Poulan Pro PR17H42STA Poulan tractor User Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR17H42STA

LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and follow

all Warnings and Safety Instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious

injury.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

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SAFETY RULES

_lk 'Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

I. GENERALOPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting.

• Only allowresponsibleadults, who are familiar withthe

instructions,to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,

etc., whichcouldbepickedupand thrown bythe blade.

• Be suretheareais clearofotherpeople before mowing.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Alwayslockdownand behindbeforeand while backing.

• Be aware ofthemower discharge direction and do not

point itat anyone. Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow downbeforeturning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always

turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off bladeswhen not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclog-

ging chute.

• Mow onlyin daylight or good artificial light,

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing

roadways.

• Use extracare when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates thatoperators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of dding mower-

related injuries.These operatorsshould evaluate their

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from serious injury.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipoveraccidents, whichcan resultinsevere injury ordeath.,

Allslopes require extracaution. Ifyou oannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear sothat you wiUnot

have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Followthemanufacturer's recommendations forwheel

weights orcounterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach-

ments. These canchange the stability of the machine.

• Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradua/. Do

not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose

traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly

straight downthe slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

slowlyand gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The mower couldsuddenlyturnover ifawheel isoverthe

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in,

• Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcause

sliding.

• Do not tryto stabilize the machine by puttingyourfoot

onthe ground.

• Donotusegrasscatcheronsteepslopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the

watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for

small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use onlyan approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there isanopen flame, suchas awater heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nutsand bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tightand keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operationregularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debds

build-up. Clean oilorfuel spillage, Allowmachinetocool

before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou stdke an object.

Repair, ifnecessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-

age, and deterioration, whichcould exposemovingparts

orallow objectsto bethrown. Frequently check compo-

nents and replace with manufacturer's recommended

parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrapthe blade(s)

or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

A S.A.FETY RU.LES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A

• Besurethe areais clear of otherpeople before mowing.

Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers orchildreneven withthe blades

off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always lookdownand behind beforeand while backing.

• Never carry children.They may fall offand be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the

watchful care ofanother responsible adult.

• Be alert and turnmachine off ifchildren enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for

small children.

• Mow up and downslopes (15° Max), not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear so that you willnot

have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if tires lose

traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly

straight downthe slope.

• Ifmachine stopswhile going uphill,disengage blades,

shift into reverse and back down slowly.

• Do not turnon slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

slowlyand gradually downhill, ifpossible.

Look for this symbol to point out important I

safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!

BECOME ALERT!t! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-

VOLVED.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the trac-

tor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer

of your tractor. Use common sense

when towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on e slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with,

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transport-

ing, adjusting or making repairs, always

disconnect spark plug wire and place

wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

A WARNINGA

The engine exhaust from this product.contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-

tive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS

ANDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OILTYPE(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)

OILCAPACITY: W/FiLTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .003"-.005"

EXHAUST: .005"- .007"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward: 0-5.5

Reverse 0-2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3AMPS Battery

5 AMPS Battery

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASESIZE: UIR

27-35 FT.LBS.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

* Read and observe the safety rules.

• Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caringfor and

using your tractor,

• Followthe instructionsunder the"Customer Responsi-

bilities"and "Storage" sectionsofthis owner's manual.

CONGRATULATIONS onyour purchaseofa newTractor.

Ithasbeen designed, engineered and manufacturedtogive

you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you expedence any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service

center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and

the proper tools to service or repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain yourtractorproperly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-

bustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(ifany). If a spark arrester isused, itshouldbe maintained

in effective working order bythe operator.

Inthe stateofCalifomiathe above isrequiredby law (Section

4442 ofthe California PublicResourcesCode). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal lawsapplyon federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ..... 2.3

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrrlES ...................... 4, 15-18

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-8

OPERATION ............................................................. 9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................. 19.23

STORAGE ................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 25-26

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 28-43

WARRANTY ................................................................ 46

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Seat

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel Insert

Sleeve l

Steering Adapter

Steenng

E_ension

Shaft

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Large Flat

washer 3/8

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

- x 1-1/4

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Knob_

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

(2) Mulch Bla_

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory withexception ofthose parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To

ensure safe and proper operation ofyour tractor all parts and hardware you assemble mustbetightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willmake assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrenches Tirepressure gauge

(2) 1/2" wrenches PhillipsScrewdriver

When fight orlefthand ismentioned inthismanual, itmeans

when you are in the operating position(seated behind the

steedng wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lineson all four comers

of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mounting holesinextension and lowershaftsand install

5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

• Piece tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels ofthe tractorsothey are pointing

straightforward,

• Remove steedngwheel adapterfrom steeringwheel and

slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel socrossbarsare horizontal (left

to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steedng wheel insertintocenter ofsteedngwheel.

• Remove protective materials fromtractorhoodand griU.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTU RETIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

TABS

ADAPTER ...-...------i EXTENSION SHAFT

-_ 5116 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCKNUT_'_ _

STEERINQ_". "" - __, _._\

SHAFT _._,.". , ,_ _' TAB

_'__, I_' SLOTS

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box

door.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum ofone hour at 6-10 amps.

