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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO 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.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring.  See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair
Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The fuse
holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 28)

Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse 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 battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connecting
battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old
battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal
with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

TERMINAL
COVER

Summary of Contents for PR17542STC

Page 1: ...CTOR 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 T...

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: ...blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety preca...

Page 4: ...equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the mu...

Page 5: ...aft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Keys Slope Sheet 2 Mulcher Blades Blades 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Lo...

Page 6: ...y for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions STEERING WHEEL INSERT 1 2 HEX NUT STEERING BOOT 1 4 LOCKNUT ADAPTER LOWER...

Page 7: ...dal 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 gears...

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: ...ONTROL TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N...

Page 12: ...hatcanbeusedwithin30daystoassurefuelfreshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE...

Page 13: ...to ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start afte...

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: ...ceandAdjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which c...

Page 16: ...ouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcooli...

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: ...chment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Connect front links to mower deck and secure...

Page 19: ...nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links R...

Page 20: ...er pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELTINSTALLATION Install new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of...

Page 21: ...ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward removesteer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manu...

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: ...OFF CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING A AMMETER RED...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78 26 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: ...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 71110408 Bolt Fin...

Page 30: ...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 NUMBER PR17542STC...

Page 31: ...31 136619 BracketSupportFender 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...

Page 32: ...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 83 162 169 89 197 6 17...

Page 33: ...6 75 56 17060620 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 71170...

Page 34: ...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 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56...

Page 35: ...x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 180657 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 2 OD 11...

Page 36: ...182493 Pan Seat 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 SpringCpr...

Page 37: ...R Ts 20x10 8 C 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 Hoo...

Page 38: ...14 38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 41 112 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17542STC PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78 26 ENG...

Page 39: ...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 Fuel Front 2 00 32 140527 CapFuel 33 12348...

Page 40: ...8 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 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...

Page 41: ...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 95 180533 Bracket Asm Nosero...

Page 42: ...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 PR17542STC PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 78 26 MOW...

Page 43: ...00 Nut Lock w 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...

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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