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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 

backside of the grill.

3.   Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 

holder securely back into the hole in 
the backside of the grill.

4.   Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause 
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or 
prevent it from starting.
•   Check wiring.  See electrical wiring 

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type 
plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 
behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY 

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3.   Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at 

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of 
tractor.

4.   When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire con nec tor.

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Headlight 
Wire 
Connector

Hood

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE  CON TROL 
CABLE 

The throttle control has been preset at the 
factory and ad just ment should not be nec-
essary.  Check adjustment as described 
below before loosening cable.  If adjust-
ment is necessary, see engine manual

TO AD JUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the 
factory and ad just ment should not be nec-
essary.  However, minor ad just ment may 
be required to compensate for dif fer enc es 
in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.  If 
the carburetor does need ad just ment, see 
engine manual.

0217

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Keps Nut

Terminal 
Guard

Terminal 
Access 
Door

Hex Bolt

Positive 
(Red) 
Cable

Negative 
(Black) 
Cable

REPLACING BATTERY 

 WARNING:

  Do not short battery 

ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any 
other object to contact both terminals at 
the same time. Before connecting battery, 
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, 
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected 
fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal 
grounding.
1.   Lift hood to raised position.
2.   Remove terminal guard.
3.   Disconnect BLACK battery cable 

then RED battery cable and carefully 
remove battery from tractor.

4.   Install new battery with terminals in 

same position as old battery.

5.   Reinstall terminal guard.
6.   First connect RED battery cable to 

positive (+) battery terminal with hex 
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten 
securely.

7.   Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) bat tery terminal with re-
 main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en 
securely

8.    Close terminal access doors.
9.    Close hood.

02614

Weak or Dead
Battery

Fully Charged
Battery

2.   Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble 

to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of 
fully charged battery.

3.   Connect the other end of the BLACK 

cable (D) to good chassis ground,  
away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 
ORDER -
1.   BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and 

then from the fully charged battery.

2.   RED cable last from both batteries.

Содержание 191606

Страница 1: ...utor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO CO1842STA 18 0 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 191606 Rev 1 3 12 04 TR MH PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts ...

Страница 2: ...re during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original...

Страница 3: ...ne parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cann...

Страница 4: ... children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine SAFETY RULES Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline an...

Страница 5: ...hine 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 Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn 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 o...

Страница 6: ...im proved forest covered brush covered or grass 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 arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may hav...

Страница 7: ...Insert Seat 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Страница 8: ...REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft lbs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WH...

Страница 9: ...sition depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear 8 Slowly release clutch brake ...

Страница 10: ... are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operat ing condition 01233 Def...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...d to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake ...

Страница 13: ...d and gearshift lever in neu tral N position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired position 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When e...

Страница 14: ...earshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut...

Страница 15: ...ver use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Mo...

Страница 16: ...ct a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used mulcher_9 MAX 1 3 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 clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noti...

Страница 17: ...COMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the...

Страница 18: ...er assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure ...

Страница 19: ...careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 02463 Closed and Locked Position Oil Drain Valve Yellow Cap Drain Tube 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain va...

Страница 20: ...n 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position ...

Страница 21: ...the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as ...

Страница 22: ...ER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers 5 Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor 0115...

Страница 23: ...4 Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers 6 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual 02239 Adjustment Bolt Neutral Lock Gate Gearshift Lever TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate positi...

Страница 24: ...ifferences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual 02179 Keps Nut Terminal Guard Terminal Access Door Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable REPLACING BATTERY WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wrist...

Страница 25: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Страница 26: ...ed wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1 Clutch brake pedal not 1 Depress clutch brake pedal turn over depressed 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage attachment engaged clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace ...

Страница 27: ...Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when oper presence control system connections If not contact a ator leaves seat qualified service center...

Страница 28: ...nt 11 Clean around mandrels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad batt...

Страница 29: ...never across 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 y...

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