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MODEL NO. MC175H42ST (MC175H42STA)
17.5 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
193194 Rev. 1 09.20.04 MH/TR
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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ci den tal starting when setting up, unclogging
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Never operate machine in a closed are. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper children will remain where you last saw the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot (1) Washer Steering Wheel 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Insert Steering Extension (1) Knob Shaft Steering Wheel Key Adapter (1) Large Flat (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 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 INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 LOCK WASHER (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire p
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ASSEMBLY DISCARD TER MI NAL SEAT PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS TERMINAL NUT HEX BOLT COVER SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLTS 02617 02604 NEGATIVE (BLACK) POSITIVE (RED) CABLE CABLE FIG. 3 FLAT WASHER SEAT PAN 02615 LABEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4) 02602 CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other FIG. 4 object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Fo
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01233 ASSEMBLY Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake CHECK TIRE PRESSURE pedal and set the parking brake. The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever for best cutting performance. to its highest position. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT Start the engine.
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW IGNITION NEUTRAL CHOKE P LIGHTSON ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR CLUTCHDISENGAGED ANDFEETAWAY (SEESAFETYRULESSECTION) 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. AT TACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER AMMETER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE MOTION FREE WHEEL
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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 dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BR
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01423 OPERATION Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- TO OPERATE ON HILLS JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation sec tion of this manual). WARNING: Do not drive up or down With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge hills with slopes greater than 15° and wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off do not drive across any slope. the ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and
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OPERATION Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTA CH MENTS Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position. Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and Move throttle control to choke position. comply with specifi cations of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with proce
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OPERATION Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this reduce load and possible fi re hazard from dried clip- section of manual). pings. Make fi rst cut relatively high; the second to the Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine desired height. is running, move throttle control to slow position. With Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
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MAINTENANCE 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 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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01202 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest LOCK WASHER speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments STAR section of this manual). FLAT WASHER BLADE BOLT TIRES Maintain proper air pressure
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG-SL. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush Be sure tractor is on level surface. until bright. Oil will drain more freely when warm. Coat terminals wit
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEANING To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are matter. kept clean at all times. Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely oil, etc. dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Protect painted surfaces with automotive type
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: 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 to “STOP” 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) Raise mower to its highest position. MANDREL At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within "D" "D" 1/4" of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one FIG. 21 side of mower only. To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN
