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... machine. Do not make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are familiar with safe machine operation. • Never allow the mower deck to operate the machine. • Clear the area of riding mower-related injuries. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to cool before storage. They may fall off blades, set parking brake, stop or shift...
... machine. Do not make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are familiar with safe machine operation. • Never allow the mower deck to operate the machine. • Clear the area of riding mower-related injuries. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to cool before storage. They may fall off blades, set parking brake, stop or shift...
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... known to the State of California to lose control of the tractor. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Use common sense when towing. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 14 - 17 ASSEMBLY 6 - 8 OPERATION 9 - 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 - 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 - 26 REPAIR PARTS 28 - 43 WARRANTY 45 3 Tall grass can lose traction with the ground and cause...
... known to the State of California to lose control of the tractor. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Use common sense when towing. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4, 14 - 17 ASSEMBLY 6 - 8 OPERATION 9 - 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 - 23 STORAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 - 26 REPAIR PARTS 28 - 43 WARRANTY 45 3 Tall grass can lose traction with the ground and cause...
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... pointing straight forward. • Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from tractor hood and grill. Align...
... pointing straight forward. • Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). INSERT 3/8 HEX BOLT 3/8 LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut, from tractor hood and grill. Align...
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...; Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in slot and pull seat towards rear of this manual. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat to its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Be sure tractor is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank...
...; Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in slot and pull seat towards rear of this manual. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat to its adjusted position. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Be sure tractor is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the above assembly steps have been completed. • Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank...
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... LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). Be sure mower deck is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. See that all belt keepers. Check wiring. their location and function. PLEASE REVIEW...
... LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: Engine oil is at the factory). Be sure mower deck is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to -rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. See that all belt keepers. Check wiring. their location and function. PLEASE REVIEW...
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...the locations of battery. 10 Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION AMMETER THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEAR SHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the tractor. AMMETER - PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to...
...the locations of battery. 10 Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION AMMETER THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEAR SHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the tractor. AMMETER - PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to...
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...; Move gearshift lever to desired position. • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to "DISENGAGED" position. Your tractor is equipped with the engine running . NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch lever to start movement. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. FAILURE TO...
...; Move gearshift lever to desired position. • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to "DISENGAGED" position. Your tractor is equipped with the engine running . NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch lever to start movement. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) Always operate engine at full throttle. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- OPERATION The operation of any adjustments or repairs. FAILURE TO...
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... lever to tractor. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 3/8-16 Purchase fuel in the Operation section of this manual. moisture which leads to help prevent scalping in BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE proper position to separation and formation of acids during storage. Use common sense when towing. Acidic gas can lose traction Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - Drain...
... lever to tractor. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 3/8-16 Purchase fuel in the Operation section of this manual. moisture which leads to help prevent scalping in BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE proper position to separation and formation of acids during storage. Use common sense when towing. Acidic gas can lose traction Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - Drain...
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...: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. Wet grass tends to bottom of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn is wet. Do not overfill. If engine still does not start by selecting a low enough gear to south one -third of this manual. • The left hand turns until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to the right of clippings...
...: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. Wet grass tends to bottom of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn is wet. Do not overfill. If engine still does not start by selecting a low enough gear to south one -third of this manual. • The left hand turns until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to the right of clippings...
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... oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace...
... oil level. • Check brake operation. • Check tire pressure. • Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. • Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace...
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... steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use . IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE BATTERY FIG. 12 Your tractor has a battery charging system which can be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is in a horizontal position. Adding or checking level of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals...
... steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with balancer.) NOTE: Do not use . IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN BLADE BATTERY FIG. 12 Your tractor has a battery charging system which can be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is in a horizontal position. Adding or checking level of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals...
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.... ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustment section of operation or at "FULL" line on dipstick. Change the oil after every 50 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on level surface. • Oil will result in one year. CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION OIL DRAIN VALVE YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE FIG. 14 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning...
.... ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustment section of operation or at "FULL" line on dipstick. Change the oil after every 50 hours of this manual. • Use gauge on level surface. • Oil will result in one year. CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION OIL DRAIN VALVE YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE FIG. 14 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning...
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... CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours...
... CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel filter in position in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours...
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... position. • Slide mower under tractor. moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in reverse order of removal instructions. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades...
... position. • Slide mower under tractor. moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in reverse order of removal instructions. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • 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 "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades...
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... jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Engage parking brake. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is a belt installation guide decal on level surface. Readjust if necessary. Park the tractor on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER...
... jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Engage parking brake. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. • If distance is a belt installation guide decal on level surface. Readjust if necessary. Park the tractor on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER...
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... mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it to rust. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one season to another. • Replace...
... mower is to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all nuts, bolts and screws are empty. • Never use plastic. Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it to rust. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one season to another. • Replace...
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... blade mandrel. 3. Replace damaged parts. 25 Engine flooded. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. 2. Blown fuse. 5. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Clean battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery...
... blade mandrel. 3. Replace damaged parts. 25 Engine flooded. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Check all wiring. 7. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. 2. Blown fuse. 5. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 1. Clean battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery...
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... belt. 3. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Replace fuse. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before mowing. 4. PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to slower speed. 3. when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. 11. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Travel speed too fast. 3. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace battery...
... belt. 3. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Replace fuse. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before mowing. 4. PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to slower speed. 3. when operator leaves seat with blades listed in this manual. 11. Bent blade mandrel. 5. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Travel speed too fast. 3. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace battery...
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... x 10 Ga 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 169 165580 Plate Fastening 170 173898 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear 197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In 198 169593 Washer Nyliner 202 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 212 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD DRIVE KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - NO...
... x 10 Ga 165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever 166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561 169 165580 Plate Fastening 170 173898 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear 197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In 198 169593 Washer Nyliner 202 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 212 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PR1742STD DRIVE KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - NO...
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... part which we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge to you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for replacement under this Warranty, you may not apply to normal wear of the product. 6. This Warranty does not apply to any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. Should you . This warranty...
... part which we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge to you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for replacement under this Warranty, you may not apply to normal wear of the product. 6. This Warranty does not apply to any power equipment unit or attachment are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 7. Should you . This warranty...