165623 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 166 17490510 Nut...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY I 37 _ 36 l 51 54 9_ 88 71 i steedng_ol lt 47 68 67 46 6_ 65 13 87 _ 5 _ 7 2 10 30 67 67 34...

Page 35: ...Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Steering Bushing Link...

Page 36: ...nc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Smgml Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17...

Page 37: ...eflector Lh DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Hood Rh Decal Bat Dan Psn Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English Manual Owner...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA ENGINE 3 72 81 13 4 31 33 37 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 s _ _ _1_ _ 23 engine bs 1cyl_48 38...

Page 39: ...l Drain Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hex Wsh THDROL 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA MOWER DECK 67 152_ 5 106 _ 102 103 105 o__ L 119 i Jl 19 21 42_deck_man t path 4 14 18 116 26 27 4O...

Page 41: ...1016 Washer 11 32xS 8x16Ga 150 19091210 29 131491 Rod Hinge 42 6 75W G 152 169676 30 173984 Screw Thdrol 158 17720408 31 187690 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 159 72140614 32 173436 Pulley Mandrel 184 191...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST PD185H42STA MOWER LIFT 5 13 4 6 2 3 6 8 5 19 32 13 20 _O 161718 20 15 20 15 lift rh 1 piece_3 42...

Page 43: ...169865 32 73540600 NOTE Wire Asm Inner Spr9 W plunger Shaft Asm LiftRH w Inf Pin Groove 2 E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Link Lift LH Fixe...

Page 44: ...or 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 i...

Page 45: ...an 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 befor...

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