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PERFORMANCE
SAFETY;,ASSEMBLY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
Model
42566x89
Record
The Following
Information
About Your Unit. This Information
Is Necessary
When Ordering
Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft.
WHERE
PURCHASED:
DATE
PURCHASED:
Month
Day
Year
.
MODEL
NO.:
DATE
OF MANUFACTURE:
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BUILT
IN
THE
liSA
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  • Page 1 PERFORMANCE SAFETY;,ASSEMBLY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. Model 42566x89 Record The Following Information About Your Unit. This Information Is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft. WHERE PURCHASED: DATE PURCHASED: Month Year BUILT liSA MODEL NO.: DATE OF MANUFACTURE:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ......... MAINTENANCE ........RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....MAINTENANCE CHART ........HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER ......SAFETY RULES ........HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ....ASSEMBLY .......... HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ......PARTS BAG - CONTENTS .......
  • Page 3 OWNER'S INFORMATION This instructionbook is for several different models. The instructions chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the re- sponsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly are written for a person with some mechanical ability.Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described.
  • Page 4 OWNER'S INFORMATION 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely...
  • Page 5 SAFE MOWING GUIDE controls and how they work. In an Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and emergency, how fast you can stop the blade is important. Learn how to control safe mowing procedures. To help you the mower at all times.
  • Page 6 SAFE MOWING GUIDE store, you must still check the mower When you mow, remember thai children engine and transmission cool before are attracted to the mower. Always according to the assembly instructions. servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust fumes are dangerous. Never operate caution when mowing...
  • Page 7 SAFE MOWING GUIDE feel new or excessive vibration. Also, the grass bagger will function better a blade that is not sharp or at a slow immediately stop the engine and check for engine speed you can damage the grass. when the engine is operating at maximum Move the throttle control to the FAST speed.
  • Page 8 STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. • Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade • Fill the fuel tank outside.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark This instructionbook is for several models. Some parts or accesso- WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- plug. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Check the operating position of the seat. If the seat needs to be adjusted, loosen the two wing bolts. Slide the seat forward Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells If the battery must be charged.
  • Page 12 OPERATION Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Brake Pedal Speed Control Pedal Lever LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Usethebladerotation OK LIGHT: If this indicalor light is on. the engine will not start control to start and stop the rotation of the hi,de Your clutch-brake pedal may not be fully depressed.
  • Page 13 OPERATION ATTACHMENTS HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 6). page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or tooperate sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader.

  • Page 14: Pedal

    OPERATION HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL Look to the rear. The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
  • Page 15 OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9). Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
  • Page 16 OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING Move the throttle controt to the SLOW position. WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward the ground.
  • Page 17 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids CHECK THE OIL in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil Check the level of the oil.
  • Page 18 OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- connected.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART EVERY FIRST- EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE PROCEDURE ¢ 3lade Rotation Control, Check ¢ Motion Drive Belt, Check ¢ Battery, Check and Charge ¢ Lubrication _ i_iiii_ii_i_ i_ _ i _i_ " /_i_i!,iii! i!i_:i!!'iiiiiiil ii!Li !iii_i!i_i_i_iliiii_i_i_ii_iill Hydrostahc:Goolmg Fan and Fms_ Gheck...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot INSPECT BLADE pounds (41.5 N-m). WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, 10. Install the mower housing. See "How To Install The Mower disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing".
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade drive spring to the bottom hole. WARNING: To prevent an Injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE 12. When move blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five se- conds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades continue to rotate, engage and disengage the blade rotation control five times to remove any excess rubber from a new mower drive belt.

  • Page 23: How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake, Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads, Adjust the drive brake as follows, The location of the drive brake is on the right side of the gearbox (Figure 19).

  • Page 24: How To Adjust The Speed Control Pedal

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL If the unit will not go into REVERSE or if the unit moves very slowly Yoke Assembly in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows Stop the engine. Hair Pin Set the parking brake. Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 21).

  • Page 25: Where To Lubricate

    MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite...

  • Page 26: How To Level The Mower Housing

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Push the mower housing under the right side of the unit. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 25). Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn wilt look better. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug.

  • Page 28: How To Check And Adjust The Clutch

    MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT Install the belt guide at the middle idler pulley. Make sure the back of the motion drive belt is against middle idler pulley. REMOVAL Check the routing of the motion drive belt (Figure 32).
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley. Put Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To the belt around the left mandrel pulley. Remove The Mower Housing". Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley.

  • Page 30: Storage (Over 30 Days)

    MAINTENANCE Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches TO REPLACE FUSE in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position. If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery.

