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User Manual - Page 1
PO14542C 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
178097 Rev. 1 4.23.01 JH PRINTED IN U.S.A. MODEL NO.
User Manual - Page 2
... wear, damage,
overturn the machine. SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
instructions, to protect them .
• Keep all movement on steep slopes. which...
User Manual - Page 3
...grass can lose traction with specifications of the manufacturer of other reproductive harm. Look for Ride-On Mowers
• Be sure the...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4
TROUBLESHOOTING 25-26
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 14-18
REPAIR PARTS 28-43
ASSEMBLY 6-8
WARRANTY 45
OPERATION 9-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19-23
3 They may lose control of your tractor....
User Manual - Page 4
... to assemble and maintain your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your purchase of this tractor. If a spark arrester is available through your tractor properly.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:
1.25...
User Manual - Page 8
..., depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake and place
gearshift lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
!CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT...
User Manual - Page 13
...Instructions for more uniform cutting. • When mowing large areas, start after several minutes, depending on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
• Place gear shift lever in the Service...tractor.
• Mower should be used . Do not mix oil with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of this manual.... To avoid engine problems, the fuel system...
User Manual - Page 14
...presence and
interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check ...must maintain tractor as instructed in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. All ...
User Manual - Page 15
... and other hazards that may be purchased from your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake
pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of the steel bolt...
User Manual - Page 19
... FRAME. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its
lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off
pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push
housing guide out of removal instructions.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig...
User Manual - Page 20
...(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Work belt off both front links.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be replaced without tools. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt
guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. NOTE: Three...
User Manual - Page 23
... proceed as described below before loosening cable. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29)
The throttle control has...If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
User Manual - Page 24
...• Cover your tractor with new spark plug(s). When mower is an acceptable alternative in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may reach an open flame or spark. Replace if necessary. •... be stored for a period of this manual). IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
24 placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of time, clean it...
User Manual - Page 25
... all wiring. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Loose/damaged part(s).
25
1. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Will not start
1. Bad spark plug. 5. See "TO START ENGINE" in Service Adjustments
section. 15. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty air filter. 2. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Carburetor out...
User Manual - Page 26
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. 11.
Mower deck not level. 3. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Travel speed too fast. 3. Mower deck not level. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Place ...
User Manual - Page 39
...3
9
12
4
10
12
16
1 6 11
20 14
KEY PART NO. NO.
12 173493 14 160396 16 145005 20 176396 - - 138311 - - 133671 - - 178097 - - 178098
DESCRIPTION
Decal Fender Decal V-belt Schematic 42" Decal Battery Danger/Poison Decal HP Engine Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Manual Owner's English Manual Owner's French
WHEELS & TIRES
1
2
5,8
4,10 7
6
KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS
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