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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. S165H42A

16.5 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

177019 Rev. 1 01.30.01 RH

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

®

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I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not

point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn

off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclog-

ging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-

ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators should evaluate their

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from serious injury.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not

have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach-

ments. These can change the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes

slow

and

gradual

. Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly

straight

down the

slope.

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.

SAFETY RULES

DO NOT:

•

Do not

turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•

Do not

mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

•

Do not

mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

•

Do not

try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

•

Do not

use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity.

Never

assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the

watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and

down

for

small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool

before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-

age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts

or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check compo-

nents and replace with manufacturer's recommended

parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)

or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

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•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over-

turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift

into reverse and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

SAFETY RULES

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................4, 15-18

ASSEMBLY................................................................ 6-8

OPERATION............................................................. 9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE....................................... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................19-23

STORAGE ................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ..................................28-43

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transport-

ing, adjusting or making repairs, al-

ways disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer

of your tractor. Use common sense

when towing. Operate only at the low-

est possible speed when on a slope.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,

is dangerous. Tires can lose traction

with the ground and cause you to lose

control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-

tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.4 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RN4C

(GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.2

REVERSE: 2.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It

has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service

center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili-

ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-

bustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your

nearest authorized service center/department (See RE-

PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Insert

(1) Large Flat

Washer

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

Steering

Boot

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

(1) Bolt

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Seat

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Key

(1) Lock

Washer 1/2

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 9/16" wrench Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To

ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

FIG. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install

5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and

slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left

to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

5/16 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

BOOT

EXTENSION SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

STEERING

WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

3/8 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

TABS

TAB

SLOTS

FIG. 2

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box

door.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section of this manual for charging instructions).

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL TERMINAL

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ASSEMBLY

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation

section, page 10, for location and function of

controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise 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 this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section, page 10, for location and func-

tion of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been

completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" po-

sition.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle

control to idle position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly

drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

motion control lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

FIG. 3

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

LOCK WASHER

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

•Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer

securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for

assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard

packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment

bolt, lockwasher and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

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CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓All assembly instructions have been completed.

✓No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1

hour at 6 amps).

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

✓All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

✓Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

✓Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

✓ Engine oil is at proper level.

✓Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

✓Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓It is important to purge the transmission before operating

your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See “TO START

ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that

the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

P

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

15

15 15

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and

direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

IGNITION

SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

LIGHT

SWITCH

POSITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIG. 4

FREE WHEEL

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision

safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE

BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will

shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position

and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to

“DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full “BRAKE” position.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to

“backfire”.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL IGNITION

KEY

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

"DRIVE" POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 5

"BRAKE"

POSITION

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the

cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are approximate and

may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass

and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

with slopes greater than 15° and do not

drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSI-

TION

"ENGAGED" POSITION

LOW

POSITION FIG. 8

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a

load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction

with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

FIG. 6

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 8)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of

tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and

release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt 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.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

FIG. 7

GAUGE WHEEL

GAUGE

WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

3/8-16

LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER SHOULDER

BOLT

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in

proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

conditions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten

securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

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PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shipping of your tractor.

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 engine off and

parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in

freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this

section of manual).

OPERATION

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until

the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has

run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged

position.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to

“START” position and release key as soon as engine

starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than

fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start

after several attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast

position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This

may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending on the tempera-

ture.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission

should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release

the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This

can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed

up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

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FIG. 9

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that

has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

machine. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so

that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the

opposite direction making left hand turns until finished

(See Fig. 9).

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

to assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting

a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor-

mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

OPERATION

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of

drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

•Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor

moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion

control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this

procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

BEFORE EACH USE

T

R

A

C

T

0

R

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY 100 HOURS

EVERY SEASON

SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners

BEFORE STORAGE

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

Clean Air Screen

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

E

N

G

I

N

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Replace Fuel Filter

1

4

2

2

2

2

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

1

,

12,3

,

2

5

5

6

7

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor

as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or

replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel

mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

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.

LUBRICATION CHART

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

SPINDLE

ZERK SPINDLE

ZERK

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE”

SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

•Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

TRAILING

EDGE UP

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

BLADE

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

FIG. 11

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

FIG. 10

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work-

ing properly. If 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 disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is

engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never operate unless the

operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace

bent or damaged blades.