(See"BA'I-I'ERY" inCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section ofthis manual for charging instructions).

ASSEMBLY

BOX

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob.

• Remove adjustment knoband flatwasher secudng seat

tocardboard packing and set asideforassembly ofseat

totractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard

packing. Remove cardboard packingand discard.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

Tighten shoulder boltsecurely.

• Assemble adjustment knoband flatwasher loosely. Do

not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating positionand sit on seat.

• Slide seat untila comfortable positionisreached which

allowsyou to pressclutch/brake pedalall theway down.

• Get off seat without moving itsadjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT PAN SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

FLAT WASHER

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now rollor ddve your tractor offthe skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation

section, page 10, for location and function of

controls)

• Press liftleverplunger and raise attachment lift'leverto

its highest position.

• Release parkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission(See =TOTRANSPORT" inthe

Operation sectionof this manual).

• Roll tractor forward offskid.

• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section, page 10, for location and func-

tion of controls)

_WARNING: Beforestarting,read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor isin a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor isclear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been

completed.

• Check engine oil level and fillfuel tank with gasoline.

• Place freewheel controlin "transmission engaged" po-

sition.

• Sit on seat in operating position,depress clutch/brake

pedal and set the parkingbrake.

• Place motioncontrol lever in neutral (N) position.

• Press liftleverplunger and raise attachment liftlever to

its highest position.

• Start theengine.Afterengine hasstarted, move throttle

control to idleposition.

• Release parkingbrake.

• Slowly movethemotioncontrolleverforward and slowly

drive tractor offskid.

• Apply brake tostoptractor,set parkingbrake and place

motion controllever in neutral position.

• Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat foliow.

IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE

MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR

MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED

WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED

SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.

YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH

PERFORMANCE BLADES, WHICH ARE THE BEST

BLADES FOR BAGGING AND DISCHARGING. TO USE

YOUR MOWER WITH THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BLADES

THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE

MOWER (SEE FIG. 4).

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

• Remove highperformance blades and install mulcher

blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER

RESPONSABILITY section ofthis manual).

ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Rg. 4)

NOTE: Ifyouinstalledthemulchingbladesyouwillneed toinstall

themulcherplate.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slideinto place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck,

I_ AUTION: _ not _'nove d_-'tor shmld I

from mower. Raise and hold guard when

attaching mulcher plate and allow it to

rest on plate while in operation.

DEFLECTOR MULCHER

SHIELD PLATE

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 4

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades willdischarge and baggrass, but

for bestbaggingand discharginginstallthe highperformance

blades.

• Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades aDd install

highperformanceblades, (see BLADE REMOVAL inthe

CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY sectionofthismanual).

• Store mulcherblades and mulcher plate in a safe place.

Your mower isnow ready for discharging or installation

of optional grass catcher accessory.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on yourtractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

bestcutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults, mower housing should be propedy

leveled. See'qO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the belts are muted

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learn howto operate your tractor,check tosee that

the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

,f CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFAC TION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1

hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

•/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are stillsecure

and wires are properly clamped.

•/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

•/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

,/ Itis important to purge the transmission before operating

your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See 'q'O START

ENGINE" and"PURGE TRANSMISSION" inthe Opera-

tion section of this manual).

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or inliterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BAI-FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,NEONENG,NEOFFO,LPRESSOREL,GHTSONO%_MP

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

N H L

AI-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

A'I-I-ACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Modelsonly)

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith yourtractortofamiliarize youreelf with the locationsofvarious controlsand adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

THROTTL_CHOKE

CONTR(

CLUTCH/ _.

BRAKE_

PEDAL _-

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREE WHEEL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION

LIGHT

SWITCH J SWITCH

f POSITION

_' LIFT LEVER

::. JP'UNGER

_ _ " _ PARKING

_=_/ LEVER

FIG. 5

Our tractors conform to the safety standards ofthe American National Standards institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, orotherattachments mountedtoyourtractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controllingengine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutchingand brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locksclutch/brakepedal intothe brake

position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor withthe engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and

direction oftractor.

AI-FACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and

adjust themower deckorotherattachments mounted toyour

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing itsposition.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB -Used toadjustthe mower

cutting height.

OPERATION

The operation ofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision

safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Yourtractor isequipped with anoperator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running,anyattempt by theoperator

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will

shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

THROTTL_CHOKE

CONTROL LEVER

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION

KEY

BRAKE

lED"

POSITION

CONTROL

LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

PEDAL "DRIVE" HEIGHT "DISENGAGED"

POSITION ADJUSTMENT POSITION

KNOB

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch leverto

"DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE-

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever toneutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/DRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF' position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthodzed use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE

BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor isstanding idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher,etc.

