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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and follow
MODEL:
all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
PRK17H42STB
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
178227 1.16.01 RD
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn manual and on the machine before starting. slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-of
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out im- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. portant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off an
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) the proper tools to serv
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension Shaft (1) Knob (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Adapter Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lock washer 3/8 (2) Keys (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (2) Mulch Blades (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 5
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ASSEMBLY 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard INSERT wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge 3/8 HEX BOLT (2) 1/2" wrenches
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. SEAT PAN Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. LABEL TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation BATTERY section, page 10, for location and function of BOX DOOR controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to TERMINAL TERMINAL its highest position. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage t
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED best cutting performance. SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PERFO
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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 REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED P ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 15 15 15 KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANG
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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 LIGHT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL LEVER FIG.
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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. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down Adjust gauge wheels with tra
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 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 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the after several attempts, move throttle control to fast factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still Chec
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OPERATION Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed f
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T R Check for Loose Fasteners 7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 6 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1 1,2,3 Clean Air Filter 2 E C
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE 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). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). FLAT WASHER
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. necessary. CLEAN AIR SCREEN TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Corrosion
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. kept clean at all times. SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing o
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control 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. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 17) TRACTOR
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 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. NUT "F" To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. TRUNNION NU