CENTER

HOLE

STAR

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean

to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam

to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling

fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the

battery to “leak” power.

•Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and remove battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20°0°30°40°80°100°

-30°-20°0°20°30°40°

°F

°C

32°

-10°10°

60°

5W-30

SAE 30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least

once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and

after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

•Remove cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install

the drain tube onto the fitting.

•Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun-

terclockwise.

•To open, pull out on the drain valve.

•After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain

valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

•Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the

bottom fitting of the drain valve.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

CLOSED

AND

LOCKED

POSITION

CAP

DRAIN

TUBE

OIL DRAIN VALVE

FIG. 13

FIG. 12

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

18

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-

tions.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

CLAMP

FIG. 15

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Hood and engine

blower housing must be removed to clean engine cooling

fins.

•Remove hood (See “TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY” in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Remove screws securing air cleaner body and remove.

(Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of dirt).

•Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent

entry of dirt.

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off

engine.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

•Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube and gaskets

are in place.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Remove cartridge every 25 hours of operation and tap to

clean. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100

hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty

conditions.

•Remove knobs and cover.

•Remove foam pre-cleaner element by sliding it off of the

paper cartridge.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.

Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours

of operation; more often if used in very dusty or dirty

conditions.

•Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.

•Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.

•Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil.

Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate.

•Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.

•Reassemble cover and tighten knobs securely.

AIR CLEANER COVER

SCREWS

GASKETS

BREATHER

TUBE

CARBURETOR

TUBE

MUFFLER

SPARK

PLUG

CYLINDER

HEAD

COVER

COOLING FINS

SCREW

SCREW

BLOWER

HOUSING

FIG. 14

19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 16

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•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 “OFF” and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"

of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

FIG. 17

“A”“A”

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

GROUND LINE

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower 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 bracket.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re-

moving retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC-

TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE

CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right

side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

SUSPENSION ARMS

RETAINER SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

HOUSING GUIDE

FRONT LINK

COLLAR

ENGINE PULLEY

LARGE RETAINER

SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

BRACKET

SQUARE HOLE

20

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut

“A” on brake rod.

FIG. 21

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 21)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE

MOWER” in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

NUT "E"

"D"

"D"

MANDREL

FIG. 19

NUT "F"

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 18

TRUNNION

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should

be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance

“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links

an equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on

both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an

equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

IDLER PULLEYS

MANDREL PULLEY

MANDREL

PULLEY

21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 23

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

1-9/16"

WITH PARKING BRAKE

“ENGAGED”

JAM NUT

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

OPERATING

ARM

NUT “A”

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For

assistance, there 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 belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward

from around engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

•If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn

nut “A” until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam

nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION” in the Operation section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 24

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your

tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever 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 place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment

bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

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FIG. 27

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FIG. 26

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CHARGED

BATTERY

CABLES

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box

door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old

battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal

with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 25)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and

axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

FIG. 25

RETAINING

RING

WASHERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE COVER

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 26)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON-

SIBILITIES section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow

this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 28

KEPS NUT HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 29)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair

Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse

holder is located behind the dash.

FIG. 29

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever from

slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

•Check that hole in throttle lever and hole in plate line up.

If holes “A” are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and

move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten

clamp screw securely.

FAST

IDLE SPEED

SCREW

THROTTLE

LEVER

PLATE

THROTTLE CABLE

CLAMP

SCREW

HOLE “A”

FIG. 30

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the

season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower

is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry

area.

•Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long

periods of storage, battery cables should be discon-

nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN

BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Respon-

sibilities section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM

PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL

HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.

(See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of

this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds

to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.

start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/

seat with attachment department.

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction.

rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in “disengaged” position. 1. Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment 3. Purge transmission.

or servicing.

Engine “backfires”1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

FUSE

IGNITION

SWITCH

RED RED

RED BLACK

IGNITION

UNIT

HEADLIGHTS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

BLACK

BLACK BLACK

WHITE

WHITE

WHITE

RED

BLACK

ORANGE

BLACK

BROWN

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

STARTER

M

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

(CLUTCH OFF)

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

SOLENOID

BLACK

LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT

5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

ALTERNATOR

14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)

DIODE

28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM

(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

A

AMMETER

RED

G

BSM

A1

A2

L

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL)

SPARK

PLUG

GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

B+A1RUN/LIGHT

B + S + A1START

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN

“MAKE”

A2+L

NONE

NONE

NONE

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

BLUE

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

FUEL

LINE

28

28

29

26

24 42

43

27 27

25

41

27

27

40

33

30

8

2

1

27

16

16

52

D.C. AMPERES

45

2221

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

ELECTRICAL

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

ELECTRICAL

1 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push -In

21 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 108423X Cable Battery 6 Ga 16"red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140401 Key Ign

40 170217 Harness Ign

41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 X 1/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 175141 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

37

37

3

235

3

26

3

35

26

33 10

34

1

208 11

17

29

28

208

13

207

20

207

23

12

51

57

53

52

54

55

24

26 25

26 25

3

31

24

30

209

8

209

6

16

9

15

209

209

5

5

145

18

3

3

38

38

206

212

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

1 169831 Chassis

2 169061 Drawbar

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

6 155923 Saddle Flat Lt Fender Shift

8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On

9 168348X012 Dash

10 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1

11 155927 Panel Asm. Dash Lh

12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grile P/L

13 172107X010 Panel Dash Rh

15 74180512 Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

16 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

17 159639X550 Hood

18 126938X Bumper Hood

20 156437 Plate Mtg Battery/Fuel Tank Fr

23 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line

24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

26 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Insert 3/8-16 UNC

28 150407 Grill/Lens Asm

29 150209X599 Lens Quadra

30 169467X550 Fender Asm

31 136619 Bracket Fender

33 105476X550 Footrest Lh

34 105475X550 Footrest Rh

35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 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 Bracket Grille LH

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

55 144696 Bracket, Grille RH

57 74780412 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x .75

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

206 170165 Bolt shoulder 5/16-18

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

209 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16

212 156494 Insert Lens Reflector

- - 5479J Plug Btn Blk

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

DRIVE

51

59

51

42

81

38

61

4142

40

42

39

89

69

56 64

65

212

63

116

70

57

66

27 51

48

151

202

49

47

50

120

150

156 166

165

82

168

163

14

164

21

8

10

83

159

161

198

158

162

171

169

29

28

32

30

52

32

53

35

55

36

62

35

36

22

34

61

16

1

77

77

30 61

52

96

26

25 19 24

26

26 27

26

15

37

84

16

199

16

61

71

200

73 16

61

95

103

205

197

76

78

75

75

74

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - - Transaxle

Hydro Gear Model 322-0510

(Order parts from transaxle

manufacturer)

8 165619 Rod Shift Fender Adjust LT

10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical

15 74490544 Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5

16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc P

19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc

21 106933X Knob, Round 1/2-13

22 169498 Rod, Brake Hydro

24 73350600 Nut

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod

26 19131316 Washer

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD.

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake

30 174973 Bracket, Transaxle

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon

36 19211616 Washer

37 1572H Pin, Roll

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

39 74760644 Bolt

40 4470J Spacer, Split

41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grd Drv Stl

49 123205X Retainer, Belt

50 74760624 Bolt

51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

53 105710X Link, Clutch

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch

56 74760620 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4

57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 169691 Keeper, Center Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 140186 Pulley, Engine

64 71170764 Bolt, Hex

65 10040700 Washer

66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

69 142432 Screw

70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine

71 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro

72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge

73 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro

74 137057 Spacer, Axle

75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

76 12000001 E-Ring

77 123583X Key, Square

78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

81 165596 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered

82 123782X Spring Torsion T/A

83 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

84 169843 Link, Transaxle Hydro

89 169373X428 Console, Hydro

95 170201 Control Asm Bypass Hydro

96 4497H Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

103 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf

116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25

120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc

150 165850 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive

151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount

159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift LT

161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5

162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr. 5

164 19091010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.

