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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR1742STC

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and

follow all Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

178085 1.08.01 RD

Printed in U.S.A.

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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.

SAFETY RULES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not

point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn

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

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclog-

ging chute.

• Mow only in 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 road-

ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators should 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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot 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 slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not

have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach-

ments. These can change the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes

slow

and

gradual

. 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

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•

Do not

turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•

Do not

mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

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

•

Do not

mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

•

Do not

try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

on the ground.

•

Do not

use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not 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 corners, 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 only an 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 is an open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

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

build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool

before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-

age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts

or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check compo-

nents and replace with manufacturer's recommended

parts, when necessary.

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

or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ...................................................... 2 - 3

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 4, 14 - 17

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

OPERATION........................................................... 9 - 13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE....................................... 14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 18 - 23

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

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

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

WARRANTY ................................................................ 45

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

SAFETY RULES

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

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

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•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.

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

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

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

turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not 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 down the

slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift

into reverse and back down slowly.

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

and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transport-

ing, adjusting or making repairs, al-

ways disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

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 low-

est possible speed when on a 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.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-

tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.00 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5

W/O FILTER: 3.0

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It

has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service

centre/department. We have competent, well-trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili-

ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

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 is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your

nearest authorized service centre/department (See RE-

PAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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(1) Large Flat

Washer

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lock

washer 3/8

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel Adapter

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

Seat

(2) Keys

Keys Slope Sheet

(2) Mulcher Blades

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife

(2) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To

ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

FIG. 1

5/16

LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

TABS

EXTENSION

SHAFT

5/16 HEX

BOLT

STEERING

WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

3/8 HEX BOLT

3/8 LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

BOOT

TAB

SLOTS

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 holes in extension and lower shafts and install

5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

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

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and

slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left

to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

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

bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

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 of one hour at 6-10 amps.

(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section of this manual for charging instructions).

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ASSEMBLY

FIG. 2

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section, page 10, for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding deflector shield up against

tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section, page 10, for location and func-

tion of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow

all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be

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

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps have been

completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

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

pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position.

•Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle

control to idle position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position

and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive

tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place

gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL TERMINAL

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FLAT WASHER

SEAT

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.

Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat

to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat

to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard

packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment

knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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ASSEMBLY

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-

TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is 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 still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

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.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See “TO 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 routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that

the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4)

NOTE: If you installed the mulching blades you will need to install

the mulcher plate.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

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

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

CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield

from mower. Raise and hold shield when

attaching mulcher plate and allow it to

rest on plate while in operation.

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 4

LATCH

HOOKS

TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING

•Remove high performance blades and install mulcher

blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the CUSTOMER

RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).

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).

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.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

NOTE: The mulcher blades will discharge and bag grass, but

for best bagging and discharging install the high performance

blades.

•Remove mulcher plate and mulcher blades and install

high performance blades, (see BLADE REMOVAL in the

CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITY section of this manual).

•Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation

of optional grass catcher accessory.

MULCHER

PLATE

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OPERATION

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

P

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

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15

15

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

FIG. 5

PARKING

BRAKE

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

AMMETER

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

IGNITION

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH

POSITION

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

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NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing 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 THROTTLE 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

gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO

DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

OPERATION

The operation of any 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)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator

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.

PARKING BRAKE

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 6

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "DRIVE"

POSITION

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to

“DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

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

full “BRAKE” position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

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

unauthorized 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).

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

IGNITION KEY

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING

BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

THROTTLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

"BRAKE"

POSITION

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

•Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.

•Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are approximate 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.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

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•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift control.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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.

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

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

Purchase fuel in quantities that 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 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. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until

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

season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

OPERATION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 7

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LOW

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH

POSITION

"ENGAGED" POSITION

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment

lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your

tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

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, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction

with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 14)

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and 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 is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities

section in this manual.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

off the ground when mower is at 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 with tractor on a flat level surface.

