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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: MODEL: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PD 185H42 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 188774 11.13.03 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUFFING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURYOR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the •...
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sum the area isclear of other people beforemowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades cidental starting when setting...
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a new tractor. Ithas been designed, engineered and manufacturedto give GASOLINECAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problemyoucannot easily rem- OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact yournearest authorizedservice center/ SAE5W-30 (below32°F) department.
- Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat BoontQ (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 7:<is , .se. Stee .ring _---_, iWr hee' (1) Knob (2) Keys (1) W_//Large Flat / _'_1)Locknut 1/2-20 © Slope Sheet 11) Locknut 1/4-28 __lili_i_i_ili_i_i_ili_ilili!ili!l_i_U,', "ex_'''4-2ox'-',, Gauge Wheels (4) Retainer.S.prings ,.(4) Washers...
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY Yournew 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 correcttools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socketwrench set will make assembly easier.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY • Place freewheel control in "transmissiondisengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual). SHOULDER BOLT • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remove banding holdingthedeflectorshieldupagainst tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See eration section for location and function controls) _WARNING:...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE RETAINER._ The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for shippingpurposes. 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 Forbest cutting results,mower housingshould be properly leveled.See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
- Page 9 OPERATION These symbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNmON ENGINE OFF UGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
- Page 10 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. ATTACHMENT UGNT CLUTCH LEVER IGNmON SWITCH...
- Page 11 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may (See Fig. 7) TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch.
- Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure hills with slopes greater than 15° and I _lh WARNING: Do not drive up or down...
- Page 13 OPERATION Insertkey intoignitionand turnkeyclockwiseto"START" BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after •...
- Page 14 OPERATION • Move motion control lever to full forward position and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to position and hold for five (5) seconds.
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE .AINT NANCE SCN OUL " Ch.ksre.eopeo n Chock Tire Pressure Chock Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Chock for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcstion Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_1.:...
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE tenance. CENTER HOLE 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 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. •...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE CLAMP _ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. FUELRLTER_ SPARK PLUGS FIG. 17 Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing CLEANING season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occursfirst.
- Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in"DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to"STOP"...
- Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) • Raise mower to its highest position. "MANDREL • At the midpointofbothsides 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"...
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE • Pull beltslack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over • Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, cooling fan blades. depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- •...
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'I-rERY MOTION CONTROL , NEUTRAL (See Fig. 28) LEVER LOCK GATE erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Lift seat pan to raised position. • DisconnectBLACKbattery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in same positionas old battery. • FirstconnectRED battery cable to positive(+) terminal HEADLIGHT with hex boltand keps nut as shown.
- Page 24 STORAGE ENGINE 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. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: ITIS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...
- Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filten Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Chackwiring, swit_.hea and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
- Page 27 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE _" STARTER [---_---7 WHITE , O , O_,'-- BLACK (PEDAL UP) (_LUTCH / BRAKJE WHITE (NOT OCCUPIED) SWWCH SEAT SWITCH WHIT,_E_E [ -- - I ..' : " BLACK...
- Page 28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) . ELECTRICAL I ill...
- Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uricx 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156 4799J Cable Battery 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. Red w/16 wire 44"...
- Page 30 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) • CHASSIS _258 ..----- 159 _38_14 chassis_elite svjoro_4...
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X012 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 179174X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1/2...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) . DRIVE 15" drive-hydro.stlt_34...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 154778 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 114-1/2 unc (Order Parts From Transaxle Manu- 142432 Guide Belt facturer) 134683 165619 Rod Shift 169183...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) STEERING ASSEMBLY ""-"-'37 _'-"--36 steedng_ol.lt 47...
- Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob_l PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188712 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric x 1...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 Decal Oper 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 186164 Decal Hood LH 186163 Decal Hood Rh 189289 Decal Side Panel Logo 145005 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 189288 Decal HP Engine...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) ENGINE • "33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_48...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PDI85H42STA) ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170551 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Briggs Model 31 P777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.) 137352 Muffler 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Oil Drain 169837 Shield, Browning/Debris Guard 137180...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) MOWER DECK 106._, +.-, 1 03 105 152_ • , o__ 42_deck_man-t-path...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spacer, Retainer 182032X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 122052X Guard TUV Idler 72140506 Bolt 173442 Knob Round 138017 Bracket Asm Fr, Sway Bar 3/42 171598 V-Belt, 42" Mower 165460 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) MOWER LIFT ..,_O 161718 lift-rh.1 piece_3...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD185H42ST (PD185H42STA) MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Spr9 W/plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 178981 Pin Groove 2" 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id...
- Page 44 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer pumhaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mated- als 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 45 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,,,,,,, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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