165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever

166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

169 165581 Plate Fastening LT

171 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 TY-TT

197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In 5/8” Id

198 169593 Washer Nyl 7/8 Id x .105

199 169612 Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc

200 72140508 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 1

202 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

205 19171616 Washer 17/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

STEERING ASSEMBLY

62 44

51 54

5

9

5

7

7

9

4

332

43

6

43

8

18

19

22

27

23

40 66

29

25

79

8

10

40

11

8

6

9

46

46

8

6

9

2

47

47

17

26

30

28

1

41

42

37

36

37

38

63

11

39

11

80

68 67

67

67

13

65

85

85

68

15

15

15

29

29 82

35

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

STEERING ASSEMBLY

1 133741X428 Wheel Steering

2 154427 Axle Asm Front

3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh

4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh

5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga

7 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75

9 3366R Bearing Col Strg Blk

10 169832 Link Drag Extended

11 10040600 Lockwasher

13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front

15 145212 Hex Flange Lock

17 156546 Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

18 57079 Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

19 160395 Support Shaft

22 165857 Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx

23 165851 Shaft Asm Pittman

25 154406 Bracket Steering

26 126847X Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

27 136874 Gear Sector

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4

30 76020412 Pin

32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech

36 155099 Bushing Strg 5/8 Id Dash

37 152927 Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

38 133742X428 Insert Cap Strg

39 19133812 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12Ga

40 7810H Locknut Center

41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 640/ 635id

42 145054X428 Boot Dash Steering

43 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

44 153720 Extension Steering Non-Adjust

46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

47 6855M Fitting Grease

51 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins.

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc P

62 167902 Kit Steering Assembly Service

63 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x Gr. 5

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

66 154404 Bearing Arm Pittman

67 72140618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-3/4

68 169827 Brace Axle

79 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga

80 74950612 Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4

82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

85 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

ENGINE

2

1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

29

33

37

33

40

62

13

4

85

78

78

81

3

16

23

45

14

38

44

46

32

31

37

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

ENGINE

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170551 Control Throt/Ch

2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

3 - - - - - - Engine Tec, Model OHV165

(Order parts from engine manufacturer)

4 137351 Muffler Tec 13.5/17 Lt

13 149272 Gasket

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

23 169837 Shield Browning

29 137180 Arrestor Spark

31 174642 Tank Fuel 2.00 Fr

32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel

33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk

37 137040 Line Fuel 20"

38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy

40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line

44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

45 17000612 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

46 19091416 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

78 17060620 Screw 3/8-16x1-1/4

81 73510400 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

85 123528X Bolt Hex Hd Phillips

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc

16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt

17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc

21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Blkz-2A

22 73800500 Nut

23 71110814 Bolt Hex Black

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga

25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62

26 10040800 Lockwasher

26

23

1

24

16

15

12

13

17

25

4

3

8

9

7

8

9

7

2

6

22

21

5

10

5

14

1 140116 Seat

2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )

3 71110616 Bolt

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga

5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged

6 73800600 Nut

7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga

10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat (blk )

12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

39

20

2 3

97410

7

11

14

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Valve Tire

2 65139 Stem Valve

3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only)

5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service

6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)

8 106108X427 Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

9 124635X Tire R Ts 18x8.5-8 C Service

10 7152J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 177430 Decal Fender

14 160396 Decal V-belt Schematic 42"

16 145005 Decal Battery Danger/Poison

20 64-1733-29 Decal HP Engine

- - 138311 Decal Lift Handle

- - 169210 Decal Bypass Lt Hydro

- - 177019 Manual Owner’s English

1 156868 Decal Instruction Operat English

2 162970 Decal Ins Strg Wh

3 164578 Decal Hood Rh

4 164579 Decal Hood Lh

7 164425 Decal Panel Side

9 171448 Decal Fender Logo

10 157002 Decal Danger English

11 4900J Decal Clutch/brake English

6

2

1

5,8

4,10

3,9

11

7

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

DECALS

16

1

12

12

40

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

MOWER LIFT

15

20

161718 20

20

15

20

4

5

6

2

31

65

4

7

8

12

11

31

32

31

32

19

19

13

13

13

13

41

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

MOWER LIFT

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger

2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

6 120183X Bearing Nylon

7 109413X Grip Handle

8 124526X Button Plunger

11 139865 Link Lift Lh

12 139866 Link Lift Rh

13 4939M Retainer Spring

15 173288 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

42

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

MOWER DECK

15

14

13

11

10

98

16

68

37

30

31

32

33

146

148

145

150

45

144

147

147

142

149

142 49

50

51

54

52

53 55

56

34

1

46

44

21 22

24

25

26

27

2

28

29

23

21

21

21

18

18

20

2

48

59

19

4

3

56

21

40

143

36

40

37

40

159

152

151

153 154

157

158

67

153

156

155

90

909192

92

93 94

93

95

114

117 119

116

115

111

118 121

113

113

117

116

118

119

114

115 112

121

43

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

MOWER DECK

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

2 72140506 Bolt

3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42

4 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar

5 4939M Retainer Spring

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched

9 10030600 Washer, Lock

10 140296 Washer, Hardened

11 138498 Blade

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex

21 73680500 Nut

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector Mower 42"

