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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:

PR25PH48STC

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

      WARNING:

Read this 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

              184314   Rev. 1   08.13.02  TR

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for PR25PH48STC

Page 1: ...Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read this 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 184314 Rev 1 08 13 02 TR Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETY RULES DO...

Page 3: ... obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could over turn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill d...

Page 4: ...PONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Followtheinstructionsunder Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust sys...

Page 5: ...ts Nose Roller 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Flanged Pins Nose Roller Brackets Rod Retainer Spring ...

Page 6: ... to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions LABEL FIG 2 ASSEMBLY FIG 1 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering ...

Page 7: ...actor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Removeadjustmentknobandflatwashersecuringseat tocardboardpackingandsetasideforassemblyofseat to tractor Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard Place seat on seat pan so head of ...

Page 8: ...pringsasshown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainerspringsbetweentheplateassemblyandmower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mowerside to sidetogivespacebetweenplateandmower bracket...

Page 9: ...ompleted 3 No remaining loose parts in carton 3 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps 3 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 3 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory 3 Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leve...

Page 10: ...lt 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 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 avoided might ...

Page 11: ...tractor and starting theengine HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height HOURMETER Indicates hours of operation AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever ...

Page 12: ...is controlled by turning the height adjust ment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types...

Page 13: ...r and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height CLEVIS PIN RETAINER SPRING CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher onmowerssoequipped orthedeflector shield in place TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING Donotdriveupor...

Page 14: ...ure BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not...

Page 15: ...rmance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Thelefthandsideofmowershouldbeusedfortrimming Drivesothatclippingsaredischargedontotheareathat has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting Whenmowinglargeareas startbyturningtotherightso that clippings will dischar...

Page 16: ...hout oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Thewarrantyonthistractordoesnotcoveritemsthathave beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive fullvaluefromthewarranty operatormustmaintaintractor 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 ...

Page 17: ...ng system which is suffi cient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenancefree Donotattempttoopenorremovecapsor covers Adding or checking level of elect...

Page 18: ...vice classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils 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 a...

Page 19: ... filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacementisrequired With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowardscarburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline AIR FILTER See Fig 17 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtya...

Page 20: ... control Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown Installfrontplateassemblytotractorsuspensionbrack etsandretainwithsingleloopretainerspringsasshown Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and ...

Page 21: ...1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment B B TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Makesuretiresareproperlyinflated See PROD UCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual Iftiresare over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 20 and 21 ...

Page 22: ...rom R H mandrel cover and remove cover Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface DisconnectR H suspensionarmfromreardeckbracket by removing retainer spring Roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley carefully Remove belt from electric clutch pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that t...

Page 23: ...tractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance thereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Disconnect clutch wire harness Remove clutch locator Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over...

Page 24: ...rd First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely ConnectBLACKgroundingcabletonegative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood FIG 29 FIG 28 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO START ENGINE WI...

Page 25: ...isnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob FIG 31 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raisehood Unsnapheadlightwireconnector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures CLAMP SCREW ...

Page 26: ...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 run until the fuel l...

Page 27: ...tion 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 department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty solenoid ...

Page 28: ...n blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes grass leaves...

Page 29: ...LUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN LIGHT B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE A2 L NONE NONE NONE REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DC 3600 RPM PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED HEAD LIGHTS BLACK BROWN PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E ...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STC ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 42 25 40 33 30 50 22 79 21 81 D C AMPE RES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 46 89 16 ...

Page 31: ... CableBattery 25 146148 CableBatterywire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 CableGround 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal OP Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 4 pos w lights 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179736 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X AmmeterRectangular 46 169635 HourmeterSnap In 50 174653 Switch PTO 55 ...

Page 32: ...PR25PH48STC CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 9 157 156 10 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 166 166 154 209 166 155 166 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38 213 214 3 2 206 ...

Page 33: ...8 x 7 8 58 175351 DuctHood 59 177579 BushingSnap 60 72140606 Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 156 163805 Striker Plate 157 163806 Magnet Stealth 158 162037 B...

Page 34: ... 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 250 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 215 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 254 254 51 251 228 229 21 214 61 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 9 17 65 20 66 63 243 212 116 61 38 39 95 41 96 253 ...

Page 35: ...lley Engine 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 89 174901X428 Console Shift 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc 95 180825 Rod Bypass 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 116 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 Unc x 1 120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3 8...

Page 36: ...6 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR25PH48STC STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 6 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 72 1 37 36 37 41 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 37: ... 17 177883 Shaft Asm Strg 29 17060612 Screw3 8 16x3 4 32 170162 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hry Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 24 UNF 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw TT 32 5 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 180657 CapWheelSteer 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 180856X428 BootSteering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1...

Page 38: ... Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 ShieldHeat 25 175440X428 ChokeControl 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R LineFuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oi...

Page 39: ...69 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 28x 88 16 123740X SpringCprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 73800500 Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 1 24 16 15 ...

Page 40: ... Side Panel 5 180975 Decal HP Engine 6 173587 Decal Reflector Rh 7 173589 Decal Reflector Lh 8 170563 DecalWarningMower 9 172740 DecalFenderLogo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6 2 1 5 8 4 10 3 9 11 7 WHEELS TIRES 12 177982 DecalFenderOperCruise 13 178502 Decal Deck Caution 14 175291 Decal V Belt Schematic 15 180894 Decal Final 16 176272 ...

Page 41: ...00800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13unc 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 164024 Spring 26 169484 RetainerClip KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 27 164543 Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Blk W sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 176205 Trunnion Susp Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height In...

Page 42: ... 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 36 37 184 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 ...

Page 43: ...w Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Belt Mower Secondary 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primary 49 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 50 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 52 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 54 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 55 72140608 Bolt Carriage Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 72 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 91 180534 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 92 7...

Page 44: ...ed 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 t...

Page 45: ...the face Do not mow slopes 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 me...

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Page 48: ...mers 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 Home Products is to ...

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