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Page 1: ...Tractor Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 184523 02 03 03 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...s for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and graduaL Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope Iftireslosetrac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn...

Page 3: ...lope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible A 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 A WARNING Do n...

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 n...

Page 5: ...el Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lwarg _Flera _ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock _ Washer 1 2 Key 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...lsofthe tractorso theyarepointing straight forward Remove steedng 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 and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 1 2 hex nut and tighten se curely Snap steeringwheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials f...

Page 7: ... controls _WARNING Beforestarting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated 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 p...

Page 8: ...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 Alltires 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 levelin...

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 J_ 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 a...

Page 10: ...R Used to engage the mower 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 for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for p...

Page 11: ...ERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I_ AUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONT...

Page 12: ...with slopes greater than 15 and I do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position iMPORT...

Page 13: ...ank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 4 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel controlisin thetransmissionengaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motioncontrol lever in neutral N p...

Page 14: ...ition slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the trac tor moves approximately five 5 feet return the mo tion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and no...

Page 15: ...en LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have boon subjectedto operator abuse ornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at l...

Page 16: ...ge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE CENTER HOLE MANDREL ASSEMBLY 16 FLATWASHEE LOCKWASHER_f _ STAB _ _BLADEBOLT A GRADE ...

Page 17: ...E FIG 12 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 t0W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil 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 ...

Page 18: ...TANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge _ HANDLE _ _ COVER PRE CLEANER _ _ BASE __ TABS _ SLOTS FIG 15 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Repla...

Page 19: ...to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFAN ATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHE MOWER DECKIS TO BE MOUNTEDON THETRACTOR REMOVETHE FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCH SPRINGINTOSQUARE HOLE IN FRAME SMALL RETAINER SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 17 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor withdeflector shield to right side of tracto...

Page 20: ...nks are not 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 tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two ...

Page 21: ...ve belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 21 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley...

Page 22: ...e purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion J WASHERS RETA NG k f i li R NG I II IRII SQUARE KEY REAR _ _ _w_P WHEELONLY FIG 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your bat...

Page 23: ...dure FIG 30 TO ADJUST THRO I rLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 31 The throttle control has been preset at the factory 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 i...

Page 24: ...NG INESSENTIALFUELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLEDGASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLOR METHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOF ACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel l...

Page 25: ... 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service centsr departrnent 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or...

Page 26: ... 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission duriog shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade...

Page 27: ...SYSTEM OUTPUT I ALTERNATOR ORANGE SUP ACe _ R_ DIODE I ALTER NATOR l i _ _ _ I voL oo NOTE I YOUR TRACTOR IS I _Ro _ _ _ _ _L _i EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ I CONNECTED TO THE _ BATrERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS N...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 ELECTRICAL 24_ I t 42 41 22 I I I I t I 26 F I I I I I I i t i i i I I i I I 48 I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I o I 16 I I I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...2 141940 90 180449 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter P...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 12 28 29 208 26 25 25 il_ 209 33 10 145 3 35 34 26 2O8 chassis pl lt stlt SO 30 ...

Page 31: ...umper Hood Dash Dash Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grile P L Panel Dash Rh Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grill Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Asm Bracket Fender Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock Hex...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 DRIVE 32 36 35 32 ...

Page 33: ...9691 Keeper Belt Center 202 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 205 62 8883R Cover Pedal 212 63 175410 Pulley Engine 250 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Bell Engine Hydro 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 169183 169182 137057 121749X 12000001 123583X 121748X 165596 123782X 19171216 169843 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Strap Torque Lh...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J _ _ 4 _ _ _ 38 _39 I L _ _ _ 37 51 _ 54 29 17 68 67 67 67 15 82 34 3O 7 5 ...

Page 35: ... Washer 25 32 X 1 5 8 X 16ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Lockwasher Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Washer 13 32 X 7 6 X 16ga Screw 3 8 16x3 4 Pin Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Cap Strg Washer 9 16 ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 ENGINE 81 13 4 78 31 Q 40 33 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 14 78 II _ _ _ _ 3 _ 36 ...

Page 37: ...20xl 2 Engine Briggs Model 31H777 Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 IdTin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9...

Page 38: ...at Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 23 71110814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10O4O8O0 NOTE Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc...

Page 39: ...der Decal V belt Schematic 42 Decal Battery Danger Poison Decal HP Engine Decal Lift Handle Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Onl...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 MOWER LIFT 7 5 6 3 2 13 19 13 20 _ I _ 15 20 o 31 1718 2O 16 15 13_ 31 32 4O ...

Page 41: ... Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 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 BIk 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 NOTE All compone...

Page 42: ...PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA PRODUCT NO 954 56 95 61 MOWER DECK 7 _ 37 _ _ 36 _ _ _w _r 153 154 34 i _147 142 I 116 113 111 114 _ _S 4 149 2 1 18 18 t I 21 28 _ 27 29 _117 _f116 42 deck man t_ath_3 42 ...

Page 43: ...fle Vortex 148 169022 Nut 149 165898 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 150 19091216 Cap Sleeve 80x112BIkMower 151 169670 Spring Torsion Deflector 2 52 152 169676 Nut Push Phos Oil 153 169674 Shield Deflector 42 BIk 154 169675 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 155 169671 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 156 169672 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 157 169669 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut...

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Page 46: ...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 norma...

Page 47: ...greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping o r 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 measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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