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Weed Eater SGT18H46B Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: 18.0 HP 46 Inch Lawn Tractor

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  • Page 1

    Owner's manual model no. Sgt18h46b 18.0 hp 46 inch lawn tractor for parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 for technical assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 178277 1.31.01 tr printed in u.S.A. ®.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    2 i. General 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. • clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    3 • be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • never carry children. They ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 product specifications gasoline capacity 3.5 gallons and type: unleaded regular oil type (api-sf-sj): sae 30 (above 32°f) sae 5w-30 (below 32°f) oil capacity: w/filter: 5 pints w/o filter: 4.5 pints spark plug: champion rn4c (gap: .030") ground speed (mph): forward: 5.5 reverse: 2.4 tire pressure:...

  • Page 5: Unassembled Parts

    5 unassembled parts steering wheel steering wheel insert (1) washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 gauge seat (2) keys slope sheet key (3) retainer springs (double loop) (4) retainer springs (single loop) (2) front link assemblies (2) shoulder bolts (2) gauge wheels (2) washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 gauge (2) centerl...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    6 assembly tools required for assembly a socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 9/16" wrench pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet utility knife when right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you a...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    7 assembly to roll tractor off skid (see operation section page 11 for location and function of controls) • press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • place freewheel control in freewheeling position t...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    8 install mower and drive belt (see figs. 5 and 6) be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. • cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. • slide mower under ...

  • Page 9: Checklist

    9 3 checklist before you operate and enjoy your new trac- tor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: 3 all assembly instructions have been completed. 3 no remaining loose parts in carton. 3 battery i...

  • Page 10: Operation

    10 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 engine on engine off oil pressure lights on fuel choke mower height parking brake locked unlocked reverse neutral...

  • Page 11: Operation

    11 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation 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...

  • Page 13: Operation

    13 operation to operate on hills caution: do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • if slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 operation to start engine (see fig. 6) 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. • be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. • sit on seat in operating posit...

  • Page 15: Operation

    15 fig. 11 operation purge transmission caution: never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trappe...

  • Page 16: Customer Responsibilities

    16 customer responsibilities before each use t r a c t 0 r adjust motion drive belt(s) tension inspect muffler/spark arrester lubrication chart check brake operation clean air filter change engine oil replace air filter paper cartridge replace spark plug check battery level check tire pressure clean...

  • Page 17: Customer Responsibilities

    17 customer responsibilities blade removal (see fig. 12) • raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. Important: to ensure proper assembly, c...

  • Page 18: Customer Responsibilities

    18 clean air screen 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. Customer responsibilities engine lubrication only use high quality detergent oil rated with api servic...

  • Page 19: Customer Responsibilities

    19 customer responsibilities muffler inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Spark plugs replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug ...

  • Page 20: Service and Adjustments

    20 service and adjustments fig. 17 caution: before performing any service or adjustments: • 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 “off” and remove key. • ma...

  • Page 21: Service and Adjustments

    21 service and adjustments nut "e" "d" "d" mandrel fig. 20 nut "f" front links fig. 21 front-to-back adjustment (see figs. 20 and 21) important: deck must be level side-to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay leve...

  • Page 22: Service and Adjustments

    22 service and adjustments to replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 23) park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • remove mower drive belt (see “to replace mower drive belt” in this section of this manual). • remove mower (see “to remove mower” in this section of this manual). • r...

  • Page 23: Service and Adjustments

    23 to adjust steering wheel alignment 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 assembly section of this manual. Front wheel toe-in/camber the front wheel toe-in and cambe...

  • Page 24: Service and Adjustments

    24 to adjust carburetor the carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. Important: never ...

  • Page 25: Storage

    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. Caution: never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing ...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Points

    26 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/replace air filter. 6. D...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Points

    27 problem cause correction engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. Clutch engaged poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, be...

  • Page 28: Service Notes

    28 service notes.

  • Page 29

    29 tractor - - model number sgt18h46b schematic battery fuse ignition switch red red red black ignition unit headlights removable connections black black black white white white red black orange black brown black black black starter m seat switch (not occupied) grounding connector att'ment clutch (c...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    30 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 22 21 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b electrical 16 d.C . A mp er es 45.

