Contents
MODEL NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA
17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
I. GENERAL OPERATION
II. SLOPE OPERATION
III. CHILDREN
V. SERVICE
IV. TOWING
SAFETY RULES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Steering Wheel
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Seat
Slope Sheet
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON
ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERY See Figs. 3 and
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig. 5 If previously removed
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
OPERATION
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 6 and
OPERATION
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
TRACTOR
BATTERY
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
ENGINE
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
CLEANING
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
OTHER
STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
Loss of power
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Will not start
Hard to start
Battery will not charge
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine continues to run
with attachment clutch
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SCHEMATIC
IGNITION SWITCH
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
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ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL
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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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1 532 17 46-19 Chassis Stamping 2 532 17 65-54 Drawbar
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DRIVE
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DRIVE
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
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WHEELS & TIRES
DECALS
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MOWER LIFT
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MOWER DECK
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MOWER DECK
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SERVICE NOTES
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX