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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR18542STC

LAWN TRACTOR

 Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

 WARNING:

Read the 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

              175682   01.08.01   RH

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for PR18542STC

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Thro...

Page 2: ...machine Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly s...

Page 3: ...ht down the slope 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 pos...

Page 4: ...or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark...

Page 5: ...3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Keys Slope Shee...

Page 6: ...EMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 5 16...

Page 7: ...KE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neu...

Page 8: ...or replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor...

Page 9: ...RD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 10: ...ng the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER U...

Page 11: ...LUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION BRAKE POSITION PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 6 THROTTLE CONTROL TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gea...

Page 12: ...oil seetheCustomerResponsibilities section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gaso line with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon...

Page 13: ...For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not beneeded NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START positi...

Page 14: ...axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence To...

Page 15: ...rds deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt...

Page 16: ...LTER See Fig 13 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ev...

Page 17: ...ine life FIG 13 FOAM PRE CLEANER KNOBS COVER CARTRIDGE TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Cleancartridgebytappinggentlyonflatsurface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover an...

Page 18: ...ainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removi...

Page 19: ...F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Reche...

Page 20: ...d front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system whic...

Page 21: ...starting follow thisprocedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATT...

Page 22: ...ve procedure FIG 28 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 26 and 27 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the...

Page 23: ...ginenotrunning movechokecontrol locatedon dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and mov...

Page 24: ...G 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 AT...

Page 25: ...ty 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 departme...

Page 26: ...mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup o...

Page 27: ...UR 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 E...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR18542STC ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 22 21 52 16...

Page 29: ...16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 170217 Harness...

Page 30: ...3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 37 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 3 3 3 115 3 142 211 114 18 14 14 38 38 212 206 159 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL N...

Page 31: ...19 BracketSupportFender 33 145244X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt 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 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot M...

Page 32: ...36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 16...

Page 33: ...pring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17060612 Screw3 8 16x 75 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine P...

Page 34: ...3 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR18542STC STEER...

Page 35: ...3540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 2 3 8 X 12 Ga 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054...

Page 36: ...at 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X SpringCprsn 17 123976X...

Page 37: ...rear Service 9 170456 Tire R T 20x10 8 C Service M 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 8 20 14 5 1 156369 DecalOper 2 176305 Dec...

Page 38: ...38 14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR18542STC ENGINE...

Page 39: ...90624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 174642 Tank Fuel 32 140527 CapGauge Fuel 33 1...

Page 40: ...47 142 149 142 35 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 90 90 91 92 93 9...

Page 41: ...X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 90 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 91 132274 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 92 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 U...

Page 42: ...42 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR18542STC MOWER LIFT...

Page 43: ...Wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift...

Page 44: ...44 NOTES...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the orig...

Page 47: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make...

Page 48: ...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 prov...

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