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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PR17H42STE

LAWN TRACTOR

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

182705 Rev. 2 3.20.02 RD

Printed in U.S.A.

02478

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

Summary of Contents for PR17H42STE

Page 1: ...YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 182705 Rev 2 3 20 02 RD Printed in U S A 02478 WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in s...

Page 2: ...en changes 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 FOLLOWIN...

Page 3: ...hill disengage 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 portan...

Page 4: ...d maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered br...

Page 5: ...ex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 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...

Page 6: ...o raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY inCUSTOMER...

Page 7: ...d set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Starttheengine Afterenginehasstarted movethrot...

Page 8: ...OWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service an...

Page 9: ...RD 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...

Page 10: ...starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off AMMETER Indicates c...

Page 11: ...osition NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowingenginetoidlebeforestoppingmaycauseengineto backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when l...

Page 12: ...he disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting yourtractoronatruckoratrail...

Page 13: ...THE ENGINE 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 d...

Page 14: ...eways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire ha...

Page 15: ...2 4 5 Change Engine Oil without oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from th...

Page 16: ...to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal pos...

Page 17: ...ANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 14 and 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more fre...

Page 18: ...f 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 to clean your tractor unle...

Page 19: ...IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 17 Raise attachment li...

Page 20: ...ength If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link Tolowerfrontofmowerloosennut E onbothfrontlinks an equal number of turns Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthan...

Page 21: ...e mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen th...

Page 22: ...ect to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery removemetalbracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden tal...

Page 23: ...ry See engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust mentshouldnotbenecessary However minoradjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fue...

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: ...tion 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 Engi...

Page 26: ...se 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 impro...

Page 27: ...00 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 WILL...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STE PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 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 79 21 52 16...

Page 29: ...400 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 Hex 1 4...

Page 30: ...2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STE PRODU...

Page 31: ...619 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 Pivot...

Page 32: ...2 30 52 32 59 38 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 51 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163...

Page 33: ...rive 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 69 142432 Screw 70 134...

Page 34: ...32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 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 PR17H42STE PRODUCT NUMBER 954...

Page 35: ...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 19132411 Washer 40 7810H Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 1450...

Page 36: ...174894 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: ...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 157032 DecalOper 2 176305 Decal Fender Side 3 176308 Decal Hood LH 4 1782...

Page 38: ...38 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 41 112 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STE PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 ENGINE...

Page 39: ...her Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 ShieldBrn DbrGuard 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 180645 Tank Fuel Front 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 137040 Line Fuel...

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 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STE PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 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: ...45 NOTES...

Page 46: ...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 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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