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... on the ground. • Do not use extra caution when servicing Do not make adjustments or repairs with safe machine operation. • Watch for wheel parts or allow the mower deck to wear, dam- Check their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off and be thrown. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Uneven terrain could expose moving...
... on the ground. • Do not use extra caution when servicing Do not make adjustments or repairs with safe machine operation. • Watch for wheel parts or allow the mower deck to wear, dam- Check their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off and be thrown. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Uneven terrain could expose moving...
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... CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6-8 OPERATION 9-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 MAINTENANCE 16-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20-25 STORAGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27-28 REPAIR PARTS - If a spark arrester is used on federal lands. TRACTOR 30-45 WARRANTY 46 4 Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or...
... CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 6-8 OPERATION 9-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 16 MAINTENANCE 16-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 20-25 STORAGE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27-28 REPAIR PARTS - If a spark arrester is used on federal lands. TRACTOR 30-45 WARRANTY 46 4 Federal laws apply on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or...
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... install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. LOWER STEERING SHAFT TAB SLOTS FIG. 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat . • Check for assembly of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into center of carton. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels...
... install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. LOWER STEERING SHAFT TAB SLOTS FIG. 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat . • Check for assembly of tractor. • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into center of carton. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL • Position front wheels...
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... of this manual). 7 RETAINER SPRING PIN ADJUSTING BAR SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL 3/8 WASHER FIG. 4A 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT Be sure tractor is put into bracket channel, Be sure that follow all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake and place motion control lever in a well...
... of this manual). 7 RETAINER SPRING PIN ADJUSTING BAR SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL 3/8 WASHER FIG. 4A 3/8-16 CENTER LOCKNUT Be sure tractor is put into bracket channel, Be sure that follow all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with the instructions that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake and place motion control lever in a well...
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... belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). • Reduce tire pressure to purge the transmission before you will discharge and bag grass, but for best cutting performance. Your mower is important for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. • Remove...
... belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). • Reduce tire pressure to purge the transmission before you will discharge and bag grass, but for best cutting performance. Your mower is important for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. • Remove...
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... ADJUSTMENT KNOB - PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations...
... ADJUSTMENT KNOB - PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for declutching and braking the tractor and starting and controlling engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the locations...
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... your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut relatively high; TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are in the same setting. JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in operating position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE...
... your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut relatively high; TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are in the same setting. JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in operating position. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE...
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... oil. • Check engine oil with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of an engine while in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to choke position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on the tube. Reinsert the dipstick into ignition and turn key clockwise to run until the fuel lines and carburetor are recommended by and comply with the throttle control in the fuel tank...
... oil. • Check engine oil with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of an engine while in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. • Move throttle control to choke position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in the transmission engaged position. • Sit on the tube. Reinsert the dipstick into ignition and turn key clockwise to run until the fuel lines and carburetor are recommended by and comply with the throttle control in the fuel tank...
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... clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • Place tractor safely on level surface with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your transmission is running. Shutoff engine and set . • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual. • The left hand turns until...
... clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. • Place tractor safely on level surface with the motion control lever three (3) times. • Your transmission is running. Shutoff engine and set . • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this manual. • The left hand turns until...
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... ➁ENGINE BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator 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 Transaxle Cooling BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - maximum. Change more...
... ➁ENGINE BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator 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 Transaxle Cooling BEFOREEEVAECRHYU8ESVHEEORUYRS2E5VHEROYUR5E0SVEHROYUR1E0SV0EHROYUBSREESFAOSROEN STORAGE SERVICE DATES 5 3 4 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. 5 - maximum. Change more...
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... this manual). MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced. If your local parts dealer. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new...
... this manual). MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced. If your local parts dealer. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new...
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... oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until bright. • Coat terminals with a wire brush or compressed air to slip from end of the drain valve. • Refill engine with API service classification SF-SJ. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Pour slowly. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen...
... oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until bright. • Coat terminals with a wire brush or compressed air to slip from end of the drain valve. • Refill engine with API service classification SF-SJ. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Pour slowly. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen...
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... will not run properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from tractor and mower. AIR CLEANER COVER FOAM PRE-CLEANER COVER KNOB WING NUT RUBBER GROMMET MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it in engine oil. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at all times. Spark plug type and gap setting are properly positioned. • Immediately...
... will not run properly using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob and cover. • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from tractor and mower. AIR CLEANER COVER FOAM PRE-CLEANER COVER KNOB WING NUT RUBBER GROMMET MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it in engine oil. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at all times. Spark plug type and gap setting are properly positioned. • Immediately...
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... ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. • Push clutch cable housing guide...
... ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. • Push clutch cable housing guide...
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... an adjustable brake system which is in the disengaged position. TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to be replaced without tools. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of the transaxle. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Remove belt from...
... an adjustable brake system which is in the disengaged position. TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to be replaced without tools. Pull freewheel control out and into the center span keeper. • Pull belt toward rear of the transaxle. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. • Remove belt from...
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... the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the Operation section of this manual. After above steps until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See...
... the adjustment bolt. • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the Operation section of this manual. After above steps until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See...
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... nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. Allow the engine to gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. When mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in fuel tank or storage container. BATTERY...
... nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. Allow the engine to gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. When mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in fuel tank or storage container. BATTERY...
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...Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Build-up of power 1. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 6. Water in "CHOKE" position. 3. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Check all wiring. 4. Contact an authorized service center/department. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Throttle in fuel. 8. Dirty air filter. 5. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Check all wiring...
...Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Build-up of power 1. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air filter. 6. Water in "CHOKE" position. 3. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Check all wiring. 4. Contact an authorized service center/department. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Throttle in fuel. 8. Dirty air filter. 5. Check oil level/change spark plug. 7. Check all wiring...
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... bolt. 7. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "FAST" position. 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Battery will not rotate 1. Replace battery. 2. Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 28 CORRECTION 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Blades improperly installed. 10. Level...
... bolt. 7. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "FAST" position. 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Battery will not rotate 1. Replace battery. 2. Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 28 CORRECTION 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Blades improperly installed. 10. Level...
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... Knob V-Belt, 42" Mower Bracket Noseroller LH Roller Nose Bracket Noseroller RH Cover Mulching Screw 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 Washer Lock #10 Latch Asm. LH Rear Bar Adjusting Bracket Asm. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45 MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. RH Rear Bracket Asm. RH Front Bracket Asm. Nut Weld Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 x 3-5/8 Wheel Gauge Nut 3/8-16 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Cable...
... Knob V-Belt, 42" Mower Bracket Noseroller LH Roller Nose Bracket Noseroller RH Cover Mulching Screw 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 Washer Lock #10 Latch Asm. LH Rear Bar Adjusting Bracket Asm. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45 MODEL NUMBER PDC18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 57 07-89 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. RH Rear Bracket Asm. RH Front Bracket Asm. Nut Weld Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Bolt Shoulder 3/8-16 x 3-5/8 Wheel Gauge Nut 3/8-16 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Cable...