  • Page 31: Repair Parts

    31 key part no. No. Description 1 163465 battery, 12 volt, 28 amp 2 74760412 bolt, hex head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 7603j tray, battery 10 145211 bolt, battery front 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 11 150109 holddown battery dash mount 12 145769 nut, push nylon 1/4" battery front 16 153664 switch interlock push-in 21 ...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    32 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b chassis 59 3 2 35 3 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 1 11 9 66 8 36 87 36 36 29 119 115 71 90 125 28 50 86 120 121 122 17 123 124 19 6 209 3 153 209 209 209 64 209 209 114 117 209 13 209 209 114 117 108 74 30 26 25 26 25 44 3 31 24 24 212 3 3 38 38 206.

  • Page 33: Repair Parts

    33 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b chassis 1 169831 chassis wldmt. 2 169061 drawbar stretch 94 3 17060612 screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 6 155923 saddle flat lt 8 126471x clip insulator 9 170119 dash 10 72140608 bolt rdhd sqnk. 3/8-16 unc x 1 11 159954 panel dash lh 13 159953 panel dash rh 17 13...

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    34 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b drive 81 21 8 10 169 82 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 171 66 29 28 51 110 110 30 51 110 110 59 51 42 31 38 61 41 42 40 73 103 102 94 3 142 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 131 140 22 39 34 89 69 16 1 96 111 51 56 64 65 19 72 63 116 70 57 ...

  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    35 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b drive key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 1 - - - - - - - transaxle, hydro gear model 325- 3000 (order parts from transaxle manufacturer) 2 142431 spring, brake return 3 143995 pulley, hydro 8 166020 rod shift fender adjust yt ...

  • Page 36: Repair Parts

    36 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b steering assembly 62 38 38 12 39 1 41 42 37 36 37 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 27 23 11 56 40 66 29 25 79 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 17 80 92 15 15 15 29 29 29 29 82 85 85 68 67 67 67 13 65 26 30 28 38.

  • Page 37: Repair Parts

    37 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b steering assembly 1 140044x428 wheel steering auto black 2 154427 axle asm front 3 156486 spindle asm lh 4 157475 spindle asm rh 5 6266h bearing race thrust harden 6 121748x washer 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 7 19272016 washer 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 ga 8 12000...

  • Page 38: Repair Parts

    38 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b engine 32 31 34 33 37 33 41 40 39 2 1 optional equipment spark arrester 29 26 25 4 23 45 8 62 6 5 72 13 99 45 100 45 14 38 105 16 105 3 81 107 106.

  • Page 39: Repair Parts

    39 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b engine key part no. No. Description 1 176174 control, throttle 2 17720410 screw, hex head, thread cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 3 - - - - - - - engine, tec model number tvt691 (order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 149723 muffler 5 174703 tube, exhaust, lh...

  • Page 40: Repair Parts

    40 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b seat assembly key part no. No. Description 1 140118 seat 2 140551 pivot bracket, seat 5 145006 clip, push-in hinged 6 73800600 nut, lock hex w/ins 3/8-16 unc 7 124181x spring, seat 10 174894 pan, seat 11 166369 knob, seat, black 12 121246x bracket, ...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    41 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b decals 3 4 11 7 10 13 13 8 key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 1 171448 decal fender 2 164022 decal side panel 3 177174 decal hood lh 4 177173 decal hood rh 5 173000 decal hp engine 6 140837 decal parking brake 7 157002 decal d...

  • Page 42: Repair Parts

    42 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b mower lift 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 46 47 23 24 25 27 28 29 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 42 43 39 44 30 49 26 50 6 1 14 2 7 8 9 10

  • Page 43: Repair Parts

    43 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b mower lift 1 121006x rod assembly, lever 2 159188 shaft assembly, lift 6 74780624 bolt, hex head, fin. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 109413x grip handle 8 124526x button plunger black 9 122364x plunger lever lift 10 2876h spring 11 145537 link, lift, lh 12 14553...

  • Page 44: Repair Parts

    44 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b mower deck 33 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 27 28 29 18 18 21 34 132 31 44 35 130 131 72 52 38 1 134 133 82 39 32 31 129 60 62 61 59 136 135 126 41 42 58 46 45 18 8 9 10 11 13 16 48 14 15 47 69 127 85 19 5 6 3 ...

  • Page 45: Repair Parts

    45 repair parts tractor - - model number sgt18h46b mower deck key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 1 156948 deck asm., mower 46" 3 138457 bracket asm., sway bar 5 4939m retainer spring 6 130832 arm, suspension, rear (sway bar) 8 850857 bolt, patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 gr. 8 9 100306...

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    46 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, with...

  • Page 47

    47 15° max. Sight and hold this level with sky line or tree. Cut out on dotted lines this is a 15 ° slope sighting guide only ride up and down hill, not across hill suggested guide for sighting slopes for safe operation operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), neve...

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