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...grass catcher or unclogging Use only an approved container. The engine exhaust from this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Do not operate the mower without either the Tragic accidents can cut. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 0 CI u Z < M a u) CWI cOc...near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. - storing. The mower could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by the blade. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's ...
...grass catcher or unclogging Use only an approved container. The engine exhaust from this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Do not operate the mower without either the Tragic accidents can cut. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 0 CI u Z < M a u) CWI cOc...near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. - storing. The mower could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by the blade. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's ...
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Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches When right or left to ... Ga Ring Klip #15304-75 Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 Unc 1 44 Keeper Spring 4 000 Lever Asm Clutch Primary P/L Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass Spring Clutch Mower Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion Adj Washer Sintered Keeper Belt Idler Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc Bracket Gauge Wheel...
Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches When right or left to ... Ga Ring Klip #15304-75 Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 Unc 1 44 Keeper Spring 4 000 Lever Asm Clutch Primary P/L Bushing 747 Od X 794 Lg Brass Spring Clutch Mower Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion Adj Washer Sintered Keeper Belt Idler Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc Bracket Gauge Wheel...
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MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i 83--- Be sure they are designed to keep the mower deck in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are properly adjusted to operate your tractor were ... BELTS See the figures that are routed correctly. Correct tire pressure is properly adjusted. Verify that the brake is important for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on your tractor, check to see that the belts are shown for best cutting performance. • ...
MODEL NUMBER HD14542B MOWER DECK • 76 77 68 7141 74i 40 80 37 36 73 ,78/ i 83--- Be sure they are designed to keep the mower deck in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are properly adjusted to operate your tractor were ... BELTS See the figures that are routed correctly. Correct tire pressure is properly adjusted. Verify that the brake is important for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on your tractor, check to see that the belts are shown for best cutting performance. • ...
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... inch = 25.4 mm 41 WHILELEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWINGIMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). ./ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). Check... given in safe operating condition. See that all connections are still secure and wires are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B LIFT 7 8 5 0 0 3 1 13 4 2 6 6 11 12 19 13 13 , 0 31 32 19 13 31 32 20 k 15 1718 20 20 16 \ 20 15 KEY ...
... inch = 25.4 mm 41 WHILELEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWINGIMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). ./ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). Check... given in safe operating condition. See that all connections are still secure and wires are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B LIFT 7 8 5 0 0 3 1 13 4 2 6 6 11 12 19 13 13 , 0 31 32 19 13 31 32 20 k 15 1718 20 20 16 \ 20 15 KEY ...
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... FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON FUEL ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE iii LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT RNHL ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH ow* 42: P LOW PARKING BRAKE >15°... PARTS TRACTOR - - t ' ... ....' ,3 '. I . . .., : i , .,1 ...Z.....: ? i3 .j .":..*A .D, 1I: 31 , 1 ,I ...: - , t ," 6 •--1 .-.1 i .' MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ENGINE 2 3 co /4 72 / 62 0 0 \;\ 81 13 4 32 31 40 78 44 46 14 15 16 / 38 33 37 33 29 78 ...., ....' I .; NO. 1 140310 2 17720410 3 4 137352...
... FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON FUEL ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE iii LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT RNHL ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH ow* 42: P LOW PARKING BRAKE >15°... PARTS TRACTOR - - t ' ... ....' ,3 '. I . . .., : i , .,1 ...Z.....: ? i3 .j .":..*A .D, 1I: 31 , 1 ,I ...: - , t ," 6 •--1 .-.1 i .' MODEL NUMBER HD14542B ENGINE 2 3 co /4 72 / 62 0 0 \;\ 81 13 4 32 31 40 78 44 46 14 15 16 / 38 33 37 33 29 78 ...., ....' I .; NO. 1 140310 2 17720410 3 4 137352...
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...Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca HP Engine Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym 16 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 ...10 19 11 " • • II a • I •♦ • Iy DESCRIPTION Deca Saddle Inst. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3,9 11 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem ...for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - NO. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. GEAR ...
...Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca HP Engine Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym 16 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 ...10 19 11 " • • II a • I •♦ • Iy DESCRIPTION Deca Saddle Inst. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DECALS 5 2 3 4 7 8 5 17 20 9 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3,9 11 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem ...for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - NO. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. GEAR ...
