IMP ORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Th r ow Aw a y
OWNER'S MANUAL
WAR NING:
Rea d th is Ow n er 's Ma n u a l a n d follow
a ll Wa r n in gs a n d Sa fety In str u ction s.
F a ilu r e to d o so ca n r esu lt in ser iou s
in ju r y.
MODEL:
P R185H42STD
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE P ROTECTION DURING OP ERATION
178087 Rev. 1 2.13.01 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportant
safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Nevercarrypassengersorchildrenevenwiththeblades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking.
Nevercarrychildren. Theymayfalloffandbeseriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac-
tor.
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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
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.
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.
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use common sense
whentowing. Operateonlyatthelowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
thegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrol
of your tractor.
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CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transport-
ing,adjustingormakingrepairs,always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wirewhereitcannotcontactsparkplug.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerand
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
containleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknown
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
afterhandling.
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CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseofanewTractor.
Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogive
you the best possible dependability and performance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
2.0 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and
the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
W/FILTER
W/OFILTER 3.75 PINTS
4.0 PINTS
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .040")
CHAMPION RC12YC
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward:
Reverse
0-5.5
0-2.4
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Read and observe the safety rules.
Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining,caringforand
using your tractor.
TIRE PRESSURE:
CHARGING SYSTEM:
BATTERY:
FRONT:
REAR:
14 PSI
10 PSI
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Followtheinstructionsunderthe"CustomerResponsi-
bilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered 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.
AMP/HR:
30
MIN. CCA:
240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
27–35 FT. LBS.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearestauthorizedservicecenter/department(SeeREPAIR
PARTS section of this manual).
InthestateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section
4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Otherstates
mayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................4, 16-19
ASSEMBLY................................................................ 6-8
OPERATION............................................................. 9-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE....................................... 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................20-25
STORAGE ................................................................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................27-28
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ..................................30-45
WARRANTY ................................................................ 46
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UNASSEMBLEDPARTS
Seat
Steering Wheel
Steering
Wheel Insert
(1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge
Steering
Extension
Shaft
(1) Knob
(1) Hex Bolt
3/8-16 x 1
Steering
Sleeve
(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Steering Adapter
Slope Sheet
(1) Large Flat
Washer
(1) Lock
washer 3/8
(2) Keys
(2) Mulch Blades
(1) Locknut
5/16-18
(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
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ASSEMBLY
Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembledforshippingpurposes. 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.
INSERT
3/8 HEX BOLT
Utility knife
Pliers
(1) 9/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthismanual,itmeans
when you are in the operating position (seated behind the
steeringwheel).
Tirepressuregauge
3/8 LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON
STEERING
BOOT
STEERING
WHEEL
UNPACK CARTON
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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.
TABS
ADAPTER
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
5/16 LOCKNUT
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
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Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall
5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
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Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
TAB
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
SLOTS
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Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straightforward.
Removesteeringwheeladapterfromsteeringwheeland
slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
Positionsteeringwheelsocrossbarsarehorizontal(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.
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
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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"inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
section of this manual for charging instructions).
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Snapsteeringwheelinsertintocenterofsteeringwheel.
Removeprotectivematerialsfromtractorhoodandgrill.
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IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
SEAT PAN
TOROLLTRACTOROFFSKID(SeeOperation
section, page 10, for location and function of
controls)
LABEL
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
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Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal.
Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengagetransmission(See“TOTRANSPORT”inthe
Operation section of this manual).
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Roll tractor forward off skid.
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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Removeadjustmentknobandflatwashersecuringseat
tocardboardpackingandsetasideforassemblyofseat
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
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slideseatuntilacomfortablepositionisreachedwhich
allowsyoutopressclutch/brakepedalallthewaydown.
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section, page 10, for location and func-
tion of controls)
WARNING:Beforestarting,read,understandandfollow
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.
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Be sure all the above assembly steps have been
completed.
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Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" po-
sition.
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Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
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Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
Pressliftleverplungerandraiseattachmentliftleverto
its highest position.
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Starttheengine.Afterenginehasstarted,movethrottle
control to idle position.
SEAT
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Releaseparkingbrake.
Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly
drive tractor off skid.
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Applybraketostoptractor,setparkingbrakeandplace
motion control lever in neutral position.
SEAT PAN
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
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ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE
MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR
MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED
WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED
SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH
PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST
BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE
YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES
THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE
MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See“TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING”intheService
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.
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
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Remove high performance blades and install mulcher
blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER
RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)
NOTE:Ifyouinstalledthemulchingbladesyouwillneedtoinstall
themulcherplate.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor,checktoseethat
the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
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Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOUOPERATEANDENJOYYOURNEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROMTHIS
QUALITYPRODUCT.
CAUTION:Donotremovedeflectorshield
frommower.Raiseandholdshieldwhen
attaching mulcher plate and allow it to
rest on plate while in operation.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
MULCHER
PLATE
Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharged. (Minimum1
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.
LATCH
HOOKS
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
FIG. 4
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
NOTE:Themulcherbladeswilldischargeandbaggrass,but
forbestbagginganddischarginginstallthehighperformance
WHILELEARNINGHOWTOUSEYOURTRACTOR,PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
blades.
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.
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Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install
highperformanceblades,(seeBLADEREMOVALinthe
CUSTOMERRESPONSABILITYsectionofthismanual).
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Storemulcherbladesandmulcherplateinasafeplace.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation
of optional grass catcher accessory.
Itisimportanttopurgethetransmissionbeforeoperating
yourtractorforthefirsttime. Followproperstartingand
transmission purging instructions (See “TO START
ENGINE”and“PURGETRANSMISSION”intheOpera-
tion 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
REVERSE
FORWARD
FAST
SLOW
LIGHTS ON
OVER TEMP
LIGHT
ENGINE ON
ENGINE OFF
OIL PRESSURE
PARKING BRAKE
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
MOWER LIFT
FUEL
CHOKE
MOWER HEIGHT
P
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
HIGH
LOW
PARKING BRAKE
15
15
15
KEEP AREA CLEAR
SLOPE HAZARDS
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
IGNITION
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsofvariouscontrolsandadjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
LIGHT
SWITCH
POSITION
IGNITION
SWITCH
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
AMMETER
CHOKE
CONTROL
LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
PARKING
BRAKE
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
FREE WHEEL
CONTROL
FIG. 5
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mowerblades,orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and
direction of tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and
adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour
tractor.
AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of
battery.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
THROTTLECONTROL: Usedforcontrollingenginespeed.
CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL: Usedfordeclutchingandbrak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB-Usedtoadjustthemower
cutting height.
PARKINGBRAKE:Locksclutch/brakepedalintothebrake
position.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for
pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
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