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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PD18542STA

LAWN TRACTOR

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all Warn-
ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

188737 11.18.03 MH

Printed in U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for 188737

Page 1: ...OR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION WARNING ReadthisOwner sManualandfollowallWarn ings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 188737 11 18 03 MH Printed in U S A 02478 ...

Page 2: ...he manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely n...

Page 3: ...the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watchforholes ruts orbumps Uneventerraincouldoverturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will...

Page 4: ...using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark ar...

Page 5: ...Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheels ...

Page 6: ...RELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto ada...

Page 7: ... of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Starttheengine Afterenginehasstarted movethr...

Page 8: ... at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figur...

Page 9: ...ould result 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 avoid...

Page 10: ... starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGN...

Page 11: ...ition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LE...

Page 12: ...h the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 9 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat ing or cutting off when ...

Page 13: ...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 overfill For cold weath...

Page 14: ...speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also ...

Page 15: ...RT dSPINDLE ZERK dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK cSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL dGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE eREFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICA...

Page 16: ...rator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades 5 8 BOLT OR...

Page 17: ... is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick YELLOW CAP ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5...

Page 18: ... the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel...

Page 19: ...gs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONTLINKSANDHOOKTHECLUTCHSPRINGINTOSQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 17 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with ...

Page 20: ... equal number of turns FIG 21 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG 20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 Raise mower to its highe...

Page 21: ...an five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Therearwheelsmustlockandskidwhenyoutrytomanually push the tractor forward If th...

Page 22: ... START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flameandsmokingmaterialsawayfrom batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure I...

Page 23: ...ift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure FIG 28 FIG 29 SEAT PAN KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE TERMINAL COVER First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely ENG...

Page 24: ...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 ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 25: ...Faulty 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 Fault...

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 us...

Page 27: ... RPM NOTE YOUR 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST PD18542STA 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 22 21 52 16 ...

Page 29: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 44 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 12 Blk 6 Ga 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Loop 90 180449 Cover T...

Page 30: ...8542STA CHASSIS 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 209 142 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 205 38 205 206 159 209 115 142 211 114 58 18 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_ ...

Page 31: ...olt 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 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 184322 Duct Air 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17490620 Screw THDROL 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 169473X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 ...

Page 32: ... 76 77 1 25 19 24 26 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 79 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 16 66 96 26 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 81 21 8 10 169 82 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162 197 6 170 drive fender_49 ...

Page 33: ...unc 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 173937 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 70 1346...

Page 34: ... NUMBER PD1842ST PD18542STA STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28 steering_pl lt_47 ...

Page 35: ...30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 20 x 11 Ga 40 73540600 Crownlock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering Shaft 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 711...

Page 36: ...66369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 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 NO DES...

Page 37: ...82X Tire R T 20 x 10 8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 8 20 14 5 1 156369 Decal Oper 3 186164 Decal Hood LH 4 189290 Decal Side Panel Logo 5 189288 Decal HP Engine 6 170563 Decal Warning Keep Hand Away 7 189340 Decal Replacement Parts 8 179128 Decal Deck B 42 9 172740 Decal Fender Logo 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 11 172743 Decal Ins Strg Wh...

Page 38: ...0 426 7701 Kawasaki 1 949 460 5688 1 170551 Control Throttle 2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 3 Engine Briggs Model 31P777 Order Parts from Engine Mfg 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Oil Drain 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 185534 Tank Fuel 32 140527 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil...

Page 39: ... 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M Retainer Spring 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 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Cr...

Page 40: ...2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 140 184 42_deck_man t path_4 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 138 113 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PD1842ST PD18542STA MOWER DECK 185 67 158 4 2 _ c l u t c h _ m o d _ 7 152 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 ...

Page 41: ... 4 20 x 5 8 T 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob Round 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillip 10 24 x 5 8 103 19061216 Washer Flat 104 10071000 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Assembl...

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Page 45: ...sed 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 maintained in accor dance 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 ...

Page 46: ...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 original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet anyTecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehous...

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: ...rimmers 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 distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is t...

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