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

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

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

securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart

movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

3/8 WASHER

3/8-16

LOCKNUT

GAUGE

WHEEL

MOUNT-

ING

BRACKET

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

FIG. 8

13

OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that

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

machine. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so

that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,

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

opposite direction making left hand turns until finished

(See Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

•The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings

many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be

noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade

quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch

with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.

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

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that

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

blades (See Fig. 10). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass conditions may 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 first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one week then change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

MAX 1/3

FIG. 10

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has

run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

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

pedal and set parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move throttle control to choke ( ) position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to

“START” position and release key as soon as engine

starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than

fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start

after several attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, move the throttle control back to the

choke ( ) position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast

position.

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

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

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 throttle control to fast position. This

may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending on the tempera-

ture.

•The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up period.

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

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

•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 undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

to assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting

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

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

14

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

BEFORE EACH USE

T

R

A

C

T

0

R

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY 100 HOURS

EVERY SEASON

SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners

BEFORE STORAGE

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

Clean Air Screen

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

E

N

G

I

N

E

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Replace Fuel Filter

1

4

2

2

2

2

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

1

,

12,3

,

2

5

5

6

7

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor

as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or

replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel

mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

2

LUBRICATION CHART

2

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING

ZERK

SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

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.

SPINDLE ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

2

2

3

ENGINE

GEARSHIFT

PIVOTS 1

2

1

3

15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FIG. 12

FIG. 11

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

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

(See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

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 purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work-

ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake

pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control

is in the disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator

to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is

engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never operate unless the

operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace

bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with trailing 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.

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

BLADE

TRAILING

EDGE UP

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE

8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

CENTER

HOLE

STAR

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

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

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

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

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel 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.

16

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and

replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace

belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can

restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20°0°30°40°80°100°

-30°-20°0°20°30°40°

°

F

°

C

32°

-10°10°

60°

5W-30

SAE 30

FIG. 14

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least

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

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and

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

dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

FIG. 13

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the 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 “REPLACING BATTERY” in the

Service and Adjustment section of this manual).

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15)

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

prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

•Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing

off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

FIG. 15

ENGINE COOLING FINS

SPARK

PLUG

AIR SCREEN

HEX

BOLTS

HEX

BOLTS BLOWER HOUSING

OILL FILL/

DIPSTICK

TUBE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 13 and 14)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

•Be sure tractor is on 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 cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install

the drain tube onto the fitting.

•Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun-

terclockwise.

•To open, pull out on the drain valve.

CLOSED

AND

LOCKED

POSITION

CAP DRAIN

TUBE

OIL DRAIN VALVE

•After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain

valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

•Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the

bottom fitting of the drain valve.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of 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.

17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CLEANING

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

matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all 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 filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could 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 use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

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

tions.

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

pointing towards carburetor.

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

properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FIG. 17

FUEL

FILTER

CLAMP

CLAMP

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

COVER

KNOB

COVER CARTRIDGE

NUT

FIG. 16

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

BASE

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean

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

every season. Service paper cartridge 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 off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth

and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or 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 to prevent debris from enter-

ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very

dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge, 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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place gearshift 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. 18)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off

pulley bolt.

•Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push

housing guide out of bracket.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re-

moving retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

•Raise lift lever 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 TRAC-

TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE

CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right

side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

SUSPENSION ARMS

RETAINER SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

HOUSING GUIDE

FRONT LINK

COLLAR

ENGINE PULLEY

LARGE

RETAINER

SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

BRACKET

SQUARE HOLE

Fig. 18

19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

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 obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

FIG. 22

NUT “E”

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

TRUNNION

“D”

“D”

FIG. 21

NUT “F”

FRONT LINKS

MANDREL

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. 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 link adjustment

nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

FIG. 19

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 20

AA

GROUND LINE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance

“D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to 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 of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on

both front links. Tighten 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 nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEYS

FIG. 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

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 “TO 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 all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved

surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut

“A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn

nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

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

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

1-1/2"

JAM NUT

WITH PARKING BRAKE

“ENGAGED”

OPERATING

ARM

NUT

“A”

FIG. 24

FIG. 25

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

STATIONARY

IDLER

CLUTCHING

IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For

assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this

section of this manual.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-

ers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your

tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

FIG. 27

RETAINING

RING

WASHERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE COVER

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 27)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and

axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever

is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is

preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,

proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the

transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment

bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

GEARSHIFT LEVER

FIG. 26

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 28)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

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. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON-

SIBILITIES section of this manual).

