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Page 1: ...S MANUAL MODEL PR17H42STF LAWN TRACTOR WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 183041 3 6 02 TR Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...ndations for wheel weights orcounterweights to improvestability Use extra care withgrass catchersorother attachments These can change the stabilityof the machine Keep allmovement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not make sudden changes inspeed or direction 2 Avoidstartingor stopping ona slope Iftires losetraction disengage the blades and proceedslowly straightdown the slope DO NOT Do not turn on s...

Page 3: ...shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on alopes unless necessary and then turn stowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out ira I portant safety precautions It means I CAUTION BECOMEALERTI YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when settinl up transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire ...

Page 4: ...tainyour tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followa regular schedule inmaintaining cadng forand using your tractor Follow the instructions under the Customer Responsi bilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any...

Page 5: ...eel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Adapter 1 Large Flat _L_ _ Washer Locknut 1 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob _i_ Slope Sheet Key 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube 5 ...

Page 6: ...olowersteedngshaft Alignmount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steedngboot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering...

Page 7: ...hest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section page 10 for location and func tion of controls _I_WARNING Bef...

Page 8: ...on of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be propedy leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service 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 and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly ...

Page 9: ...OW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L AI rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...attschments mounted toyour tractor UGHT SWITCH PosmoN Turns the headlights on and off THRO n LE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal intothe brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the e...

Page 11: ...FF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Undercertainconditions whentractor isstandingidle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE...

Page 12: ...UTION Donotdriveupordownhills I with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control leve...

Page 13: ...ition Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into 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 after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few mi...

Page 14: ...ne or two rounds mow in the opposite direction maldng left hand turns until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desiredheight Do not mow grass when if is wet Wet grass will plug mowerand leave undesirableclumps Allowgrassto dry before mowing Always oper...

Page 15: ...S LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have ZERK been subjected to operatorabuse ornegligence To receive fullvalue from the warranty operator must maintain tractor _FRONT as instructed in this manual BEARINGZERK Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 16: ... Remove blade bolt lockwasher and flat washer secur ing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 R Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREAT...

Page 17: ...EXT OIL CHANGE RG 14 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not usedfor 50 ho...

Page 18: ...wn in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel lin...

Page 19: ...gretainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spnngs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN AI rACHMENT 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 I...

Page 20: ...to 1 2 lower thanthe rearwhen the mower is inits highestposition Check edjustment on rightside oftractor Measure distance D directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are notequal in length adjust one link to same length as other link Tolower front of mower loosen ...

Page 21: ...from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper 21 Pull belt toward front of tractor and rollaround the top groove of engine pulley Install belt through stationary idlerand clutchingidler Make sure belt is inall pulleygrooves and insideall belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTAL...

Page 22: ...ing follow thisprocedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cabletothe POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of ...

Page 23: ... reverseabove procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 30 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary See engine manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust ment should notbe necessary Howe...

Page 24: ... FORMING 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 i...

Page 25: ... 3 Walt several minutes before attempfing to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clssn replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fual tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service senter department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or r...

Page 26: ...if so equipped 4 Faulty altemator 1 Freewheel conllel in disengaged position 2 Motion ddve belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air I_apped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing Engine throt de control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check widng switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bo...

Page 27: ...NECTED FUEL SHUT OFF SO _NO D RED _ _ 1 IF SO EQUIPPED _J 5LI_Ff_YS3600TEMR_ _ _ DIODE ALTERNATOR I UR RACTOR IS BROWN _A _ _ A_m_X BL_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL LJIP P _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ I CONNECTED TO THE _ _ C _ _mON ClRCU I MA_ I I OFF I M G A1 I NONEI RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE ...

Page 28: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 ELECTRICAL 27 22 I I 43 i i 41 I_ __ _ I L L I t 1 I I I P t 26 25 27 29 28 I i I I I I I I fl I I I I I I I i I I I II I I f I j I f _ I 116 I I I t I I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ... Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red w 16 wire 26 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 Genedc 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Loop 90 ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 i 207 26 33 10 25 26 53 5 208 35 30 55 57 12 28 29 34 ...

Page 31: ...arriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh ClipTinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Hood LT PL BumperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Fr Bushing Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Gdlle LT PL Lens LT PL Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 r...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 DRIVE 32 30 62 36 30 32 I 32 ...

Page 33: ... STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 74760624 Bolt 166 166880 51 73680600 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 73680500 NutCrownlook 5 16 18UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 STEERING ASSEMBLY I t L L t t i 51_54 91 _ L i 88 o 71 15 15 40 10 34 35 43 34 ...

Page 35: ... Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25132 X 1 5 8 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 LinkDrag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 112 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Steering Screw3 8 16x 75 Rod Tie Washer 11132 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5116 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Au Washer Lock nut Adaptor Wheel Strg ...

Page 36: ...3 8 16 U nc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16...

Page 37: ...63 Decal Warning Muit Language 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 9 172740 Decal Fender Logo 169210 Decal By Pass 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger E F 183041 Manual Owner s English 11 172743 Decal Ins Strg Whl 183042 ManualOwner s French 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 170455 4 59904 5 106732X421 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X421 9 170456 10 7152J 11 104757X421 144334 Cap Valve Tire...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 6508 ENGINE 3 81 4 31 112 29 14 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 ...

Page 39: ...1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model 31G777 Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer Muffler Gasket Eng Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 318 Shield Bm Dbr Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Stem Tank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 314 Washer 9 ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 MOWER DECK 103 105 146 101 102 21 21 27 4O ...

Page 41: ...7 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 146 173443 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 W G 147 179748 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 148 169022 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 149 165898 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091216 Nut Toplock 9 16 Flange 151 169670 Bolt 152 169676 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 Gauge 154 169675 Nut 155 169671 Guard Mandrel LH 156 169672 Retainer 157 169669 Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 518 T 159 177204...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PR17H42STF PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 65 08 MOWER LIFT 28 27 25 24 23 7 41 49 3O 1 50 3 6 5 4 19 13 13 20 _ 20 i 161718 I L 15 2o 13_ _ 31_ 19 32 42 ...

Page 43: ...e 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Yellow Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIkZinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X16 Ga Spring 2 1 8 RetainerClip Rod Adj L dtZinc 7 49 Wrk Lg Nut Hex Jam 3...

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Page 46: ... 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 tained 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 normal wear of...

Page 47: ...s 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 measure 4 Compare the angle...

Page 48: ... lawn mowers 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...

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