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KGRO GT44185A Owner's Manual

18.5 hp 44 inch lawn tractor
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151349
03,11.96
KFsW
PRINTED IN U,S.A;

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  • Page 1 151349 03,11.96 KFsW PRINTED IN U,S.A;...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Pra_l:i_e_ fQr Ride:On Mowers IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OEJ EGTS FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COUED RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IILCHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Reads uncle:_l_nd and f_iloWall insimcllons In the manual ,Tragic' a ccidents can occurif the operatoris no[ aled to [he and ontbe machine beforestadlng.
  • Page 3 Always Observe the "SAFETY RULES". SPARK PLUG: CHAM,blON RJtgLM (GAP'. 030"} MODEL VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 004"_ 006" NUMBER' GT44185A EXHAUST; 007"- 009" SERi . GROUND SPEED [M_H}; FORWARD: NUMBER "'": " : _" tst ;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OFCONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .;...;..;..._.;..;..,..:..SAFETY RULES ...; ............SERVICE AND 'ADJUSTMENTS o.,;.,.,:..:..; ..; 19-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..: "': :.:._!Li.!.:....... ;...;..:..;. 26 CUSTOMERRESPONSIBJLITIES ... ;.;.._.. 3, 15-1B TROUBLESHOOTING ;;.;.;........27-28 WARRANTY °._._..;._;.;.; ......L.'..... 51 REPAIR PARTS -,TRACTOR::_.o, ......
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bagcontentsshown full size Parts packed separately in carton [1) Hex Boll 1/2-13x steering Wheel - :. " I ' ;_'Manua Parts Bag • Parts bag €o'ntentsnot shown full size 16 x.12 Gauge Steering Wheel ." •...
  • Page 6 Your new tractor has bee:n asser_bled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembfed for shipping purposes To ensure safe and pr0per bperatldr_of _ihdrirbctor, ell parts and hardware _/ouassembfe must be tightened securely, Use the correct toots as r]e£essapz to ir)sure praisertightness; :..
  • Page 7 ..ASSEMBLY ]NSTALL_ sEAT {See Fig. 3) CONNECT BATTERy (See Fig. 2) Adjust Seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardl:?cardpack!ng on sea[ pan. nsIs.i Before connecting'battel;y, re- F!lac_ seat oil seat pen arid assembleshoulder bolt. move mete bracelets Wrstwatch CAUTION: DOnot short battery termi- Assemblea'd ustmentboff {ocl_washei'andllatwasher bands, r ngs, etc._ "...
  • Page 8 ..ASSEMBL Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See '_eotrestand retain with doub{e lODeretainer spring. Figs. 4 and 6) Be sure tractoris on level surface and mower suspension , spring. :" i " " arms are ralsed with attachment lift control Engage park- Turn 'l_elght &d ustr:nent knob cloclw_,iseto remove Ing _rake,...
  • Page 9 ASSElViBLY _¢HECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITYPRODUCT,! • . PLEASE THE- O t_oWIN CNECKUSTr All assembly instructions have Been completed .1" NO :remainingieose pa_s In carton.,, ./" Baflery:IspJ;o'#eriyprepai'ed and chargadr (Minimum 1 hour at 6 am!hs);;...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the Uroduct: Learn and understand their meaning BATFERY CAUTION REVERSE WARNING ,<_ : !i i:¸ LIGHTSON LIGHTS OEF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH mxJ - ..@ Dd{'E' R'E •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR C0mpa_;eis us ra o"sw ' I_ yo_i_traci{3r to (amliia.rize ¥obrsBff w)ih ihe(ocetions (_f _ iad(_iJs conirols andaddstm_nisL 8 _va thisrnanual'for future'reference. " " ' " " LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 12 .... • ._..oPEl ..: • The operaJlonof anytractor can result in foi'eigfi ob eels thrown into'the eyes,which can result - k"_t'_:_'_',_4 ;_ in severe eye damage; Alwayswearsafetyglassee0r:eyesbteldswhileoperatingyourtracto_:, :._ or perform ng any adjustments ol:repaVa. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the ;:: spectecle'e OFstai_dardSafety'glasses.: ::""_, ::,,.,:,;L , ::'.!.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 7) Adjust gauge wheelswith tractoron a fiat level surface. Adjus! mower to desired cutting height. - h €.W th s opec gl;eaf_er than 15° and do not dr ve across any slope. ',"...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION ADD GASOLINE the choke centre In small steps aI[owlng the engine to accept small ohaeges in speed and load untl the Fill fuel tank Use fresh, c!ean regular unleaded Choke'control Fefuli_, in, If the engine starts to rub gaS0flnewith a minimum of 87octan& (Ueeof leaded i:oughly, puff tl_mchoke cal:_trol o ut s]!ghtly for a few gasoline Wllliffcreese carbonand ead oxide depbsits •...
  • Page 15 ..:CUSTOMER'; ..' ..SPON SU L B! IT • _.,_:=.:[_:_;: :_//_/_,,i _'; _ _/ _ _.: ._+:_/ _i._ _ ,: " ,,_, REGULAR:SERvIce:"_,s YOU COMPLETE ', :,,' " e<''z" _'_' ;_h¢_:NN_ake)perai!or;i.,!)_ i :i: V' V"..: :: ..V':: ..
  • Page 16 CUSTOMERRESPONSIB UTIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. !2) Always observesafety rules when_erformlngany mainte: Care should' be tai_enl i o keep the blade balanced nance, = ..t_nbalanbedblade wl[Icauseexcessive vibrationand even- tua['d_magD to mower and e_fi-gin e. BRAKE OPER,a, TION : ! , :,:' , "!mi_ebi_deCan(De sharpehe_lv,,ith a fileor Ona grinding if unit requireshiore than six (6) ieet stopplr{g distance at...