  • Page 31: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Adjust the throttle control Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the PROBLEM: A hot engine causes...

  • Page 32: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE "";'-..l..b'.p_G/_.=_,_ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, ..:._.._ A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE OR A FENCE. Operate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes.
  • Page 33 PARTS DISTRIBUTORS FRANK EDWARDS €O. OSCAR WILSON ENGINE & 3653 Sl 500 West BEBCO, INC. PARTS 2221 2nd. Ave. P.O. Box 2158 826 Lone Star Drive South Birmingham, Ala. 35233 Salt Lake City, UT. 84115 O'Fallon, MO. 63366 (205) 251-4600 (801) 281-4660 (314) 978-1313 1-800-828-8094...

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    42 $66X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE equipment parts may void your warranty. WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 341332A...
  • Page 35 42566X89 FRONT CHASSIS ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION KEY # PART# 95411-821 BRACKET/HOOD RH 95412-821 BRACKET/HOOD LH 710079 SCREW, 5/16-18X.75HHWATAPSGIBP 94920 DASH 710282 SCREW, 1/4-14X .75PHPANTAPABBL 324491 BUMPER, HOOD/DASH SIDE TOP 180020 SCREW, 1/4-20X.75 120392 WASHER, FLAT .281X .63X.065 780029 NUT,I/4-20 HEX NYLOCK #71035...
  • Page 36 42566X89 REPAIR PARTS REF. KEY#1 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE equipment parts may void your warranty• WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 341674B...
  • Page 37 42566X89 REAR CHASSIS ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 341675-823 ASM. LARGE SEAT DECK, FOOT 94489 SEAT DECK, LARGE FOOT HYDRO 94153 BRACKET, PIVOT SEAT 710079 SCREW, 5/16-18X.75 HHWATAP 710205 NUT, 5/16-18 WDFLLK (15X88) 95438 FOOTREST PAD RH 95437 FOOTREST PAD LH 94069...
  • Page 38 42566X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty. WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 341410A...
  • Page 39 42S66X89 FRAME ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 94000 FRAME,RAIL RH 94001 FRAME,RAIL LH 94184 BRACKET, TRANSAXLE RH 94185 BRACEKT, TRANSAXLE LH 710079 SCREW, 5/16-18X.75HHWATAP 94002 HITCH PLATE 710079 SCREW, 5/16-18X.75HHWATAP 94431 BRACKET, IDLER/TRUNNION SUPP 710079 SCR EW 5/16-18X.75HHWATAP 94187 PLATE, REAR LARGE SEAT DECK 710079 SCREW 5/16-18X.75 HHWATAP 94063...
  • Page 40 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS ,/• °°_.°° NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341671A...
  • Page 41 42S66X89 MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION HYDRO PEERLESS 205-024 180091 SCREW, 5/16-18X2.50 710205 NUT, 5/16-18 WDFLLK (15X88) 94432-821 TORQUE STRAP 94433-821 TORQUE STRAP-LEFT 710268 SCREW, 5/16-18X .75 WAHHTAP 57072 BOLT, CARR. 5/16-18X.63 710205 NUT, 5/16-18 WDFLLK (15X88) 94422-821 PEDAL ASSEMBLY 57101 BOLT, 5/16-18X.75 CARR.
  • Page 42 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS TORQUE 13-t5 FT*L81 llOil GREASE APPLIED TO SPINDLE SHAFT TORQUE 25.40 FT-L8 l NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341377A...
  • Page 43 42566X89 STEERIHG ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 94012-821 AXLE, ASSEMBLY 94732-821 SPINDLE,RH/STD. SPIN/NO BRG. 94733-821 SPINDLE, LH/STD. SPIN/NO BRG. 92527 BEARING, SPINDLE 710129 WASHER,.766 ID X 1.621D 16GA 710103 E-RING .5741DX.050X.750SH (11X3) ZERK, GREASE FITTING 341490-821 ASM.FRONT AXLE/DECK HANGER 94007 HANGER, AXLE...
  • Page 44 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS . ." NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty• 341739A...
  • Page 45 42566X89 MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 94611-821 LINK, LIFT RH 94053-821 LINK-LIFT 710119 FLATWASHER (17X91) 710108 PIN, HAIR (31X4) 710119 WASHER, FLAT (17X91) 710108 PIN, HAIR (31X4) 94028 ZINC LINK LIFT HANDLE 710119 WASHER, FLAT (17X91) 710108 PIN, HAIR (31X4) 94929 GRIP, GREY HEIGHTADJ.
