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... in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - III. Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside a closed area. •... I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all movement on it, do not point it . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. ...
... in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. - III. Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside a closed area. •... I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all movement on it, do not point it . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. ...
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... people before and while backing. • Never carry children. Tires can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous. CAUTION: In order to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting when setting up and...
... people before and while backing. • Never carry children. Tires can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous. CAUTION: In order to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting when setting up and...
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... HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. Remove cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.... skid. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of this manual. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in "transmission engaged" po- ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN ...
... HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. Remove cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.... skid. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of this manual. TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING • Remove high performance blades and install mulcher blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in "transmission engaged" po- ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN ...
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...Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see that the belts are routed correctly. CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold deflector shield in carton. Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). Seat is adjusted ...comfortably and tightened securely. All tires are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 3CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE...
...Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install high performance blades, (see that the belts are routed correctly. CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold deflector shield in carton. Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). Seat is adjusted ...comfortably and tightened securely. All tires are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 3CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE...
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... their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA...
... their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH P LOW PARKING BRAKE 15° 15° 15° IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA...
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... to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for starting the engine. IGNITION SWITCH: Used...
... to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for starting the engine. IGNITION SWITCH: Used...
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... on grass areas. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine. 11 Make the first cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during hot months. Always remove key when leaving tractor...DISENGAGED" position. Make sure parking brake will shut off the engine. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is approximately 1-1/2" to stop mower blades,move motion control lever to slow position. mance. The cutting height range is standing idle with motion control lever in neutral (N)...
... on grass areas. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold tractor secure. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop engine. 11 Make the first cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during hot months. Always remove key when leaving tractor...DISENGAGED" position. Make sure parking brake will shut off the engine. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is approximately 1-1/2" to stop mower blades,move motion control lever to slow position. mance. The cutting height range is standing idle with motion control lever in neutral (N)...
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...installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 7 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is held in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off ... SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - Tires can lose traction with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. 12 IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO ...
...installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. 3/8-16 LOCKNUT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3/8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT FIG. 7 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is held in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off ... SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - Tires can lose traction with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. 12 IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO ...
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...your lawn when it should be used . With motion control lever in the Service and Adjustments section of drive wheels. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves ...that clippings will discharge away from dried clippings. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to reverse position. This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. After the engine is running , move motion control lever to provide nutrients for normal operation. Make ...
...your lawn when it should be used . With motion control lever in the Service and Adjustments section of drive wheels. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves ...that clippings will discharge away from dried clippings. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to reverse position. This will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. After the engine is running , move motion control lever to provide nutrients for normal operation. Make ...
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.... • 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...
.... • 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...
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... gear, then brake must be kept sharp. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are not. • Slide blade on to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire...TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to keep the blade balanced. 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 ...
... gear, then brake must be kept sharp. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are not. • Slide blade on to mower and engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire...TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to keep the blade balanced. 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 ...
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... from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt...spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of removal instructions. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING...
... from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt...spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of removal instructions. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING...
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...: 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 LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front... on both front links. • Recheck side-to 1/2" lower than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt...
...: 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 LEVEL SIDE-TOSIDE. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front... on both front links. • Recheck side-to 1/2" lower than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance "D" is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt...
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... adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move mower deck height to creep. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. • If tractor still creeps, repeat above adjustment is made, if... lever has been preset at high speed in highest gear, further maintenance is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the Operation section of the transaxle.
... adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move mower deck height to creep. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. • If tractor still creeps, repeat above adjustment is made, if... lever has been preset at high speed in highest gear, further maintenance is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in the Operation section of the transaxle.
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When mower is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during long periods of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, ... carburetor cleaner products in the tank inside a building where fumes may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of this manual). Inspect moving parts for winter storage. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all nuts, bolts and screws are empty...
When mower is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during long periods of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, ... carburetor cleaner products in the tank inside a building where fumes may require recharging. • To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during storage. TRACTOR Remove mower from one ounce of this manual). Inspect moving parts for winter storage. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all nuts, bolts and screws are empty...
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... switch. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department. Loss of adjustment. 8. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Build-up of mower housing. 4. Faulty spark plug. 7. Clean underside of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Tighten loose part(s). Out of adjustment. 15. Engine flooded. 4. Drain fuel tank and...
... switch. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department. Loss of adjustment. 8. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Build-up of mower housing. 4. Faulty spark plug. 7. Clean underside of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Clean engine air screen/fins. 12. Tighten loose part(s). Out of adjustment. 15. Engine flooded. 4. Drain fuel tank and...
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... leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Clean around mandrels. 1. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Allow grass to dry before stopping engine. 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connections...(s) burned out. 3. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to slower speed. 3. Replace blade mandrel. Buildup of mower housing. 8. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with blades...
... leaves, and trash around mandrels to open vent holes. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Clean around mandrels. 1. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Allow grass to dry before stopping engine. 1. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connections...(s) burned out. 3. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to slower speed. 3. Replace blade mandrel. Buildup of mower housing. 8. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Replace alternator. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with blades...
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... Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18... 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 212 156229 Insert Lens Relect - - 5479J Plug Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA KEY PART NO. NO.
... Lh 34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18... 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 212 156229 Insert Lens Relect - - 5479J Plug Button NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA KEY PART NO. NO.
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MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA 2 11 9 6 16 4 43 8 10 2 20 1 5 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 PART NO. 157032 172741 172738 172739 170856 169210 170563 9 172740 10 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand Away Decal Fender Logo...
MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA 2 11 9 6 16 4 43 8 10 2 20 1 5 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 PART NO. 157032 172741 172738 172739 170856 169210 170563 9 172740 10 157140 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH Decal Side Panel Logo Decal HP Engine Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Mower Warn Keep Hand Away Decal Fender Logo...
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... 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 - - - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA KEY PART NO. Bracket, Extruded Washer, Felt Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler...Clutch Cable 3/8" Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10,12-15, 31 and 33) Mower Deck, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. 1 165892 2 72140506 3 138017 4 165460 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 134149...
... 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 - - - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA KEY PART NO. Bracket, Extruded Washer, Felt Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42" Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler...Clutch Cable 3/8" Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10,12-15, 31 and 33) Mower Deck, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. 1 165892 2 72140506 3 138017 4 165460 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 134149...