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- Page 1 MODEL NO. PO18H42STA 18.0 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 184523 02.03.03 TR 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 THROW ING 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 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. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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: W/Filter: W/Out Filter: 3.0 Pints SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: CHARGING SYSTEM:... -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Insert Shaft (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Bolt... -
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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. - Page 7 • Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. SEAT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 2 CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. •...
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Page 8: Assembly
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” 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 mean- ing. REVERSE NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions... - 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL...
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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 dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. -
Page 12: To Operate On Hills
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. -
Page 13: Before Starting The Engine
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. 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. - Page 14 PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- vel oped during shipping of your tractor.
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Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
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 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) -
Page 16: Maintenance
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te 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 Ad just ments section of this manual). -
Page 17: Clean Air Screen
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. •... - Page 18 ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fi ns to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. • Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine. •...
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Page 19: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... -
Page 20: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"... -
Page 21: To Replace Motion Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake. • Disengage transmission by placing freewhel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. - Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 25 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 TRANS MIS SION” in the Operation section of this manual. TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
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Page 23: Interlocks And Relays
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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. Slide terminal cover over terminal. •... -
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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl... -
Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. -
Page 26: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
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 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. -
Page 27: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE 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 CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE... -
Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 ELECTRICAL... - Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push -In 175685...
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Page 30: Chassis And Enclosures
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-pl.lt_stlt_50... - Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 174996 Panel Asm.
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 DRIVE...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 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...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Wash er 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 31H777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 137352 Muffl...
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Page 38: Seat Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140116 Seat 140551 Brack et Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Wash er 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 73800600 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi... - Page 39 Decal Deck “B” 42” 158166 De cal Fender Logo WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 157140 175784 160396 145005 184754 138311 169210 184523 184524 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 Rim Asm 6"front Service 278H 9040H 106108X624 Rim Asm 8"rear Service 106268X 7152J...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 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...
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Page 42: Mower Deck
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_deck_man-t-path_3... -
Page 43: Repair Parts - Tractor
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO18H42STA, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-61 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 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857... - Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 46: Warranty
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. 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 fi... - Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.