Contents
DO NOT THROW AWAY
PR17H42STF
MODEL
IMPORTANT MANUAL
II. SLOPE OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
I. GENERAL OPERATION
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Slope Sheet
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Seat
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
OPERATION
MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height
OPERATION
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO START ENGINE See Fig
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ADD GASOLINE
OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
BEFORE EACH USE
LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
TIRES
BATTERY
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE
V-BELTS
MUFFLER
CLEANING
ENGINE COOLING FINS
AIR FILTER
TRACTOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSee Fig
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
ENGINE OIL
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Engine continues to run
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
SCHEMATIC
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IGNITION SWITCH
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REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
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ELECTRICAL
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
Bracket Support Fender
REPAIR PARTS
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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DECALS
WHEELS AND TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
PARTS AND SERVICE