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Nt -i REJC4OVE 786. 4 0 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL. HD145H42H 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor FILE COPY • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 ut fl 163022 11.13.97 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A. NO.
Nt -i REJC4OVE 786. 4 0 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL. HD145H42H 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor FILE COPY • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 ut fl 163022 11.13.97 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A. NO.
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... machine off and be picked up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not point it cannot contact spark plug in the manual and on the slopes slow and gradual.
... machine off and be picked up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not point it cannot contact spark plug in the manual and on the slopes slow and gradual.
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...BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25 MIN. Other states may have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this manual. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. If a spark arrester is used on federal ... give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". MODEL NUMBER HD145H42H SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERS WILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER ANDDATE OF...
...BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25 MIN. Other states may have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this manual. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. If a spark arrester is used on federal ... give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". MODEL NUMBER HD145H42H SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERS WILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER ANDDATE OF...
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... I (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Parts packed separately in carton Seat (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 11 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel , / / / Steering Sleeve Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers...
... I (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Parts packed separately in carton Seat (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 11 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel , / / / Steering Sleeve Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers...
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To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you are in the Operation section of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet Utility knife (2) 7/...16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. 6 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels ...
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you are in the Operation section of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet Utility knife (2) 7/...16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. 6 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels ...
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...proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET Og 3/8-16 Oak LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 ,17/32 WASHER SHOULDER BOLT CHECK TIRE... properly clamped. ./ Before driving tractor, be properly inflated for opposite side installing gauge wheel in desired height of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. ASSEMBLY...
...proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET Og 3/8-16 Oak LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 ,17/32 WASHER SHOULDER BOLT CHECK TIRE... properly clamped. ./ Before driving tractor, be properly inflated for opposite side installing gauge wheel in desired height of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. ASSEMBLY...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - PARKING BRAKE: Locks ... mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Used for future reference. Save this manual for starting and controlling engine speed. Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for...
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourself with the engine off . THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - PARKING BRAKE: Locks ... mounted to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Used for future reference. Save this manual for starting and controlling engine speed. Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for...
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...read oil level. ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of this manual. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32'F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. See Storage ... WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. 13 NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may require...
...read oil level. ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of this manual. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32'F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. See Storage ... WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. 13 NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may require...
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...seat, start engine, After the engine is running . After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand side of manual). • Sitting in this section of mower should be no movement of this procedure there will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Wet...be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to give best performance of manual). • Sitting in a more even distribution of the tractor. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to...
...seat, start engine, After the engine is running . After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand side of manual). • Sitting in this section of mower should be no movement of this procedure there will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Wet...be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from hydraulic drive system. • Move motion control lever to give best performance of manual). • Sitting in a more even distribution of the tractor. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to...
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...need to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. Service more often when mowing in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 15 Tighten front axle pivot bolt...more often when operating in high ambient temperatures. 2 - To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or...
...need to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. Service more often when mowing in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 15 Tighten front axle pivot bolt...more often when operating in high ambient temperatures. 2 - To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or...
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... the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with the ground. torque). If either end of this manual). • Keep tires free of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with wire brush until the blade is balanced... a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). • Slide blade on to sharpen while on page 3 of this manual). BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* TRAILING EDGE *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT...
... the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with the ground. torque). If either end of this manual). • Keep tires free of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with wire brush until the blade is balanced... a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer). • Slide blade on to sharpen while on page 3 of this manual). BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* TRAILING EDGE *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT...
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... engine when changing oil. Keep oil at "FULL" line on oil. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in increased...
... engine when changing oil. Keep oil at "FULL" line on oil. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in increased...
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...If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. Clean with knob(s). Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of this manual. • Start engine and check for oil leaks. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off engine. • Cover oil fill ...SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to prevent entry of this manual). SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS BASE FIG. 14A CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14A) Air screen must be kept free of operation or every ...
...If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. Clean with knob(s). Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of this manual. • Start engine and check for oil leaks. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off engine. • Cover oil fill ...SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to prevent entry of this manual). SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS BASE FIG. 14A CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14A) Air screen must be kept free of operation or every ...
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... matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of operation, whichever occurs first. Water in engine can result in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 of this manual. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace...
... matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of operation, whichever occurs first. Water in engine can result in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 of this manual. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace...
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... of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than the rear when the mower is 1/8" to ground. Check adjustment on page 2 of this manual). Tighten nut "E" on both front links. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) • Raise mower to its highest position. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...
... of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than the rear when the mower is 1/8" to ground. Check adjustment on page 2 of this manual). Tighten nut "E" on both front links. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) • Raise mower to its highest position. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...
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...tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is still greater than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of... tractor and remove downward from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades....
...tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is still greater than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of... tractor and remove downward from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades....
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... prevent flat tires due to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 25 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...
... prevent flat tires due to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 25 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...
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... Loose or damaged wiring may cause your battery is located behind the dash. If your tractor to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from starting , follow this manual. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in front of tractor...
... Loose or damaged wiring may cause your battery is located behind the dash. If your tractor to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from starting , follow this manual. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in front of tractor...
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...and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning;leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with...dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. sand lightly before storing in fuel tank or storage container. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer...
...and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning;leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with...dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. sand lightly before storing in fuel tank or storage container. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer...
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... housing. 8. Blades improperly installed. 10. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Place throttle control in this manual. 11. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Blown fuse. 1. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Loss of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to idle...
... housing. 8. Blades improperly installed. 10. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Place throttle control in this manual. 11. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Blown fuse. 1. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Loss of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to idle...