  • Page 46 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS REF. KEY #45 REF, KEY #1 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty• 341732A...
  • Page 47 42566X89 ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ENGINE 15HP KOHLER(SEE ENGINE MANUAL) 309294 SCREW, M8-1.25X25MM 138489 WASHER, EXLK .384X.69X.04 94654 MUFFLER, SINGLE-CYLINDER 94658 EXHAUST TUBE 47345 CLAMP, HOSE SCREW TYPE 94306-821 BRACKET, MUFFLER MOUNT 44811 SCREW 1/4-20X.75 WAHHTAP...
  • Page 48 42566X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341734A...
  • Page 49 42566X89 PRE-PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 94188 HOUSING, BLADE 42" 94191 BRACKET, DECK RH 94192 BRACKET, DECK LH 57072 BOLT, 5/16-18X.63 CARR. 710204 NUT, 5/16-18 HEXWDFLLK WHIZ 92426 TOEGUARD, FLANGE 57072 BOLT, 5/16-18X.63 CARR. 710205 NUT, 5/16-18 WDFLLK (15X88) 710143...
  • Page 50 42566X89 REPAIR PARTS REF. KEY#14 REF. KEY#22 REF. KEY#20 ALL UNNUMBERED NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341735A...
  • Page 51 42566X89 DECK ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 341734-821 ASM,BLADE HOUSING 42"MIDLINE 710199 SCREW, 3/8-16X1.25 WAHHSPTAPP 94051-821 COVER, SEGMENT BELT GUIDE 94714-821 ASM., BRACKET SUP W/BRAKES 42" 94193 14-1 BRACKET, BRAKE MT 14-2 94047 ASSY, BRAKE RH 14-3 ASSY, BRAKE RH MO#94049 94049...
  • Page 52 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS .:.*. REF. TORQUE _*45FT-LB KEY#2 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341735A...
  • Page 53 42566X89 DECK ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 92574 ASM., JACKSHAFT HOUSING 42" 92573 JACKSHAFT HOUSING 92282 LOWER BEARING 92281 UPPER BEARING 90904 SPACER .625X.875X1.71 94199 PULLEY, 42" INPUT 94129 JACKSHAFT 7.12LG 94130 SPACER,.625 X .875 X 1.858 710191 NUT, 9/16-18 UNF-2B (15X121) Z...
  • Page 54 42S66X89 REPAIR PARTS • ::_b • I i_"_ _:" "" - !! i_i_." - .. _.. BLUE & BLACK] DETAIL 'A' 341314A...
  • Page 55 42S66X89 ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 94745 HARNESS 14BS OHVL,H25,REBA,SUS 94740 HARNESSADAPTER,OK/CHARGE 94741 WIRE HARNESS, REAR 303064 ASSY,LIGHT WIRE-l/4 TURN 52572 BULB, HEADLAMP 57444 TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5.62L 41482 PRESS CLIP,1.380LG .2551D 94762 SWITCH, IGNITION DELTA 7 TERM 327350 KEY,IGNITION GENERIC DELTA 57769 BULB, INDICATOR 94136...
  • Page 56 42566X89 DECAL ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 710638 DECAL HEIGHT ADJUST 710639 DECAL DECK LEVEL 710781 DECAL FOOT HYDRO INST DASH 710768 DECAL HYDRO DUMP 402700 DECAL CAUTION DECK LH 402701 DECAL CAUTION DECK RH CUT HAND 1 341749A 322763 DECAL OPER INST TOP FRAME...
  • Page 57 42S66X89 DECAL ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 710500 YARDKING RH 15/42" DECAL 710501 YARDKING LH 15/42" DECAL 710514 PEDAL CONT RH AUTODRIVE DECAL 710513 PEDAL CONT LH AUTODRIVE DECAL DECAL 710551 YARD PERF KOHLER COMM 710712 CUST. CARE YK. PERF DECAL 710510 ALL PERF.
  • Page 58 NOTES 710846...

  • Page 59: Index

    INDEX Muffler, Throttle Control, Spark Arrester, Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, Filter, Fuel, 25 Clutch, Fuel, Type, Drive Brake, Check, Fuse, 30 Mower Housing, Level, 27 Type, Speed Control Pedal, 24 Operation Attachments. 13, 60 Attachments, Automatic Drive Disconnect, Opera- Headlight, Replace Light Bulb, 30 Automatic Drive Disconnect,...

  • Page 60: Lawn Tractor Accessories

    LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Lawn Tractor. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Lawn Tractor. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact the Central...

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