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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR17542STA

LAWN TRACTOR

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

WARNING:

Read the 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

180196 Rev. 3 3.20.02 RD/rad/RD

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for PR17542STA

Page 1: ...ways Wear Eye Protection During Operation WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Aw...

Page 2: ...hanges in speed or direction SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SA...

Page 3: ...e traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless nec...

Page 4: ...or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark...

Page 5: ...1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys...

Page 6: ...LOTS BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsand...

Page 7: ...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 ge...

Page 8: ...motion 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 checktoseet...

Page 9: ...ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HAN...

Page 10: ...ngine LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER...

Page 11: ...objectsthrownintotheeyes whichcan result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision...

Page 12: ...l seetheCustomerResponsibilities section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gaso line with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon a...

Page 13: ...For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not beneeded NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START positi...

Page 14: ...Oil without 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...

Page 15: ...rds deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt...

Page 16: ...of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and...

Page 17: ...on whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Satu...

Page 18: ...ension 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 trac...

Page 19: ...both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adju...

Page 20: ...d front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system whic...

Page 21: ...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 BATT...

Page 22: ...se above procedure FIG 28 HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 26 FIG 27 SEAT PAN KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 26 and 27 CAUTION Do not short batte...

Page 23: ...ginenotrunning movechokecontrol locatedon dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and mov...

Page 24: ...G 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 AT...

Page 25: ...y 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 departmen...

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: ...UR 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 WILL CHANGE WITH E...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STA ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 16 22 21 52 16...

Page 29: ...6 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign Molded Generic 40 179720 HarnessIgn 41 711...

Page 30: ...08 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 159 3 115 3 142 211 114 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMB...

Page 31: ...ketSupportFender 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 179717X428 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Re...

Page 32: ...2 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 1...

Page 33: ...620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 95 25 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 6...

Page 34: ...43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 63 11 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STA STEERIN...

Page 35: ...Spr 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 180657 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 19132411 Washer 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot St...

Page 36: ...at 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X SpringCprsn 17 123976X...

Page 37: ...Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 104757X421 Cap Axle 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 8 20 14 5 1 156369 DecalOper 2 176305 Decal Fender Side 3 176308 Decal Hood LH 4 178206...

Page 38: ...38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 11 6 5 12 13 26 25 17 3 16 17 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 4 8 23 45 41 112 40 14 38 15 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STA ENGINE...

Page 39: ...3 8 18 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 ShieldBrn DbrGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 ArrestorSpark 31 180645 Tank...

Page 40: ...4 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 132 91 94 18...

Page 41: ...e 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 59 173442 Guard TUV Idler 67 171598 Knob 68 144959 V Belt 42 Mower 91 180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 94 132264 Roller Nose...

Page 42: ...42 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STA MOWER LIFT...

Page 43: ...Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift...

Page 44: ...44 NOTES...

Page 45: ...d 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 main tain...

Page 46: ...ower 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 se...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...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 prov...

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