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..."ENGAGED" POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION FIG. 6 "DISENGAGED" POSITION STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES - • To stop tractor completely,as describedabove,beforeleav- For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after ... grass areas. The heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of any adjustments or repairs. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 9 8 14 9 7 10 7 O 2 26 16 15 I t:t5 5 25 23 13 17 12 2 „ ir. • 5, ,' 5 _ i / I --", I G ...
..."ENGAGED" POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION FIG. 6 "DISENGAGED" POSITION STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES - • To stop tractor completely,as describedabove,beforeleav- For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after ... grass areas. The heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of any adjustments or repairs. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 9 8 14 9 7 10 7 O 2 26 16 15 I t:t5 5 25 23 13 17 12 2 „ ir. • 5, ,' 5 _ i / I --", I G ...
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...closed and secured to tractor. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with an operator presence sensing switch. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R...Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in place. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - with slopes greater than five (5) MPH. disengage attachment clutch control. NO. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ...
...closed and secured to tractor. TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with an operator presence sensing switch. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140044 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R...Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in place. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - with slopes greater than five (5) MPH. disengage attachment clutch control. NO. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ...
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... cut . Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give in the Service and Adjustments section of mower should be used for best mowing performance. Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4 x 3/4 Sr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 ...17490608 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt, Hex Head, Fin 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Washer Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 ...
... cut . Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give in the Service and Adjustments section of mower should be used for best mowing performance. Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4 x 3/4 Sr. 5 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 ...17490608 Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt, Hex Head, Fin 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Washer Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 165619 10 76020416 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 ...
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t----, --.: , -- )▪ vl ..e i I> I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... O'.I `, _L.:1 , . 'f y' A v - i•r . ' 5.;, „, , :i. a.,i i4i , ,,, I 61 145 - 71 96 32 79 30 52 6 1 oa 61 58 62 35 36 ...
t----, --.: , -- )▪ vl ..e i I> I Nrl .tr,..,> 91- - MODEL NUMBER HD14542B DRIVE „, e 57 89 51 - „.•:.... O'.I `, _L.:1 , . 'f y' A v - i•r . ' 5.;, „, , :i. a.,i i4i , ,,, I 61 145 - 71 96 32 79 30 52 6 1 oa 61 58 62 35 36 ...
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...steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with a file or on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - Care should remain in U.S. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Blk Fuel Line 24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 ..., stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may appear to be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with the ground. NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. Nal•••...
...steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with a file or on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - Care should remain in U.S. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Blk Fuel Line 24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 ..., stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may appear to be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with the ground. NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. Nal•••...
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... B + L + S NONE A+ Y NONE NONE NOTE 14 VOLTS AC MIN. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B 41 1 RED la BLACK BATTERY A RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE RED BM G L Y A U IGNITION SWITCH BLUE C5- GROUN- It 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) YOUR... arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE...
... B + L + S NONE A+ Y NONE NONE NOTE 14 VOLTS AC MIN. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR. MODEL NUMBER HD14542B 41 1 RED la BLACK BATTERY A RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE RED BM G L Y A U IGNITION SWITCH BLUE C5- GROUN- It 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) YOUR... arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to its highest position. • Slide mower under tractor. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE...
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...Faulty light switch. 4. Blown fuse. 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on both front links. ... LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 0 NUT "F" NUT "E" FRONT LINKS 21 • TRUNNION FIG. 19 Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Check tires for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace ...
...Faulty light switch. 4. Blown fuse. 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on both front links. ... LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT 0 NUT "F" NUT "E" FRONT LINKS 21 • TRUNNION FIG. 19 Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Mower blades will not charge 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Check tires for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace ...
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... filter. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Bad spark plug. 3. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Dirty air filter. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Replace blade mandrel. BELT INSTALLATION... "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 15. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Engine valves out of mower housing. 4. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean...
... filter. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Bad spark plug. 3. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Recharge or replace battery. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Dirty air filter. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Replace blade mandrel. BELT INSTALLATION... "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 15. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Engine valves out of mower housing. 4. Clean underside of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean...
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... found on your tractor with battery terminals. • If battery is in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. When mower is preset at the end of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS... the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it your local parts dealer. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor to rust. TRACTOR Remove mower from your can it run until gearshift lever falls into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position fora few seconds to distribute ...
... found on your tractor with battery terminals. • If battery is in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. When mower is preset at the end of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS... the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it your local parts dealer. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor to rust. TRACTOR Remove mower from your can it run until gearshift lever falls into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position fora few seconds to distribute ...