Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8...
Page 5 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Slope Sheet; Seat
5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain Tube 3TEERING 7HEEL Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steer...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (2) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po s...
Page 7 - er a tion section for location and function of
7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al. Be sure tractor is in a we...
Page 8 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECKLIST
8 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 on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be proper...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FO...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 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. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used t...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD; TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
11 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign obj...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) 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.• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear sh...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS
14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has b...
Page 15 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART d SPINDLE ZERK d FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK c SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL d GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE e REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT ...
Page 16 - TRACTOR
16 MAINTENANCE 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 un- bal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual dam age to mower and engine.• The blade can be ...
Page 17 - BATTERY; TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
17 FIG. 11 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient 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 ...
Page 18 - CLEANING; AIR FILTER
18 MAINTENANCE 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 or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless t...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP...
Page 21 - TO LEVEL MOWER
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig .20) • With all t...
Page 22 - TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual)....
Page 23 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-; TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
23 ADJUSTMENT BOLT NEUTRAL LOCK GATE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembl...
Page 25 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
25 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. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stori...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 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/r...
Page 28 - LIMITED WARRANTY
28 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, ...
Page 29 - REPAIR PARTS; SCHEMATIC
29 BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED RED RED RED WHITE BLACK BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK/WHITE BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE BROWN BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY BLACK SOLENOID M A STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION UNIT HOUR METER FUELLINE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID HEADLIGHTS S M B G A1...
Page 30 - ELECTRICAL
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT (96042003400), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-34 ELECTRICAL 30 33 42 40 26 28 71 400449 29 34 43 25 27 41 22 21 16 90 48 55
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 70 74 56 185 171 186 189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 51 52 170 29 165 166 64 188 172 172 2 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 176 174 1 22 15 184 167 160 42 DRIVETEX?LTPEERLESS 159 159 166 2 183 37 205 33 155 61 ª 202 225 116 162 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19...
Page 34 - CHASSIS
34 CHASSISTEX?ELITEªSVªPRO REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT (96042003400), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-34 CHASSIS
Page 36 - DECALS
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PB19542LT (96042003400), PRODUCT NO. 960 42 00-34 DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 16 ...
Page 37 - STEERING
37 STEERINGTEX?LT 1 18093X428 Wheel, Steering 2 195673 Axle Asm., Front 4 403087 Spindle Asm., LH 5 403088 Spindle Asm., RH 6 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 7 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 9 121232X Cap, Spindle 13 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 14 1...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 113 30 67 151 194 186 86 187 193 5 37 152 42 43 60 38 63 46 147 55 64 47 192 56 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 20 40 145 ?$?MAN4EX?,4? 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 70 149 19 19 6 6 87 7 7 68 152 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 34 59 15 14 13 11 8 16 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MO...
Page 42 - SEAT
42 2 6 1 40 10 37 37 21 21 3 41 7 8 7 8 seat-tex_7-vgt 44 43 1 197514 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 3 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 5 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 6 73800600 Nut, Lock W/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 10 196977 Pan, Seat 21 171852 B...
Page 43 - MOWER LIFT
43 7 3 87 10 88 2 89 90 87 98 97 97 91 lift-tex_4 2 195223 Shaft Asm., Lift 3 195231 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7 196492X421 Grip, Lever 10 196314 Spring Torsion 87 194209 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 88 195303 Spring Lift Assist 89 19191912 Washer Clear Zinc 90 194208 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 91 19518...
Page 44 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes great...
Page 48 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES; A. Products Warranted; B. Products And Items Not Warranted; C. Securing Warranty Service; E. No Dealer Warranty
48 T E C U M S E H ¨ Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ¨ SERVICE POLICY 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 conta...
