Weed Eater 177019 User Manual

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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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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.

• 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 unclogging 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 roadways.

• 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 mowerrelated 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 attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly slope.

slow

and

gradual

straight

. Do not

down the

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, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components 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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SAFETY RULES

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.

• 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.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always 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 lowest 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain 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.

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

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

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

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

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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")

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 technicians 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”.

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.

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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered 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 REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

(1) Large Flat

Washer

Steering Wheel

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

Steering

Boot

Steering Extension Shaft

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

Steering

Wheel

Insert

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Seat

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Lock

Washer 1/2

(1) Bolt

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

Key

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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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. 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.

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.

INSERT

3/8 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER

5/16 LOCKNUT

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

EXTENSION SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

TAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

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).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

BATTERY BOX DOOR

TERMINAL

FIG. 2

TERMINAL

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ASSEMBLY

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

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER BOLT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

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 Operation section, page 10, for location and function 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.

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

FIG. 3

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

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

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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. 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.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, 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 Operation section of this manual).

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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

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

LIGHTS ON

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

(Automatic Models only)

FREE WHEEL

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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.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

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.

FIG. 4

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.

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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.

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.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

"BRAKE" POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION

FIG. 5

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.

POSITION

IGNITION KEY

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION

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 completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

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 performance.

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.

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.

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OPERATION

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.

GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET

3/8-16 LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL

SHOULDER BOLT

FIG. 6

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.

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.

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 attachment 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.).

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION

"ENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 7

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION

LOW POSITION

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

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.

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OPERATION

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 Responsibilities section in this manual.

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.

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 temperature.

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.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended 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 developed 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).

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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. Shutoff 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.

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 clippings. 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 discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance 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.

FIG. 9

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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

R A

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

Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

N G

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

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.

EVERY 8 HOURS

BEFORE EACH USE

EVERY 25 HOURS

12,3

EVERY 50 HOURS

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.

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

SERVICE DATES

BEFORE STORAGE

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

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

Àÿ

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

Áÿ

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE”

SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

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 chemicals 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 working 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.

TRAILING EDGE UP

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

STAR

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 eventual 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.

CENTER HOLE

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

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.

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

FIG. 11

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient 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.

BLADE

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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).

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 maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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 counterclockwise.

• 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.

OIL DRAIN VALVE

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.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

-20° 0° 30° 40°

-30°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-20° 0°

-10°

32°

FIG. 12

10°

60°

80°

20° 30° 40°

100°

CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION

DRAIN

CAP

TUBE

FIG. 13

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.

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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.

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.

SCREW

BLOWER HOUSING

AIR CLEANER COVER

SCREWS

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 sections.

• 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

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.

SCREW

COOLING FINS

CYLINDER HEAD COVER

SPARK PLUG

FIG. 14

GASKETS

BREATHER TUBE

CARBURETOR TUBE

MUFFLER

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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.

• 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.

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 removing 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 TRACTOR, 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.

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

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.

BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND

“A”

SUSPENSION ARMS

GROUND LINE

FIG. 17

BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND

SQUARE HOLE

ENGINE PULLEY

“A”

CLUTCH SPRING

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

COLLAR

HOUSING GUIDE

LARGE RETAINER SPRING

BRACKET

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 16

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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".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 18

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-TOSIDE.

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.

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "E"

NUT "F"

TRUNNION

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 20

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.

MANDREL PULLEY

IDLER PULLEYS

"D"

FIG. 19

"D"

MANDREL

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 21

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.

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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. Contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE

“ENGAGED”

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

1-9/16"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING ARM

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.

ENGINE PULLEY

CLUTCHING IDLER

STATIONARY IDLER

TRANSMISSION INPUT PULLEY

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.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL LOCK GATE

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

FIG. 24

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 TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FIG. 23

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 toein or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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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.

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 25

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

CHARGED BATTERY

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 26

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)

CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals 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.

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

• 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.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY BOX DOOR

FIG. 27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

KEPS NUT

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

HEX BOLT

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 28

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.

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.

IDLE SPEED

PLATE

SCREW

THROTTLE 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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

FIG. 29

CLAMP SCREW

HOLE “A”

THROTTLE LEVER

FAST

FIG. 30

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment 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 replacement 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 disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Responsibilities 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 storage. 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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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction. rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

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

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”. (if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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”

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

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

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

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.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

RED

FUSE

WHITE

RED

STARTER

BLACK

SOLENOID

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

WHITE

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

BLACK

GROUNDING CONNECTOR

SPARK

PLUG

GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

ALTERNATOR

BLACK

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

FUEL

BLUE

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

LINE

ORANGE

WHITE

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

(CLUTCH OFF)

BLACK

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

IGNITION

UNIT

DIODE

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN/LIGHT B+A1RUN

B + S + A1START

“MAKE”

NONE

A2+L NONE NONE

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

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

BROWN

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

HEADLIGHTS

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

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

BLACK

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ELECTRICAL

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2221

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ELECTRICAL

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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

212

208

209

207

209

206

207

145

208

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

197

169

171

198

164

161

163

159

165

158

162

156

168

166

40 38

120

212

116

202

150

151 51

205

103

200

199

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DRIVE

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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

KEY P A RT NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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46 8

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

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ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

9 7

13 17

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

KEY P A RT NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

WHEELS & TIRES

5,8

4,10

3,9

KEY P A RT 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

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 27 8H 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

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MOWER LIFT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

KEY P A RT NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR P ARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER S165H42A

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SERVICE NOTES

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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 maintained 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:

Electrolux Home Products a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA

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 WARRANTIES 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

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SERVICE

POLICY

Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991

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 examination 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 incorporated 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 Incorporated 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 Service Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser.

B. Products And Items Not W arranted

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 service 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 EITHER 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 obligations 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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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

° SLOPE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES

THIS IS A 15

SIGHTING

GUIDE

15° MAX.

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.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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Weed Eater 177019 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual