IMPORTANT v MANUAL Do Not Away IllllllIIII IlllllllllllllllIllllllll IlllllllI I I II II Illlllllllllll IIIllIll I OWNER'S Throw Ill MANUAL A MODEL: Read this Owner's WARNING: Manual and follow all Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. can result in serious injm% PD20H42STA Failure to do so LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 184617 ml II Rev. 2 02.06.03 TR Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON SAFE OPERATION MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-FING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY' INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT lN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DO NOT: 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.
A IMPORTANT: TO QBSERVE o SAFETY RULES THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. look down and behind before and while backing. Always • Never carry children.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 2.0 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) W/FILTER 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER 3.75 PINTS CHAMPION QCt2YC Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department.
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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.
iwlll,i i iwlll i i i IIHI,I IIIII III I ASSEMBLY : i,iiiii wlllll iii i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN "_ INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 2) LABEL Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob 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.
,,,,,,IH,,,,,I,,,,,nnlII,II,In,I,IIn n iiiii n ,i In i iiiiil,n nu iii Ill nl n n l II n ii in ii I I i i i ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATEWAS PREATrACH EDTOYOU R MOWERTHE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON, ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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iiil,llliiiii iilllllllIll Ill I I OPERATION IILIIIIllLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LIIJIIIllJ/IIJ,ll,,,I lUlI,I,IIIll I lll II II.,ll.,,lll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize Save this manual for future reference. RULES BEFORE OPERATING ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH _ \ CHOKE CONTROL YOUR TRACTOR yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
OPERATION SAFETYGLASSES 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 ° Never use choke to stop engine.
OPERATION • 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. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS "ENGAGED" POSITION (See Fig. 7) 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. NOTE:Adjust surface.
OPERATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, TransmissionEngaged CAUTION: 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.
OPERATION 1111 Jllu,_,ll,,,,H,,,Li AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP ° Before driving the unit in cold weather, thetransmission 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.
OPERATION i i MULCHING MOWING ii m i,i,l_Lllll_,,, TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • • • MAXI_ The special mulching blade wifl recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as Ihey fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
T Check Tire Pressure Chec'k Operator Presence and Interlock Systems If R Check for LooseFasieners .... If T 0 a If V' ........................... Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals................................... t_5 = , , Check Transaxle Cooling If If 1_4 if tf ..........
,I,UlIIIII,nnlHI,nlI,IIIIIIIIII,nlIIIInlIIIIIIIInlII iiiiiiiii III iiiii in ii i II nnl i I i i I i n iii II IIII I I i MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing tenance. BRAKE MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE UP any main- BLADE CENTER HOLE 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).
MAINTENANCE 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°E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. 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.
i MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE OIL FILTER 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. Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
illlllll i i i i illllllllll, illllll i iilllllllllllllllllllllllllll, llllll SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i ii WARNING: M ENTS " * o o • • TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ii ii SERVICE iilllll ii i ii ii illllllll illllllllllll OR ADJUST- 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.
i i ill hill in l i iillllll i i in in i ill I ill nIIHIIIll,U,H,,IH SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFtCATIONS"section of this manual), if tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. • ° • SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
i i i ilnnl iii lulll in l iii inllll nnlll,i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • (See Fig. 23) 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 manual). ° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION , Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS II MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE PULLEY CLUTCHING _ _ ! _ ADJUSTMENT BOLT TRANSMISSION II _ INPUT PULLEY "'_I _ ......... .,.I-I "N_,. ( /"F.:_.._T _ FIG, 26 " "-,. -- TO ADJUST MENT CENTERSPAN EEPER STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- tf 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. FRONT FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 28) WITH A WEAK BATTERY • ° WARNING: 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 "BA-I-rERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS = i i TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST (See Fig. 31) ° 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. • Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. & iii FUEL WARNING: Never store thetractor 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. iiii TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor forwinter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Wafer in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start POINTS Engine 10. valves out of adjustment, Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace spark plug.
CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1, Faultyoperator-safetypresencecontrolsystem. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections, tf not corrected, contact an authorized service cented department. I. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worn, bent or Ioose blade, Mower deck not level, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandra{s. 1. 2. Replace blade. Tighten Level mower deck. 3. 4. 5. CIean underside of mower housing.
TRACTOR SCHEMATIC - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) STARTER BLACK _O ; OH,'_ WH_T'B - ..... dk WF J C_LUTCH! BRAKE (PEDAL UP) l WHITE IGNITION SWITCH I _.l BLACK { BLACK ' (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH ' i BLACK ............ NTC BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) $ j GROUNDING CONNECTOR METER HOUR t_ F h (OPTIONAL) SPARK [ ........
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. t 2 8 t6 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 52 90 NOTE: PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR CHASSIS - - MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 9 10 11 13 14 t7 18 23 24 25 26 28 30 31 33 34 35 37 38 39 58 64 142 145 159 166 206 207 208 209 258 259 261 263 264 NOTE: PD20H42STA PART NO.
TRACTOR DRIVE - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 t5 t7 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 51 54 65 67 7t 68 82 87 88 91 NOTE: PART NO.
TRACTOR KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t 12 PART NO. 171683 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 73800600 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 t21246X - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-I6unc X t Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/ins. 3/8-16 Uric Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Smgmt Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga. Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 24 25 NOTE: 38 PRODUCT PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 DECALS 11 16 4 4 3 10 2 20 9 \ 8 6 12 14 13 KEY NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 170771 17720408 4 5 6 8 t0 13 14 16 t7 23 25 26 29 31 32 33 37 38 41 44 45 46 72 8t 112 149723 160589 159955 171877 162797 165391 148456 11050600 17060624 169837 145996 73920600 137180 185534 140527 123487X 137040 181654 139277 17670412 17000612 19091416 183906 73510400 3645J NOTE: PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Briggs Model 407777 (Order Parts from Engine Mfg.
TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 DECK 68 157 156 155 151 153 154 53 33 134 1t7 jl 119 118 1{ -___= 4 t4 J 5 6 19 21 42 deck 42 man-t-path 4.
TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 t6 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 52 53 54 55 56 59 67 68 - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 DECK PART NO. KEY NO.
TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO.
TRACTOR MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER PD20H42STA PRODUCT NO. 954 56 95-09 LIFT KEY NO_ t 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 37 38 40 4I 49 50 NOTE: PART NO.
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.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL HILL, _q 15 DEGREES _hb MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes, I. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
PARTS AND SERVICE Your PO_4 PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT your dealer/place PARTS: 1. Consult 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, 3. For replacement a. Model b. Description NOTE: parts, of purchase.
