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... spark plug in speed or direction. • Avoid starting . SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are often attracted to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which could overturn the machine. Check brake operation frequently. DO NOT: • Donot turn off and be picked up and thrown by putting your foot on a slope. SERVICE • Use extra care in good condition. • Never tamper with the engine running...
... spark plug in speed or direction. • Avoid starting . SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are often attracted to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which could overturn the machine. Check brake operation frequently. DO NOT: • Donot turn off and be picked up and thrown by putting your foot on a slope. SERVICE • Use extra care in good condition. • Never tamper with the engine running...
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... and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of California the above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006" EXHAUST: .007" - .009" GROUND SPEED (MPH): TIRE PRESSURE: FORWARD...
... and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of California the above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006" EXHAUST: .007" - .009" GROUND SPEED (MPH): TIRE PRESSURE: FORWARD...
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... 16 Replacement 16 Brake Adjustment 22 C Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor Customer Responsibilities Engine: Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Engine Oil Fuel Filter Spark Plug(s) Tractor: Battery Blade Lubrication Chart Maintenance Schedule Tire Care Transaxle Cutting Height, Mower 25 11 15-19 18 18 18 13,17 19 19 17 16 15 15 7,16,23 17 12 E Electrical: Interlocks and Relays 24 Schematic 29 Wiring Diagram 30 Engine: Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Oil Change Oil Level Oil Type Preparation Starting Storage Filter: Air Filter Fuel Fuel: Type Storage Fuse H Hood Removal...
... 16 Replacement 16 Brake Adjustment 22 C Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor Customer Responsibilities Engine: Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Engine Oil Fuel Filter Spark Plug(s) Tractor: Battery Blade Lubrication Chart Maintenance Schedule Tire Care Transaxle Cutting Height, Mower 25 11 15-19 18 18 18 13,17 19 19 17 16 15 15 7,16,23 17 12 E Electrical: Interlocks and Relays 24 Schematic 29 Wiring Diagram 30 Engine: Air Filter Air Screen Cooling Fins Oil Change Oil Level Oil Type Preparation Starting Storage Filter: Air Filter Fuel Fuel: Type Storage Fuse H Hood Removal...
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... attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal (left to bottom, along lines...
... attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal (left to bottom, along lines...
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... proper level. Fuel tank is in drive position. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on your tractor for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is...
... proper level. Fuel tank is in drive position. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten securely. • Repeat for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on your tractor for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is...
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... release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move throttle control lever to highest position with attach- NOTE: To protect hood from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by placing freewheel control in this manual. Use an appropriate means of cut. • Lower mower with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight...
... release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move throttle control lever to highest position with attach- NOTE: To protect hood from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with attachment lift control. • Start mower blades by placing freewheel control in this manual. Use an appropriate means of cut. • Lower mower with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight...
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... several attempts, move throttle control to "START" position and release key as soon as follows: • Be sure the tractor is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to run starter continuously for additional information. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the choke (RD position until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
... several attempts, move throttle control to "START" position and release key as soon as follows: • Be sure the tractor is in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to run starter continuously for additional information. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the choke (RD position until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
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... tractor. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tractor seat, start engine. Have the cut relatively high; Wet grass will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of manual). • Sitting in the opposite direction making left hand side of mower should be used when the mower housing is attached to slow (ook) position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever...
... tractor. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tractor seat, start engine. Have the cut relatively high; Wet grass will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of manual). • Sitting in the opposite direction making left hand side of mower should be used when the mower housing is attached to slow (ook) position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever...
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... not attempt to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- CENTER HOLE BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Keep tires free of the battery with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer...
... not attempt to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- CENTER HOLE BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Keep tires free of the battery with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer...
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... sure fan blades are not adjustable. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is tightened securely for accurate reading. Be careful not to allow dirt to clean cooling fins. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove drain plug. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and...
... sure fan blades are not adjustable. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is tightened securely for accurate reading. Be careful not to allow dirt to clean cooling fins. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to enter the engine when changing oil. • Remove drain plug. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and...
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CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 16 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with automotive type wax. Water in engine can result in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure...
CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 16 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with automotive type wax. Water in engine can result in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure...
