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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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... chute. • Mow only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always turn over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in the manual and on it, do not point it at anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in daylight or good artificial...
... chute. • Mow only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always turn over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in the manual and on it, do not point it at anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in daylight or good artificial...
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... the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of the California Public Resources Code). The instructions will enable you to service or repair this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42H SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERS WILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow...
... the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of the California Public Resources Code). The instructions will enable you to service or repair this manual. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42H SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THEMODEL ANDSERIALNUMBERS WILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow...
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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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...parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. 6 ASSEMELY Your new tractor has...wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left hand is mentioned in the Operation section of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to secure. To ensure safe and proper ...
...parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. • Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. 6 ASSEMELY Your new tractor has...wrenches Tire pressure gauge (2) 1/2" wrenches (1) 9/16" wrench When right or left hand is mentioned in the Operation section of this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to secure. To ensure safe and proper ...
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... tractor for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. See ...'TO ADJUST BRAKE" in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. Be sure they are properly clamped. ./ Before driving tractor, be assembled so they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower ...
... tractor for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. See ...'TO ADJUST BRAKE" in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. Be sure they are properly clamped. ./ Before driving tractor, be assembled so they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower ...
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... lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Save this manual for starting the engine. Used for future reference. 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...
... lift lever when changing its position. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Save this manual for starting the engine. Used for future reference. 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...
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...starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can be emptied before storage of this manual. If engine still does not start after several minutes, depending on dipstick is reached. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake... position. Do not overfill. This can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • ...
...starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can be emptied before storage of this manual. If engine still does not start after several minutes, depending on dipstick is reached. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake... position. Do not overfill. This can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual. 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • ...
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..., etc. Shutoff engine and set . • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of... cut . With motion control lever in this manual. • The left hand side of manual). • Sitting in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 10). • If grass is...
..., etc. Shutoff engine and set . • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of... cut . With motion control lever in this manual. • The left hand side of manual). • Sitting in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 10). • If grass is...
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.... A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. Replace blades more often when operating ... better and last longer. All adjustments in sandy soil. 5 - Service more often when mowing in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean ...
.... A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. Replace blades more often when operating ... better and last longer. All adjustments in sandy soil. 5 - Service more often when mowing in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean ...
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... best results mower blades must be adjusted. (See 'TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). but are not. However, periodic charging of this manual). 16 tery cable and remove battery from your local parts dealer. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires...can cause the battery to keep the blade balanced. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12) Care should remain in the Assembly section of this manual). • Keep tires free of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until bright. • Coat terminals with trailing edge up towards...
... best results mower blades must be adjusted. (See 'TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). but are not. However, periodic charging of this manual). 16 tery cable and remove battery from your local parts dealer. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires...can cause the battery to keep the blade balanced. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12) Care should remain in the Assembly section of this manual). • Keep tires free of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until bright. • Coat terminals with trailing edge up towards...
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... RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after every 50 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on dipstick. Do not overfill.
... RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after every 50 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on dipstick. Do not overfill.
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...off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in this manual. • Start engine and check for oil leaks. If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. TO... SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent entry of this manual). IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY...
...off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in this manual. • Start engine and check for oil leaks. If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. TO... SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent entry of this manual). IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY...
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... damage. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) The fuel filter should be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of this manual.
... damage. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) The fuel filter should be replaced once each mowing season or after every 100 hours of this manual.
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.... • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links are property inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on right side of this manual). If links are over or underinflated, you will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Check adjustment on page 2 of tractor. If tires...
.... • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links are property inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on right side of this manual). If links are over or underinflated, you will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Check adjustment on page 2 of tractor. If tires...
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..., further maintenance is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See `TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this...
..., further maintenance is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See `TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Remove upper belt keeper. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this...
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If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in the Assembly section of this manual. Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. TO REMOVE WHEEL ...
If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in the Assembly section of this manual. Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. TO REMOVE WHEEL ...
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.... • Connect the other end of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. If your tractor to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from starting , follow this manual.
.... • Connect the other end of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. If your tractor to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from starting , follow this manual.
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... formation of fuel gum deposits during long periods of storage, battery cables should be used for storage. • After a period of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. IMPORTANT: ... storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning;leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with new spark plug(s). ALSO, EXPERIENCE ...
... formation of fuel gum deposits during long periods of storage, battery cables should be used for storage. • After a period of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. IMPORTANT: ... storage, battery may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • After cleaning;leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with new spark plug(s). ALSO, EXPERIENCE ...
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... cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. Loss of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Freewheel control in this manual. 11. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Purge transmission. 1.
... cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. Loss of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Freewheel control in this manual. 11. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Purge transmission. 1.