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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:

PR1742STF

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

      WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and

follow all Warnings and Safety

Instructions.    Failure  to  do  so

can result in serious  injury.

 

IMPORTANT MANUAL

 Do Not Throw Away

            183046   Rev. 

2

   

6.28.04

  RD

/MH

Printed in U.S.A.

02478

Summary of Contents for 183046

Page 1: ...s Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 183046 Rev 2 6 28 04 RD MH Printed in U S A 02478 ...

Page 2: ...facturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT D...

Page 3: ...uctive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories containleadandleadcompounds chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands afterhandling Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse...

Page 4: ...trainedtech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibil...

Page 5: ...ocknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Mulch Blades Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter 1 Oil Drain Tube 2 Keys Key 1 Locknut 1 2 20 ...

Page 6: ...one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions FIG 2 SEAT PAN LABEL TERMINAL TERMINAL BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten secure...

Page 7: ...ake 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 brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT FIG 3 NOTE You may now roll or...

Page 8: ...n and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig 4 NOTE If you installed the mulching blades you will need to ins...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...INGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB Usedtoadjustthemower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and s...

Page 11: ...move key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorizeduse Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED POSITION PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION GEAR SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LEVER BRAKE POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB TO ADJUST...

Page 12: ...GH POSITION ENGAGED POSITION LOW POSITION FIG 8 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 7 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthegroundwhenmowerisatthedesiredcuttingheightin operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mo...

Page 13: ...RBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERA...

Page 14: ...willsuittheterrainandgivebestperformanceofthe attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE Thespecialmulchingbladewillrecutthegrassclippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall ontothelawntheywilldisperseintothegrassandnotbe noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickl...

Page 15: ...ut oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual sho...

Page 16: ...engine Whentheengineisrunningandtheattachmentclutchis engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroperateunlessthe operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 11 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Removehexbolt lockwasherandf...

Page 17: ...EAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent enginedamagefromoverheating Cleanwithawirebrushor compressedairtoremovedirtandstubborndriedgumfibers ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 15 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to preventenginedamagefromoverheating Remove oil fill cap dipstick Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine Cover oil ...

Page 18: ...retor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 17 FUEL FILTER CLAMP CLAMP FOAM PRE CLEANER COVER KNOB COVER CARTRIDGE NUT FIG 16 PAPER CARTRIDGE BASE AIR FILTER See Fig 16 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge eve...

Page 19: ...pring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMP...

Page 20: ...MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION D D FIG 21 NUT F FRONT LINKS MANDREL TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Makesuretiresareproperlyinflated See PROD UCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual Iftiresare over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 Raise mower to its highest position At the...

Page 21: ...LACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 Parkthetractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance thereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt t...

Page 22: ...ry is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY intheCUSTOMERRESPON SIBILITIES section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow thisprocedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES REPLACING...

Page 23: ... has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withenginenotrunning movethrottlecontrolleverfrom slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligne...

Page 24: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run ...

Page 25: ...lty 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 department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty s...

Page 26: ... Mower 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 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 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades us...

Page 27: ...ed for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to...

Page 28: ...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 SecuringWarrantyService Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distri...

Page 29: ...the 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 line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

Page 30: ... for Trimmers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distribu tors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Produc...

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