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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and
follow all Warnings and Safety
MODEL:
Instructions. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
PR17H42STF
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
183041 3.6.02 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES & s.FEoPE...o.P..C CESFO...OE N.OW .S 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 • Avoidstartingor stopping ona slope. Iftires losetraction, disengage the blades and proceedslowly straightdown • Read, understand,andfollowallinstructions inthe manual the slope. and onthe machine before starting. DO NOT: • Only allow resp
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Look for this symbol to point out ira- I portant safety precautions. It means • Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. I • 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. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- • Ne
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It 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 expedence any problem you cannot easily OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authodzed service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or re
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Seat Steering Wheel © Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Extension Shaft (1) Knob _i_ Sleeve Slope Sheet Steering Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat _L_-- _/ Washer Locknut 1/2-20 Key (2) Keys (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Oil Drain Tube (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 ofthose parts left unassembled forshipping 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 wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Pliers When r
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tractor from the skid. • Remove edjustment knoband flatwasher securing seat to cardboard packingand setaside forassembly of seat TO ROLL TRACTOR O FF SKID (See Operation to tractor. section, page 10, for location and function of • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard controls) packing. Remove
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ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPISING PURPOSES, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 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 YOUR MOWER CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. PERFO
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP '_ LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L AI-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER,
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswithyour tractor tofamiliarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFr LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTR( ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE FREE WHEEL CONTROL CONTRq LEVER FIG. 5 Our tractors
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OPERATION 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 Fig. 6) NOTE: Undercertainconditions whentractor isstandingidle Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, to leave the seat withou
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe groundwhen mower is atthe desired cutting heightin with slopes greater than 15° and do not operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in [_ AUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor o
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. CHECK ENGINE oIL LEVEL • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than factory, already filled with summer weight oil. fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start • Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground.
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OPERATION • Disengage transmission byplacing freewheel controlin freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this ( section of manual). • Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With l 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. Rep
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,_. ,_ F,L. ,.oA s V RE G U LAR 8ER ICE Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Check for Loose Fasteners 1_5 ql_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _a Lubrication Chart If T Check Battery Level 1_4 Check Transaxle Cooling V '_ Check V-Baits I_' R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Engine Oil Level _ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_12 v' E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _i N ; Clean Air Filter Clean Air
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAIUNG MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY 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 ADJ UST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual). LOCK WASHER TIRES STAR / • Maintain prober air pressure inall tiros (See =PRODUCT /" FLAT WASHER SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual)
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) maintenance free. Do notattempt toopen or removecapsor improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not will result in increased oil consumption when used above necessary. 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. TO CLEAN BA[-rERY
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE COOLING FINS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel preventengine damagefrom overheating.See enginemanual. filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. AIR FILTER • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions. Your engine will not runp ropedy usinga dirtyai rfilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner af
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, 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 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. TRACTOR IMPORT
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To raisefront of mower, loosen nut"F"from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut =E" on both front links an Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or equal number of tums. The two front links must remain ddveway. Make suretiresare prepedy inflated(See =PROD- equal inlength. UCT SPECIFICATIONS" Section ofthis manual). Iftiresare When distance =D"is 118"to 1/2"lower atfront than rear, over or underinflated, you will not properly
