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HD145H42B 145 HP 42 inch FILE. Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Poulan 159699 2.21.97 RH PRINTED IN U.S.A. U kk4 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO.
HD145H42B 145 HP 42 inch FILE. Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Poulan 159699 2.21.97 RH PRINTED IN U.S.A. U kk4 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO.
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... machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other people before starting. Uneven terrain could expose moving parts or allow children to wear, damage, and deterioration, which can cut. Never refuel the machine indoors. - Repair, if necessary, before ...slopes slow and gradual. A WARNING a The engine exhaust from this symbol to improve stability. • Use extra care with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - All slopes require extra caution. They may fall off blades when not mowing. ...
... machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other people before starting. Uneven terrain could expose moving parts or allow children to wear, damage, and deterioration, which can cut. Never refuel the machine indoors. - Repair, if necessary, before ...slopes slow and gradual. A WARNING a The engine exhaust from this symbol to improve stability. • Use extra care with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - All slopes require extra caution. They may fall off blades when not mowing. ...
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MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND ... a regular schedule in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of this tractor. Federal laws apply on your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of the California Public Resources Code). We have similar laws. LBS. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/department. Should you...
MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND ... a regular schedule in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of this tractor. Federal laws apply on your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of the California Public Resources Code). We have similar laws. LBS. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/department. Should you...
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TRACTOR PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 15 20-25 26 27-28 30-47 BACK COVER INDEX A Adjustments: Brake 22 Carburetor 25 Mower ... Operating Mower 18 18 18 17 13 13,17 13 14 26 Options: Spark Arrester P Parking Brake Parts Bag Parts, Replacement/Repair Product Specifications. 3,40 11-12 5 30-47 3 Repair Parts 30-47 18 19 S Safety Rules 3 13 Seat 7 26 Service and Adjustments 20-25 24 Carburetor... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ASSEMBLY OPERATION 3 3 3, 15-19 50 6-9 10-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS -
TRACTOR PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 15 20-25 26 27-28 30-47 BACK COVER INDEX A Adjustments: Brake 22 Carburetor 25 Mower ... Operating Mower 18 18 18 17 13 13,17 13 14 26 Options: Spark Arrester P Parking Brake Parts Bag Parts, Replacement/Repair Product Specifications. 3,40 11-12 5 30-47 3 Repair Parts 30-47 18 19 S Safety Rules 3 13 Seat 7 26 Service and Adjustments 20-25 24 Carburetor... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ASSEMBLY OPERATION 3 3 3, 15-19 50 6-9 10-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS -
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... contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Parts packed separately in carton 0 , (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 111ffil 111111k1H 1 (15)/11-°6c-%lut (Th \-..../ (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Seat O ...Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge LI,II ll i (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size LI 0 (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Center- (2) Gauge Olock Nuts Wheels (2) Washers 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Steering...
... contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Parts packed separately in carton 0 , (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 111ffil 111111k1H 1 (15)/11-°6c-%lut (Th \-..../ (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Seat O ...Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge LI,II ll i (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size LI 0 (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Center- (2) Gauge Olock Nuts Wheels (2) Washers 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Steering...
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...CARTON 7.) \ \`\'\' ' STEERING WHEEL INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING BOOT UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5). • Cut, from tractor hood and grill. Tighten securely. LBS TORQUE. • Place tabs of carton...Align mounting holes in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of those parts left unassembled for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest ...
...CARTON 7.) \ \`\'\' ' STEERING WHEEL INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING BOOT UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5). • Cut, from tractor hood and grill. Tighten securely. LBS TORQUE. • Place tabs of carton...Align mounting holes in this manual). • Roll tractor backwards off skid. 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of those parts left unassembled for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest ...
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... charged. (Minimum 1 hour at proper level. Fuel tank is properly adjusted. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTIONFROM...
... charged. (Minimum 1 hour at proper level. Fuel tank is properly adjusted. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTIONFROM...
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.... BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at 6-10 amperes for balancing blade. tery cable and remove battery from your local parts dealer. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12) Care should remain in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Replace bent or...
.... BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at 6-10 amperes for balancing blade. tery cable and remove battery from your local parts dealer. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12) Care should remain in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Replace bent or...
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... with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE R.H. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will be easier to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from the right side...
... with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE R.H. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will be easier to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from the right side...
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... this manual. If damage has occurred to slow leaks, tire sealant may be adjusted at the factory and adjustment should be purchased from your local parts dealer. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 25) The motion control lever has been preset at the friction pack located on...
... this manual. If damage has occurred to slow leaks, tire sealant may be adjusted at the factory and adjustment should be purchased from your local parts dealer. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 25) The motion control lever has been preset at the friction pack located on...
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... from batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in the Repair Parts section of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your battery is located behind the dash...
... from batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in the Repair Parts section of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your battery is located behind the dash...
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... When mower is removed from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor indoors and cover it to reach the carburetor. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. ENGINE FUEL. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE...WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. a CAUTION: Never store the tractor with a suitable protective cover...
... When mower is removed from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor indoors and cover it to reach the carburetor. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. ENGINE FUEL. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE...WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 26 SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. a CAUTION: Never store the tractor with a suitable protective cover...