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 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminal of each 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 a 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 last from both batteries.

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.

22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CHARGED

BATTERY

CABLES

CHASSIS

FIG. 28

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in 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 it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair

Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse

holder is located behind the dash.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 31)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30)

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.

•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.

•Install new battery with terminals in same 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 securely.

•Close battery box door.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

FIG. 29

FIG. 30

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

KEPS

NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE NEGATIVE

(BLACK) CABLE

23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

GOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER GOVERNOR

CONTROL

PLATE

THROTTLE

CABLE

HOLES “A”

FIG. 32

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - 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

ADJUSTMENTS.

ENGINE

CLAMP

SCREW

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 32)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever from

slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke

to fast position.

•Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole

in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned,

loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes

are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the

season or if the tractor will not be 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 from tractor for winter storage. 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 entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

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

recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long

periods of storage, battery cables should be discon-

nected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN

BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Customer Respon-

sibilities section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

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 reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.

(See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of

this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

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

cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds

to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

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

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give

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 condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.

start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

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

4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

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

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

26

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch department.

engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction.

rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Engine “backfires”1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

FUSE

IGNITION

SWITCH

RED RED

RED BLACK

IGNITION

UNIT

HEADLIGHTS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

BLACK

BLACK BLACK

WHITE

WHITE

WHITE

RED

BLACK

ORANGE

BLACK

BROWN

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

STARTER

M

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

(CLUTCH OFF)

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

SOLENOID

BLACK

LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT

5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

ALTERNATOR

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

DIODE

28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM

(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS 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.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

A

AMMETER

RED

G

BSM

A1

A2

L

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL)

SPARK

PLUG

GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

B+A1RUN/LIGHT

B + S + A1START

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN

“MAKE”

A2+L

NONE

NONE

NONE

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

BLUE

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

FUEL

LINE

28

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

ELECTRICAL

28

29

26

24 42

43

27 27

25

41

27

27

40

33

30

8

2

1

27

D.C. AMPERES

45

16

2221

52

16

29

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

21 166181 Harness Socket Light

22 4152J Bulb, Light # 1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w/16 wire

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black

29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic

40 170217 Harness Ign

41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20uncx 1/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 175141 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular

52 141940 Protection Loop

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

ELECTRICAL

30

26 25

58

207

20

207

23

64

208

13

208 11

1

3

2

9

208

208

5

5

207

3

3

3142

3

3

3

142

17

29

28

12

51

57

53

52

54

55

145

37

3

37

24

26 25

3

31

24

30

35

3

26

33 10

26

34

35

18

14

38

14

206

212

159

REPAIR PARTS

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1174619 Chassis

2176554 Drawbar

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 168337X012 Dash P/L

10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 155927 Panel Dash Lh

12 145660 Clip Tinnerman

13 172108 Panel Dash Rh

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

17 159639X428 Hood LT/PL

18 126938X Bumper Hood

20 156437 Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Fr

23 124028X Bushing

24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr 5

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga

26 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

28 170474 Grille LT/PL

29 170472X599 Lens LT/PL

30 169470X428 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt

31 136619 Bracket Support Fender

33 145244X428 Footrest Pnt Lh

34 145243X428 Footrest Pnt Rh

35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

38 169834 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear

51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 1/4-20

52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

53 144697 Bracjet Grukke Lh

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

55 144696 Bracket Grille Rh

57 74780412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

58 150127 Duct Air

64 154798 Dash Lower STLT

114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh

115 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

159 169473X428 Cupholder

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

212 156229 Insert Lens Reflect P/L LT

- - 5479J Plug Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

32

66

29

28

112

14

41

42

40

38

42

39

57

51

74

75

78 76

77

1

25

19 24

253

35

34

37

36 35

62

36

64

65

59

56

212

55

63

116

70

77

61

22 27

26

6

113

18

51

5

18

6

85

52 30

32

32 30 52

11

85

80 4

3

13

81

84

82

145

79

16

96

26

27

51

48

150

151

202

49

47

50

120

21

8

10

156

165

168

166

163

14

159

161

198 158

164

83

162

169

89

69

197

6

170

REPAIR PARTS

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DRIVE

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless (206-545C)