TO USE THRO'n'LE 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-

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Release parkingbrake and clutch/brake pedal,

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 6)

The cutting height iscontrolledbyturningthe height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

• Tum knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_)to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range isapproximately 1-1/2" to4". The

heights are measured from the ground tothe blade tip with

the engine notrunning. These heights areapproximate and

may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass

and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

OPERATION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)

Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly

offtheground when mower isat the desired cutting height in

operating position, Gauge wheels then keep the deck in

proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels withtractor on a flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section ofthis manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels shouldbe assembled sothey are slightly offthe

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten

securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

3/8-16

GUAGE WHEEL

318

GAUGE

SHOULDER

BOLT

FIG. 7

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor isequipped withan operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt bythe operator to leave the seat with

the engine runningand the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

• Select desired height ofcut.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

I CA°T'o":oonotopera'eth"°°wetI

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

I& I

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

with slopes greater than 15° and do not

drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills,

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all tums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 9)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure todisengage

transmission by placing freewheel control infreewheeling

position. Free wheel controlislocated atthe raardrawbar of

tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and

release so it is held in the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

• To reengagetransmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

yourtractoronatruckor atrailer, be sure hoodisclosed and

secured totractor. Use an appropriate means oftyinghood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

CLUTCH

POSITION

LIFT LEVER

: HIGH POSITION

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 9

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a

load, while on a slope, isdangerous. Tires can losetraction

withthe groundand cause youto losecontrolofyourtractor.

FIG. 8 12

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE •

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)

• The engine inyourtractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground.

• Remove oilfillcap/dipstickand wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULl." mark on dipstick isreached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should change oilfor

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual).

• To change engineoil,see theCustomer Responsibilities

section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimumof87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increasecarbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates thatalcoholblended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads toseparation and formation of acids

dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system shouldbeemptied before storage of30 days or

longer. Drain the gastank, starttheengine and letitrununtil

the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructionsfor additional information.

Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products inthe fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Donotoverfill. Wipeoffany

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)

When startingthe engineforthefirsttime orifthe engine has

run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel contrelisinthetransmissionengaged

position.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parkingbrake.

• Place motion controllever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutchto "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move throttle controlto choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to

"START" position and release key as soon as engine

starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than

fifteen secondsper minute. Ifthe engine does not start

after several attempts, move throttle control to fast

position,waitafew minutes and tryagain. Ifengine still

does not start, move the throttle control back to the

choke positionand retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

• When engine starts, move thethrottle control to thefast

position.

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow ittowarm up for one minute using the choke

as describedabove.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F AND BELOW)

• When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke position until the engine runs

roughly,then move throttlecontrol tofast position.This

may require an engine warm-up pedod from several

secondstoseveralminutes, depending on thetempera-

ture.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before ddving the unit in cold weather, the transmission

should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure thetractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release

the parking brake and let the clutch/brake s Io w Iy

return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This

can be done during the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up pedod after the transmission has been warmed

up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjustedfor best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

I& AUTION: Neverengageordisengage I

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it isrecom-

mended that thetransmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air insidethe transmission which may have devel-

oped during shippingofyour tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGEDAFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE

OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

• Place tractorsafelyon level surface with engine offand

parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission byplacingfreewheel controlin

freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this

section of manual).

OPERATION

• Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there willbe no movement of

drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See 'q'O TRANSPORT" inthis section

of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutchYorake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor

moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion

control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this

procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• The lefthandsideof mower shouldbe usedfortrimming.

• Drivesothat clippingsaredischarged ontothearea that

has been cut. Have the cut area to the dght of the

machine. This will result in a more even distdbution of

clippingsand more uniform cutting,

• When mowinglarge areas, startbyturningtothedght so

thatclippingswilldischarge away from shrubs,fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the

opposite direction making left hand turns until finished

(See Fig. 10).

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirableclumps. AIIowgrasstodry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

toassure better mowing performance and proper dis-

chargeofmaterial. Regulate ground speed byselecting

a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor-

mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed

thatwillsuitthe terrain and give bestperformance ofthe

attachment being used.

FIG. 10

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

• The special mulching bladewillrecutthegrassclippings

many times and reduce them insize sothat as they fall

ontothe lawn they willdisperse intothe grassand notbe

noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade

quicklyto provide nutrients forthe lawn. Always mulch

with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting actionofthe blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when itiswet. Wet grass tends

toform clumps and interferes withthe mulchingaction.

The best time to mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dded and the newly cut area

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• Forbest results, adjust themower cuttingheightsothat

the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

blades (See Fig. 11). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width ofcut on each passand mow slowly.

• Certain types ofgrass and grassconditionsmay require

that an area be mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one week then change toeast towest the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

MAX 1/3

FIG. 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

F,LL,.OA ES --

AS YOU COMPLETE

SERVICE _ _7"9"_/_ &'_'_-'/_-__-'_-_-_'_--_"_'/_'07--"-- ........

REGULAR

_>'e-_:/¢'_/e-qy_'7 S ER VIC E DATES

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure _

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems V'

R Checkfor LooseFasteners Ii_ 1_7 I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

T Lubrication Chart V'

0 Check Battery Level

R Clean Battery and Terminals _V' I_

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension VP5

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension i_#'s

Check Engine Oil Level _

Change Engine Oil _1,2,3

E CleanAirFilter _;

N Clean Air Screen

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V _

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_.2

N Clean Engine C°°ling Fins _i

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter I_

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance=free batte_.

