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...good condition. • Never tamper with grass catchers or other people before refueling. Stop machine if anyone . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in a large percentage of grass, leaves, or other fuels. SERVICE • Use...grass catcher on wet grass. II. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to protect themselves and others from serious injury. Frequently check components and replace with the engine running. If you...
...good condition. • Never tamper with grass catchers or other people before refueling. Stop machine if anyone . Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in a large percentage of grass, leaves, or other fuels. SERVICE • Use...grass catcher on wet grass. II. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to protect themselves and others from serious injury. Frequently check components and replace with the engine running. If you...
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... mow in neutral, you will not have to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous. They may lose control of California to the State of other people before and while backing. • Never...
... mow in neutral, you will not have to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is dangerous. They may lose control of California to the State of other people before and while backing. • Never...
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...catcher accessory. Battery is filled with all controls - Become familiar with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ! See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in operation. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM • Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to see BLADE ...function. Verify that all belt keepers. ! Check wiring. ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. Correct tire pressure is at 6 amps...
...catcher accessory. Battery is filled with all controls - Become familiar with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. ! See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in operation. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM • Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to see BLADE ...function. Verify that all belt keepers. ! Check wiring. ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR MOWER. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. Correct tire pressure is at 6 amps...
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Learn and understand their meaning. OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. 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 CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
Learn and understand their meaning. OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. 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 CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
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... LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and stopping the engine. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - LIGHT... with the engine off . PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. Used to release attachment lift lever when...
... LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and stopping the engine. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - LIGHT... with the engine off . PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to adjust the mower cutting height. 10 Save this manual for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine. Used to release attachment lift lever when...
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.... • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Make the first.... • Never use choke to 4". We recommend a wide vision safety mask over 3 inches during hot months. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass...
.... • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. • Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Make the first.... • Never use choke to 4". We recommend a wide vision safety mask over 3 inches during hot months. STOPPING (See Fig. 6) MOWER BLADES • To stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass...
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...down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on a truck or a trailer, be assembled so they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at the rear drawbar of tractor. •...; Raise attachment lift to highest position with the ground and cause you to lose control of this manual). • With mower in place. "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING ...
...down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on a truck or a trailer, be assembled so they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at the rear drawbar of tractor. •...; Raise attachment lift to highest position with the ground and cause you to lose control of this manual). • With mower in place. "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD FIG. 9 TOWING ...
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...slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tractor seat, start engine. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut area will provide the best recutting action of...; When mowing large areas, start by turning to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be mulched a second time to reverse position. Make first cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that as this manual...
...slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tractor seat, start engine. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut area will provide the best recutting action of...; When mowing large areas, start by turning to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be mulched a second time to reverse position. Make first cut desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that as this manual...
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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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... never operate unless the operator is in the seat. but are working properly. CENTER HOLE 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. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN ...need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - torque). Replace bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than...
... never operate unless the operator is in the seat. but are working properly. CENTER HOLE 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. 5/8" BOLT OR PIN ...need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with a file or on the mower. • To check blade balance, you do not recommend sharpening blade - torque). Replace bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than...
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...by removing retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from chassis bracket by re- Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to remove from the right side of this... ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot ...
...by removing retainer springs. • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from chassis bracket by re- Make sure tires are over or underinflated, you will be easier to remove from the right side of this... ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17) Mower will not properly adjust your mower. moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot ...
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...21) • Make sure belt is in highest gear, further "D" "D" FIG. 20 maintenance is other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. Both links should be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake....Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on both front links are not equal in length. NOTE: Three full turns of mower, loosen nut "F" from mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against nut "A". MANDREL •...
...21) • Make sure belt is in highest gear, further "D" "D" FIG. 20 maintenance is other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. Both links should be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake....Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on both front links are not equal in length. NOTE: Three full turns of mower, loosen nut "F" from mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against nut "A". MANDREL •...
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... when wheels are not adjustable on your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. After above adjustment is made, if the...FIG. 25 ADJUSTMENT BOLT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the direction it should not be ...
... when wheels are not adjustable on your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. After above adjustment is made, if the...FIG. 25 ADJUSTMENT BOLT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in and camber are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the direction it should not be ...
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TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer ... not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 24 When mower is removed from tractor for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with battery terminals. • If battery is to rust. Replace if necessary. •...
TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for damage, breakage and wear. placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer ... not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 24 When mower is removed from tractor for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with battery terminals. • If battery is to rust. Replace if necessary. •...
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... fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6. Contact an authorized service center/department. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Out of mower housing. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Replace fuel filter. 7. Check all wiring. 14. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. ... See "To Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Build-up of power 1. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Excessive vibration 1. Replace blade...
... fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6. Contact an authorized service center/department. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Out of mower housing. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Replace fuel filter. 7. Check all wiring. 14. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. ... See "To Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Faulty ignition switch. 8. Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Build-up of power 1. Water in Service Adjustments section. 10. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Excessive vibration 1. Replace blade...
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...2. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - Bent blade mandrel. 5. Replace blade. Replace idler pulley. 4. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Turn switch "ON". 2. Poor cable ... wiring, switches and connections. uneven 1. Buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Obstruction in "disengaged" position. 2. Replace blade mandrel. Wet grass. 4. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Blades improperly ...
...2. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - Bent blade mandrel. 5. Replace blade. Replace idler pulley. 4. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Turn switch "ON". 2. Poor cable ... wiring, switches and connections. uneven 1. Buildup of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Obstruction in "disengaged" position. 2. Replace blade mandrel. Wet grass. 4. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Blades improperly ...
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MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 DESCRIPTION 1 168930 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 ... 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...
MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 DESCRIPTION 1 168930 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 X .75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash P/L 10 72140608 ... 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...
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... Asm 8"rear Service 9 170456 Tire R T 20x10-8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear (Service Item Only) 11 104757X421 Cap Axle - - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 176303 176308 176304 177526 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 Decal Fender Danger E/F WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 3,9 6 11 KEY PART NO.
... Asm 8"rear Service 9 170456 Tire R T 20x10-8 Service 10 7152J Tube Rear (Service Item Only) 11 104757X421 Cap Axle - - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA 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 176303 176308 176304 177526 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 Decal Fender Danger E/F WHEELS AND TIRES 1 2 5,8 4,10 7 3,9 6 11 KEY PART NO.
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... 19111016 131491 157722 129963 173436 137266 72110614 133835 173438 19131316 73680600 140088 4497H 137729 133944 174284 131340 69180 139888 131845 133943 155046X421 122052X 173442 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt Bracket Asm Fr. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Cable 42" Washer Flat 3/8" Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention ... Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10,13-15, 31 and 33) Mower Deck, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...
... 19111016 131491 157722 129963 173436 137266 72110614 133835 173438 19131316 73680600 140088 4497H 137729 133944 174284 131340 69180 139888 131845 133943 155046X421 122052X 173442 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt Bracket Asm Fr. Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Cable 42" Washer Flat 3/8" Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention ... Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10,13-15, 31 and 33) Mower Deck, Complete NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...
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Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 170770 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 ... Blk W/sym Trunnion Infin Height Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3/8 - 24 Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Blk 1.485/1.515 Dia. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43 MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oi NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga. MODEL NUMBER PRK17H42STA KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 170770 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 ... Blk W/sym Trunnion Infin Height Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3/8 - 24 Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Blk 1.485/1.515 Dia. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43 MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - NO. Indicator Height STLT Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut PUsh Phos & Oi NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.