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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.

Summary of Contents for MC175H42ST

Page 1: ...H42ST 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 PRI...

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: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 Tube...

Page 6: ...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 for...

Page 7: ...reewheel control in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual FIG 2 ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER 02615 02617 SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLTS SEAT 02602 CONNECT BATTERY...

Page 8: ...resh 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 It is im...

Page 9: ...ld 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 ha...

Page 10: ...E PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...

Page 11: ...prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITI...

Page 12: ...To reengage transmission reverse above procedure 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 appropriat...

Page 13: ...e 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 I...

Page 14: ...hing action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutti...

Page 15: ...filter 1 2 LUBRICATION CHART FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK ENGINE SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREAS...

Page 16: ...ed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpre...

Page 17: ...oil level FIG 15 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 g...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 21 and 22 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWINGFRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENTISNECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH...

Page 21: ...NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CON TACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT OPERATING ARM NUT A 1 9 16 TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface...

Page 22: ...on when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting...

Page 23: ...The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at t...

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: ...gnition 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 E...

Page 26: ...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 Reinstal...

Page 27: ...IGHTS 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 SPEE...

Page 28: ...28 TRACTOR MODEL NO MC175H42ST MC175H42STA PRODUCT NO 964 77 30 00 ELECTRICAL 179720 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 52 16 22 21 16 55 90 D C AMPERES 45...

Page 29: ...5 532 14 61 47 Cable Battery 6 Ga 44 red w 16 wire 26 532 17 51 58 Fuse 20 AMP 27 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground black 29 532 12 13 05 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 532...

Page 30: ...UCT NO 964 77 30 00 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10 30 209 31 1 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 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 s...

Page 31: ...39 532 17 47 14 Bracket Pivot 58 532 15 01 27 Air Duct Engine 60 872 14 06 06 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 532 15 47 98 Dash Lower STLT 74 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 532 17 57 02...

Page 32: ...8 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 112 21 8...

Page 33: ...06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72 Cover Pedal 63 532 17 54 10 Pulley Eng 64 532 17 39 37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Ga 5 65 810 04 07 00 Washer 66 532 15 47 78 Keeper Belt Engine 69 532 14 24 32 Scr...

Page 34: ...ST MC175H42STA PRODUCT NO 964 77 30 00 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 82 4 3...

Page 35: ...4 32 532 13 04 65 Rod Tie 35 873 54 05 00 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 24 unf 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 17 20 93 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 819 18 24 11 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 2 OD x...

Page 36: ...Shield Browning Debris Guard 25 532 19 18 12 Control Choke 29 532 13 71 80 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 32 532 14 05 27 Cap Asm Fuel 33 532 12 34 87 Clamp Hose Black KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE Al...

Page 37: ...ob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 532 12 12 46 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 2 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 16 532...

Page 38: ...Tire 10 oz Tube 20 14 1 532 16 88 69 Decal Tick Mark 2 532 17 35 89 Decal LH Reflector 3 532 19 32 03 Decal Hood 4 532 17 35 87 Decal RH Reflector 5 532 15 70 02 Decal Fender Danger 6 532 19 40 81 De...

Page 39: ...1 Ga 6 532 12 01 83 Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 532 12 56 31 Grip Handle 8 532 12 45 26 Button Plunger 11 532 13 98 65 Link Lift LH 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring NOTE All...

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Page 41: ...8 T 48 532 13 39 44 Washer Hardened Smaller 52 532 13 98 88 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 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...

Page 42: ...42 SERVICE NOTES...

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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