3 - If equipped with o41filter, change oil eve_ 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front =_xlepivot bolt to 35 ft.4bs, maximum.

4 - Replace b_edes more often when mowing in sandy soil. DO not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon thistractor does not cover itemsthat have

been subjectedtooperator abuse ornegiigence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor

as instructedin this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properlymaintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

thismanual should be checked at least once each season.

• Oncea yearyou should replace the spark plug,clean or

replaceairfilter, and check blades and beltsfor wear. A

newsparkplug and clean air filterassure properair-fuel

mixtureand helpyour engine run betterand lastlonger.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oillevel.

• Checkbrake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

interlocksystems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

ZERK ZERK

BEARING ZERK

"_FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

(!)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"

SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor requires more than six(6) feet stoppingdistance at

high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain properairpressure inalltires(See"PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, orinsect controlchemi-

cals which can harm rubber,

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be pumhased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlocksystems are work-

ingproperly. Ifyourtractor does notfunction as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake

pedal isfullydepressed and attachement clutchcontrol

is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine isrunning,any attemptbytheoperator

to leave the seat without first settingthe parking brake

should shut offthe engine.

• When the engine isrunningandtheattachment clutchis

engaged, any attempt bythe operatorto leave theseat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutchshouldnever operate unlessthe

operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

Forbest resultsmower bladesmustbe keptsharp. Replace

bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flatwasher securing

blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade withtrailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER

HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL

ASSEMBLY.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

TRAILING

EDGE UP

BLADE

CENTER

HOLE

LOCK WASHER

STAR

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE

8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - butifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced bladewillcause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage tomower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer. (When using a cone

balance r,follow theinstructionssuppliedwithbalancer).

NOTE: Do not usea nailfor balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on toan unthreaded portion ofthe steel bolt

orpin and holdthe boltorpinparallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

BLADE

FIG. 13

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

BATTERY SAEVISCOSITYGRADES

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger willextend itslife.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery boltstight.

• Keep small vent holesopen.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do notattempttoopen orremove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

TO CLEAN BAI-FERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt onthe battery and terminals can cause the

battery to "leak" power.

• Open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 1O0hours of

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean

to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam

to clean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling faRto be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed airorhigh pressure sprayer toclean cooling

fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance isnot requiredfor the lifeofthetransaxle. Should the

transaxie ever leakorrequireservicing,contactyournearest

authorized servicecenter/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity

grade according toyourexpected operating temperature.

.20o 0_ 60 °

"30° -20_ -10° 0_ 10° 20 ° 30 ° 40"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 14

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve startingin cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

willresult in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check yourengine oillevel more frequently to avoid

possibleengine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oilafter every 50 hours of operation or at least

once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oillevel before starting the engine and

after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oilfill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor ison level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectionof this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

DRAIN PLUG

FIG. 15

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every otheroil

change ifthetractorisused more than I O0hours inone year.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage fromoverheating. Clean witha wire brushor

compressed airtoremovedirtand stubbom driedgum fibers.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

preventengine damage from overheating.

• Remove oilfill cap/dipstick.

• Remove haxbolts from blower housing and lifthousing

offengine.

• Cover oiltillopening to prevent entry of dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiff bdstle brush to thoroughly

clean engine cooling fins.

• To reassemble, reverse aboveprocedure.

HEX BLOWER HOUSING

BOLTS t HE](

_ BOLTS

DILL FILL/

DIPSTICK

ENGINE COOLING FINS,

SPARK

PLUG

FIG. 16

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine willnot runproperly using adirtyairfilter. Clean

the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or

every season. Service paper cartddge every 100 hours of

operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner offcartridge.

• Wash itin liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate itinengine oil. Wrap itinclean,absorbent cloth

and squeeze to remove excess oil.

• Ifvery dirtyor damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut.

• Carefully remove cartridge toprevent debrisfromenter-

ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

fromenteringcarburetor.

• Clean cartridge bytapping gentlyon flatsurface. Ifvery

dirtyordamaged, replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartddge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure

with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. 18

COVER

KNOB --

CARTRIDGE

NUT

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

FIG. 17

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufflerand spark arrester (if

equipped) as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning, of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap settingare shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectionofthis manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow tocarburetor,

rep(acementis required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-

tions.

• Place new fuel tilter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointingtowards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilledgasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 18

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ofall gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air tilter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mowerwillbeeasier to remove from the rightside oftractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Move attachment liftlever forward to lowermower toits

lowest position.

• Roll belt offengine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and liftclutchspring off

pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slidecollar offand push

housing guide out of bracket.

• Disconnect anti-sway'oar from chassis bracket by re-

movingretainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

byremoving retainer springs.

• Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer

springs.

• Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH

SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

SMALL RETAINER SPRING,

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dischargeguard toright

side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level groundor

driveway. Make suretires are properlyinflated(See"PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthismanual). Iftiresare

over or underinflated, you will not propedy adjust your

mower.

"_ J-_ _ SQUARE HOLE

SUSPENSION ARMS

PULLEY

CLUTCH

FRONT LINK

RETAINER

ANTI-SWAY

COLLAR_

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

HOUSING GUIDE

LARGE RETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

Fig. 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21 )

• Raise mower to itshighest position.

