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MODEL NO. MC17542ST (MC17542STA)
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

193190 Rev. 1 09.21.04 MH/TR

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for MC17542ST

Page 1: ...542ST MC17542STA 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 193190 Rev 1 09 21 04 MH TR PRIN...

Page 2: ...ass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when...

Page 3: ...towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment...

Page 4: ...our tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or nea...

Page 5: ...ring Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Oil Drain...

Page 6: ...NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE 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...

Page 7: ...epress 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...

Page 8: ...t 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 w...

Page 9: ...uld result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a h...

Page 10: ...eclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standar...

Page 11: ...urn ignition key to STOP 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...

Page 12: ...angerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 9 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt...

Page 13: ...NGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 dipsti...

Page 14: ...peed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFT...

Page 15: ...T dSPINDLE ZERK dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK cSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL dGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE eREFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYL...

Page 16: ...de can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing 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...

Page 17: ...ner more often under dusty conditions See Engine 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 Ri...

Page 18: ...re are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 16 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure t...

Page 19: ...s Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IFANATTACHMENTOTHERTHANTHEMOWER DECK IS TO BE MOU...

Page 20: ...equal number of turns FIG 21 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FIG 20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly in...

Page 21: ...LER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEYS 1 1 2 FIG 23 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 23 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor re...

Page 22: ...hers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer...

Page 23: ...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 Cl...

Page 24: ...UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH...

Page 25: ...aulty 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 depar...

Page 26: ...ower 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 lea...

Page 27: ...C 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...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO MC17542ST MC17542STA PRODUCT NO 964 77 29 03 ELECTRICAL 179720 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 D C AMPERES 45 22 21 16 90...

Page 29: ...532 14 61 47 Cable Battery 6 Ga 44 red w 16 wire 26 532 17 51 58 Fuse 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger Gray 30 532 17...

Page 30: ...CT NO 964 77 29 03 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 18 14 14 38 38 278 39 209 2 206 74 159 chassis_elite sv_pro_12...

Page 31: ...cket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot Hood 58 532 15 01 27 Duct Air 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 x 3 4 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower Stlt 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 1...

Page 32: ...120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 55 63 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 15 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 4...

Page 33: ...00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 52 873 68 05 00 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 53 532 10 57 10 Link Clutch 55 532 10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 817 06 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 532 13 08 01 V Belt...

Page 34: ...C17542ST MC17542STA PRODUCT NO 964 77 29 03 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 8...

Page 35: ...02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 32 532 13 04 65 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 17 20 93 Cap Wheel Steering 39 819 18 24 11 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2...

Page 36: ...cket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 16 532 12 12 50 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17...

Page 37: ...0 oz Tube 1 532 15 63 68 Decal Oper 2 532 17 35 87 Decal Reflector RH 3 532 19 32 03 Decal Hood RH 4 532 19 32 08 Decal Fender 5 532 19 40 80 Decal Side Panel 6 532 19 32 10 Decal Engine 7 532 17 91 2...

Page 38: ...Gasket Eng 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 29 532 13 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 532 18 55 34 Tank Fuel 32 532 14 05 27 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33...

Page 39: ...01 83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 12 56 31 Grip Handle 8 532 12 45 26 Button Plunger Black 11 532 13 98 65 Link Lift LH 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO D...

Page 40: ...18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 42_D_man t path_stlt_3 142 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NO MC17542ST MC17542STA PRODUCT NO 964 77 29 03 MOWER DECK 185 67 158 4 2 _ c...

Page 41: ...Blkz 53 532 18 49 07 Arm Asm Pad Brake 54 532 17 85 15 Washer Hardened 55 532 15 50 46 Arm Idler 42 mower LT YT 56 532 12 20 52 Spacer Retainer Mower 59 532 17 34 42 Guard TUV Idler 67 532 17 15 98 Kn...

Page 42: ...f 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 Wa...

Page 43: ...he face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted li...

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