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...• Do not mow on a slope. operation regularly. overturn the machine. Tall grass can occur if the operator is clear of riding mower-related injuries. Choose a low gear so that children will remain where you will age, and deterioration, which could suddenly turn over ing. ...as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Never make sudden changes in good condition. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not make...
...• Do not mow on a slope. operation regularly. overturn the machine. Tall grass can occur if the operator is clear of riding mower-related injuries. Choose a low gear so that children will remain where you will age, and deterioration, which could suddenly turn over ing. ...as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Never make sudden changes in good condition. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not make...
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... before mowing. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that you to prevent accidental starting or stopping on a slope. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is dangerous.
... before mowing. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that you to prevent accidental starting or stopping on a slope. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Be sure the area is dangerous.
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...; Place motion control lever in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual). 7 IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. TO USE YOUR...SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER FIG. 3 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN BATTERY BOX DOOR TERMINAL LABEL TERMINAL...
...; Place motion control lever in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual). 7 IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. TO USE YOUR...SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER FIG. 3 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN BATTERY BOX DOOR TERMINAL LABEL TERMINAL...
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... HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). Be sure mower deck is important for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. • Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance...connections are still secure and wires are routed correctly. See that are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in a safe place. Correct tire pressure is ...
... HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). Be sure mower deck is important for best bagging and discharging install the high performance blades. • Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance...connections are still secure and wires are routed correctly. See that are routed properly around pulleys and inside all controls - See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in a safe place. Correct tire pressure is ...
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BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS...
BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS...
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... LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for future reference. Save this manual for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with ...PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. AMMETER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to familiarize...
... LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for future reference. Save this manual for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with ...PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. AMMETER - ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to familiarize...
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... running , any adjustments or repairs. Pedal should be mowed twice. to 4". Slowly push knob in severe eye damage. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to "OFF" position...OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in to disengage. mance. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) The cutting height is equipped with motion control lever in "BRAKE" position. These heights are starting a cold ...
... running , any adjustments or repairs. Pedal should be mowed twice. to 4". Slowly push knob in severe eye damage. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move motion control lever to "OFF" position...OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in to disengage. mance. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) The cutting height is equipped with motion control lever in "BRAKE" position. These heights are starting a cold ...
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... it is held in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 7 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with the ...the ground. ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down hills with specifications of the manufacturer of cut . • Start mower blades by and comply with slopes greater than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. disengage attachment clutch control. ...
... it is held in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 7 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to highest position with the ...the ground. ment lift control. • Pull freewheel control out and down hills with specifications of the manufacturer of cut . • Start mower blades by and comply with slopes greater than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. disengage attachment clutch control. ...
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... manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 10). • If grass is extremely tall, it is wet. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in a more even distribution of manual). • Sitting in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to... to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of mower should be noticed. Wet grass will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in the opposite direction making left hand side of...
... manual. • The left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 10). • If grass is extremely tall, it is wet. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in a more even distribution of manual). • Sitting in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to... to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of mower should be noticed. Wet grass will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in the opposite direction making left hand side of...
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.... • 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil...
.... • 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil...
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... balancing blade. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). 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...unthreaded portion of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may...
... balancing blade. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). 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...unthreaded portion of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be centered, but if you will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may...
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... underinflated, you will be easier to remove from chassis bracket by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with discharge guard to right side of tractor. • Lower lift ...IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). SMALL...
... underinflated, you will be easier to remove from chassis bracket by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with discharge guard to right side of tractor. • Lower lift ...IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. If tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). SMALL...
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...Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower, measure height from trunnion on that side. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If... links are equal in length, adjust one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one link to same length as shown. • Before making any necessary ...
...Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from bottom edge of mower, measure height from trunnion on that side. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If... links are equal in length, adjust one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one link to same length as shown. • Before making any necessary ...
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... new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this ... Engage parking brake. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in this section of tractor and remove downward from mower. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department. WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" 1-9/16" NUT "A" JAM NUT OPERATING ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT...
... new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in this section of this manual.) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward front of this ... Engage parking brake. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in this section of tractor and remove downward from mower. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department. WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" 1-9/16" NUT "A" JAM NUT OPERATING ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT...
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... horizontal (left to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. After above steps until tractor does not move mower deck height to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN...
... horizontal (left to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. After above steps until tractor does not move mower deck height to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN...
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... oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for a period...section of this manual). NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to rust. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. When mower is an acceptable alternative in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-...
... oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for a period...section of this manual). NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to rust. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. When mower is an acceptable alternative in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-...
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 2. Dirty air filter. 6. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 14. Bad spark plug. 3. Loose or damaged ...15. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Check all wiring. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Loose or damaged wiring....
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start 2. Dirty air filter. 6. Engine valves out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 8. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 14. Bad spark plug. 3. Loose or damaged ...15. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Check all wiring. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Carburetor out of mower housing. 4. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Loose or damaged wiring....
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... transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Replace motion drive belt. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to slower speed. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Shift to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "FAST" position. 2. Replace/sharpen blade. Switch ...-safety presence control system. Poor cut - Replace blade. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Check tires for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Bulb(s) burned out...
... transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Replace motion drive belt. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to slower speed. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Shift to run when operator leaves seat with blades listed in "FAST" position. 2. Replace/sharpen blade. Switch ...-safety presence control system. Poor cut - Replace blade. Clean underside of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Check tires for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1. Replace with attachment clutch engaged 1. Bulb(s) burned out...
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MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33 DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L ... Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18...
MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA CHASSIS KEY PART NO. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33 DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L ... Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18...
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...50 X 1 00 - - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA DECALS 2 11 9 16 4 43 10 2 20 1 8 6 5 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 PART NO. 157032 172741 172738 173296 170858 169210 170563 9 172740 10... 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand Away Decal Fender Logo Decal Fender Danger E/F WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 3,9 6 11 KEY PART NO....
...50 X 1 00 - - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 MODEL NUMBER PR20H42STA DECALS 2 11 9 16 4 43 10 2 20 1 8 6 5 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 PART NO. 157032 172741 172738 173296 170858 169210 170563 9 172740 10... 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand Away Decal Fender Logo Decal Fender Danger E/F WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 3,9 6 11 KEY PART NO....