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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. PO165H42A 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 176085 Rev.1 2.23.01 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
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: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: EXHAUST: .005 - .007 GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE:... -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel (1) Lock Insert Washer 1/2 (1) Bolt (1) Locknut 5/16-18... -
Page 6: Assembly
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. - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Assembly
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. -
Page 9: Operation
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OPERATION REVERSE FORWARD... - Page 10 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. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL FREE WHEEL CONTROL...
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Page 11: How To Use Your Tractor
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. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Before Starting The Engine
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. -
Page 14: 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. -
Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension... -
Page 16: Operator Presence System
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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). -
Page 17: Clean Air Screen
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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. •... - Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
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Page 19: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. •... - Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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".
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 26) • 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. •...
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Page 23: Interlocks And Relays
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS KEPS NUT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE FIG. 29 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. -
Page 24: 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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter. - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel.
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Page 27: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE BATTERY FUSE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE BLACK BLACK... -
Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A ELECTRICAL D .C... - Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch Interlock Push -In 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169831 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 155923 Saddle Flat Lt 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168348X012 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 155927 Panel Asm.
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A DRIVE...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 (Order parts from the transaxle manufacturer) 165619 Rod, Shift 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 10040400 Washer Lock 1/4 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr.
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Page 34: Steering Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A STEERING ASSEMBLY... - Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 154427 Axle Asm Front 156483 Spindle Asm Lh 157473 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 310707 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140116 Seat 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 73800600 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 19131614...
- Page 39 Decal Fender 160396 Decal V-belt Schematic 42" 145005 Decal Battery Danger/Poison 170945 Decal HP Engine 133671 Pad Footrest 138311 Decal Lift Handle 176085 Manual Owner’s English 176086 Manual Owner’s French PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Valve Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A MOWER LIFT 17 18 20...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 109413X Grip Handle 124526X Button Plunger...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A MOWER DECK 153 154...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO165H42A MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 72140506 Bolt 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 10030600...
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Page 46: 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. - Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE 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.