(Order parts from transaxle

manufacturer)

2 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc

3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18" tires

4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62

5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 X 3/4

8 165619 Rod Shift Fender Adjust Lt

10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 1 Cad

11 105701X Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 Unf Gr 8 W/Patch

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical

16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex w/ins 5/16-18

18 74780616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

19 73800600 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Unc

21 140845 Knob

22 130804 Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840

24 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc

26 19131316 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 16 Ga

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad

28 175765 Rod Brake Parking LT/YT

29 71673 Cap Brake Parking

30 169592 Bracket Mtg Transaxle

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc X 3/4

34 175578 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot

35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id

36 19211616 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 16 Ga

37 1572H Pin Roll 3/16 X 1"

38 165936 Pulley Composite Flat

39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc X 3

40 175461 Spacer Split Steel

41 175556 Keeper Belt Flat Idler

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga

47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic

48 154407 Bellcrank Asm

49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring

50 74760624 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc X 1-1/2

51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

53 105710X Link Clutch

55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75

56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

57 130801 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 25

59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75

62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round

63 175410 Engine Pulley

64 71170764 Bolt Hex

65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof

69 142432 Screw Hex wsh HiLo 1/4 x 1/2 unc

70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH

74 137057 Spacer Axle

75 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

76 12000001 E-ring #5133-75

77 123583X Key Square 2 0 X 1845/ 1865

78 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga

79 2228M Key Woodruff #9 3/16 x 3/4

80 145090 Arm Shift

81 165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered PMST/20

82 123782X Spring Torsion T/a

83 19171216 Washer 17/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga

84 166231 Link Transaxle PMST/20" Zinc

85 150360 Nut Lock Center 1/4 - 28 FNTHD

89 169372X428 Console Shift STLT

96 4497H Retainer Spring 1"

112 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

113 127285X Strap Torque LT

116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1

120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc

145 74490540 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5

150 175456 Spacer Retainer

151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10

156 166002 Washer Srrted 5/16ID x 1.125

158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount

159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr

162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5

164 19091010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

165 165623 Bracket Pivot Lever

166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

169 165580 Plate Fastening

170 173898 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

197 169613 Nyliner Snap-In

198 169593 Washer Nyliner

202 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

212 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

34

5

5

4

3

43

6

43

8

10

40

32

11

8

6

87

46

46

8

6

87

29

88

71

29

17

43

91

2

1

41

42

37

36

37

38

63

11

39

44

51 54

33

35

34

68 67

67

67

13

65

68

15

15

15

29

29

82

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428 Wheel Steering

2 172393 Axle Asm Cast Iron LT

3 169840 Spindle Asm LH

4 169839 Spindle Asm RH

5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga

8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75

10 175121 Link Drag

11 10040600 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

13 136518 Spacer Brg. Axle Front

15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

17 177876 Shaft Asm. Steering

29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75

32 171888 Rod Tie

33 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5/16-24

36 155099 Bushing Strg

37 152927 Screw

38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au

39 19132411 Washer 13/32 X 2-3/8 X 12 Ga

40 7810H Lock nut

41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg

42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash

43 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

44 153720 Extension Steering Shaft LR/LT

46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

51 73800500 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-1/4

63 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5

65 160367 Brace Axle

67 72140618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 Steering Asm.

