MODEL
PR17H42STF
IMPORTANT MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY
IV. SERVICE
SAFETY RULES
I. GENERAL OPERATION
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Steering Wheel
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Seat
Slope Sheet
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
OPERATION
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION
MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
TRACTOR
BATTERY
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
ENGINE
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
ENGINE COOLING FINS
CLEANING
AIR FILTER
MUFFLER
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
TRACTOR
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSee Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
OTHER
STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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SCHEMATIC
IGNITION SWITCH
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
Bracket Support Fender
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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DRIVE
STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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WHEELS AND TIRES
DECALS
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER DECK
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REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF, PRODUCT NUMBER 954
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REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga
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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