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Page 1: ...S MANUAL MODEL WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury PR2042 PPR2042STB LAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 183247 2 27 02 JH Printed in U S A I ...

Page 2: ...ions 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 slowand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 2 Avoid starting or stopping on aslope Iftires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not ...

Page 3: ...nhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the t...

Page 4: ...tain 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 Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped wi...

Page 5: ...ng Wheel Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 2 Mulcher Blades 5 ...

Page 6: ...ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND 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 on...

Page 7: ...rols Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section page 10 for location and func tion of controls A WARNING Before starting read...

Page 8: ...ng 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 housingshould be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for ...

Page 9: ...NG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT k I MOWER LIFT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...d for starting and controlling enginespeed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mow...

Page 11: ...idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc 11 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less tha...

Page 12: ...e deflector shield in place ENGAGED POSITION HMENT LIFT LEVER _ HIGH POSITION POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER_ DISENGAGED POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG 8 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION 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 slowing is necessary m...

Page 13: ...king time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before s...

Page 14: ...ll suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used J c J FIG 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recutthe grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the...

Page 15: ...r does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive 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 this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shoul...

Page 16: ...e blade bolt lockwasher and flat washer secur ing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lockwasher 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 TRA...

Page 17: ...l fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level 17 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 13 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changi...

Page 18: ...Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as itcould create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 15 The fuel filter should be replac...

Page 19: ...nsion 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 IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 16 Raise at...

Page 20: ...y 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Checkadjustment on right side oftractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of ...

Page 21: ...ack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Remove belt from center span keeper and pullbelt away from tractor 21 BELT INSTALLATION Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley Install ...

Page 22: ...PED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR 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 not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLA...

Page 23: ...and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 31 The choke 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 choke control located on dash panel to full choke position ...

Page 24: ...FORMING IN ESSENTIAL 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 ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it...

Page 25: ...ait 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 center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or repl...

Page 26: ...se or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean...

Page 27: ...I 14 VOLTS AC MIN _00 RP v_ HTSi_FF OPTIONAL r I I _ __U EL i I A LINE I I I _ i _ 1 III _ i FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED ORANGE D NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR 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...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 ELECTRICAL 41 22 26 40 f I I I I I I I Iii I F I I 27 27 I I I I I I 16 __ _ I I I I j 28 ...

Page 29: ...433X 52 141940 90 180449 Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light with 415J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Generic Harness Ign Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Pro...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 CHASSIS 212 30 __159 29 26 I 25 53 55 57 12 28 208 207 26 219 54 23 33 10 35 38_ 4 34 26 208 3O ...

Page 31: ...t Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh ClipTinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 x 16 x 1 2 Hood LT PL Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Fr Bushing Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens LT PL Fender Footrest Pnt Bracket Fender Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT B...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 DRIVE 57 89 75 116 66 37 32 ...

Page 33: ...114 Pulley Composite Flat 159 165494 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 3 161 72140406 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 162 73580400 47 127783 Pulley Idler 163 74780416 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 165 165623 50 74760624 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 Unc x 1 1 2 166 166880 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 73680500 Nut Crown Lock5 16...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 STEERING ASSEMBLY f _ _ _ _38 x_ _ _ __ 39 _ _T_ _ f21_ I I It _r _ 42 51 54 91_ _ 88 68 t t t 68 67 67 29 10 35 34 ...

Page 35: ... Bearing Race Thrust 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 Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 9 16 ID X 1 1 20D 11 Ga Lock nut Adaptor Wh...

Page 36: ...34300 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 10 Ga 16 121250X Clip Push In 17 123976X Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 73800500 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Smgml 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18...

Page 37: ...DESCRIPTION Decal Ins Strg Whl Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Hood Rh Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest Rh Pad Footrest Lh Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal Fend Reflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 170455 4 59904 5 106732X421 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X421 9 170456 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Valve Tire Ste...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 ENGINE 25 81 I I 14 31 112 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 33 37 23 10 4 38 ...

Page 39: ...gine B S Model No 407777 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Lh Exhaust Asm Rh Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 w sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Shield BRN DBR Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw Arrestor Spark Tank Fu...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 MOWER DECK 151 157 153 154 67 156 146 i147 lZ I I 132 91 i 34 o 2 18 29 105 lOl I 21 _ 23 24 28 j117 103 105 106 27 4O ...

Page 41: ... 34 72110614 Bolt 151 169670 36 173438 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 73680600 Nut 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 45 4497H Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 5 8 T 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade5 182 17912...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR2042 PPR2042STB PRODUCT NO 954 56 84 41 MOWER LIFT 37 38 40 11 41 4 5 6 6 8 I i I i I I I 5 12 19 13 32 13 _ 32 19 13 20 15 20 161718 15 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...e Asm Inner Sprg W plunger LT Shaft Asm Lift RH w Inf Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Pointer Height Indica...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 44 ...

Page 45: ...n Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or...

Page 46: ...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 n...

Page 47: ...s 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 measure 4 Compare the angle...

Page 48: ...n mowers for Trimmers 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 distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Hom...

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