82 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14

88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc

91 175553 Clip Steering

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

1 171683 Seat

2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc X 1

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga

5 145006 Clip Push-In

6 73800600 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc

7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1.5

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

10 174894 Pan Seat

11 166369 Knob Seat

12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch

13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88

16 121250X Spring Cprsn

17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc

21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

22 73800500 Nut Hex Lock W/Ins 5/16-18

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

1

24

16

15

12

13

17

25

4

3

8

9

7

8

9

7

11

2

6

22

21

5

10

5

14

37

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DECALS

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

6

2

1

5,8

4,10

3,9

11

7

WHEELS AND TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

10

3

16

9

1 59192 Cap Valve Tire

2 65139 Stem Valve

3 170455 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

4 59904 Tube Front (Service Item Only)

5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Service

6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)

8 106108X421 Rim Asm 8"rear Service

9 170456 Tire R Ts 20x10-8 C Service

10 7152J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

8

20

14

5

1 156369 Decal Oper

2 176305 Decal Fender Side

3 176308 Decal Hood LH

4 176304 Decal Side Panel Logo

5 176679 Decal HP Engine

8 170563 Decal Warning Mult-Language

9 172740 Decal Fender Logo

10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E/F

11 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl

1

2

211

19

14 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic

16 176307 Decal Hood Rh

18 173587 Decal Fender Reflector RH

19 173589 Decal Fender Reflector LH

20 145005 Decal Bat Dan/Psn

- - 133671 Pad Footrest

- - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust

- - 178085 Manual Owner's (English)

- - 178086 Manual Owner's (French)

44

18

38

2

1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

29

44

46

32

31

33

37

33

40

62

13 4

72

78

81

3

16

78

23

45

14

38

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ENGINE

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ENGINE

1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag

2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 311777

(Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer)

4 137352 Muffler Exhaust

13 165291 Gasket Muffler

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard

29 137180 Arrestor Spark

31 174642 Tank Fuel Front 2 00

32 140527 Cap Fuel

33 123487X Clamp Hose Black

37 137040 Line Fuel 20"

38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy

40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line

44 17670412 Screw Hex wsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

46 19091416 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga

62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

78 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

15

14

13

11

10

98

16

68

37

30

31

32

33

146

148

145

150

45

144

147

147

142

149

142

35

49

50

51

54

52

53 55

56

34

1

46

44

21 22

24

25

26

27

2

28

29

23

21

21

21

18

18

20

2

48

59

19

4

3

56

21

40

143

36

40

37

40

159

152

151

153 154

157

158

67

153

156

155

90

90 91 92 93 94

939295

113

117

116

118

119

114

115 112

121

114

117 119

116

115

111

118 121

113

102

102

104

103 105

106

104

105

106

103

101

41

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892X421 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

2 72140506 Bolt

3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42

4 165460X421 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar

5 4939M Retainer Spring

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched

9 10030600 Washer, Lock

10 140296 Washer, Hardened

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 42”

138498 Blade Mower 42” Hi-Lift

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

16 174493 Stripper, Mandrel Deck

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex

21 73680500 Nut

22 134753X421 Stiffener Bracket

23 131267X421 Bracket, Deflector Mower 42"

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 80 x 112 Blk Mower

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 2 52

26 110452X Nut, Push Phos & Oil

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 42" Blk

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 42" 6 75 W/G

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

32 173436 Pulley, Mandrel

33 137266 Nut, Toplock 9/16

34 72110614 Bolt

35 133835 Fastener, Christmas Tree

36 173438 Pulley, Idler, Flat

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

40 73680600 Nut

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH

45 4497H Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 69180 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046X421 Arm, Idler

56 122052X Spacer, Retainer

59 173442 Guard TUV Idler

67 106932X Knob

68 144959 V-Belt, 42" Mower

90 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

91 132274 Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH

92 73800600 Nut, Lock, Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 UNC

93 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

94 132264 Roller, Nose

95 132273 Bracket Asm. Noseroller RH

101 136420 Mulcher Cover

102 71081010 Screw

103 19061216 Washer, Flat

104 10071000 Washer, Lock

105 160793 Latch Assembly

106 2029J Nut, Weld

111 155197X421 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH

112 155198X421 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH

113 17060514 Screw Tapping 5/16-18 Unc

114 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16 - 18 UNC

115 72110504 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1/2

116 4898H Bolt, Shoulder

117 165746 Wheel, Gauge

118 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16

119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

121 173986 Bracket, Extruded

142 165890X421 Arm Spring Brake Mower

143 157109X421 Bracket Arm Idler 42"