  • Page 17: Air Screen

    CUSTOMERRESPONSiBILmES BATTERY • =_ameve drainplug • After qll has drained completely, replace ell drain plug "_eur tiaqtorhas a battery charging system whichIs suffi- ' and tighten securely, ..cient for normal USer However, periodLccharging of the • , Refill engine _,yith o!l threogll 0il fill dipstick tube. pour battery with an automotive charger will extend itslife.
  • Page 18 REPAIR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITHES DRIVE MUFFLER A R FILTER (See Fig. 16) Inslhect a nd rap.lacecorrodedmuif!0r and spark arrester (if Yo r engne wll net run properly using adldy air filter. equipped) as it could ei'eate a fire hazard and/or damage. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours Ofopera- tion o[ every season!' Service l_apsr cadridge sveryil00 SPARKPI_UGS:;!,...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE oR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully'and set parking brake • Placegearshift lever in neutral(N) position _." _, i " Place attachment clutch in'_DISENGAGED"positionJ __- ,,Turnilgnttten key OFF andremevekey.' ; ' : •...
  • Page 20 ..i..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRbNT_tO-BAcKAbJuSTMENT(SeeFigs.20;,nd21)- _' ':to REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT IMPORTANT, DECKMUST BELEVEL'SlDE-TO-SlDE: IF MowER 'DI_VE BEL'_ REMOV_,L rSee F n 22_- THE FOLLOW NG FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT S • _: - _. = • • NECESSARY,SE SURETOADJUSTBOTH FRONTLINKS = Park tractor orialeve!surface.

  • Page 21: Blade

    SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24) (See Eig, 23) YoUr tractor is equippedwith an adjustable brake system Parkthe tractoron level surface. Engage parkingbrake which ls mounted on the right side o! the transaxle. If tractgi"...

  • Page 22: Engine

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (Seel_ig_ 25) Parkthe tra_:16r o n eve surface, Engage parkingbrake. For assls(ance, there Is a belt installationguide decal on LOCK GATE bottom side of left footrest, " ..Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MowER" in this section of thts mahbal._ :- "...