• Atthe midpoint ofbothsides ofmower, measure height

from bottom edge ofmower toground. Distance"A" on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"

of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift linkadjustment

nut on that side.

• To lower one side ofmower, loosen liftlink adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Three full turnsof adjustment nutwillchange mower

height about 1/8".

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER _ _ _OF MOWER

G.OU.DL..ET

FIG. 20

LIFT L_

FIG. 21

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

IMPORTANT: 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-TO-

SIDE.

To obtainthe best cuttingresults,the mower housing should

be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower thanthe rearwhen themower isinitshighest position.

Checkadjustment on dghtsideoftractor. Measure distance

"D" directly in frontand behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

bothfront linksare equal inlength. Bothlinksshould be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one linkto same

length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"on both front links

an equal number of turns.

• When distance"D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,

tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front ofmower, loosen nut"F' from trunnionon

both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number ofturns.

• When distance"D" is1/8"to 1/2"loweratfront than rear,

tighten nut "F" against trunnion onboth front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUSTBE EQUAL IN LENGTH

.u. .OT"E"

FIG. 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower from tractor (See '%0 REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• install new belt in reverse order of removal.

• Make sure belt is in aUpulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

• install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

IDLER

__PULLEYS

PULLEYS _ ,_ "_/

FIG, 24

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistanceat

high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parkingbrake.

• Measure distance between brake operatingarm and nut

"A" on brake rod.

• Ifdistance isother than 1-9/16", loosenjam nutand turn

nut"A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stoppingdistanceas stated

above. Readjust if necessary. Ifstopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contactyour nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST-

MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST

AUTHOR_ED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 25

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Parkthetractoronlevelsurface. Engageparkingbrake. For

assistance, there isa belt installationguide decal onbottom

side of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

• Pullbelt slack toward rear oftractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward

from around engine pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ENGINE_

PULLEY

CLUTCHING- _ I 1

IDLER __)1 _

INP T LE ' . .....

FIG. 26

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in the Operation section ofthismanual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 27)

The motion controllever hasbeen presetat the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment boltin frontofthe right rear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

• Startengine and move motioncontrollever untiltractor

does not move forward or backward.

• Hold motioncontrolleverinthatpositionandturnengine

oft.

• While holding motioncontrol leverin place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

• Move motion controllever tothe neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

• Tighten adjustment boltsecurely.

NOTE: Ifadditional clearance isneededtogettoadjustment

bolt, move mower deck height tothe lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, ifthe tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion controllever isin neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt,

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment boltsecurely.

• Start engine and test.

• iftractor stillcreeps, repeat above steps untilsatisfied.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOTION CONTROL

_NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positionedstraightforward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The frontwheel toe-in andcamber are notadjustable on your

tractor. Ifdamage hasoccurredtoaffectthe front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 28)

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retainingringand washers toallow

wheel removal(rearwheel containsa square key- Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rearwheeis only:align groovesin rear wheel huband

axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in

axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

WASHERS

RETA,NING

AXLECOVER _'_SOUARE KEYINEI_R

WHEEL ONL_

FIG. 28

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 29)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

_1) explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO A'I-I-ACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each and ofthe RED cabletothe POSITIVE (+)

terminal ofeach battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

• RED cable lastfrom both battedes.

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG, 29

REPLACING BATI'ERY (See Fig. 30 and 31

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

firstto prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box

door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Installnew battery withterminals insame position as old

battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal

with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten secu rely.

• Close battery box door.

BOX DOOR

FIG. 30

KEPS

NUT_._

HEX

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

FIG.31

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pullbulb holderout ofthe hole inthe backside ofthe grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the holein the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent itfrom starting.

• Checkwiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair

Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 ampautomotive-typeplug-infuse. The fuse

holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 32)

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlightwireconnector.

• Stand infront oftractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward

engine and liltoff oftractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

FIG. 33

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THRO'FrLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 33)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment shouldnot be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With enginenotrunning,move throttlecontrollever from

slow tochoke position. Slowly move lever from choke

to fast position.

• Check thatholes"A" in governor control lever and hole

in governor plate line-up, If holes "A" are not aligned,

loosenclamp screw and move throttle cable until holes

are aligned, Tighten clamp screw securely.

GOVERNOR GOVERNOR

LEVER CONTROL PLATE

CLAMP

THROTTLE

HOLES CABLE

FIG. 33

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment shouldnotbe necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe carburetor does need

adjustment, see engine manual.

Highspeod stopisfactory adjusted. Do notadjust- damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

2:3 ADJUSTMENTS.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare yourtractorfor storageatthe end ofthe

season or ifthe tractor will notbe used for 30 days or more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower fromtractorforwinterstorage. When mower

is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry

area.

• Clean entiretractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section ofthis manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace ifnecessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightlybefore painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a pedod of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

• TOhelpprevent corrosionand power leakage duringlong

periods of storage, battery cables should be discon-

nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see"TO CLEAN

BATTERY ANDTERMINALS" inthe Customer Respon-

sibilities section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come incontact with batte_

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

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, ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reachthe carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor ifusingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil(with engine warm) and replacewith cleanengine oil,

(See "ENGINE" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of

this manual).

CYUNDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

• Tum ignitionkey to"START" positionfora few seconds

to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season toanother.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline willcause problems.

• Ifpossible, store your tractorindoors and cover ittogive

protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensationtoform and

will cause your tractor to rust,

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Ha_ _ _art

Engine wilt not turn over

Engine clicks but will net

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Dirty air tilter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment,

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Cletch/brake pedal not depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter,

9. Fau_y operator presence switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged widng.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2. Throffie in "CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air tilter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuai filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

i 10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

t 5. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1, Worn, bent or loose blade.

2, Bent blade mandrel

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter,

6. Replace fuel filter.

7, Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel tilter,

8. Check all widng.

9. See =To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Contact en authorized service center/department.

1. Clean/replace air tilter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and reffil with fresh gasoline.

6. Check an wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact an authorized service center/department,

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check ell widng.

7. Check/replase ignition switch.

8. Checldreplase solenoid or starter.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all widng.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control

3. Clean underside of mower housing,

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil,

6. Clean and regal) or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter,

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel tilter.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11, Clean engine air screen/tins.

12, Clean/replace muffler.

13. Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves

seat with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence controlsystem,

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn. bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive bell worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

t t. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

t. Switch is "OFF'.

2, Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch,

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

t. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). "

4. Faulty allemator.

1. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

2. Motion drive belt worn. damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing.

Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring,switches and connections. If not

corrected,contactan authorizedservice canter/

depadment.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before mewing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for prober air pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

t. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s).

3. ChecWreplace light switch.

4. Check widng and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2, Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace allemator.

1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

RED

) WHITE

G AI(

IGNITION

SWITCH

BATrERY

FUSE

' © '

i i t

LUTCH/SBAK

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

___ HOURMETER

(OPTIONAL)

BUCK

BLACK

Q RED

STARTER

SOLENOID

WHITE

_ IWHITE I i i

j I t J

' © ,

BLACK (CLUTCH OFF)J

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

: FUEL;

i I

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

ORANGE

SPARK

(_ IGNITION _ PLUG

UNIT I '-J GAP

i (2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL ENGINES)

BUCK

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM

3 AMP OC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGI'NG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

RED i_

I LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPLrI" I

5 ,_&P AC @ 3600 R

_t4 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

RUN/LIGH3 B+A1 A2+L

RUN B+A1 NONE

START 3 + S + A1 NONE

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LfGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

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21 22

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBI::H _'H]/H4Zbl_

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925

2 74760412

8 156417

16 153664

21 166181

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 16618O

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 163968

33 140401

40 170217

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

45 121433X

52 141940

Battery

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

Case Battery Mech Hinge

Switch Interlock Push-In

Harness Socket Light

Bulb, Light# 1156

Cable Battery

Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire

Fuse 15 Amp

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable Ground 6ga 12 black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign

Key Ign Molded Generic

Harness Ign

Bolt Fin Hex l/4-20uncx 1/2

CoverTerminal Red

Solenoid

Ammeter Rectangular

Protection Loop

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

CHASSIS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

208

207

20 23

.142

CHASSIS

TRACTOR - - MUUI'L NUMI:iI'H laH'l tH4ZtblA

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830

2 169061

3 17060612

5 155272

9 168337X012

10 72140608

11 155927

12 145660

13 172108

17 159639)(428

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

24 74780616

25 19131312

26 73800600

28 170474

29 170472X599

30 169468X428

31 136619

33 145244X428

34 145243X428

35 72110606

37 17490508

38 169834

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 144697

54 161464

55 144696

57 74780412

58 150127

64 154798

142 165867

145 156524

206 170165

207 17670508

208 17670608

212 156229

- - 5479J

Chassis

Draw'oar

Screw 3/8-16 X .75

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash P/L

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel Dash Lh

ClipTinnerman

Panel Dash Rh

Hood LT/PL

BumperHood

Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Fr

Bushing

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr 5

Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

Grille/Lens Asm

Lens LT/PL

Fender Footrest STLT Pnt

Bracket Fender

Footrest Pnt Lh

Footrest Pnt Rh

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Bracjet Gmkke Lh

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

Bracket Gdlle Rh

Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Duct Air

Dash LowerSTLT

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

BoltShoulder 5/16-18

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 112

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Insert Lens Relect

Plug Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

16 3_ 52

DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H425 JA

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

165619

76020416

1004040O

74490544

73800500

738006O0

14O845

169498

73350600

106888X

19131316

76020412

145204

71673

169592

74760512

155071

120183X

19211616

15721-1

131494

74760644

4470J

165838

19131312

127783

154407

123205X

74760624

7368O600

73680500

105710X

10570gx

74760620

140294

169691

17060612

8883R

140186

KEY PART

DESCRIP_ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Hydro Gear 314-0510 64 71170764