144 173441 Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

145 173437 Pulley Idler Flat

146 173443 Bolt Carriage Idler

147 131335 Spring Extension

148 169022 Spring Return Idler

149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow

150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

151 169670 Bracket Clutch Cable

152 169676 Clutch Cable 42"

153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

154 169675 Spring Retainer

155 169671 Spring Retention LVR CLTCH CAB

156 169672 Spacer Clutch Cable

157 169669 Rod Clutch Cable 3/8"

158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4

- - 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8-10,12-15, 31 and 33)

- - 172559 Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck - Order separately mulcher

plate and gauge wheel components

Key Nos. 101-106, and 111-121)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PR1742STC

MOWER DECK

42

36

15

20

161718 20

20

15

20

4

5

62

31

65

4

7

8

23

24

25

27

28

29

30

50

26

37

41

40

38

12

11

31

32

31

32

19

19

13

13

13

13

49

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MOWER LIFT

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MOWER LIFT

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT

2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf

3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga

6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id

7 125631X Grip Handle

8 170770 Button Plunger Yellow

11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length

12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length

13 4939M Retainer Spring

15 173288 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear

20 163552 Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

25 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

26 169484 Retainer Clip

27 126971X Rod Adj Lift Zinc 7.49 Wrk Lg

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

29 138057 Knob Inf 3/8-16 Unc Blk W/sym

30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height

31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8 - 24

36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator

37 123935X Plug Hole Blk 1.485/1.515 Dia.

38 17060516 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1

40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 10 Ga.

41 155098 Indicator Height STLT

49 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut PUsh Phos & Oil

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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NOTES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser 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 EHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery

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

items.

2. 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 Electrolux Home Products.

3. 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 original sale. Battery

must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

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

original purchase.

5. 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.

6. 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 concerning this Warranty, please contact:

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 rights

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.

In Canada contact:

Electrolux Home Products

a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

7075 Ordan Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L5T 1K6

Electrolux Home Products

a division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30909 USA

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Revised January 1991

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WARRANTYARRANTY

ARRANTYARRANTY

ARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTIES

FOR

NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS

A. Products Warranted

Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below,

will,at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein

means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component),

EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is found upon

examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL

AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination within TWO YEARS

from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser of Peerless Series 820, 900, 910, 915, 920, 930 transaxles and Series 1100

angle drive and ONE YEAR for all other Peerless products. New Power Train Components incorporated in equipment used for

commercial purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted

for NINETY (90) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination

within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. New Power Train Components Incorporated in equipment used for rental

purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted for THIRTY

(30) DAYS ONLY, and must be received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale

to the original purchaser.

B. Products And Items Not Warranted

1. Alterations or Modifications of Power Train Components.

2. Accidents, Normal Maintenance, Failure to follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Manual.

This warranty covers only parts of new Power Train Components which are found upon examination to be defective in material or

workmanship as delivered to the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage caused

by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, failure to follow the instructions contained in

an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts. The cost of normal maintenance and replacement

of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser.

C. Securing Warranty Service

Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service

Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh, c/o Service

Manager, Engine and Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024. Warranty service can only

be performed by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh at its factory in Grafton, Wisconsin. At the time of requesting

warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any charges for

making service calls and/or for transporting the product to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed.

The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of Power Train Components

and/or part(s) of the Power Train Components submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.

D. Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties

The foregoing EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any of its

affiliates makes any warranties, representations or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the Power Train Component or any of

its parts, other than as set forth herein.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT

EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY PART(S) OF POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF

THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH A HEREOF. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s)

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to

state.

E. No Dealer Warranty

Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations

or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any part(s) of a Power Train Component. The seller or dealer of part(s) of a Power Train

Component has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or

limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

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15° MAX.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES

THIS IS A 15° SLOPE

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Operate 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 loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number

b. Description of part.

NOTE: Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distribu-

tors and dealers; therefore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your

local dealer(s). The philosophy of Electrolux 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 dealer for updated

information and assistance.

PARTS AND SERVICE