  • Page 23: To Start Engine With Weak Battery

    TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAl-rERY ,TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 29) Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the grill a", ateexplosivegeseso Keepsparks,flame • Replace bulb In holder and push bulb holde_securely .
  • Page 24 -ANDADJUSTIViENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (SeeFig, ; , - . , , ..' • Tl_e throttle, c ontrbl has been pi-e_et at the f&ctory and ad ustmeni should'not be i_erbessaryCheck adjusti_ent as deser bed be ow before Ioosenifigcable. If adjustment is necessary, pi'oceed as follows: i: "...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTlVIENTS .."'; "_ IMPO'RTA'NT_ : N'EVER':rAMP_:R WITH +HE ENGIN;' TO ,_DJUs3":CARBURETOR GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET EOR PROPER (see 33• 34) ENGINE SPEED, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CANI BE The carburetqr has been preset at the factory and edusi: DANGEROUS.
  • Page 26 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of lhe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM MPORTANT: IT'[S IMPORT,_NT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEMPARTSSUCHAS CARBURETOR =UELFILTER.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wlfi not siart Oul of fuel Flfl fue! lank, Sea 'ere START ENGINE" tn Operallon seclien• Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Walt several minutes before agempflng f0 ¸slap Engine Seeded Reolace spark plug, Sad sparkplug. Oidy alr tiger, 5.;, Clean/.reotaca air tilter, Dldy fuel fflter R_place fuel fleer•...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Engine contMues to run Faultyooeralor-safety p resence conbot s yslem Check wMng swltch_S.,:andconnecgons if not when opQrator leaves seal cerrected contact an authorized service cenlad deparlmeni with attachmen{ clutch .. engaged" , .o,,ooo b,o,o gh;e obe,; Poorcut-uneven Worh: baht or'loose biade LBvolmowordeck.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER GT44185A SCHEMATIC BLACK " © © BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER 1BLACK WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UPI WHITE SEATSW,TCH IGNITION SWITCH , : • (NOT OCCUPIED) 3LACK 0_c;,- L, ':_-- - +- -___- =ATT'MENTCLU3CH':_...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _.- MODEL NUMBER GT44185A ELECTRICAL PAR3" DESCRIPTION l .volt 26 ,rnp 146139 Bolt He;_Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 74760412 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 19091016 10040400 Washer Lock HW Helical 1/4 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-_0 Une...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER GT44185A CHASSIS...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER GT44185A CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis _/Veldmenl 140356 Dr#,w Bar "7490612 ScrewThdro 3/8-16x314Ty4t 145206 Saddle 126471X Ctip Insulated 145203 Dashboard 72140608 Bolt Cardags 3/8-16 x 1 145222 PaneIDashboard 145221 Panel Dashboard 123801X550 Assy.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR'_ - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER GT4a185A DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. • DESCRIPTION Nut. Lock HsxW/lns 5/16-18 138788 Transax[e; Peerless, 6 Speed, 73800500 Ln_ Cuch Model Numbef820-0168 105710X Clip Fde[ Line 2 110422X Spdng, Brake Return 126471X Spring Return, Clutch 121327X, Pu[[ey, Transsxle 105709X...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER GT44185A STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- _ MODEl. NUMBER GT4,_!85A STEERING ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRII_TION DBSCRIPT[ON Bracket Pvt Ma CI Lvr 140044 Wheel Steering Ayp/P/L B[k 138170 , TieRed:' 2,142033 Axle Asm Fr LT 139929 '. Washer 11/32x3/4x 16Ga. 145410 SplndleAsm 19111216 Washei_Lack Hvy HIcI Set 5/16 145413 SpindleAsm 10040500...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A ENGINE " 33 0P'i_IONA_ EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -., MODEL NUMBER GT44185A ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 143885 C0nti'01Tt_rot Fig, Inv180_ 37 9 17720410 Screw Hex'rhd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 ..Engine B&S, Model No;" 42D707 106373X Muffler E×babst B&s Opp Dora 139129 ClampTubeDouble Engine 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A SEAT...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER GT44185A sEAT PART DESCRIPTIO_J 140i18 Seat 2500/1518 ElacldBIk Bracket Pivot Seal 140551 5 145005' Clip Push In' Nut l_SckHex w/Iris 3/8-16 UNC 73800600 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZI Pan Seat i405521 121245X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A MOWER LIFT 32 :"...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GT44185A MOWER LIFT PAR'[ DESCRIPTION 121006X "Rod Lever 140673. Shaft;Lift 74780624 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 109413X Gdp Handle 124526X Buftori, Plunger 190 122364X: Pluhge_', Levet;i 2876H Spring .: :": 145537 L6(Lf I_H i 145536 -LInk, Llft, RH..'...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - IV]ODEL NUMBER GT44185A MOWER DECK PART " PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Deck Asm, Mower 44'_Vented t40579 137273 Spring, Secondary " NL&Crownlock 5/16_18 ; 52. 139245 Pulley, Id[erV Groove 73680500 53. 137789 _hield, Idler_14!','!':; : 72110506 Bolt Carriage 51"16-18 x 3/4 Runner;...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS _TRACTOR ;._ MODEL NUMBER GT44185A PEERLESS TRANSAXLE .. MODEL NUMBER 820-0i69...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ,. MODEL NUMBER GT44185A PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 820-016B REF PART REF=PART. NO._ DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ,ur&ear,_Ste_i, 778203A:_-_I 2;_Te1411:t'(5 772098A'_ Transaxle.Cover _ur Gear, steel,:19 Teeth (6.) 778273 ,'.' 2 _740155 ':=!, Needle searing 778199 _ul:Gear, Steel; 15 Teeth (2#...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTSRAcTOR. MODEL GT441B5A NUMBER DECALS' B. '_4"t 597'- 143224 '_=. Wheel Weights 139346 LBD48 _ Snow Blade:. LSB42 _ ' snow B Owe ; TR01' Ga der Bade::' " TXll S eeve H c6 - : 151422_ 141872 _ WHEELS &TIRES PABT NO,,- DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    TECOMSE_ Issued January 198o Ra_lsed Jar_uary 1991 WARRANTIES N COMPONENTS ,, wilt, Power Train Component(which as used herein omponenl), purposes, which Is lound upon EXCEPTrany be DEFECTIVE iN examlnattoh by any Tecumseh Tecumseh's omthe data of sale to the originalconsumerpurcnaser 61 Peerless Series 820,800, 910 915, 920, 930 transaxlesand Sedes.110O angle ddve andONE YEAR for all other Peerless products.;New Power Train Compohants incorporatedin equipment used for coi_mm:ctalpub:posesare w_rranted Inthesame manner abd to the same e×tent EXCEPT such PowerTrain Components are WarTanted foi"NINETY (90) DAYS ONLY and must ba recelve'd byTecumse_ or by a ;recurnsehAulho _lzedServ;ce Culler f{_r s uch examinationwllhln...
  • Page 52 •SUGGESTED:GUIDE FORSI " " _-ONLYRIDE UPANDDOWN HILL, :NOT ACROSS RILL...

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