(Order Parts From Transaxle 65 10040700

Manufacturer) 66 154778

Rod Shift Hydro LT 69 142432

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 70 134683

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 71 169183

Bolt, Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5 72 19132012

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc P 73 169182

Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 74 169496

Knob, Round 1/2-13 75 121749X

Rod, Brake Hydro 76 12000001

Nut 77 123583X

Spring, Brake Rod 78 121748X

Washer 81 165596

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 82 123782X

Rod, Parking Brake 83 19171216

Cap, Parking Brake 84 169594

Bracket, Transaxle 89 169373X428

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 95 170201

Shaft, Foot Pedal 96 44971-1

Bearing,Nylon 116 72110610

Washer 150 165850

Pin, Roll 151 19133210

Pulley, Idler, Flat 156 166002

Bolt 158 165589

Spacer, Split 159 165494

Keeper, Belt Idler 161 72140406

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 162 73680400

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 163 74780416

Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry STL 164 19091010

Retainer, Belt 165 165623

Bolt 166 166880

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 168 165492

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 169 165580

Link, Clutch 197 169613

Spring, Return, Clutch 198 169593

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4 199 169612

V-Belt, Ground Drive 200 72140508

Keeper, Center Span 202 72110612

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x .75

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt, Hex

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine

Screw

Guide Belt

StrapTorque LhHydro

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge

StrapTorque RhHydro

Spacer, Axle

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

Shaft Asm. Cross Hydro

Spring Torsion T/A

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ca.

LinkTransaxle

Console, Hydro

Control Asm Bypass Hydro

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25

Bushing Bellcrank Grd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ca.

Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

BoltShoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID

Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 1

BoltCarr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr 5

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

STEERING ASSEMBLY

qL_ - "_,_'-"-'_ 38

' / i

i I ....

,_----'_ 42

68 67 67

6 _ 13

I /1tl

I rl/-ll, allJrl - - IVlI./L/I_.I. l_llJl|ll./l_l! i llilil-lri._.,alr.l

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 165854

3 169840

4 169839

5 6266H

6 121748X

8 12000029

10 169832

11 10040600

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 1544O6

27 136874

29 17060612

32 171888

33 19111216

34 10040500

35 73540500

36 155099

37 152927

38 159946)(428

39 74760644

40 7810H

41 159945

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 167902

63 74780616

65 160367

66 154404

67 72140618

68 169827

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169835

85 133835

Wheel Steering

Axle Asm Cast Iron LT

Spindle Asm LH

Spindle Asm RH

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga

Ring Klip #t5304-75

LinkDrag

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Spacer Brg Axle Front

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Shaft Asm Strg

Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx

Shaft Asm Pittman

Bracket Steering

Gear Sector

Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Rod Tie

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Crownlock Nut 5/16-24 Unf

Bushing Strg

Screw

Insert Cap Strg Wh

Washer 13/32 X 1-1/2 X 11 Ga

Lock nut

Adaptor Wheel Strg

Boot Steering Dash

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Extension Steering Shaft LR/LT

Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk

FittingGrease

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-1/4

Kit, Steering Assembly Svc

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5

Spacer Brace Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-3/4

Axle, Brace

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga,

Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Fastner Christmas Tree

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

171683

140551

71110616

19131610

145OO6

738006O0

124181X

17000616

19131614

155925

166369

121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga

Clip Push-In

Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Smgml

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

Pan Seat

Knob Seat

Bracket Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 171852

22 73800500

24 19171912

25 127018X

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Split 28x 88

Spring Cprsn

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18

Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

4 3 10 2 20

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 157032

2 172741

3 172738

4 172739

5 170856

6 169210

8 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

5,8

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

11 172743

14 160396

16 172737

20 145005

- - 133671

- - 138311

- - 173587

- - 173589

- - 173304

- - 173305

DESCRIPTION

Decal Ins Strg Whl

Decal V-Belt Schematic

Decal Hood Rh

Decal Bat Dan/Psn

Pad Footrest

Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust

Decal Fend Feflector Rh

Decal Fend Reflector Lh

Manual Owner's (English)

Manual Owner's (French)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 170455

4 59904

5 106732X421

6 2781-1

7 9040H

8 106108X421

9 170456

10 7152J

11 104757X

-- 144334

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Tire F T 15 X 6 0- 6 Service

Tube Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Asm 6"front Service

Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing Flange (Front Wheel nly)

Rim Asm 8"rear Service

Tire R T 20xl 0-8 Service

Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

78 .

14 15

38 78

• 37,,/

I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

14O310

17720410

4 137352

13 165291

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 11950600

23 169837

29 137180

31 161911

32 140527

33 123487X

37 137040

8 .......

40 124028X

44 17670412

45 17000612

46 19091416

62 10040500

72 71070512

78 17O6O62O

81 73510400

Control Th/ch 23 5 LH Flag

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine, Bdggs Model 311777

(Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer)

Muffler

Gasket Eng

Nipple Pipe

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield BrrdDbrGuard

Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scm)

Tank Fuel Front 2 00

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

Clamp Hose Black

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

Screw3/8-16xl-1/4

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

157 _67

156

153 154

"®/21

93 94

101'

lO2/_

116 113 111 11_

_ _,_115

119" _ ' 121 I

118F I

!°zi

4 149 [

/ 23

16 ,.

