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Page 1: ...L PR185H42STA LAWN TRACTOR _k WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION...

Page 2: ...machine Keep all movement onthe slopesslowand gradual Do notmake sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slow...

Page 3: ...tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shiftinto reverse and back down slowly Do notturn onslopes unless necessary and...

Page 4: ...ase contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair thistractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions...

Page 5: ...Sleeve Steering Adapter W Large Flat asher _x 1 1 4 Steedng Wheellnse_ Steedng Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob...

Page 6: ...shaft Align mountingholes inextensionand lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERIN...

Page 7: ...anual 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 completed Check engine oil l...

Page 8: ...rive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Vedfy that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn howto operate your tractor checkto see that the brake is pr...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON t t 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT N ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED H L IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLU...

Page 10: ...rtractor LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used for controllingengine spe...

Page 11: ...IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Undercertainconditionswhen tractorisstanding idle with the engine running hot eng...

Page 12: ...drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before startingup or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If sto...

Page 13: ...o choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not r...

Page 14: ...nd turns untilfinished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the des...

Page 15: ...pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not over aghten LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ZERK t _ been subjectedto operator abuse ornegligence To receive full...

Page 16: ...est results mower blades mustbe kept sharp Replace bent ordamaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt Icckwasher and flatwasher se...

Page 17: ...uired for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak orrequire servicing contactyour nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil r...

Page 18: ...oil change ifthe tractor is usedmorethan 100 hoursinone year Unscrew old filter by turningcounterclockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oilto rubber gasket...

Page 19: ...m 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...

Page 20: ...ER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtainthe best cuttingresults the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 112 lower than the rear when the mower is inits highest...

Page 21: ...than 1 9 16 loosenjam nutand turn nut A untildistance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stoppingdistance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping dis...

Page 22: ...el crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straightforward remove steer ingwheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN...

Page 23: ...hassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY REPLACING BAI I ERY See Fig 32 and 33 C...

Page 24: ...et at the factory and adjustmentshould notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine notrunning move choke contro...

Page 25: ...OM 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 METHAN...

Page 26: ...3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air tilter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fu...

Page 27: ...ipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel controlin _disengaged position 2 Motiondrivebelt worn damaged or broken 3 Airtrapped in transmission duringshipment or servicing t Engine throttle control not set...

Page 28: ...SERVICE NOTES 28...

Page 29: ...FF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED SPARK ___ PLUG C_P 2 PLUGS ON PNIN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 2_ VOLTS AC O 3600 RPM I ALTERNATOR II L IGNmON SWITCH POSmON CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B...

Page 30: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA 21 22 i 41 I I I I I I 42 26 f I I I I I I I I L I I I 3O I r I I I I iI I...

Page 31: ...141940 Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Case Battew Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push In Harness Socket Light Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex...

Page 32: ...CHASSIS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBERPR185H42STA 3O 25 26 53 58 52 55 57 12 28 29 26 2O8 54 7 2O 23 2O6 33 142 3 10 34 2O8 26 32...

Page 33: ...lt Cardage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh ClipTinnerman Panel Dash Rh Hood LT PL BumperHood 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 In...

Page 34: ...DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA 30 77 62 52 36 18 29 16 71 74 76 73 61 _ 202 _150 48 151 51 36 35 34...

Page 35: ...56 165589 Spacer Split 159 165494 Keeper Belt Idler 161 72140406 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 162 73680400 Pulley Idler V Groove 163 74780416 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Dry STL 164 19091010 Retainer Belt...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA STEERING ASSEMBLY i _ _ _ q 3a 1 39 i J 4O 8O 25 68 46 47 36...

Page 37: ...4 75 LinkDrag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steedng Ge...

Page 38: ...at 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 123976X 21...

Page 39: ...Whl Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Hood Rh Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal Fend Reflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French KEY...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA _ 26 14 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 33 37 23 13 1 10 40...

Page 41: ...sm Twin Lo Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Shield Browing B S Intek U Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 Sc...

Page 42: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA 34 1 i 2 16 119 118J_ 90 21 22 23 28 29 24 25 27 6 4 149 19F 21 42...

Page 43: ...5 Sx16Gauge 143 157109X421 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 WIG 144 177_41 ScrewThdrol Washer Head 145 173437 asher Spacer Mower Vented 146 1734 39 Pulley Mandrel 147 131335 Nut Taplock 9 16 148 169022 Bolt 149 1658...

Page 44: ...MOWER LIFT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STA 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 49 30 6 5 4 19 13 13 20 i_ _ 161718 20 t _ 15 20 L 32 _ 19 13_ 31 32 15 44...

Page 45: ...g 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Beadng 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 112 13 Unc Trunnion BIk...

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 maintained in...

Page 47: ...L NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent...

Page 48: ...awn mowers for Trimmers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturerls I D Number b Description of part NOTE Frigidaire Home Pr...

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