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... ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to remove from under tractor with plug. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will be easier to its lowest position. • Install mower in neutral (N) position. Place motion control lever in reverse order of tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER...
... ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to remove from under tractor with plug. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will be easier to its lowest position. • Install mower in neutral (N) position. Place motion control lever in reverse order of tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER...
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... pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above . If tractor requires more than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Park the tractor on level surface. Retighten jam nut against nut "A". MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS q&, • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above procedure. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake...
... pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above . If tractor requires more than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Park the tractor on level surface. Retighten jam nut against nut "A". MANDREL PULLEY IDLER PULLEYS q&, • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above procedure. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake...
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..., away from starting , follow this manual. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in front of tractor. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting . • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the backside of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of the grill. • Close hood. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES...
..., away from starting , follow this manual. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in front of tractor. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting . • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the backside of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of the grill. • Close hood. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES...
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... or if the tractor will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in minimizing the formation of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for 30 days or more. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 Start the engine and let it...
... or if the tractor will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in minimizing the formation of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for 30 days or more. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 Start the engine and let it...
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...Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Set in Service Adjustments section. Check oil level/change spark plug. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. See 'To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. Out of adjustment. 1, Dirty air filter. 2. Engine not 'CHOKED" properly. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Engine valves out of fuel. 2. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Carburetor out of mower housing. Fill fuel tank. 2. Wait several minutes before attempting to start . 4. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank and refill...
...Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Set in Service Adjustments section. Check oil level/change spark plug. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. See 'To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. Out of adjustment. 1, Dirty air filter. 2. Engine not 'CHOKED" properly. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Engine valves out of fuel. 2. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Carburetor out of mower housing. Fill fuel tank. 2. Wait several minutes before attempting to start . 4. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank and refill...
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... Replace mower drive belt. 9. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Replace fuse. Battery will not rotate 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to open vent holes. Clean around mandrels. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Mower deck not level. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Level mower deck. 5. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. Check/replace light switch. 4. Replace battery. 2. Engine "backfires" when turning...
... Replace mower drive belt. 9. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 3. Replace fuse. Battery will not rotate 1. Check/clean all connections. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to open vent holes. Clean around mandrels. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Mower deck not level. 5. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Level mower deck. 5. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. Check/replace light switch. 4. Replace battery. 2. Engine "backfires" when turning...
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... Brake Cap, Parking Brake Bracket, Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 Shaft, Foot Pedal Bearing, Nylon Washer Pin, Roll Pulley, Idler, Flat Bolt Spacer, Split Keeper, Belt, Idler Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Bellcrank Assembly Retainer, Belt Bolt Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc Link, Clutch Spring, Return, Clutch KEY PART NO. TT Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4 Gr. 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Screw Keeper Belt Engine...
... Brake Cap, Parking Brake Bracket, Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 Shaft, Foot Pedal Bearing, Nylon Washer Pin, Roll Pulley, Idler, Flat Bolt Spacer, Split Keeper, Belt, Idler Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Bellcrank Assembly Retainer, Belt Bolt Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc Link, Clutch Spring, Return, Clutch KEY PART NO. TT Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4 Gr. 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Screw Keeper Belt Engine...
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... in U.S. DESCRIPTION 19 158172 Decal Replcment Engine - - 138311 Decal Handle Lit Height Adjust 159699 • Manual Owner's English - - 159700 Manual Owner's Spanish - - 142341 Decak Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd LT Available accessories not included with tractor: LBD48 42" Snow Blade LSB42 42" Snow Blower LC05 Wheel Weights C42 Grass Catcher LC06 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 3,9 11 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DECALS 5 2 3 4 8 5 18 7 17 9 19 11 16...
... in U.S. DESCRIPTION 19 158172 Decal Replcment Engine - - 138311 Decal Handle Lit Height Adjust 159699 • Manual Owner's English - - 159700 Manual Owner's Spanish - - 142341 Decak Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd LT Available accessories not included with tractor: LBD48 42" Snow Blade LSB42 42" Snow Blower LC05 Wheel Weights C42 Grass Catcher LC06 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 3,9 11 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DECALS 5 2 3 4 8 5 18 7 17 9 19 11 16...