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... operation regularly. • Keep machine free of -control and tipover accidents, which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are familiar with the engine running . All slopes require extra caution. Do not make...; Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto a trailer or truck. • Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are involved in good condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades ...
... operation regularly. • Keep machine free of -control and tipover accidents, which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are familiar with the engine running . All slopes require extra caution. Do not make...; Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto a trailer or truck. • Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are involved in good condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades ...
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CONGRATULATIONS on your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this owner's manual. Please read and retain this tractor. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/...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 4 LBS. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this manual. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". WARNING...
CONGRATULATIONS on your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this owner's manual. Please read and retain this tractor. A spark arrester for and using your nearest authorized service center/...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 4 LBS. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this manual. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". WARNING...
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...position (seated behind the steering wheel). curely. • Snap steering wheel insert into service after month and year indicated on all parts and hardware you are horizontal (left unassembled for shipping purposes. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE... bottom, along lines on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at the factory with exception of those parts left to raised position. • If this battery is mentioned in this manual for charging instructions). 6 STEERING BOOT ADAPTER 1/4 LOCKNUT STEERING...
...position (seated behind the steering wheel). curely. • Snap steering wheel insert into service after month and year indicated on all parts and hardware you are horizontal (left unassembled for shipping purposes. IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE... bottom, along lines on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at the factory with exception of those parts left to raised position. • If this battery is mentioned in this manual for charging instructions). 6 STEERING BOOT ADAPTER 1/4 LOCKNUT STEERING...
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... See the figures that the belts are routed correctly. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual. Operate them before you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is now ready for best...
... See the figures that the belts are routed correctly. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in the CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual. Operate them before you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is now ready for best...
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... to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with a file or on your local parts dealer. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should...
... to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with a file or on your local parts dealer. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED. If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should...
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... COLLAR SUSPENSION ARMS SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET FIG. 15 18 DEFLECTOR SHIELD moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor with deflector shield to right side of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from the...
... COLLAR SUSPENSION ARMS SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET FIG. 15 18 DEFLECTOR SHIELD moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from under tractor with deflector shield to right side of bracket. • Disconnect anti-swaybar from the...
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... from your nearest authorized service center/department. NOTE: If additional clearance is too weak to affect the front wheel toein or camber, contact your local parts dealer. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in...
... from your nearest authorized service center/department. NOTE: If additional clearance is too weak to affect the front wheel toein or camber, contact your local parts dealer. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in...
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... damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with hex bolt and keps nut as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with 20...
... damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from tractor. • Install new battery with terminals in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with hex bolt and keps nut as old battery. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with 20...
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... thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. ENGINE FUEL 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. Run engine at the end of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, ...
... thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. ENGINE FUEL 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. Run engine at the end of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, ...
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...of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Contact an authorized service center/department. Tighten loose part(s). Out of adjustment. 10. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Replace spark plug. 5. Contact an authorized service center/department. Weak or ...wiring. 7. Dirty air filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Dirty air filter. 2. Carburetor out of grass, leaves and trash under mower...
...of adjustment. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 6. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Contact an authorized service center/department. Tighten loose part(s). Out of adjustment. 10. Carburetor out of fuel. 2. Replace spark plug. 5. Contact an authorized service center/department. Weak or ...wiring. 7. Dirty air filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Operation section. 3. Dirty air filter. 2. Carburetor out of grass, leaves and trash under mower...
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MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 29 NO. 1 144927 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175685 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 ...
MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 29 NO. 1 144927 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175685 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 ...
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inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 NO. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel Dash ... 3/8-16 x 1/2 211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 212 156229 Insert Lens Reflect P/L LT 219 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 NO. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel Dash ... 3/8-16 x 1/2 211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 212 156229 Insert Lens Reflect P/L LT 219 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
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... 74760624 51 73680600 52 73680500 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc Pulley Transaxle 18" tires Ring Retainer # 5100-62 Strap Torque 30 Degrees Screw 5/16-18 X 3/4 Rod Shift Fender... Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch 6 75 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 25 Keeper Belt Span Ctr Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Cover Pedal Blk Round KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DRIVE KEY...
... 74760624 51 73680600 52 73680500 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc Pulley Transaxle 18" tires Ring Retainer # 5100-62 Strap Torque 30 Degrees Screw 5/16-18 X 3/4 Rod Shift Fender... Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch 6 75 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 25 Keeper Belt Span Ctr Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Cover Pedal Blk Round KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DRIVE KEY...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 39 1 37 44 51 91 43 41 42 37 36 54 88 71 29 17 68 29 15 15 15 82 29 46 8 6 2 87 5 68 67 13 65 46 8 6 67 67 3 32 11 40 33 34 10 35 87 5 4 43 43 6 8 34
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 12 39 1 37 44 51 91 43 41 42 37 36 54 88 71 29 17 68 29 15 15 15 82 29 46 8 6 2 87 5 68 67 13 65 46 8 6 67 67 3 32 11 40 33 34 10 35 87 5 4 43 43 6 8 34
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... x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 65 160367 Brace Axle 67 72140618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle, Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm. 82 169835 Bracket Susp. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X...: All component dimensions given in U.S. Axle Front 15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 180641 Shaft Asm. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35 MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY...
... x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 65 160367 Brace Axle 67 72140618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4 68 169827 Axle, Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm. 82 169835 Bracket Susp. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X...: All component dimensions given in U.S. Axle Front 15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 17 180641 Shaft Asm. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35 MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY...
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... Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 36 Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 2 5 6 22...
... Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 36 Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 2 5 6 22...
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... Fender Reflector LH Decal Bat Dan/Psn Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner's (English) Manual Owner's (French) KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37 NO. 1 156369 2 176305 3 176308 4 178206 5 180973 6 179128 7 180891 8 170563 9 172740 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal ...Fender Side Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal Deck "B" 42" Decal Repl. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DECALS 2 11 16 4 7 3 4 10 2 20 9 1 86 18 5 14 19 KEY...
... Fender Reflector LH Decal Bat Dan/Psn Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner's (English) Manual Owner's (French) KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37 NO. 1 156369 2 176305 3 176308 4 178206 5 180973 6 179128 7 180891 8 170563 9 172740 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal ...Fender Side Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal Deck "B" 42" Decal Repl. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 DECALS 2 11 16 4 7 3 4 10 2 20 9 1 86 18 5 14 19 KEY...
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... - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720408 3 -------- 4 149723 5 159955 6 160589 8 171877 10 162797 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 17 17060624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 ... 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 81 73510400 112 3645J DESCRIPTION Control Th/ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Tube LH Exhaust Tube RH Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Shield Browning Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock...
... - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170771 2 17720408 3 -------- 4 149723 5 159955 6 160589 8 171877 10 162797 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 17 17060624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 ... 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 81 73510400 112 3645J DESCRIPTION Control Th/ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 Engine, Briggs Model 445777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Tube LH Exhaust Tube RH Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Shield Browning Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock...
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...122052X Spacer, Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob 68 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 94 132264 Roller, Nose 95 180533 Bracket Asm. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 Mower Deck ...Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Noseroller RH 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw 103 19061216 Washer, Flat 104 10071000 Washer, Lock 105...
...122052X Spacer, Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob 68 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 94 132264 Roller, Nose 95 180533 Bracket Asm. NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 DESCRIPTION 1 165892X421 Mower Deck ...Assembly, 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. Noseroller RH 101 136420 Mulcher Cover 102 71081010 Screw 103 19061216 Washer, Flat 104 10071000 Washer, Lock 105...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43 NO. Screw ...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78-26 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43 NO. Screw ...