1_ 28 \-

1 29

_121

18 114 / i

_ 12 11

_128 118_

_. 11 119._i../, 117

9 _ 113 116

103 105

MOWER DECK

IHAUIUH - - MUUI:L I_lUIVlDIr.ri rrilln_¢o,_

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 165892

2 72140506

3 138017

4 165460

5 4939M

6 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 140296

11 134149

138498

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

21 73680500

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968X428

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 72110614

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

40 73680600

44 140088

45 4.497H

46 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

51 69180

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155046X421

56 122052X

59 141043

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO.

Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67

Bolt 68

Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 90

Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 91

Retainer Spdng 92

Arm, Suspension, Rear 93

Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 94

Washer, Lock 95

Washer, Hardened 101

Blade, Mulching 42" Std 102

Blade Mower 42" Hi-Lift Std 103

Bearing, Ball#6204 104

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 105

Housing, Mandrel, Vented 106

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 111

Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 112

Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 113

Bolt,Shoulder t 14

Baffle, Vortex 115

Nut 116

Stiffener Bracket 117

Bracket, Deflector Mower 42" t t8

Cap, Sleeve 80 x 112 BIk Mower 119

Spdng, Torsion, Deflector 2 52 121

Nut, Push Phos & Oil 128

Shield, Deflector 42" Bik 142

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 143

Rod, Hinge 42" 6 75 WIG 144

Screw Thdrol Washer Head 145

asher, Spacer Mower Vented 146

Pulley, Mandrel 147

Nut, Toplock 9/16 148

Bolt 149

Fastener, Christmas Tree 150

Pulley, Idler, Flat 151

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 152

Nut 153

Guard, Mandrel, LH 154

Retainer 155

Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T 156

Washer, Hardened 157

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower 158

Bolt,Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 159

Locknut - -

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

GuardTUV Idler

PART

NO.

171598

144959

747606t 6

132274

7380O6OO

19171416

132264

132273

136420

71161010

19061216

10071000

160793

2029J

155197X421

155198X421

17060512

73510500

72110504

48981,1

165746

73930600

19121414

143723

153390

16,589O

157109

158634

165888

165891

131335

169022

165898

19091216

169670

169676

16,9674

169675

169671

169672

169669

17720410

72140614

130794

172559

DESCRIPTION

Knob Round

V-Belt, 42" Mower

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

Bracket Asm NoseroUer LH

Nut, Lock, Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 17/3 x 7/8 x 6 Ca.

Roller Nose 38 &42

Bracket Asm Noseroller RH

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer, Flat

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly

Nut, Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw 5/16 - 18 x 3/4

Nut, Keps 5/16 - 18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut Centedock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

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

Retainer Spring Yellow

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ca.

Bracket Clutch Cable

Clutch Cable 42"

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

Spring Retention LVR CLTCH CAB

Spacer Clutch Cable

Rod 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. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

MOWER LIFT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

29_

25 24

1/50

13 , 20 ./'_ 161718 20

{ _ 15 20

32 _ 19 _/ 15

13 '_--C_ 31 -.

MOWER LIFT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STA

KEY PART

NO. 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 738OO800

19 139868

2O 163552

23 110807)(

24 19131016

25 2876H

26 169484

27 126971X

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233

31 140302

32 73540600

36 155097

37 123935X

38 17060516

40 19112410

41 155098

49 145212

50 110452X

Wire Asm InnedSprg W/plunger LT

Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf

Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

E Ring#5133-62

Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga

Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id

Grip Handle

Button Plunger

Link LiftLH Fixed Length

Link Lift RH Fixed Length

Retainer Spring

LinkFront

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion BIk Zinc

Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Retainer Spring

Nut Special

Washer 13/32 X 6/8 X 16 Ga

Spring 2-1/8"

RetainerClip

Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7.49 Wrk Lg

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Knob Inf 3/8-16 Unc BIk W/sym

Trunnion Infln Height

Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical

Nut Crownlock 3/8 - 24

Pointer Height indicator

Plug Hole BIk 1.485/1.515 Dia.

Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga.

indicator Height STLT

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut PUsh Phos & Oi

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the odginal consumer pumhaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in

materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will

repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be

defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than FHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery

(except as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these

items.

Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the

purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the

purchaser unless such return is requested by Fdgidaire Home Products.

Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we find

to be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange

the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the odginai sale. Battery

must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

The Warranty pedod for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of

original purchase.

This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in

accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to

alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.

Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard

hardware and normal maintenance.

7. in the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions conceming this Warranty, please contact:

Frigidaire Home Products

Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30909 USA

In Canada contact:

Frigidaire Home Products

7075 Ordan Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1K6

giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized

dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas

do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other dghts

which vary from locale to locale.

This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

".d

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

,-..,,

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

t/_ perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°.), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or !oss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes, i

PARTS AND SERVICE

Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality

standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during

the life of your unit.

FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:

1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase.

2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under "saws"

for Chain Saws or under "lawn mowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers).

3. For replacement parts, have available the following information:

a. Modal Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number.

b. Description of part.

NOTE:

Frigidaire Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and

dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer(s). The

philosophy of Frigidaire Home Products is to continually improve all of its products. If the

operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this

Manual, please contact your local local dealer for updated information and assistance.

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