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... Dirty fuel filter. 8. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Replace fuel filter. Clean engine air screen/fins. Excessive vibration 1. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Replace blade. Hard to start 1. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace spark plug...Clean battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Check oil level/change spark plug. Tighten loose part(s). Bad spark plug. 3. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loss of adjustment. 15. Engine flooded....
... Dirty fuel filter. 8. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Replace fuel filter. Clean engine air screen/fins. Excessive vibration 1. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Replace blade. Hard to start 1. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Replace spark plug...Clean battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Check oil level/change spark plug. Tighten loose part(s). Bad spark plug. 3. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Loss of adjustment. 15. Engine flooded....
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MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B ELECTRICAL 24 0 r I • i .42 t I I I I I t I 41 4 Ii1fr-'sIiL 44......__ 170.I I z21 r, 16 33 32 31 30 15 • 48 8__1 t.r. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - I • % 25 I 43 .c ) IIt1,,, ,,f- I ,, 1 26 19 19 20 2-0- _ - - " 52 4.2 • 0 28 , '4 9 7 T 16 ' - - -t Nu
MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B ELECTRICAL 24 0 r I • i .42 t I I I I I t I 41 4 Ii1fr-'sIiL 44......__ 170.I I z21 r, 16 33 32 31 30 15 • 48 8__1 t.r. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - I • % 25 I 43 .c ) IIt1,,, ,,f- I ,, 1 26 19 19 20 2-0- _ - - " 52 4.2 • 0 28 , '4 9 7 T 16 ' - - -t Nu
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... Keps Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 Adapter Ammeter Rectangular Protection Loop Harness Eng B&S 14 OHV Dual NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
... Keps Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 Adapter Ammeter Rectangular Protection Loop Harness Eng B&S 14 OHV Dual NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
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... 31 136619 Bracket Fender 33 105476X428 Footrest Pnt. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 139886 Bracket Asm. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Lh Ms-428 34 105475X428 Footrest Pnt. Rh Ms-428 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht. NO. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman... 139394X428 Hood Pnt Steel Private Label 18 126938X Bumper Hood 20 156437 Plate Mtg Battery/Fuel Tank 23 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl. Rh Mwr. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - Lh Mwr.
... 31 136619 Bracket Fender 33 105476X428 Footrest Pnt. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 38 139886 Bracket Asm. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Lh Ms-428 34 105475X428 Footrest Pnt. Rh Ms-428 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht. NO. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman... 139394X428 Hood Pnt Steel Private Label 18 126938X Bumper Hood 20 156437 Plate Mtg Battery/Fuel Tank 23 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl. Rh Mwr. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - Lh Mwr.
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...Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Bellcrank Assembly Retainer, Belt Bolt Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc Link, Clutch Spring, Return, Clutch KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 56 74760620 57 156971 59 140312 61 17490612 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 10040700 66 154778 69 142432 70 134683 72... 5/16-18 Unc x 1 Nut Lock 5/16-18 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 35 MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 146682 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 141003 10 76020416 13 74550412 15 74490544 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 ...
...Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Bellcrank Assembly Retainer, Belt Bolt Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc Link, Clutch Spring, Return, Clutch KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 56 74760620 57 156971 59 140312 61 17490612 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 10040700 66 154778 69 142432 70 134683 72... 5/16-18 Unc x 1 Nut Lock 5/16-18 Unc NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 35 MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 146682 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 141003 10 76020416 13 74550412 15 74490544 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 ...
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... Service Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5 Spacer Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 Unc x 2-3/4 Brace Axle NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY...
... Service Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5 Spacer Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 Unc x 2-3/4 Brace Axle NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 14 10 7 5 6 ti 22 0,' 2 21 2 5 -- 26 '-f, - • 41, 25 15 23 177 a 13 17 12 J. 1 •,• r I 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140116 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 12 121246X 13 ...32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 73680500 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 Spacer ...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 8 14 10 7 5 6 ti 22 0,' 2 21 2 5 -- 26 '-f, - • 41, 25 15 23 177 a 13 17 12 J. 1 •,• r I 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140116 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 12 121246X 13 ...32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 73680500 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 Spacer ...
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...Eng/Sp Deca Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym Deca Seat Acc KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 158172 Decal Replcment Engine - - 138311 Decal Handle Lit ... C42 Grass Catcher LC06 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 3,9 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 158181 2 158168 3 158037 4 158038 5 158167 7 158166 8 157141 9 141897 11 136832 16 158169 17 ... Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DECALS 5 2 3 4 8 5 18 7 17 9 19 11 16 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
...Eng/Sp Deca Clutch/brake Eng/Sp Deca V-Belt Sch Deca Mulch Bag Poulan Deca Btry Dngr/Psn P/L Sym Deca Seat Acc KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 19 158172 Decal Replcment Engine - - 138311 Decal Handle Lit ... C42 Grass Catcher LC06 Tire Chains MK420 Mulch Kit w/Blades WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 6 0 3,9 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 158181 2 158168 3 158037 4 158038 5 158167 7 158166 8 157141 9 141897 11 136832 16 158169 17 ... Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER HD145H42B DECALS 5 2 3 4 8 5 18 7 17 9 19 11 16 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -