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                         IMPORTANT MANUAL                                Do Not Throw Away
02153
OWNER'S MANUAL
      WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all 
Warnings and Safety In struc tions.  F a ilure 
MODEL:
to do so can result in serious  injury.
PR20PH42STD
LAWN TRACTOR
 
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
             186914  Rev. 1   08.21.03  MH/TR
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 THROW ING OBJECTS.  FAILURE  TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.     Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.  If tires lose trac- I. GENERAL OPERATION  tion,  disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight      Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the  down the slope. manual and on the machine before
                    
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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. WARNING:  In order to prevent ac ci - den tal starting when setting up, trans-      Never carry passengers or children even with the blades  off. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,  alwa ys dis con nect spark plug wire       Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways  and place wire where it can not contact  look 
                    
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                        PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasoline Capacity 3.5 Gallons        Read and observe the safety rules. and Type: Unleaded Regular     Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for  Oil Type(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)    and using your tractor.  SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)     Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- Oil Capacity: W/ Filter:     4.0 Pints     age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.  W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC   WARN
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering  Wheel Insert (1) Washer   17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob  Steering Slope Sheet Adapter Steering Sleeve (1) Locknut  1/2-20  Steering Sleeve Extension (1) Oil Drain Tube  (1) Large Flat  Washer (2) Keys (2) Mulch Blades (1) Locknut  1/4-28  (4)  Retainer Springs              (double loop) (4) Adjusting Bar  (4) Locknut  3/8-16  (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Washers  (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels  3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 5                                        
                    
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                        02173 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.  Stan dard  STEERING WHEEL  wrench sizes are listed. INSERT (1)  3/4" wrench (1)  Tire pressure gauge LOCK
                    
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                        02115 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See Op-  er a tion section for location and function of  Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. con trols)     Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing  seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly  WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low  of seat to tractor. all in struc tions in the Op era  tion section of this manu  al. Be      Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- s
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER  CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. THE MULCHER  The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory  PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES  for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. for best cutting performance. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH      Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT  PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE B
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHENGAGED CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) DA
                    
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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 ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION CHOKE AT TACHMENT   CLUTCH SWITCH CONTROL LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER THROTTLE  CONTROL 0 60 60 AMPS ATTACHMENT  LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL  HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT  KNOB FORWARD DRIVE
                    
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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 dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or  per forming an y adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles  00155 or stan dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR CAUTION:  Always stop tractor com- TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)  plete ly, as described above, before leav- Your tractor is eq
                    
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                        01977 OPERATION     The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2   AT TACHMENT   AT TACHMENT CLUTCH   inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches  LIFT LEVER SWITCH PULL OUT TO during hot months.  For healthier and better looking HIGH  "ENGAGE"  POSITION lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.     For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches  LOW in height should be mowed twice.  Make the fi rst cut  POSITION relatively high; the second to desired height.  TO ADJUST GAU
                    
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                        OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTA CH - TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MENTS When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine  has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move  Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and  fuel from the tank to the engine. comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac-     Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged  tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,  position. while on a slope,
                    
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                        OPERATION  PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION:  Never engage or disengage  freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning.  00272 To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating  FIG. 11 tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any      If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to  trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- ve l oped during shippi
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main-  te nance. CENTER  HOLE BRAKE OPERATION FLAT WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance  at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.  LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments  STAR section of this manual). TIRES     Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT  BLADE BOLT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this 
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least  TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one  Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause  year. the battery to “leak” power. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine      Remove terminal guard. and after each eight (8) hours of operation.  Tighten oil fi ll      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst  then RED  bat- cap/dipstick securely each time y
                    
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                        00667 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER    To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,  Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester  cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are  (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- kept clean at all times. age. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely  SPARK PLUGS  dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and  Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowin
                    
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                        01698 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD  JUST - MENTS:  Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.  Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.  Place attachment clutch  in “DISENGAGED” position.  Turn ignition key  to “STOP” 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
                    
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                        01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower  BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH height about 1/8".     Recheck measurements after adjusting. 01267 BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER  00598 TO GROUND TO GROUND GROUND LINE A A NUT “E” FIG. 19 NUT “F” TRUNNION SUS PEN SION  ARM 01553 FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 LIFT LINK  ADJUSTMENT NUT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT  FIG. 20 (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.