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Page 1: ...S MANUAL MODEL PR185H42STG LAWN TRACTOR 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...

Page 2: ...dations for wheel weights or counterweights to tmprove stabildy Use extra care w_thgrass catchers or other attachments These can change the stablhty of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow...

Page 3: ...oid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose tract on disengage the blades and proceed slowly stra ght down the slope If machine stops while going uphdl d sengage blades shift into reverse and ba...

Page 4: ...PONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule m maintaining canng forand using your tractor Follow the mstructtons under the Customer Responsi bilities and Storage sections...

Page 5: ...tg Sleeve Steering Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer t Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steenng Wheellnse_ i Steermg Extension Shaft 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob_...

Page 6: ...g shaft Align mountLng holes m 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 bo...

Page 7: ...ts h_ghest posrtlon Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmtssion See TO TRANSPORT inthe Operation section of this m...

Page 8: ...manual 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITI...

Page 9: ...ERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSORE L GHTSON OVE _MP I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGN...

Page 10: ...toyour tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used forcontr...

Page 11: ...CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under cerfam conditions when tractor tsstanding idle wtth the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possib...

Page 12: ...without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED POSITION ENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSIT...

Page 13: ...resh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 5 When...

Page 14: ...e air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving pos...

Page 15: ...terferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results a...

Page 16: ...to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not over_ghten LUBRICATION CHART The warranty onthis tractor does not cover itemsthat have ZERK been subjectedto operator abuseor negligence To receive fuelvalue from the warra...

Page 17: ...best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat w...

Page 18: ...ing contactyour nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade acc...

Page 19: ...eplace cartridge Reinstall precleaner carfddge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE C...

Page 20: ...spring Disconnect suspension 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 mow...

Page 21: ...BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SU RE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtainthe best cutting results the mo...

Page 22: ...han six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WffH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED _jNUT A NUT AM PERA_NG ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT I...

Page 23: ...ent bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motioncontrol lever is inneutral position follow these steps...

Page 24: ...al C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then f...

Page 25: ...E CONTROL See Fig 33 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary procee...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to starL 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 f...

Page 28: ...4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission dunng shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at...

Page 29: ...LINE I TWIN CYL ENGINES I i I I I i FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED ORANGE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THE...

Page 30: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 ELECTRICAL 27 22 I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I 26 16 I II I I I 28 90 I I I I 3O...

Page 31: ...25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 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 I...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 CHASSIS 208 30 __159 207 26 25 26 53 2O8 55 219 54 20 58 12 23 28 29 33 10 206 35 34 26 2O8 32...

Page 33: ...L Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh ClipTinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood LT PL BumperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x I Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER pR185H4251_ rr_ DRIVE e2 _ 3 6 35 34...

Page 35: ...3205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 74760624 Bolt 166 166880 51 73680600 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 STEERING ASSEMBLY _L_ 12 _1 f x_ _ _ 1 _ r _ _ 42 51_54 15 15 29 67 46 6_ 13 65 87 5 _ 87 _ 32 34 10 35 67 67 43 36...

Page 37: ...e 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 Steedng Screw...

Page 38: ...Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 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 1...

Page 39: ...cal 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 Decal Fend Reflector Rh Decal Fend Reflector Lh Manual Owner...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PRi85H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 ENGINE 14 38 81 13 62 72 lO 31 112 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 23 40...

Page 41: ...s from Engine Mfg Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Sems Shield Browing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Tube Oil Drain Washer Lock Ext too...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 MOWER DECK 7 142 34 101 21 113 111 1 18 28 I 114 _ 23 24 25 26 103 105 106 27 42...

Page 43: ...11 32 x 5 8 x16 Gauge 147 179748 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 148 169022 ScrewThdrol 149 165898 asher Spacer Mower Vented 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Pulley...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR185H42STG PRODUCT NO 954 56 67 82 MOWER LIFT 28 27 25 24 23 7 49 30 1 50 3 6 5 4 I 19 13 32 _ 19 13_ 31 32 13 2O 15 20 1718 20 15 44...

Page 45: ...oove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id GripHandle Button Plunger Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length RetainerSpring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2...

Page 46: ...ed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained...

Page 47: ...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 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 Prod...

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