Contents
IMPORTANT MANUAL
PR17H42STE
MODEL
DO NOT THROW AWAY
I. GENERAL OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
II. SLOPE OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Seat
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Slope Sheet
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING
TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
OPERATION
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height
MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 and
ADD GASOLINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
TO START ENGINE See Fig
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BEFORE EACH USE
BRAKE OPERATION
BATTERY
TRACTOR
TIRES
V-BELTS
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE
TRANSAXLE COOLING
AIR FILTER
CLEANING
ENGINE COOLING FINS
MUFFLER
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TRACTOR
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSee Fig
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 28 and
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
FUEL SYSTEM
STORAGE
OTHER
ENGINE OIL
CAUSE
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine continues to run
IGNITION SWITCH
SCHEMATIC
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WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS
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ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
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Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
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REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
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REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS
SEAT ASSEMBLY
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REPAIR PARTS
DECALS
WHEELS AND TIRES
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ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
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REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE
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MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
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MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
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Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga
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