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 80 x 112 Blk Mower

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 2 52

26 110452X Nut, Push Phos & Oil

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 42" Blk

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 42" 6 75 W/G

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel

33 137266 Nut, Toplock 9/16

34 72110614 Bolt

35 133835 Fastener, Christmas Tree

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

40 73680600 Nut

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH

45 4497H Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 69180 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

59 141043 Guard TUV Idler

67 106932X Knob

68 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower

90 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

91 132274 Bracket Asm Noseroller Lh

92 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc

93 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

94 1332264 Roller Nose 38-50”

95 132273 Bracket Asm. Noseroller Rh

111 155197 Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh

112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

113 17060514 Screw Tapping 5/16-18 Unc

114 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18unc

115 72110504 Bolt Carr 5/16-Unc x 1/2

116 4898H Bolt Shld

117 165746 Wheel Gauge Blk

118 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16unc

119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

121 143723 Bracket Extruded Gauge Wheel

142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower

143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42"

144 158634 Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat

146 171977 Bolt Carriage Idler

147 131335 Spring Extension

148 169022 Spring Return Idler

149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow

150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

151 169670 Bracket Clutch Cable

152 169676 Clutch Cable 42"

153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

154 169675 Spring Retainer

155 169671 Spring Retention LVR CLTCH CAB

156 169672 Spacer Clutch Cable

157 169669 Rod Clutch Cable 3/8"

158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4

- - 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8-10,12-15, 31 and 33)

- - 171491 Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SERVICE NOTES

45

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in

materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will

repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be

defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components,

battery (except as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's

warranty on these items.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of

the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be

paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products.

3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery

which we find to be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90)

days, we will exchange the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the

date of the original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date

of original purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and main-

tained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has

been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal

wear of the product.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments,

standard hardware and normal maintenance.

7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:

giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized

dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas

do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights

which vary from locale to locale.

This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

In Canada contact:

Electrolux Home Products

a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

7075 Ordan Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1K6

Electrolux Home Products

a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30909 USA

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Issued January 1980

Revised January 1991

T

E

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U

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S

E

H

®

SERVICE

POLICY

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTIES

FOR

NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS

A. Products Warranted

Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained

below,will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as

used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power

Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,

which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be

DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such ex-

amination within TWO YEARS from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser of Peerless Series 820, 900, 910, 915, 920,

930 transaxles and Series 1100 angle drive and ONE YEAR for all other Peerless products. New Power Train Components incorpo-

rated in equipment used for commercial purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power

Train Components are warranted for NINETY (90) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or by a Tecumseh Authorized

Service Outlet for such examination within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. New Power Train Components In-

corporated in equipment used for rental purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power

Train Components are warranted for THIRTY (30) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Ser-

vice Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser.

B. Products And Items Not Warranted

1. Alterations or Modifications of Power Train Components.

2. Accidents, Normal Maintenance, Failure to follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Manual.

This warranty covers only parts of new Power Train Components which are found upon examination to be defective in material

or workmanship as delivered to the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage

caused by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, failure to follow the instructions

contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts. The cost of normal maintenance and

replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser.

C. Securing Warranty Service

Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered

Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh,

c/o Service Manager, Engine and Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024. Warranty ser-

vice can only be performed by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh at its factory in Grafton, Wisconsin. At the time

of requesting warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay

any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the product to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty

work is performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of

Power Train Components and/or part(s) of the Power Train Components submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.

D. Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties

The foregoing EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any of

its affiliates makes any warranties, representations or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the Power Train Component or

any of its parts, other than as set forth herein.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EI-

THER MAY APPLY TO ANY PART(S) OF POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF

THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH A HEREOF. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or

exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary

from state to state.

E. No Dealer Warranty

Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obliga-

tions or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any part(s) of a Power Train Component. The seller or dealer of part(s) of a

Power Train Component has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify

the terms or limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

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15° MAX.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES

THIS IS A 15° SLOPE

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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