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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PPR2042STA

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

181377 Rev. 1 4.2.02 TR

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 181377

Page 1: ...OR 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 181377 Rev 1 4 2 02 TR Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...changes in speed or direction 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 SAFETYRULES Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not...

Page 3: ...se traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight 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 possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Inordertopr...

Page 4: ...not be used on 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 arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecenter department...

Page 5: ...18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 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 Sheet 2 Mulcher Blades Blades 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ...

Page 6: ... one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 1 5 16 LOCKNUT LOWER STEERING SHAFT TABS EXTENSION SHAFT 5 16 HEX BOLT STEERING WHEEL INSERT ADAPTER 3 8 HEX BOLT 3 8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING BOOT TAB SLOTS BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extensi...

Page 7: ...edal into full BRAKE 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 neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow FIG 3 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT NOTE You may now roll or driv...

Page 8: ...g 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 checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig 4 NOTE Ifyouinstalledthemulchingbladesyouwillneedtoinstal...

Page 9: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...N 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 adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachmen...

Page 11: ... OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 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 gearshift lever Start tractor with ...

Page 12: ...cher onmowerssoequipped orthedeflector shield in place TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 7 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthegroundwhenmowerisatthedesiredcuttingheightin operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to des...

Page 13: ...accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until theenginebeginstorunsmoothly Continuetopushthe choke control in small steps allowing the engine to acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughl...

Page 14: ...speed thatwillsuittheterrainandgivebestperformanceofthe attachment being used FIG 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE Thespecialmulchingbladewillrecutthegrassclippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall ontothelawntheywilldisperseintothegrassandnotbe noticed Also the mulched grass will b...

Page 15: ...without oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive 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 manua...

Page 16: ...dflatwashersecuring 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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 12 NOTE Wedonot...

Page 17: ...p dipstick securely each time you check the oil level 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 changing oil Remov...

Page 18: ...e 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 FIG 14 AIR FILTER See Fig 14 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service pap...

Page 19: ...lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainersprings Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring Push clutch cable housing guide int...

Page 20: ...ENT NUT FIG 18 FIG 17 GROUND LINE A A BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND 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 17 and 18 Raise mower ...

Page 21: ...cting belt keep ers TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 22 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be adjusted Depressclutch brakepedalandengageparkingbrake Measuredistancebetweenbrakeoperatingarma...

Page 22: ...elhuband axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion FIG 26 WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid...

Page 23: ...op If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely SWIVEL CLAMP SCREW STOP 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 Withenginenotrunning mo...

Page 24: ...NG 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 run ...

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 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 so...

Page 26: ...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 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 use...

Page 27: ...ERNATOR 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 IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YO...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR2042STA ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 16 22 21 52 ...

Page 29: ...y 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 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 179720 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X AmmeterRectangular 52 141940 ProtectionLoop 90 180449 Co...

Page 30: ...UMBER PPR2042STA CHASSIS 58 219 20 219 23 64 208 13 208 11 1 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 ...

Page 31: ...der 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X428 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 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 144696 Bracket Grille Rh 57 74780412 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 58 17493...

Page 32: ... 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 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 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 69 26 ...

Page 33: ...Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Gd Drive 59 169691 KeeperBeltCenterspan 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Pulley Eng 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 145432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spac...

Page 34: ...ARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR2042STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 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 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 63 11 ...

Page 35: ...73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 1 1 2 X 11 Ga 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 Extension Steering Shaft LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 73800500 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 54 74780520 Bolt F...

Page 36: ... Seat 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 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 KEY PART NO...

Page 37: ...6 Tire R T 20x10 8 Service 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 DecalFender 3 176308 Decal Hood LH 4 177020 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 180710 Decal HP Engine 7 179128 Decal Deck B 42 8 170563 Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand Away 9 172740 DecalFenderLogo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 1 11 172743 ...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR2042STA ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 11 6 5 12 13 26 25 17 3 16 17 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 4 8 23 45 14 38 41 112 40 27 7 ...

Page 39: ...8456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw3 8 16x1 1 2 23 169837 ShieldBRN DBRGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 27 152927 Screw 29 137180 ArrestorSpark 31 180645 Tank Fuel 32 140527 CapFuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 LineFuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Black 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 44 17670412...

Page 40: ...144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 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 67 153 156 155 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 113 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 132 91 94 182 95 183 132 ...

Page 41: ...y Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 KnobRound 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 91 180532 Bracket Roller Nose Lh 94 132264 Roller Nose 38 42 95 180533 Bracket Roller Nose Rh 101 136420 MulcherCover 102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Assembly 10...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PPR2042STA MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 37 41 36 40 38 ...

Page 43: ...866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole Blk 1 485 1 515 Dia 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 ...

Page 44: ...44 SERVICENOTES ...

Page 45: ... 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 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...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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...

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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